The sky gradually darkened. It looked like rain was on the way.
Rōshi sat by a small river not far from the village, fishing.
It was one of his sources of food. After all, he was being hunted, and going out to buy food carried too great a risk of being exposed.
Besides, Ōnoki of Iwagakure had sent his Shadow Guard to hunt Rōshi down. They were not to be underestimated.
Even though he was confident he could beat them, Rōshi had no intention of killing them. They were from the same village, and he wasn't that bloodthirsty.
He simply hated Ōnoki.
But being chased all the time was a nuisance, so he had simply settled near a village and lived off fishing and hunting.
Keeping still was better than making a move. Once he concealed his presence and stopped using much Chakra, the Shadow Guard hunting him gradually lost track of him.
Rōshi had settled there, and wasn't planning to move anytime soon. At the very least, he'd wait until things had blown over.
But no matter how carefully he hid, some things were bound to happen.
Hyuga Shin had tracked him down.
The sky was thick with clouds, and a light drizzle began to fall.
As soon as Hyuga Shin came within a hundred meters of Rōshi, Rōshi sensed him.
He wasn't a sensory ninja, but Son Goku could help.
"Rōshi, there seems to be someone strange behind you. He feels familiar, but I can't remember why."
Son Goku's voice echoed in Rōshi's mind.
"Oh? If he seems strange to you, then I'll have to see for myself."
Rōshi replied to Son Goku telepathically.
"What about him seems strange, Son Goku?" Rōshi asked aloud.
"Mm, I can't quite put my finger on it. He looks like an ordinary