Yojia Hot Spring Inn

"Yeah, I'm heading to the Land of Hot Water for a mission. Do you need to see my village exit permit? I have it with me," Tianqi said, reaching for his proof.

"No, no, no need. I know you. No need for the permit," the older ninja waved his hand, stopping Tianqi.

"If you're not going to check, we'll be leaving then," Tianqi didn't take out his permit.

"Please, go ahead," the older ninja said with utmost respect, eager for Tianqi to leave.

"Let's go, we're moving out," Tianqi led the other three onward.

"Brother, why are you so scared of him? Even if he's a real Konoha ninja, it wouldn't hurt to check," the younger ninja asked the older one, confused.

"Are young people these days so ignorant? Have you never heard of Konoha's Asura from the Cloud Ninja side?" the older ninja asked with disdain.

"Konoha's Asura! You mean he's that Uchiha Tianqi who killed a hundred ninja on the battlefield between Konoha and the Cloud Ninja! That Asura!" The younger ninja's face showed pure horror.

"Of course. To our enemies, he's the Asura, the god of death. To us, he's a guardian angel, a hero. Why would I check him? I must have too much time on my hands," the older ninja's face also showed admiration. "I wish I could be like him."

Because of the last great war, the Cloud Ninja had directly nicknamed Tianqi "Asura." The newly appointed Third Raikage, Ei, had also approved this title. Ei and Sarutobi Hiruzen had become Kage around the same time.

After traveling for four days.

"We've left the Land of Fire. Let's find a place to rest ahead. We've been rushing for days, and everyone must be tired. I know a hot spring inn nearby where we can also get some supplies," Tianqi said, pointing forward.

"Hot springs! Hurry, let's go!" Hearing about hot springs, Jiraiya, who had been traveling for days, instantly became interested and dashed off.

"That idiot," Tsunade and Orochimaru cursed, then also rushed out. They were indeed tired from the journey, and after Tianqi stopped talking to them, they had been bored stiff for days.

"Tang He, we've left the Land of Fire. We shouldn't be far from the Land of Hot Water now, right?" Tianqi didn't rush out with the others but started talking to Tang He.

"Yes, we've been rushing these past few days, so time has passed quickly. We'll enter the Land of Hot Water in another day," Tang He said, his heart filled with joy as they got closer to their destination.

"You need to be careful. Those ninja haven't appeared for a long time. You need to stay alert from now on," Tianqi told Tang He.

"I'll stay alert, but what about you?"

"Me? Those ninja shouldn't be foolish enough to come looking for me. Even if they do, I'm not afraid. At worst, I'll just kill a few more people. But you're different," Tianqi teased Tang He.

"This, this, this won't do! I'm no match for those ninja," Tang He panicked when Tianqi said that.

"Hahaha, relax, I'll keep you safe. I was just joking, you're no fun," Seeing Tang He so flustered, Tianqi stopped teasing him and walked towards the inn.

"Heh," Tang He wiped the sweat from his brow and forced a smile, cursing inwardly, "A joke? Joking with my life, not funny at all!"

Soon after, they all arrived at the hot spring inn.

"Huh, Yojia Hot Spring Inn," Jiraiya exclaimed.

"Yeah! It really is the Yojia Hot Spring Inn," Orochimaru added.

"So what if it is? Tianqi said so earlier. Huh, it really is called Yojia Hot Spring Inn. Is the owner uncultured to name it this way?" Tsunade complained while looking at the inn's sign.

"This name is quite good. Yojia Hot Spring Inn, it's unique, it's my style, I like it," Tianqi said and walked straight in. He had only come to this inn once before when he got lost returning to Konoha after a mission (The ninja world is vast, getting lost once is normal).

"Welcome," the innkeeper greeted them with a smile.

"Innkeeper, four rooms and some good food. We're all starving," Tianqi said, slapping a thick wad of money onto the counter.

"Certainly, honored guest. Would you like to eat here or in your rooms?" Seeing the thick wad of money, the innkeeper's smile became even brighter.

"We'll eat here," Tianqi didn't have the habit of eating in his room.

"Alright, please have a seat. The food will be ready shortly. Please wait," the innkeeper said and went to prepare.

The group then sat at a table in the lobby and started drinking tea.

"Brother Tianqi, there are five of us, why did you only book four rooms?" Jiraiya asked Tianqi curiously.

"One room for each of us. You and Orochimaru will share a room," Tianqi pointed at Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

"I don't mind," Orochimaru said coldly. He truly didn't care about such trivial matters, but Jiraiya was different.

"No, I disagree! Why do you all get your own rooms, but I have to share with Orochimaru? It's unfair!" Jiraiya protested.

Bang!

The teacup in Tianqi's hand was crushed. "If you don't like it, you can sleep outside," Tianqi glared at Jiraiya and threatened him.

"Okay, okay, fine," Seeing Tianqi directly threatening him, Jiraiya immediately backed down.

After eating, everyone went to their room doors. The four rooms were all next to each other.

"Tang He takes the first room, I'll take the second, Tsunade takes the third, and Jiraiya and Orochimaru, you two take the fourth," Tianqi said, looking at the row of rooms and assigning them.

"Alright, everyone is free to do as they please now." Tianqi handed out the room keys to everyone and then pulled Tang He towards the hot springs.

"Ah! So refreshing! A soak in the hot springs seems to wash away all the fatigue from the past few days." Tianqi lay naked in the hot spring water, a look of enjoyment on his face.

"I didn't want to soak, why did you drag me here?" Tang He said to Tianqi. He would have preferred to lie down and rest in bed rather than soak in the hot springs.

"I didn't want to bring you either, but I'm afraid you'll die in your room," Tianqi said, still enjoying the soak.

"This..., you mean there are enemies here?" Tang He carefully observed his surroundings.

"I don't know if there are enemies, but it's always better to be careful."

Hearing Tianqi's words, Tang He didn't say anything. He imitated Tianqi and lay down. About ten minutes later, a white-haired boy walked in.

He carefully entered the water and then slowly approached the side of the hot spring. He found a spot near the women's bath and stopped. Then, he propped his backside up, pressed his face against the gaps in the wooden planks, and began to observe.

Opening one eye, he found himself naked and caught in the act by Jiraiya peeping. "Just as the master is, so is the disciple. This is exactly like Sarutobi," he muttered.

Tianqi dove underwater and slowly approached Jiraiya, planning to play a prank. As he got closer, Tianqi reached out and smacked Jiraiya's bare backside.

Smack!

"Ah! That hurts! Who is it! Who hit Lord Jiraiya!" Jiraiya cried out in pain, immediately turning to look at the people in the hot spring. There weren't many people there, besides Tang He, there were three elderly men. Jiraiya observed for a long time but couldn't figure out who hit him.

Tianqi, still in the water, smiled. "This idiot can't even see me when I'm right in front of him."

"That's strange, was it my imagination?" Due to the steam from the hot spring, he couldn't see underwater at all. Seeing that no one was paying him any mind, Jiraiya turned back to watch the women's bathhouse.