Setting out again

Glancing at Yang Xing's relaxed face, Guren looked puzzled. "Um, Master, may I ask you a question?"

What's the problem?

Guren's expression turned serious, and she asked earnestly, "Why did you choose me?"

"Because Guren is a girl," Yang Xing answered decisively, "A lovely girl!"

"Oh?" Clearly, Guren didn't understand yet, but she could vaguely sense that no matter what happened in the future, Yang Xing would at least not abandon her.

Following such a powerful person is indeed a good choice.

Moreover, Yang Xing had already told her that he would make her stronger as well.

This gave Guren another belief and pursuit. Having figured everything out, Guren faced Yang Xing with a serious expression. "Master, I understand. Actually, I also have something to tell you."

Yang Xing turned his head, looking puzzled.

"I want to be stronger than Orochimaru, I want the power to destroy everything. If Master can grant my wish, I am willing to give everything."

"No problem." Yang Xing smiled and leaned in close. "Then the agreement is valid."

When Guren didn't react, he kissed her lips.

Guren's face still turned red. She hadn't expected Yang Xing to kiss her. Her face flushed slightly. Although Yang Xing had held her hand during the three days they had been together, they had never made such an intimate gesture.

Although Guren had already made up her mind, her girlish shyness still made her heart pound very fast.

She understood perfectly well that from the moment Yang Xing displayed his formidable strength, she had already become hopelessly captivated.

"Hey kid, all lovey-dovey so early in the morning, be careful someone sees you." Jiraiya completely relaxed, walked over from a short distance away, carrying a backpack and looking like he was packing his bags and about to leave.

"Why is the white-haired uncle here?"

"Hey kid, stop with all that white hair all the time." Jiraiya frowned, looking quite disapproving. "I'm just trying to be helpful, but you have absolutely no manners."

Jiraiya, who quickly straightened up again, said quite decisively, "Alright, kid, I don't have time to waste with your nonsense. Tell Tsunade when you get back that I'm leaving first."

Where is the white-haired uncle going?

"Find Nagato, investigate Nagato whereabouts, and also gather intelligence in Konoha." Jiraiya and said, "How's it going, kid? Are you coming back with me? The Third Hokage of Konoha really wants you to succeed him."

"Come on, I don't want to be Hokage. However, if the Third Hokage decides he doesn't want to continue, I'll recommend someone else."

"Oh, I really want to know who it is, but there's no time now." Jiraiya, disappearing into the thick fog, left only those faint words. "I also need to hurry and finish my business."

Jiraiya left, Yang Xing had no intention of chasing after him.

After strolling around with Guren for a while longer, Yang Xing returned to the house where they had stayed earlier.

At this moment, Shizune had already started packing her luggage.

Tsunade frowned slightly when she noticed Yang Xing speaking up only now.

"Kid, where have you been wandering around for so long?" he asked, his face quite displeased. "Have you seen Jiraiya's men?"

"He's already left. He doesn't plan to follow us. He said he's going to do his own thing."

"That guy, he left without even saying a word to me." Tsunade, stunned for a moment, gritted her teeth in anger. She looked up again and couldn't help but ask, "Alright, brat, now I want to ask you, where do you want to go now? I can't believe you'll obediently return to Konoha."

"Tsunade really understands me. We've come all the way to the Land of Rain. If we're talking about the nearest country, besides the Land of Fire, it should be the Land of Earth, right?"

Upon hearing that Yang Xing was going to the Land of Earth, Tsunade frowned, as if she wanted to say something, but then suddenly stopped herself and turned around.

He pulled someone over and said to Yang Xing, "Since you've made your decision, you must have thought it through. I can't persuade you otherwise. Let me introduce you to someone first."

"Please guide me, Yang Xing." Konan nodded, her voice weak. She wondered why Tsunade had disciplined Minato, as her cheeks were so red.

Just as Yang Xing was pondering this, a voice beside him interrupted him, and he began to think.

Bite!

"Achievements, fame, and renown... Obtained through ordinary achievements, achievement upgrades grant a 50% attribute bonus. Additionally, the unique achievement at the Peak Hokage Level reduces the cost of selected ninjutsu by 50%."

"Peak Hokage Level?" Yang Xing was stunned for a moment, then muttered to himself, "That's pretty good. Reducing the consumption of escaping techniques by 50% is quite impressive."

"If I had to pick the Ninjutsu that consumes the most energy right now, it would definitely be Lightning Release."

It goes without saying, it's definitely Lightning Release.

If the consumption is reduced by 50%, the final version of Chidori Current will surely reach a new level once again.

How could anyone not be satisfied with an S-rank Ninjutsu that could be unleashed indefinitely?

Yang Xing almost burst out laughing.

"What are you standing there for?" Seeing Yang Xing looking down, seemingly lost in thought, Tsunade frowned. "Didn't you say you wanted this little girl to be your subordinate? You wouldn't be thinking of going back on your word now that you've got that Guren, would you?"

Konan's expression visibly changed slightly upon hearing Tsunade's words.

Her little face showed a hint of nervousness as she stared expectantly, which finally brought Yang Xing back to her senses.

I realized that spacing out at a time like this was definitely not a good idea.

"No, no, of course you're welcome." Yang Xing scratched his head and smiled, managing to get away with it.

This also relieved Konan. Right now, her only way out was to follow Yang Xing. She didn't know where Nagato had gone, and she had no idea where to find him. Moreover, the Akatsuki was in disarray, and she couldn't reorganize it at all.

She didn't want to go back to that life of constant war. At least being with this person meant she was safe. Most importantly, knowing Yang Xing's mature personality, she was gradually being attracted to him.

The land is mostly rocky and hilly, Land of Earth, with many rugged mountain roads. The peaks are high, and most of the villages are nestled on the mountainside.

The buildings are all extremely sturdy.

This is a country dominated by rugged hills.

The Land of Earth relies on hills, making it difficult for most countries to conquer. However, due to the abundance of hills and the resulting scarcity of land resources, the land is also very barren.

Resources are indispensable to the people, and if the Land of Earth wants more support, then war is the only way out.

As Yang Xing traveled along, he saw only barren land. After all, there were very few usable plants and animals on the hills. In comparison, Konoha had truly fertile land.

The Land of Fire is truly a country blessed by the heavens.