Lin Qing journeyed beneath the sun, moon, stars, and rivers of light, crossing mountains and seas. He had truly measured the Ninja World with his own two feet.
More than a month had passed in a blur. The notebook he had specially prepared for this journey was already more than half full, with plenty of photographs pasted inside.
Lin Qing had now entered the Land of Wind. Once he continued westward and crossed the Land of Wind, he would be able to travel by sea back to the Land of Water and bring this journey to an end.
"According to the map, Gelin City is southwest of here, less than seventy kilometers away... Should I pay it a visit?"
Lin Qing hesitated for a while before ultimately deciding against it.
For one thing, he was no less familiar with Gelin City than he was with Kirigakure or Kyoto. There was not much there worth investigating.
For another, if Lin Qing dared show his face in Gelin City, Lord Shirakawa would come find him carrying a huge stack of documents, determined to hold a meeting and exchange ideas.
"Maybe next time."
As Lin Qing thought this, he tossed the last piece of croissant into his mouth, gave the instant coffee in his hand a shake, and prepared to drain it in one gulp, ending this simple lunch.
But just as he raised his hand, he noticed Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's gaze.
"You want some too?" Lin Qing asked.
Isshiki snorted. "Coffee? I only drink hand-brewed coffee, and it must be made with coffee beans from the southern Land of Earth.
"That's also what I don't understand about you.
"With a body like yours, you no longer need to eat. Eating has changed from a physiological need into a physical pleasure.
"And since it