After leaving Konoha Village, the renowned Kirigakure expeditionary force headed for the front line day and night, stopping only for necessary rest. This gave the newly graduated students some training and allowed them to adapt to the rhythm of the battlefield more quickly. More importantly, they could resolve Kirigakure's urgent problem as soon as possible.
They traveled at full speed, and the scenery along the way gradually changed. There were more rivers and lakes, and the vegetation grew lusher. This was nature's power at work. They were heading toward the eastern part of the Land of Fire, a coastal region where summer monsoons brought large amounts of water vapor from the sea, creating abundant rainfall. Naturally, the area was extremely rich in water resources and densely vegetated.
Later, Mirai could even see the moisture in the air with his naked eye, lingering like mist. The students were more or less excited by this strange sight, but Mirai's feelings were mixed with both joy and concern. What worried him was that such abundant water vapor gave Kirigakure shinobi a unique advantage, allowing them to wield greater power. What pleased him was that he had learned how to move quietly in this sort of environment. It might give him a slight edge—perhaps even produce unexpected results.
However, that small advantage was insignificant compared to the disadvantage Mirai faced. Even with somewhat stronger Lightning Release, he still felt troubled. Perhaps the only thing worth being grateful for was that they had not gone to fight in the Land of Water. Otherwise, the environment would have been even more unfavorable. As for the reason, Kirigakure had pushed the battlefield into the Land of Fire.
In short, after two weeks of marching, the Kirigakure expeditionary force finally reached the front line. Upon arriving, the force