The two of them arrived at a small village in the mountains behind Konoha.
Konoha had many Training Grounds, each a vast training area spanning dozens of kilometers.
There were also many villages around Konoha, but they all existed under Konoha's protection.
There were very few ninja in them.
Still, these villages were considered part of Konoha's territory.
The area within Konoha's barrier was the village's main district, including the commercial, residential, and administrative areas.
It also included the clan compounds of the major ninja families.
Although the Uchiha Clan had been assigned land on the outskirts of Konoha, it was still within the barrier.
But the village Sakura had brought Temari to was a commercial village outside the barrier.
It was famous for its hot springs.
Many tourists came here every year.
The two of them soaked in the warm hot spring. Sakura leaned against the edge of the pool and let out a contented sigh.
"It's been so long since I've been able to relax like this."
Temari untied the ribbon holding back her long blond hair.
With her hair falling to her waist, Temari had a completely different air about her.
With her hair tied up, she had a brisk, capable look.
But with her hair down, she looked much more refined. With her long blond hair, fair skin, and delicate features, she hardly seemed like someone from Sunagakure, deep in the desert.
Temari leaned against the edge of the pool too, relaxing.
After a while, Sakura raised her head and looked at Temari. Just as she was about to say something, her gaze dropped, and she froze.
Then she looked down at herself.
She immediately covered her chest.
Her face flushed red.
Temari noticed Sakura's reaction.
"What's wrong?" she asked in confusion.
Sakura's face turned bright