Hanabi: Piloting a Gundam is the Most Joyful Experience!

In the afternoon in Konoha, the sunlight slanted across the streets, adding a touch of warmth to the bustling village.

Liuli and Sasuke had just finished their meal and were now walking side by side on the road toward the Ninja Academy.

The villagers of Konoha were busy with their own affairs, and the occasional chatter and hawking of wares wove together, forming a unique symphony of city life in the ears of the two.

However, to Sasuke, these sounds were like countless tiny insects buzzing in his ears, making him feel irritable and distracted.

He frowned, trying to focus his attention on the road ahead, but those noisy sounds seemed to possess a magical quality, constantly intruding upon his mind.

Liuli noticed Sasuke's discomfort; she smiled gently, reached out, and placed her palm softly over Sasuke's left ear.

Her palm was warm and soft, as if it held a magical power, and the noisy sounds that had previously annoyed Sasuke became much fainter beneath her touch.

"How is it? Is it better now?" Liuli asked softly, her voice gentle and clear.

Sasuke nodded, a grateful smile appearing on his face: "Much more comfortable."

The two continued on their way, the scenery on both sides of the street flowing slowly past their line of sight.

The villagers of Konoha remained busy, and although their voices were still there, with Liuli's help, Sasuke was now able to walk forward without distraction.

Meanwhile, on the road to Yugakure in the Land of Rivers, Uchiha Hanabi and her two companions were also making their way.

The purpose of their trip was to soak in the hot springs and relax their bodies and minds.

Although the journey was long, the three of them did not feel tired at all, chatting and laughing along the way, filled with joy and cheer.

"Do you think there will be lots of little fish in the hot springs at Yugakure?" Uchiha Hanabi asked suddenly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Little fish? Why would there be little fish?" Gojo Rin, who was beside her, asked in confusion.

"Because little fish can nibble away the dead skin on your feet, and that way, your skin will become super smooth after soaking in the hot springs!" Uchiha Hanabi explained, an excited smile on her face.

"That does seem to be the case." Gojo Rin thought about it carefully.

"Rin, I'm bored to death! Why don't we use Susanoo to travel? Just think about it, driving a giant robot to go soak in the hot springs—how cool would that be, and how much time would it save? Don't you think so?"

Uchiha Hanabi said with a giggle, her face brimming with excitement and delight.

She blinked and used her hands to gesture the massive silhouette of Susanoo, as if she couldn't wait to command this immense power and gallop across the heavens and the earth.

Seeing Uchiha Hanabi's irrepressible joy, Gojo Rin couldn't help but be infected by it; she shook her head with a smile and said, "Uchiha Hanabi, you are becoming more and more mischievous. However, Susanoo is meant for battle, not for traveling."

"Oh, Rin, don't be so serious!" Uchiha Hanabi said cheekily. "We're just joking. Besides, if we really could use Susanoo to travel, wouldn't that be a brand-new experience? Who knows, we might even encounter something interesting along the way."

As she spoke, her eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation, as if she were already looking forward to that journey full of fun and surprises.

Seeing Uchiha Hanabi's vibrant and enthusiastic appearance, Gojo Rin couldn't help but feel a sense of joy herself.

"Teacher Gojo Satoru, what do you think? The Land of Rivers is right below the Land of Rain." Uchiha Hanabi blinked her curious, large eyes and looked at Gojo Satoru beside her with a serious expression.

Gojo Satoru blinked, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "Hanabi-chan, that's a really hard question to answer. However, if you're willing to treat me to a bowl of ramen, I'll consider using Susanoo to fly us there. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Hanabi's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Gojo Satoru and feigned shock: "Teacher, what kind of joke is that? Susanoo is a unique ninjutsu of the Uchiha Clan; how could you possibly know it?"

Gojo Satoru laughed heartily and shook his head triumphantly: "Hehe, Hanabi-chan, you don't know everything! I am an all-rounder; a small skill like Susanoo is naturally something I can master with ease."

As he spoke, he struck a pose, as if he were truly gathering chakra to prepare to activate Susanoo.

Seeing this, Uchiha Hanabi couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Teacher Gojo Satoru, you're being way too fake! If you could really manifest Susanoo, wouldn't you be even more powerful than Madara Uchiha?"

Upon hearing this, Gojo Satoru's eyes widened, and he retorted with a serious expression: "Eh? You can't say it like that! I, Gojo Satoru, am one of a kind; how can I be mentioned in the same breath as a guy like Madara Uchiha? Besides, so what if I can manifest Susanoo? I came prepared; this trip is meant to be a surprise for everyone!"

As he spoke, his figure suddenly flashed and disappeared from where he stood. Uchiha Hanabi let out a cry of surprise, and before she could react, she saw a golden light flash across the sky, followed by a massive figure descending from above—it was none other than the majestic Susanoo!

"Wow! Teacher, you really manifested Susanoo!" Uchiha Hanabi exclaimed, staring at the giant figure before her in disbelief.

Gojo Satoru stood on the shoulder of Susanoo and smiled triumphantly: "How about that? I didn't lie to you, did I? For this trip, I will personally escort you to the Land of Rivers!"

Uchiha Hanabi nodded repeatedly, looking at Gojo Satoru with admiration: "Teacher, you're amazing! I can hardly believe my eyes!"

"That's enough, you two! Stop acting like children."

Gojo Rin shook her head helplessly, looking at the two big kids in front of her—Gojo Satoru and Uchiha Hanabi. The two of them were arguing back and forth as if they had returned to their carefree childhood days, but now that they were adults, such behavior was truly a bit childish.

"Gojo Satoru, can't you say one less word?" Gojo Rin couldn't help but speak up, her tone tinged with a hint of reproach.

Gojo Satoru turned his head, a playful smile on his face: "Rin, are you taking Uchiha Hanabi's side? We were just joking around."

"Even jokes should have a limit, right?" Gojo Rin frowned. "With you two making such a ruckus, what will others think?"

Uchiha Hanabi also realized the seriousness of the issue; she scratched her head and smiled awkwardly: "Sorry, Rin-chan, we were indeed a bit excessive. We'll be more careful."

Seeing the two of them apologize sincerely, the dissatisfaction in Gojo Rin's heart subsided slightly.

On the road, these two guys usually took good care of her; it was just that sometimes they played a bit too hard.

"Alright, since you both know you were wrong, let's leave it at that." Gojo Rin sighed, her tone revealing a touch of helplessness. "But you really must be mindful of your boundaries in the future and not act like this again."

The two nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would definitely change.

Seeing this, Gojo Rin stopped pursuing the matter; she knew that although these two guys were sometimes like children, their hearts were still kind.

"However, just walking on the road is indeed very tiring." Gojo Rin looked at the long road ahead, and a sense of fatigue couldn't help but well up in her heart.

She frowned slightly, thinking about how they could reach their destination faster.

"Rin, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly frowning?" Gojo Satoru noticed the change in Gojo Rin's expression and asked with concern.

"Nothing, I just feel that walking all the way there is too tiring," Gojo Rin shook her head and replied.

"Yeah, the distance is indeed quite far," Uchiha Hanabi chimed in, "but we don't have any faster way to get there."

Gojo Rin fell silent for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up as an idea struck her: "How about we follow Hanabi's suggestion and just try activating Susanoo?"

"Susanoo?" Gojo Satoru and Uchiha Hanabi were both stunned, clearly not expecting this proposal.

Susanoo is the ultimate ocular technique of the Uchiha Clan, capable of summoning a colossal divine form that possesses immense power.

However, this ocular technique consumes a massive amount of energy and is typically only used during combat.

Yet, at this moment, the three of them wanted to experience the unique sensation of flying through the air.

"Rin-chan, are you sure about this? The consumption of Susanoo is no joke; that was just a joke earlier," Gojo Satoru said with some concern.

"I know, but this way we can reach our destination faster and save a lot of stamina," Gojo Rin explained. "Besides, I believe in our strength; we should be able to handle Susanoo with ease. After all, with Six Paths level strength, managing a Susanoo is quite simple, right?"

Uchiha Hanabi rubbed her chin, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Alright, since Rin-chan said so, let's give it a try. But we must be careful to control the consumption and avoid overusing it."

Gojo Satoru also nodded in agreement. Thus, the three of them stood by the roadside, preparing to activate Susanoo.

Gojo Satoru and Uchiha Hanabi closed their eyes and began to condense their ocular power. A faint glow flickered in their eyes, as if some mysterious force were surging within.

Before long, a powerful aura radiated from their bodies, and the surrounding air seemed to solidify.

Gojo Rin stood to the side, watching them nervously. She knew that a spectacular sight was about to unfold.

Suddenly, dazzling light erupted from Gojo Satoru and Uchiha Hanabi, and the massive figures of their Susanoo gradually manifested. They were tall and fierce, appearing as if they were gods stepped out of mythology.

"Alright, let's go!" Gojo Satoru spoke first, his Susanoo transforming into a streak of light and dashing forward.

Uchiha Hanabi followed closely behind; her Susanoo took a single step and covered dozens of meters.

Seeing this, Gojo Rin hurriedly summoned her own Susanoo. Although her Susanoo was not as powerful as the first two, it was enough to let her travel with ease.

She followed behind the two, feeling the wind-whipping speed, and the fatigue in her heart was swept away.

Just like that, the three of them used Susanoo as their transport, moving rapidly toward their destination.

Three massive Susanoo stood high in the sky; their figures, reflected in the sunlight, were like three towering mountain peaks piercing the clouds.

Gojo Satoru's Susanoo was clad in cyan battle armor and held a long sword, its blade flashing like an undefeated god of war; Uchiha Hanabi's Susanoo was wreathed in flames, its eyes burning like embers as if it could incinerate any obstacle; while Gojo Rin's Susanoo was white as snow, possessing an ethereal temperament that exuded a sacred and inviolable aura.

They shuttled through the clouds at astonishing speeds, leaving behind brilliant trails.

The world below appeared so small under their gaze; mountains, rivers, cities, and villages seemed like microscopic models.

The three giant Susanoo soared through the azure sky, looking like three towering peaks piercing the clouds, or like three mighty beasts galloping wantonly through the heavens.

The sunlight spilled onto them, draping them in a layer of golden radiance, making them appear even more sacred and solemn.

He spoke first, his voice echoing within the chest cavity of the Susanoo, sounding exceptionally resonant: "Flying like this is truly refreshing!"

His face was filled with satisfaction and joy, as if in this moment, he had cast all his worries and troubles to the ends of the earth.

Uchiha Hanabi, standing to the side, heard Gojo Satoru's words and couldn't help but chime in: "Yeah, yeah! I told you, ocular power is meant to be played with, and Susanoo 'Gundams' can even have their styles changed through the system—how fun is that! It's just that the main body lost a thousand points; he shouldn't scold Hanabi for that, right?"

Her words were full of mischief and playfulness, as if she were challenging the bottom line of Uchiha Ruri.

Gojo Satoru couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this: "Hanabi, you really are a troublemaker who never misses a chance to have fun! But then again, the style you modified for your Susanoo is indeed quite interesting, and it looks like your combat power has increased quite a bit."

Hanabi laughed triumphantly: "That goes without saying! My creativity is unrivaled! Besides, isn't the point of fighting to have fun? If even fighting becomes boring, what would be the point?"

Gojo Rin listened to their conversation from the side and couldn't help but shake her head, sighing to herself: "Hanabi is truly a natural-born prankster!"

The Susanoo continued to fly through the sky, their figures weaving through the clouds and leaving behind gorgeous trails.

Hanabi seemed to have a special love for flying; she constantly adjusted the posture and altitude of her Susanoo, as if savoring the feeling of soaring freely in the air.

"Hanabi, take it easy, don't end up draining all the main body's points!" Gojo Satoru reminded her.

"Oh, Brother Satoru, don't you worry! I know what I'm doing! It only cost a thousand! The main body even said this is part of the plan!"

Hanabi replied nonchalantly, her face always beaming with a relaxed and joyful smile.

After flying for a while, they finally arrived at their destination.