The climate in the Land of Waves was far warmer than that of the Land of Fire.
By the time they brought the whole family here, night was already approaching.
"I told you long ago, Xiaomei. You don't need to bring so many warm clothes here."
The Land of Waves lay relatively far south, though it was not as distant from the mainland as the Land of Sea.
The cold winds from the north could still reach this place, but they were no longer so fierce. Warm ocean currents flowed through the Land of Waves, creating a considerable temperature difference between morning and night.
The Land of Waves was bathed in blazing sunlight during the day, while cool breezes swept through at night.
Even so, it was far more comfortable than snowy Konoha.
"We're here already?"
In the blink of an eye, the scenery before her had changed.
The sun had already set, leaving only a small patch of golden afterglow on the horizon.
"So pretty!"
"It's nothing special!"
Mizuki held Xiaomei's hand as they walked along the fishermen's wharf, where the crowds were gradually thinning.
Sunrises and sunsets at sea were vastly different from those seen on land. Those who had never gone out to sea could never understand that distinct kind of beauty.
"We arrived a little late. If we'd come earlier, we could have seen evening clouds like drifting mist. We might even have caught the winter rainbow unique to this place."
"Will there be one tomorrow?"
Xiaomei had not actually meant to delay them. She had merely thought that, with such heavy snow outside, they needed to bring enough warm clothes—especially to keep Mother from catching a chill, and to protect her unborn little sister.
Yet in the blink of an eye, they had somehow traveled