Facing the powerful, mysterious Sosuke.
Although Kinnara's face was somewhat pale and he didn't look too good, his eyes were still full of fighting spirit, excitement gleaming in his pupils.
His narrow eyes stared fixedly at Sosuke as he spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.
"I have to say, you're a terrifying guy. To think you could be this strong at your age..."
As he spoke slowly, dark clouds began gathering in the sky once more.
The brilliant sunlight was soon obscured by the clouds.
Gradually, one drop, then two...
A light rain suddenly began to fall from the sky.
Pitter-patter...
The drizzle quickly grew heavier, forming a curtain of rain that gently soaked everyone present.
Feeling the rain falling on him, Kinnara slowly raised his head and let it fall freely upon his face.
His hair grew wet, and raindrops trickled down his pale cheeks.
As if he had come to understand something, his body slowly relaxed.
"A genius like you really is lucky..."
Suddenly, his voice grew low and heavy, completely different from his earlier flippant tone. It was as if he had become someone else.
"Hmm?"
Sosuke murmured in confusion.
"Living in a powerful, prosperous village, you people from Konoha have probably never imagined just how impoverished a small village like Amegakure can be..."
As if letting himself go, Kinnara tilted his head back and stood in the rain, speaking solemnly.
"This is a place where even sunlight is almost a luxury... a place where hope lies buried."
"Fortunately, I was lucky too. Through challenge after challenge, I obtained what I wanted..."
"Blood... blood... blood everywhere..."
Suddenly, his eyes widened, and he whipped his gaze toward Sosuke.
"So tell me! How could I let you take away this freedom I traded my life for?"
He abruptly formed