"I've heard of the title 'Child of Konoha,' too. Konoha has an outstanding ninja like you. I have to say, Amegakure could never hope to match that."
Kinnara looked at Sosuke and smiled gently.
Hearing him, Shimura Kazumi smiled as well, but she wondered why the young leader of Amegakure had suddenly said that.
"I wonder if Amegakure might be fortunate enough to have you stay as our guest for a few days, Sosuke. After all, we're around the same age, and I admire a ninja like you."
Kinnara's narrow eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke softly.
There was no doubt that his excuse was rather flimsy.
Yet when he heard him, Sosuke's lips curved into a slight smile. He looked at Kinnara warmly.
"Since you're being so hospitable, Lord Kinnara, I'd be rude to refuse your kind offer. I'd be happy to stay."
Seeing Sosuke agree so quickly, Kazumi glared at him, furious.
That guy!
Even if the war between Konoha and Amegakure had ended, what if this leader of Amegakure had some ulterior motive?
Besides, staying in Amegakure would affect your reputation. What on earth are you thinking?
Kinnara was clearly pleased by Sosuke's positive reply. A smile spread across his face as he turned to Kazumi.
"Miss Kazumi, there's no need to worry. Now that Amegakure and Konoha are allied villages, I would never harm an exceptional Konoha ninja like Sosuke. I simply want to make a friend."
Sosuke smiled at Kazumi and gently patted her shoulder.
"It's all right, Kazumi. Go back and turn in the mission. I'll be staying in Amegakure for a while, then I'll return."
Since Sosuke had said that, she could only let it go. She nodded lightly to the people of Amegakure and left.
At the entrance to Amegakure, beneath the