Hinata, Stop Pretending

At the same time, it should have been mealtime. Under normal circumstances, everyone would already have been preparing the day's final meal.

But today was a little different.

Within a modest courtyard, there were no corridors or lakes, but there were trees and wind chimes, giving the place a distinct charm.

Yugito, the one from Kumogakure who could completely control the Two-Tails, was also preparing to settle her final meal of the day like any ordinary person.

But before she could begin, someone came straight for her. The visitors were Black Eagle and Peacock of the Four Heavenly Phenomena.

Green Snake and Brown Bear had other matters to handle, so what had originally been planned as a joint visit by all four members of the Four Heavenly Phenomena that afternoon had become a visit by only Black Eagle and Peacock.

Yugito could be considered a great beauty. She had large eyes and long, straight beige-blond hair braided into a long plait that fell to her waist.

Her expression was arrogant, and her bearing was exceptionally aloof.

Someone like her generally did not appreciate being disturbed during a meal without her permission.

Her formerly excellent appetite vanished completely. With a little force, she seemingly casually slammed her chopsticks onto the table.

As expected, the chopsticks struck the table and let out an incredibly loud bang.

Naturally, Black Eagle and Peacock saw the whole scene.

At once, anger flashed in Peacock's eyes, but Black Eagle secretly kicked him.

In the end, Peacock merely shot Yugito a fierce glare and said nothing.

Though Yugito had not eaten, she still ceremoniously picked up a napkin from the table. After wiping her mouth, she said, "May I ask what brings you two here?"

Black Eagle relaxed slightly, speaking as though he were dealing with an