Chapter 298: Thoughts

But at this point, although they had basically gained a general understanding of Hoshigakure, they still knew nothing about its specifics.

After all, guards were people, not NPCs in a game. It was impossible for them to answer whatever they were asked.

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached. Hinata and the others turned to look.

They saw the original guard returning with someone.

That person was naturally Shizang, one of Akaboshi's trusted subordinates.

When Shizang saw Naruto and the other two, he showed no dissatisfaction because of their age. Instead, he very seriously greeted them first.

Then he led Naruto and the others into the village.

As they walked, he solemnly and earnestly explained the village's circumstances and gave them a detailed introduction to it.

Before they had gone very far, Akaboshi and Yeying arrived.

At that point, Shizang naturally stepped into the background.

He handed everything over to Akaboshi.

Akaboshi said, "Hello. My name is Akaboshi, and I am currently the Acting Star Shadow of this village."

Neji Hyuga hesitated before saying, "Lord Akaboshi, that doesn't seem right!"

"As I recall, the title of Shadow can only be held by the Five Great Ninja Villages of the Five Great Nations. Ninja villages in smaller countries cannot use the title of Shadow."

Akaboshi let out a long sigh. "I know that, but Hoshigakure is somewhat special."

He then began introducing Hoshigakure's history to Naruto and the others.

Chapter 298: Thoughts

What followed was a rather dull stretch of idle chatter.

As the Acting Star Shadow, Akaboshi was even more enthusiastic than usual.

Naturally, all of this fell into the eyes of the other Hoshigakure ninja.

The other Star Ninja felt stifled and furious. Why? Why? This was their Hoshigakure.

Why was their Acting Star Shadow being so courteous to