Uchiha Xin stood at the endpoint of his completed mission, gazing at the sunset clouds on the distant horizon as an indescribable excitement welled up within him. Rather than returning to Konoha immediately, he decided to head for the legendary Land of Iron, a neutral country said to be filled with samurai and wandering ninja. Among them were many formidable warriors, including samurai comparable to jonin and quasi-Kage-level ninja who had fled there after their smaller nations were destroyed.
This stirred Uchiha Xin's intense curiosity and desire to explore. He knew that crossing blades with such experts would not only temper his strength, but also allow him to learn many valuable experiences and techniques from them.
After packing his belongings, he set out for the Land of Iron. Several days later, he arrived in the legendary neutral country. The Land of Iron was somewhat different from what he had imagined. There were no bustling cities or clamorous streets, yet every corner exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
Uchiha Xin first found an inn that seemed fairly decent, intending to settle in before anything else. The innkeeper was a genial middle-aged man. Seeing Uchiha Xin arrive covered in dust from travel, he warmly invited him to sit and prepared a lavish dinner for him.
As he enjoyed the meal, Uchiha Xin asked the innkeeper about the Land of Iron. The man told him that although the Land of Iron was a neutral country, its unique location and abundant resources had drawn samurai and wandering ninja from all over. They exchanged martial arts here and sought opportunities, while mysterious missions and transactions also took place from time to time.
"Most of the samurai here come from prestigious families. They undergo rigorous training from childhood, so their strength must not be underestimated. Some