"Dear guests, we're terribly sorry. Due to some unexpected circumstances..."
After everything was over, the innkeeper kept apologizing to A Luo and Kimimaro.
He had only received word that evening that he was to take good care of these two guests, yet such a huge incident had happened that very night.
And he had no idea why trouble some distance away had somehow caused even his own building to collapse.
They had also seen traces of the grass that had burst from underground, and when the ninja questioned them earlier, they had reported everything in detail.
All he hoped now was that the village would handle it, at least covering the cost of repairing the inn...
"Is there anywhere else we can stay?"
Kimimaro supported A Luo, who was leaning against him, caring only about whether there was somewhere they could continue resting.
His young master had already been exhausted, and after being frightened all night, he had not even slept well.
"Yes, yes! Our establishment is on the next street over. Rooms have already been prepared for you both. This way, please!"
The owner of a nearby inn hurried out, smiling broadly as he invited them over.
These two were rich—very rich. Every shop nearby knew that.
If they could get them to stay at their inn, they could earn not only lodging fees, but also some extra spending on the side.
After settling into the new inn, A Luo finally slept soundly this time.
Kimimaro barely slept. As his young master's attendant, he could not rest when their safety could not be guaranteed.
It was a chaotic night, but after Sunagakure's ANBU worked everywhere to clean up and make arrangements, peace was finally restored before dawn.
After being examined by Granny Chiyo and the others, Gaara ultimately received