Spring, Year 47 of Leaf Village
As winter gave way to spring, the temperature gradually rose. Green branches sprouted tender buds, and after waves of spring rain, the air was filled with the fragrance of orchids and herbs. The entire Leaf Village brimmed with youthful vitality.
A year's plan began in spring, and a day's plan began in the morning. Even during his busiest periods, Hyuga Iwa never relaxed his training.
Cloud Bamboo Cottage
As the family's food company continued to prosper, Hyuga Iwa received more and more money. To make training more convenient, he bought a standalone courtyard and moved out of the family home, giving his new residence an interesting name—Cloud Bamboo Cottage.
The entire Cloud Bamboo Cottage had been designed by Hyuga Iwa himself. Drawing on the experience from his previous life, he created a unique minimalist style that was simple yet grand, giving people a refreshing impression.
As soon as this decorating style appeared, it instantly sparked a minimalist trend in Leaf Village, drawing countless fashion-conscious people to imitate it.
The term "minimalist style" also spread swiftly, racing across the countries of the Shinobi World at a staggering pace.
Inside Cloud Bamboo Cottage's training ground, Hyuga Iwa and Might Guy stood facing each other. Both had their eyes closed, focusing on sensing their surroundings.
Uchiha Kureha stood quietly at the edge of the training ground. She frowned from time to time, though inwardly, she was far less calm than she appeared.
Suddenly, Hyuga Iwa and Might Guy moved almost at the same time. They rushed toward one another, and in the blink of an eye, their fists and kicks collided.
Bang, bang, bang...
A succession of impacts rang out.
Even with their eyes closed, no matter how fiercely they fought, they could still accurately judge each