"Hey, don't go to that water source. Even if you go, you probably won't be able to beat whatever's there."
"Huh?"
Hearing Uchiha Gen's words, the Catman suddenly came to a realization. "Ah! I remember now—the closer water source has wild beasts!"
"...How did you even survive to this age?"
"Hehehe."
"What an idiot..."
Speechless, Uchiha Gen crouched down and extended his hand, releasing gravitational force. Water elements from underground continuously gathered in his palm, quickly forming a large ball of water.
"Here. Want a drink?"
At the sight of the water ball suspended in Uchiha Gen's hand, the Catman was too shocked to speak. They stretched out a furry paw and carefully touched it a few times.
"Wow! It really... really is water!"
"Of course." Uchiha Gen raised an eyebrow and handed over the water ball. "Drink up. Holding this is a hassle."
"Okay!"
The Catman eagerly sucked at the water ball. At the end, they even licked Uchiha Gen's palm with some reluctance. For some reason, the water tasted incredibly good—far more delicious than the water they usually drank.
Naturally, Uchiha Gen would not tell the Catman that he had drawn this water from several thousand meters underground. It contained all kinds of trace elements needed by living creatures, had no harmful substances whatsoever, and was superior to surface water in both taste and clarity.
"All right, next we'll gather grass."
"Okay~"
The grass these Catmen slept on was a plant with thick, short roots and broad leaves. Once mature, it rapidly dried out, making it ideal for bedding.
The leaves were smooth to the touch and had no prickles. They also provided excellent warmth.
While gathering, the Catman took the chance to ask Uchiha Gen whether he had a name. Human was a race, while a name