Konoha Village Gates
"Ah, this is so boring, Kotetsu. Aren't you bored too? Our village just won a war. What blind fool would dare come provoke us now? Having us guard the gates is such a waste of talent. We should join the ANBU and serve Lord Hokage—that's what real men should be doing!"
Kotetsu Hagane rested his chin on one hand and spoke listlessly.
Thud!
The moment he finished speaking, an iron fist came crashing down on his head.
"Idiot! Guarding the gates is an extremely important mission. We must remain vigilant at all times and never let a single suspicious person sneak into the village. Konoha Village's safety depends on us!"
"And with you like this, you want to join the ANBU? What a joke!"
Izumo Kamizuki immediately put on the airs of a battle-hardened senior and began lecturing Kotetsu Hagane.
"Kotetsu, why did you hit me so hard?!"
Kotetsu Hagane clutched his head and squatted on the ground, baring his teeth in pain.
"Hmph, the Second Hokage is stationed in the village now. Who would dare cause trouble here?"
Even though the lump on his head still hurt, Kotetsu Hagane remained unconvinced.
"That may be true, but we still can't let our guard down..."
Izumo Kamizuki shook his head slightly, then pulled himself together and swept his gaze over the crowds entering and leaving Konoha Village.
During the long, boring watch, all they could do was look at passing beauties to kill time.
"Whoa, Izumo, look! Isn't that Senior Kurenai?!"
Still squatting on the ground, Kotetsu Hagane seemed to have spotted something and hurriedly grabbed Izumo Kamizuki's pant leg.
Izumo Kamizuki followed his gaze and saw a lovely figure in a red-and-black kimono slowly pass before them.
"Wow, Senior Kurenai looks really beautiful dressed like that!" Kotetsu