Kurotsuchi's stubborn figure rose and fell as she raced away, then vanished from sight.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Izumi, who had just mastered the Great Fireball Technique, was hurrying toward the woods with exhaustion written all over her face.
The place had practically become Izumi's secret base. Only there did she feel a sense of belonging, as though she had returned home.
Even when no one else was around, she could at least find some peace there.
Compared with the loneliness she felt in a noisy crowd, Uchiha Izumi found that peace far more comforting. It helped her settle down.
Chapter 626: Mutual Dislike
The two arrived at the grove at almost the same time and, by coincidence, both chose a spot beside the stream.
They were both a little surprised to see each other, but neither said a word. They simply sat down by the stream, leaving some distance between them.
Since coming to Konoha, Kurotsuchi had stayed by Uchiha Yin's side and met very few people. She had no idea who the beautiful girl beside her was.
But the moment she saw Izumi, she could not help thinking that if she looked like that, perhaps Lord Yin would have accepted her confession.
The more Kurotsuchi thought about it, the less attractive she felt. She lowered her head, her face twisted with pain.
Kurotsuchi did not know Izumi, but Izumi knew exactly who Kurotsuchi was. Once she confirmed her identity, she could not keep a trace of hostility from her gaze.
Uchiha Izumi made no effort to hide it. Even Kurotsuchi, lost in her own thoughts, noticed.
Already in a foul mood, Kurotsuchi bristled at the look. The spoiled young lady she had been back in Iwagakure came to the fore, and she looked down at Uchiha Izumi with haughty disdain.