After the two received the inheritance of Wind Spirit Art, the huge storm surrounding the ancient pagoda slowly dissipated and melted between heaven and earth like a tide, leaving only a weathered and dilapidated ancient pagoda standing alone in the desert, as if it had witnessed the rise and fall of thousands of years.
"It's finally over..." Tsunade stretched his muscles, moved his shoulders, and felt the calm flow gradually returning to the air.
However, Shinichi, who was standing next to her, did not show much joy. Instead, he frowned and sighed softly:
"Little Tsunade, this Wind Spirit Art... is a bit troublesome."
Tsunade raised his eyebrows and looked sideways at him. "Huh? What's wrong? Aren't you pretty strong?"
Shinichi raised his hand, turned his palm, and a trace of light blue wind condensed on his fingertips, soft and mysterious, but quickly dissipated invisible.
"The core of Wind Spirit Art is not Chakra, but communicates with Natural Energy through a special spell to control the power of wind."
Shinichi explained slowly, with a hint of contemplation in his eyes, "People of their time did not use Chakra at all, but directly mobilized Natural Energy to make the wind element do whatever they wanted."
Tsunade nodded thoughtfully, but soon realized something and frowned. "So... we can't fully grasp their pure Wind Spirit Art?"
Shinichi shrugged and sighed helplessly, "Yes, if we learn in our way, the most we can do is merge it with Chakra and become Wind Style Senjutsu, but it cannot reach the original purity."
Tsunade was silent for a moment, and suddenly thought of a key point, "Unless... we completely abandon our own Chakra and only use Natural Energy?"
Shinichi looked at her and clapped his hands gently. "Smart! Yes, this is the key!"
He paused, looking at the windy and sand-filled desert in the distance, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "However, if the Chakra in the body is completely eliminated and only relies on Natural Energy to operate... then it is no longer just the category of Sage Mode, but a completely new cultivation system."
Tsunade pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "In that case, we don't have to rush to study. Anyway, we have mastered the core of Wind Spirit Art... we will develop it slowly when we have time."
Shinichi heard this and waved his hand casually. "Okay, anyway, my goal is not Land of Wind's ninjutsu, but how to make myself stronger while lying down."
Tsunade glanced at him and couldn't help laughing and scolding, "You guy, you really don't want to work hard at all."
Shinichi heard this and spread his hands confidently. "Isn't this because of you? Little Tsunade works so hard, so I have to be even more lazy."
Tsunade couldn't help but roll his eyes, then looked at the yellow sand in the distance and squinted his eyes. "However, if Wind Spirit Art is used properly, it can definitely become our trump card... At least, this trip was not in vain."
Shinichi yawned lazily and patted Tsunade on the shoulder. "Okay, don't think so much, let's find a place to eat first. There are no barbecue restaurants in the desert. I'm going to starve to death."
Tsunade shook his head helplessly, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.
The figures of the two people gradually drifted away in the morning light, leaving an ancient ruin behind, sleeping quietly in the wind.
Land of Wind and Five Great Nations have the largest area, but the desert occupies more than half of the land. The rolling yellow sand is endless, and people will soon get tired of the monotonous scenery.
Shinichi looked down at the sea of sand at his feet and shook his head secretly, "Really, it's all sand. I'm tired of seeing it..."
So, he simply picked up Tsunade, cast Flight Technique, jumped into the air, and flew towards a town in the Land of Wind oasis as fast as possible.
The wind howled, the air rushed past the ears, and the two figures cut through the sky like streams of light, crossing the long yellow sand in an instant.
However, what surprised Shinichi was--
Not only did Tsunade in his arms not struggle, he didn't even feel the slightest discomfort. Instead, he looked natural and adapted surprisingly quickly.
She didn't scream like Orochimaru did when Shinichi took her to the sky for the first time, and she even almost fainted.
Shinichi was stunned and couldn't help but chuckle.
--This reminded him of the scene when Orochimaru was forcibly taken flying by him. The guy was usually very calm, but when he was flying at high altitude and high speed, he directly broke through the defense, turned pale, and screamed repeatedly...
Shinichi I still remember that scene and I really can't help but laugh.
When Tsunade in his arms heard the laughter, he was slightly startled, with an imperceptible blush on his cheeks.
--Is he secretly happy because he is holding himself?
The corners of Tsunade's mouth were slightly raised, and his heartbeat was a little faster. He stopped thinking about it and gently leaned his head on Shinichi's shoulder. He closed his eyes and let the night wind blow over his cheeks, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
Shinichi felt her little movement, raised his eyebrows slightly, and a playful smile flashed in his eyes, but did not break the atmosphere of the moment.
After a while, the two of them arrived above the oasis, and a bustling town came into view.
"We're here!" Shinichi said softly, landing slowly.
However, Tsunade still had his eyes closed and seemed to have no intention of opening them.
Shinichi blinked and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "Hey, little Tsunade, don't pretend to be asleep."
Tsunade: "..."
She quickly opened her eyes, pretended as if nothing happened, coughed slightly, turned over and jumped out of Shinichi's arms.
"Who is pretending to be asleep!" She glared at Shinichi, and then walked towards the town, "Let's go, see what's so special about this Land of Wind oasis town!"
Shinichi looked at her slightly red ears, the smile on her lips became a little deeper, and she followed her leisurely.
The two walked through the busy street market and finally selected Izakaya, which has the characteristics of Land of Wind.
Although the shop is not big, it looks extraordinarily warm. The lanterns are hung high, the aroma of wine overflows, and the air is filled with the unique flavor of various spices, giving it an exotic charm.
Pushing open the wooden door, the atmosphere inside Izakaya is very lively. Travelers, vendors, and ninjas from all walks of life are sitting around the wooden table, changing glasses, chatting and laughing.
The walls of the store are covered with introductions to various Land of Wind special dishes, and every dish looks mouth-watering.
Tsunade looked around and chose a seat by the window to sit down. Shinichi leaned on the back of the chair casually, stretched lazily, then raised the corner of his mouth and smiled at the shop owner standing beside him:
"Boss, please order two copies of the menu, and then two bottles of your signature wine!"
As soon as these words came out, the store was quiet for a moment, and then a few eyes looked over in surprise.
The boss - a burly middle-aged man wearing a headscarf - suddenly widened his eyes, "Little brother, are you sure? All of them?"
"Of course." Shinichi nodded matter-of-factly, "We were traveling all the way, but we were starving."
Tsunade crossed his arms, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed an expectant smile, "Since you are here, you have to try Land of Wind's most authentic food, right?!"
Upon hearing this, the boss glanced around between the two of them, as if judging whether they could finish their meal.
Finally, he shrugged and smiled boldly, "Haha! Okay! In that case, please wait a moment, I promise to let you eat the most unique flavor of Land of Wind!"
After saying that, he immediately gave instructions to the kitchen. After a while, a busy sound of "crackling" came from the kitchen.
Shinichi held his chin, looked at Tsunade, and said with a smile, "You are very excited, are you not afraid of dying?"
Tsunade raised his eyebrows and patted his abdomen proudly, "Huh, my lady's stomach is not comparable to that of ordinary people! And... don't you like to eat the most?"
Shinichi shrugged and smiled without saying a word.
Not long after, wine and food were served one after another -
Land of Wind Roasted camel meat, the meat is tender and juicy, with the unique flavor of exotic spices;
Grilled lizard tail, crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside, paired with special desert spicy sauce to stimulate your taste buds;
Desert hummus, paired with freshly baked crispy naan bread, has a delicate taste and a long aftertaste;
Stewed cactus soup, in the rich green soup base, the cactus flesh is soft and rotten, with a hint of fresh sweetness;
Coupled with a few plates of flavored side dishes, the entire table was quickly filled with delicacies, the aroma was fragrant and mouth-watering.
At the same time, two bottles of Land of Wind's secret brew "Wind-Sand Liquor" were also brought up - this is a spirit brewed from prickly pear fruit and special spices. It is said that even experienced drinkers will find it difficult to resist its strength.
"Let's eat!" Tsunade's eyes lit up, he grabbed the chopsticks unceremoniously, picked up a piece of roasted camel meat and put it into his mouth, his eyes widened instantly, "Yeah! It's delicious! The gravy is so delicious!"
Shinichi poured two glasses of wine leisurely, handed one of them to Tsunade, and said with a smile, "Come, try this 'Wind-Sand Liquor', it is said to be the most powerful wine of Land of Wind."
Tsunade licked his lips, a flash of excitement flashed in his eyes, "Just me Tsunade, what kind of wine can stop me?"
She readily picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp -
The next second, her expression changed slightly, and an abnormal blush appeared on her cheeks.
"Hiss--it's so strong!!"
Shinichi looked at her expression and couldn't help but chuckle, "Why, can't you hold it anymore?"
Tsunade slapped the table with a stubborn look in his eyes, "Who said that?! Come again!"
The two of them just feasted and competed with each other for drinks, and the lively atmosphere in Izakaya completely surrounded them.
Land of Wind's night seemed particularly pleasant amidst the aroma of wine and laughter.
After the meal, the two of them strolled through the streets of this oasis city.
Shinichi looked around, looking at the bustling crowds on the streets, the dazzling array of shops, and the various exotic buildings, and couldn't help but sigh:
"This is probably one of the most prosperous towns in Land of Wind."
On the street, people were coming and going, the shouts of vendors, the conversations of travelers, and the play of children were intertwined, and the atmosphere was full of fireworks.
The air is filled with the unique aroma of barbecue, spices and wine, which makes people want to eat.
Tsunade also looked around, nodded, and agreed:
"Well, indeed! It's more lively than I thought."
Her eyes stopped in front of a jewelry stall not far away. The jewelry made of Land of Wind's unique minerals and animal teeth shone with a unique luster in the sun, giving them an exotic feel.
"The handicrafts here are quite unique." Tsunade sighed casually, but Shinichi keenly caught a hint of interest in her eyes and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"Why, little Tsunade also wants to buy accessories sometimes?" Shinichi joked with a smile.
Tsunade rolled his eyes and said in a arrogant tone, "Humph, I just said it casually and took a look."
"Okay, let's just take a look." Shinichi smiled, but he couldn't help but walk towards the jewelry stall.
The two of them strolled around this bustling town casually, enjoying a rare relaxing time.