The faint light of dawn spilled across the vast lands of the Shinobi World as two figures slowly walked beyond Konoha's towering walls, embarking on a journey into the unknown.
Shinichi rested both hands behind his head, idly kicking pebbles along the road, his usual lazy smile still on his face. His gaze settled on the rolling mountains in the distance as he pondered something.
"Tsunade, where do you think we should go first?" he asked casually, sounding as relaxed as if they were merely heading to a nearby barbecue restaurant rather than setting out on an adventure across the Shinobi World.
Tsunade froze at his question, blinking her amber eyes as she stared at him in disbelief.
"Huh? After everything you told me yesterday, I thought you had a clear destination and a plan!!!" She planted her hands on her hips, her voice tinged with exasperation and anger.
Shinichi shrugged, looking utterly unconcerned. "Come on, aren't plans the biggest hassle of all?" He pulled a map from his pocket and casually unfolded it. "Look, the Shinobi World is huge. Whichever road we take, there'll be scenery to enjoy."
A vein twitched at Tsunade's temple, and she could barely resist bringing her fist down on him.
She had thought he would draw up a detailed itinerary. She had even wondered excitedly whether their first stop might be some mysterious ruin or unexplored land, but—
The bastard hadn't even thought about a destination!!
"Shinichi!!!" Tsunade roared, her fist already raised high as a faint, suffocating killing intent filled the air.
Shinichi reacted instantly, catching her wrist and hastily putting on an innocent expression. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't get so worked up. Our goal is to explore the Shinobi World. We have to adapt as we go to make it feel like