"A private hot spring?!" Sakura and Ino couldn't help crying out in surprise. They had to pay to visit hot springs elsewhere, yet Toru Kujyo had built one right in his own home!
In the hot spring, their weary bodies and minds relaxed completely. Naruto let out a contented sigh. "Toru, this place feels amazing! Can I come over often?"
Toru Kujyo nodded with a smile. "Of course. You're always welcome here."
Afterward, Toru Kujyo invited Tsunade and Shizune over in separate groups. Tsunade's eye twitched as she took in everything before her. She knew Toru Kujyo had money, but she hadn't imagined he was this wealthy.
"You brat... did you empty Konoha's treasury?" Tsunade teased, though there was a hint of warmth in her eyes. She knew Toru Kujyo devoted most of his energy to research and growing stronger. Being able to enjoy a life like this was only what he deserved.
Shizune, meanwhile, was like a curious child, looking around at the unusual Ninjutsu tools and mechanical devices, her eyes shining with a thirst for knowledge.
Toru Kujyo's new home was more than just a place to live. It was a reflection of his ever-growing power and influence.
He enjoyed this brief peace and relaxation, but he also knew clearly that beneath this seemingly tranquil surface, a greater storm was quietly brewing in the depths of the shinobi world. He had broken the balance with his own hands. Now he was waiting to see who would become the first piece to enter this game.
Steam rose from the hot spring, flushing everyone's faces. The nerves they had kept taut for days finally loosened in the warm water.
"Ah-this feels so good!" Naruto sprawled on the edge of the hot spring, which had been polished from a single enormous