Uchiha Hikaru had heard of this country before, but he had never experienced it for himself. He knew that all sorts of novel things always happened here.
He had always thought this country was very interesting and filled with so many new things. Since he too had a heart that longed to explore, he felt that his temperament suited this country perfectly.
So at this moment, Uchiha Hikaru thought that if he came to this country to complete his mission, it might be easier—or simpler.
He just did not know what method he should use to find that woman, or whether he should begin displaying his talents.
But Uchiha Hikaru thought that he did not know what situations he might encounter in this country—competitions, perhaps, or certain people—so he did not want to reveal his purpose and identity so quickly.
However, Uchiha Hikaru thought that if he truly met a kindred spirit, or someone who wanted to travel onward with him, he would first have to explain everything clearly to him, then see whether he was willing to accompany him onward.
But all of this was unknown, and he needed to think it through carefully on his own. He had already grown accustomed to that country which cared for its common people, and now that he was suddenly coming to a country filled with novel things, he feared he might have trouble adapting.
Yet what filled his heart more was anticipation for this unknown world. He knew that no matter what he encountered in the future, it would all be fated, so he had to do his utmost.
But before this, the journey ahead was one he had to bear and face alone. All that pressure was a burden resting on him alone.
Riding his horse, he slowly arrived at