After thoroughly enjoying their hot pot, Shingetsu and the three little Sannin all had bright red lips and flushed faces, looking utterly satisfied.
Little Tsunade had also polished off every bit of meat and vegetables stocked in the hot pot restaurant. Chinatsu and the children from the Orphanage could only keep apologizing as they closed early amid the curses of the customers waiting in line.
"Want to get something cold next?"
Eating hot pot in the middle of summer was wonderfully satisfying, but it also left them hot all over. Shingetsu glanced at the blazing sun outside, then turned to the three little shadows trailing her.
At the mention of cold treats, Tsunade and Jiraiya immediately cheered. Only Orochimaru clutched his bloated stomach, looking sickly.
"I'll pass. I really can't eat another bite..."
Tsunade and Jiraiya paid him no attention. They exchanged a look, grabbed Orochimaru by the collar, and dragged him toward the Cold Drink Shop, chanting, "Come on, come on!"
By then, a long line had already formed outside the shop called Snow Ice Cream. Its specialties were assorted chilled drinks, ice cream, popsicles, and beautiful, fair-skinned staff.
Several exceptionally attractive young men and women with snowy skin and black hair bustled around inside. Leading them was none other than Minazuki Rin.
Outside, the air sweltered; inside, it was wonderfully cool. The kitchen in the back was piled high with all kinds of fruit.
The staff swiftly squeezed fresh juice, created ice cubes with Ice Release, and poured them into cups before sealing them. Just like that, the Yuki Clan's special chilled fruit juice was ready to serve.
"Ah, Lady Shingetsu! Welcome!"
Seeing Shingetsu approach, Minazuki Rin hurried out to greet her. The people in line naturally made room for her, and the three little Sannin behind Shingetsu