Sightseeing

Kakashi Hatake, Genma Shiranui, Rin Nohara, Hayate Gekko, Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi, Ebisu, Might Guy, Kotetsu Hagane, Ibiki Morino, Raidō Namiashi, including Obito.

These were all characters Yue could recognize or had an impression of at a glance.

For others, like Aoba Yamashiro and Mizuki, Yue only vaguely recalled them after their names were introduced.

Every village's ninja had a numbering system. Although this group belonged to the same generation, their ages varied. There were those who appeared noticeably older, like Asuma, who was around Yue's age. There were also those as small as a little sprout, clearly not yet graduated from the Ninja Academy.

In addition to those mentioned above, Yue also saw the younger generation of the 'Ino-Shika-Cho' family, as well as people from the Hyuga Clan.

The welcome Minato Namikaze had prepared for Yue was certainly grand; Yue even felt it had a bit of a show of force.

"Hahahaha… Obito, well done!"

A loud voice boomed. While everyone else found Obito's blunder amusing, one person excitedly clenched his fist.

He was cheering Obito on.

That's right, it was Might Guy.

"Yue, don't mind them… they're just welcoming you. After all, it's rare for the village to see new faces," Minato Namikaze explained with a smile.

Indeed, although Konoha wasn't in a state of war readiness, it was likely still tense.

In such circumstances, it was difficult to see outsiders.

Unlike normal times, when people from other places could visit Konoha as tourists and the inspections were more lenient.

For exchange students from other villages visiting, there was naturally a lot of curiosity.

"You must have said quite a bit about me, haven't you?"

Yue slightly raised an eyelid.

"Hahaha…"

Minato used his laughter to ease the awkwardness.

Among the Konoha prodigies present, except for a few girls whose gazes were more reserved, most of the boys displayed undisguised provocation or fighting spirit.

Who knew what Minato Namikaze had said to them before they arrived.

Rin Nohara stepped forward and pulled Obito away. Then, she bowed to Yue and apologized, hoping Yue wouldn't take offense.

Looking at Rin's gentle, smiling face, Yue didn't react much, but Ryuga and Yoshitaka beside him's eyes lit up.

Rin was not only beautiful but also possessed a remarkably serene and warm demeanor.

"Let's go. You'll have plenty of time to get to know each other later," Minato called out.

Then, a large group of people surged into Konoha.

The Jonin from Grass Village chatted with Minato as they walked at the front, while the group of brats followed behind, whispering to each other.

Ryuga and Yoshitaka quickly became familiar with the Konoha prodigies.

However, what attracted the three's attention more were Konoha's spacious streets, the dazzling array of shops, and the dense residential buildings.

Konoha's village planning was clearly very meticulous, with distinct streets, commercial centers, residential areas, and recreational zones. Although it didn't have the massive, sky-piercing towers like Rain Village, it felt more prosperous. Even in the current turbulent ninja world environment and Konoha's situation, the streets were still bustling with people.

There was nothing else to say… just that there were many people.

The atmosphere, filled with the scent of cooking fires and the rhythm of daily life, naturally showcased the village's prosperity.

Calling it a village was more akin to calling it a 'city.'

Yue also observed the scenery of Konoha village.

Within the village, besides the buildings, streets, and cultural atmosphere, there was also a large amount of greenery. The entire village seemed to be built around a mountain, which was the Hokage Rock Mountain. The areas extending from the mountain, the entire range of high mountains and forests, also formed a unique natural barrier.

Yue naturally saw the Hokage Office Building and the iconic Hokage Rock.

"That's Tea Street over there. It's a place girls really love to visit. They mainly sell sweets and tea…"

"Oh, right… see that river? That's the Naka River. It flows through the entire village, our Konoha…"

Yue stopped walking. Since entering the village, his ears had been filled with a constant chatter.

It buzzed around him like flies.

Wherever they went, Obito, acting as a tour guide, enthusiastically introduced everything with great fervor.

Seeing Yue suddenly stop, Obito hooked his arm around his shoulder, completely oblivious to Yue's growing annoyance. He continued pointing at the nearby river, "What do you think? Isn't it beautiful? Your Grass Village probably doesn't have scenery like this, right?"

"That's enough, Obito. Be quiet," Kakashi suddenly said from the side.

"Huh? I'm just showing Konoha's warm hospitality," Obito shot Kakashi a glare, his tone displeased.

Yue didn't interject. He simply pushed away the arm Obito had thrown over his shoulder and continued walking.

Seeing this, Kakashi gave Obito a mocking look, as if to say, 'Tried to butter him up and got a cold shoulder, didn't you?'

"Tch, an ungrateful fellow."

Obito made a face at Yue's retreating back, sticking his tongue out.

After entering the village, some of the accompanying Konoha prodigies had dispersed and no longer followed them.

More people had come just to get a glimpse of the three individuals from Grass Village, especially Yue.

Once they knew what they looked like, there was no longer any reason to stay, so they said their greetings and left.

Only a select few, like Kakashi and Obito, remained.

These individuals were far from being all the students of the same generation in Konoha; some were still out on missions and hadn't returned.

Minato Namikaze understood the feelings of children well. He figured that since Yue, Ryuga, and Yoshitaka had traveled all the way from Grass Village, even if he took them directly to their lodgings and arranged accommodations, Yue, Ryuga, and Yoshitaka probably wouldn't be able to sit still. It would be better to take them on a tour first.

This would also give the youths from Konoha and Grass Village a chance to interact.

Yue was admiring the scenery of Konoha Village, but at the same time, he was subtly observing Kakashi and the others.

From beginning to end, Kakashi hadn't said more than a few words.

He wore a mask, revealing a pair of 'normal' eyes. However, his entire demeanor was slightly gloomy, unlike the cheerful Obito and Might Guy.

It made sense... his father, White Fang, had passed away not too long ago.

At this time, Kakashi was likely still immersed in his grief.

"He's already at Chunin level..." Yue glanced at Kakashi from the corner of his eye. Among the group today, his intuition told him that Kakashi posed the greatest threat.

The other party was like a sheathed sword; though he appeared ordinary, he harbored a sharp edge.

As for Guy, he was like an exposed axe blade. Despite his small frame, the strength Yue perceived as he walked was already quite astonishing.

However, the sense of threat was still not as great as Kakashi's.

The fact that he felt this way indicated, at the very least, that Kakashi's combat experience was also quite rich.

As for Obito... Yue felt no threat from him at all.

But this was just his intuitive judgment and didn't represent the true strength of the people he saw today. Konoha had too many clans, and these descendants, besides their Kekkei Genkai, each possessed their own secret techniques. If they were to actually fight, it was hard to say who would be stronger.

Furthermore, what influenced a person's performance in combat, besides skills and 'exposed' attributes, was combat experience... and personal will.

For villages like Grass Village, there was basically no cultivation of will.

But Konoha was different... it wasn't that Konoha's Ninja Academy brainwashed these children from a young age.

Rather, it was the inheritance and subtle influence of the village's cohesion and culture, making these children proud of Konoha... As for the so-called Will of Fire, Yue couldn't judge whether it was good or bad, but it was indeed effective.

It allowed the village's ninja to exhibit astonishing willpower during battles, and their combat power would often increase.

Therefore, his perception was merely a vague analysis of strength, not the true combat power of each individual.

To know who posed a greater threat, one would have to fight.

Yue was walking at the very back of the group. Ahead, Ryuga and Yoshitaka were already chatting and laughing with Rin, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others. The girls were curious about Ryuga's white hair, and Ryuga and his companion seemed very talkative, unlike Yue, who was cold and unapproachable.

They also wanted to know some things about Grass Village.

Kakashi's current state of mind was a bit peculiar, and he didn't want to talk. Obito was somewhat disliked... Might Guy was as energetic as if he'd been injected with stimulants, occasionally spouting a few words that others couldn't understand, and his companions had intentionally kept their distance from him.

So, their group naturally formed a cluster, following at the rear of the procession.

In short, the personalities of these plot characters were all quite distinct.

They hadn't changed much from their adult selves.

It truly lived up to the saying, "You can tell what an old person will be like from their childhood."