Just like that, Ye Feng's group grew a little larger. The four women were so excited that they chattered nonstop, and with the two little ones along, the journey was lively indeed.
Strangely enough, although Little Shion had only recently been born, her eyes were remarkably lively, and her body had changed a great deal. In just twenty days or so, her skin had become soft and fair, completely losing the wrinkled appearance she had had at birth.
Most importantly, Little Shion seemed very clever. Although she could not speak, everything she did was endearing.
Kushina watched with great envy and even said she had to have another little princess, one even cuter than Little Shion.
For the next part of their journey, whenever they came across a city or somewhere scenic, the four women would stay a few extra days.
It took Ye Feng and the others nearly ten days to reach the coast of the Land of Fire, where they planned to rent a boat and enjoy themselves as they headed toward Kirigakure.
But when Ye Feng's group arrived at the harbor, they found it packed with a dense crowd. There were not only merchants but also some ninja.
Ye Feng was puzzled. Although a harbor was naturally supposed to be busy, it should not have been this crowded.
Curious, Ye Feng quickly stopped a middle-aged man and asked:
"Hello, sir. Sorry to bother you, but what's going on here? Why are there so many people?"
The man looked somewhat displeased at being stopped so abruptly, but when he saw the Konoha forehead protector hanging at Ye Feng's waist, his expression immediately did a complete turnaround, and he answered with a fawning look:
"My lord, you may not know this, but a few days ago, Kirigakure in the