Hinata looked around.
Everyone is exhausted after a long day of training.
Let's soak in the hot springs first.
"Let's talk after we finish soaking."
Sakura gave a soft hum and turned her head to the side.
Out of consideration for Hinata Ino, Ino didn't continue.
"Never mind."
I don't care about Wide Forehead.
Sakura immediately turned back.
" Ino Pig!"
"You still dare to talk!"
Hinata quickly stepped between the two again.
"Okay, really, stop arguing."
Looking at Ino's arrogant expression from the second-floor window, Zhang Yu couldn't help but shake his head.
As a child Ino was lively and loved to bicker.
Who could have imagined I'd become so mature?
You really can't judge a book by its cover when it was a child.
Seeing that Jiraiya was still engrossed in gathering material, Zhang Yu was too lazy to wait for him.
He straightened his collar, hung the camera back up, and turned to go downstairs.
The new equipment has arrived.
This is a good opportunity to try portrait photography.
In front of the hot spring resort, Sakura and Ino were still sulking with each other.
"If you won't tell me, I won't ask."
Who cares to tell you?
" Ino Pig."
" Wide Forehead."
Hinata was caught in the middle, completely unsure of who to advise first.
She subconsciously looked towards the entrance of the hot spring resort.
The next second, she saw Zhang Yu walking out from inside.
Hinata's troubled expression vanished instantly.
" Boss Zhang Yu!"
Ino and Sakura stopped at the same time.
The two subconsciously straightened their clothes and hair, then looked at Zhang Yu together.
Zhang Yu walked out of the hot spring resort and smiled as he raised his hand to the three of them.
"What a coincidence."
"You're here to soak in the hot springs too?"
Ino stepped forward first.
" Boss Zhang Yu, what are you doing here?"
After she finished speaking, she glanced behind Zhang Yu.
The hot spring resort was bustling with people, but I didn't see any of the familiar tavern staff.
Did you come alone?
Hinata took two steps closer and asked softly, "Didn't Haku come with you?"
Sakura stood to the side, not speaking immediately.
Just now, Ino was bragging about how delicious iced cola was, but after seeing Zhang Yu, her whole attitude changed.
Even Hinata usually speaks very softly, took the initiative to greet him.
Sakura couldn't help but glance at Zhang Yu a few more times.
Zhang Yu laughed and said, "I'm not alone."
I came here with someone else today.
Ino immediately pressed, "With whom?"
Zhang Yu glanced at her, deliberately keeping her in suspense.
"Someone who just returned to Konoha."
"Just returned to Konoha?"
Ino blinked.
Do we know each other?
You should have heard of it.
The more Zhang Yu said this, the more curious the three of them became.
Sakura couldn't help but ask, "Is he a ninja?"
"Yes."
Hinata asked softly, "Is it that amazing?"
"That's pretty impressive."
Upon hearing this, Ino immediately looked into the hot spring resort.
Where is he?
Why didn't I come out with you?
Zhang Yu casually replied, "I'm busy gathering materials, I haven't come out yet."
Ino was startled.
"Fetching materials?"
As if she had thought of something, her gaze suddenly became more wary.
"Male or female?"
Zhang Yu did not answer immediately.
"You guess."
Ino's smile faded slightly.
I accompanied someone to the hot spring resort.
He's someone who just returned to Konoha.
Zhang Yu refused to directly state whether it was a man or a woman.
There's something wrong with it no matter how you look at it.
"It's definitely a woman."
Ino gave a soft hum.
"Otherwise, is there anything you can't say?"
Hinata lowered her head, her fingers gently touching together.
She also wanted to know the answer.
Sakura glanced at Ino, then at Hinata, feeling even more puzzled.
The two people who were just arguing were now staring at Zhang Yu.
Especially Ino.
His displeasure was practically written all over his face.
Sakura deliberately said, "Maybe she really is a pretty older sister."
Ino immediately glared at her.
I didn't ask you.
Sakura crossed her arms.
"I was just saying."
Ino then looked at Zhang Yu.
Who exactly is it?
Zhang Yu still didn't say anything.
What's the rush?
"They'll be out in a bit."
Ino refused to give up.
"Are you from Konoha?"
"I guess so."
How old are you?
"Older than me."
Is she good-looking?
Zhang Yu thought about it.
"Quite distinctive."
Upon hearing this, Ino became even more restless.
What does "quite distinctive" mean?
Long hair or short hair?
Long hair.
What color?
"White."
The three girls were all stunned for a moment.
Long white hair.
He is older than Zhang Yu.
I just returned to Konoha from outside.
Zhang Yu even personally accompanied her to the hot spring resort.
Ino quickly conjured up the image of a white-haired older sister in her mind.
Moreover, the fact that Zhang Yu personally accompanied her indicates that their relationship must be quite special.
She pursed her lips.
"So you came here specifically to accompany her?"
Zhang Yu nodded.
"Right."
Hinata's voice became even softer.
"Are you... close friends?"
We only met today.
Ino immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
But she soon realized something was wrong.
They only met today, and Zhang Yu is already accompanying the other person to a hot spring?
Isn't the development too fast?
Sakura, suppressing a laugh, said, " Ino, why are you asking such detailed questions?"
Ino's face flushed.
"I was just curious."
" Boss Zhang Yu is my friend, what's wrong with me asking him a couple of questions?"
Sakura drawled out the sound.
"We're just friends."
"Certainly!"
Ino answered quickly.
Hinata, upon hearing this, secretly glanced up at Zhang Yu.
Sakura saw their reactions and finally understood.
No wonder.
Ino praised the Undead Tavern so highly throughout the journey.
It turns out it wasn't just because of the iced cola.
Seeing that the three had guessed most of it, Zhang Yu slowly spoke.
You're overthinking it.
"The person who came with me wasn't a woman."
Ino was stunned.
"Not a woman?"
Hinata also looked up.
"That long white hair..."
He was a middle-aged man.
Zhang Yu finally revealed the answer.
" Konoha Sannin of Jiraiya."
The three of them fell silent for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, Ino let out a long breath.
Hinata's fingers, which had been touching, loosened.
Sakura looked to the left, then to the right.
What were you two so nervous about just now?
Ino immediately said, "Who's nervous?"
"I just didn't expect it to be Lord Jiraiya."
Hinata quietly echoed.
"I... I was just a little curious."
Sakura didn't believe it at all.
Each question was more detailed than the last.
Now that we know he's a middle-aged man, we relax together.
That's so obvious.
Before she could ask any more questions, footsteps could be heard inside the hot spring resort.
Jiraiya put on his Forehead Protector and strode out.
His face had initially shown satisfaction.
" Boss Zhang Yu, choosing this hot spring was definitely the right decision."
"I had a very fruitful day."
He stopped in his tracks when he saw the three girls standing at the door.
Ino, Sakura, and Hinata all looked at him.
Jiraiya coughed lightly.
The satisfied look on his face from just returning from gathering materials vanished instantly.
He straightened up and raised his hand to tidy his fluffy white hair.
"I didn't expect there to be three Konoha juniors here."