Ban didn't want to talk anymore.
Hashirama cleaned the six fish, skewered them on sticks, and placed them on the fire.
Ban sat on the other side, occasionally turning the grilled fish.
The fish skin quickly rendered its fat during grilling.
Oil droplets fell into the fire, making a crackling sound.
Zhang Yu smelled the aroma but still didn't get up.
He looked at Bai beside him.
"White."
"Lie down and rest."
Bai hesitated for a moment.
"Don't you need help grilling the fish?"
"There are spots and Hashirama."
Zhang Yu patted the grass beside him.
"The two of them are enough."
Upon Hashirama turned around and glanced back.
"Boss, we want to rest too."
"Rest after you're done baking."
Hashirama could only continue flipping the fish.
Bai walked to Zhang Yu's side and slowly lay down.
The two stood side by side, gazing at the sky.
Clouds drifted overhead.
All that remained were the sounds of the stream and the burning of firewood.
Zhang Yu turned his head to the side.
A faint, pleasant fragrance emanated from Bai's body.
"White."
"Um?"
"Are you wearing perfume?"
Bai paused for a moment, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"No."
"Why does it smell so good?"
Bai turned his face to the other side.
"It might be the smell from the clothes."
"Yeah?"
"Um."
Bai responded softly, without offering any further explanation.
Zhang Yu didn't press the matter further.
He closed his eyes and soon felt sleepy.
Bai Anjing lay quietly beside her.
Not long after, he also closed his eyes.
The thick smoke rising from the campfire soared over the treetops and quickly filled the sky above the Forest of Death.
Two kilometers away.
Ino perched on a tree branch, looking up into the distance.
There's smoke over there.
Shikamaru leaned against the tree trunk, not wanting to move at all.
"Lighting such a huge fire in the Forest of Death is clearly an attempt to lure everyone there."
Ino said, "That's why we should go and see."
"Maybe it's Boss Zhang Yu."
Choji sat down next to him and opened a bag of potato chips.
"A fire means someone is cooking."
"There might be barbecue."
Ino immediately pointed in the direction of the cooking smoke.
"Then what are we waiting for?"
"Walk!"
Shikamaru sighed.
"What a hassle."
He complained that it was too much trouble, but he still followed them.
In another grove of trees.
Naruto also saw the thick smoke.
" Sasuke!"
There must be someone over there!
Sasuke stepped onto a tree branch.
"I can see it; you don't need to remind me."
Naruto immediately gave chase.
"Whoever gets here first will be the strongest!"
"Idiot."
Sasuke pushed off with his feet, instantly increasing his speed.
Naruto immediately shouted.
"You ran away!"
"Stop right there!"
Sakura followed behind the two, her face full of helplessness.
She looked up at the column of smoke in the distance.
There aren't many people who can make such a commotion in the Forest of Death.
Zhang Yu is very likely there.
With that in mind, Sakura quickened her pace.
Thick smoke was also detected by test takers at various locations.
The Kusagakure, Amegakure, Takigakure, and Sunagakure teams all changed direction.
Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and led his teammates toward the source of the smoke.
Gaara stood on the tree branch and watched for a few seconds.
Temari asked, "Shall we go?"
"Go."
Gaara the first to leap forward.
Kankuro and Temari immediately followed.
Deep in the Forest of Death.
Orochimaru stood atop the tree, watching the column of smoke rise into the distance.
He did not approach.
There were several auras in that area.
Each one was excessively strong.
Especially the two people who had previously locked onto him, were also in that direction.
Approaching rashly will only increase the risk of exposure.
Orochimaru raised his arm.
A small snake slithered out of the sleeve and slithered along the tree trunk into the forest.
He hasn't found Sasuke yet.
There's no need to get involved in the other examinees' disputes before confirming Sasuke's location.
Teams approached the stream.
Zhang Yu and Bai were fast asleep.
No one dared to approach the grass.
Madara and Hashirama stood guard by the campfire, enough to make all the examinees who had arrived nearby stop in their tracks.
One hour later.
The door to the wooden cabin opened.
Karin came out carrying her old clothes that she had changed out of.
She had changed into a long purple dress.
The clothes fit the body well, with a cinched waist, and allowed for unrestricted movement.
Her long red hair has been restyled.
The new glasses are on the bridge of my nose.
He was completely different from before.
She walked to the edge of the grass, squatted down, and gently shook Zhang Yu's arm.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
"Wake up."
Zhang Yu opened his eyes.
"Is it changed?"
"Um."
Karin whispered, "You've been asleep for an hour."
"So long?"
Zhang Yu sat up and stretched his shoulders.
He looked at Karin.
The purple clothes fit her perfectly.
It looks much better than her original Kusagakure outfit.
"Good."
This outfit suits you perfectly.
Karin lowered her head.
"Thanks."
Zhang Yu continued, "I also have white, black, blue, and pink ones."
"We can change them gradually later."
Karin's face flushed red.
She was holding the old clothes, unsure how to answer.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Zhang Yu didn't try to tease her any further.
Let's go to the campfire first.
The grilled fish should be ready soon.
My name is Xingbai.
Karin nodded and quickly left.
Zhang Yu turned to look at his side.
Bai was still lying on the grass.
Her long hair was loose over her shoulders, and she slept soundly.
Zhang Yu raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder.
"White."
"Get up."
Bai did not react.
Zhang Yu clapped twice more.
"If you don't get up soon, Hashirama will eat Hashirama the grilled fish."
Bai suddenly opened his eyes.
He sat up and first saw Zhang Yu, then noticed that the two were very close to each other.
Bai's face quickly turned red.
"I fell asleep?"
"I slept for an hour."
Zhang Yu stood up.
Let's go eat fish.
Bai didn't get up immediately.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
"What's wrong?"
My stomach is a little upset.
Bai lowered his head.
"Please go ahead."
Zhang Yu glanced at him.
Should I call you Yugao?
"Need not."
Bai answered very quickly.
"I just need to rest for a bit."
"OK."
Zhang Yu turned and left the grassy area.
Bai sat alone in the same spot, clutching the hem of her clothes with both hands.
He had been following Zhang Yu for a long time.
If we continue to hide it, it will be discovered sooner or later.
But he didn't have the courage to reveal the secret.
I'm terrified.
He was afraid that if Zhang Yu found out, he would make him leave the tavern.
He was even more afraid that Zhang Yu would no longer treat him the same way as before.
By the campfire.
Hashirama had already placed the grilled fish on a wooden platter.
Zhang Yu walked over, picked up a piece, and took a bite.
The fish skin was crispy.
The fish inside is very tender.
"Good."
"You two are quite skilled."
Hashirama immediately smiled.
I grilled four.
"Only two of the spotted ones were grilled."
Ban looked at him coldly.
I caught more fish.
"I made the firewood."
"Fire is mine too."
"Firewood is not fire."
Without firewood, what will you roast over?
Zhang Yu was too lazy to listen to their argument.
He sat down by the campfire and picked up another fish.
Ban looked towards the distant woods.
"Quite a few people have already gathered in the vicinity."
"They're available in all directions."
He sensed something Hashirama a moment.
"The remaining teams of examinees are mostly heading this way."
Zhang Yu swallowed the fish and nodded.
"You've come at the perfect time."
He counted the Heaven and Earth Scrolls in his hand.
"I now have a total of twenty scrolls."
"After deducting the set our team needs, we have eighteen left."
These scrolls cannot be stolen for nothing.
Yugao asked, "What are your plans to do?"
"Sell."