In this day of rapid climate change, a shower of autumn rain can bring the temperature down a lot. The drizzle continued all night and gradually stopped before dawn.

The Land of Fire, located in the center of the Ninja Realm, is not like spring all year round, but it is much warmer than the Land of Grass, located in the northern border. After traveling to the Ninja Realm for more than half a year, Shuimu is finally going to experience the first cold winter.

"The weather changes so quickly. I didn't expect it to be so cold today."

Kanlong couldn't help but complain.

The Water Kingdom is located in the ocean, and the seasonal changes are smaller than those of the Fire Kingdom. Except for a little more rainy days, there is nothing special about it. The climate of the Grass Kingdom is too uncomfortable. The cold weather is already very unpleasant, and the air with thick moisture is inhaled into the lungs, which makes people feel even colder.

"A ninja is someone who can endure. Changes in the weather are one of them."

Mizuki smiled. Ninjas born in the Land of Fire were better at adapting to the weather than Ninjas born in the Land of Mist. In the vast Land of Fire, Mizuki, who was well-informed, was better at adapting to the changing weather than Kanryu and Chojuro, who lived in a small corner.

"Mizuki Jonin is right, but I would be happier if you brought a few more warm clothes."

"There are two ready-made clothing stores in town. Do you want to go take a look?"

"It's better not to delay the mission."

Kanlong declined politely.

Anyway, it was just a courtesy, so Shuimu didn't care at all.

"In that case, let's set off early."

After packing up their things, the three of them quickly headed northwest to the Land of Earth. After a short journey, they entered the Land of Earth.

“This is a really desolate place.”

Seeing the landscape that was so different from the Water Country and the Fire Country, Kanryu and Chojuro couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.

The sharp cold wind from the north, carrying fine sand and gravel, blew in from afar. This disgusting environment was only alleviated after passing through the towering mountains.

The border of the Land of Earth is too easy to distinguish. The mountains that stretch out are natural barriers. The natural barriers make it extremely difficult for other countries to invade. It is too difficult to suppress the ninjas of the Hidden Rock Village who are proficient in earth escape in such an environment. Of course, the natural barriers are also an obstacle to communication with other villages, just like the vast ocean between the Land of Water and other countries.

Of course, the Land of Earth is still much better than the Land of Water, as some land transportation lines still exist.

After passing through the trade route covered by strong winds and rocks and gravel, what comes into view is the endless Gobi Desert and rolling rocky hills.

"Wow, entering the Land of Earth doesn't get any better. Rather, it feels even more desolate."

Compared with the lush and green Land of Water and Land of Fire, the difference in the environment of Land of Earth was too great. Moreover, it was the season of wild wind and sand, and even Shuimu felt uncomfortable.

"Let's go, it will be better if we move forward."

Mizuki, who had been to the Land of Earth several times, was mentally prepared for this.

"Not all places in the Land of Earth are so barren. There are many nice places. The location of the Iwagakure Village is a very spectacular place."

Although both are lands of wind and sand, it would be a big mistake to confuse the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind. The ninja village of the Land of Wind is the Sand Village, which fully demonstrates that the land of the Land of Wind is a large desert. The most common scenery is the rolling sand dunes. Except for a few oases, most of the land is uninhabited. Although the name is the Land of Wind, it is just because the terrain makes the wind and sand unstoppable, so the name of the country is not in vain.

But to be honest, the wind in the Land of Earth is even stronger than that in the Land of Wind. The cold wind pours down from the high mountains in the north, rolling up endless sand and gravel, which is different from the sandstorm formed when the wind blows in the Land of Wind. The gravel in the strong wind in the Land of Earth is directly blown up into the sky by the strong wind, forming a dust cloud formed by small rocks and small gravel. After crossing the high mountains on the border, due to the weakening of wind force, these small gravel will fall in the country further south, forming the famous "sand and stone rain". In this case, you can imagine what the environment of the Land of Earth is like. The huge wind will not only blow up sand and gravel, but also accelerate the evaporation of water on the surface of the land. Therefore, basically, most of the land in the Land of Earth is the slightly cold Gobi in front of you, with weathered rocks and small hills everywhere.

However, there is a reason why the Land of Earth has not turned into a desolate desert like the Land of Wind. The Land of Wind does not have sufficient rain, and the Land of Earth does not have sufficient rain either. However, the Land of Earth is located further north and has towering mountains. In the Iwagakure Village further north, the tops of the continuous mountains can be seen from a distance as being covered with white ice and snow. The snow water melted from the snow peaks will form small streams, which will converge together to form small mountain rivers, and these rivers will eventually even converge into huge waterfalls. The Iwagakure Village is surrounded by a group of snow-capped mountains, and the spectacular waterfalls are a rare wonder. Not only is it easy to defend and difficult to attack militarily, but there is also sufficient waterfall fresh water for the Iwagakure Village to use.

Therefore, in essence, the Land of Earth is not barren. Although most of the land is of little value, the remaining small amount of land is extremely fertile, and there is enough water for irrigation, and the yield of various crops is not low. Although the Land of Earth is limited by its population and remote location, resulting in a weak overall strength, its economic strength is not too bad. At least, it is much better than the Land of Wind and the Land of Water.

"Do you want to keep going?"

Looking at this troublesome environment, no one dared to be sure whether they would miss the people from the Hidden Rock Village. There were really no fixed roads, and it was too unreliable to find people in the desolate Gobi Desert.

"We'll wait here."

Mizuki thought for a moment and said, "Controlling the main traffic routes is better than looking for a needle in a haystack. Besides, in this environment, the chance of being discovered by the ninjas of the Hidden Rock Village is too high."

After a pause, Mizuki continued, "There is one thing I want to remind you two. The Kirigakure hates the Iwagakure to the core, and the Iwagakure will not be polite to you. You are now illegally invading, and I don't think the other party will show you mercy."

"I am a Konoha ninja. Others dare not and cannot do anything to me, but you are different. If I were not there, you would be in a very dangerous situation."