Karin, who has been wandering with her mother since childhood, is not ignorant. It is for this reason that she cherishes her life in Konoha so much and regards it as her home. She does not want to be treated as an outsider who is in danger of being driven away at any time.

Knowing the anguish of being homeless, I understand more clearly how happy it is to have a home to return to.

…

A month later, the Chunin Exam held in the Sand Village was very close.

This time, led by Asuma Sarutobi, Might Guy and Kurenai Yuhi, they led a group of Konoha Genin and headed towards the Kingdom of Wind in a mighty manner.

At the same time, Mizuki also left Konoha Village and headed for the mission location - the Land of Hot Springs.

In this peaceful country, Jiraiya is training with Uzumaki Naruto.

"Jiraiya plans to partially open the Eight Trigrams Seal so that Naruto can borrow the power of the tailed beasts!"

Tsunade said.

"I can understand if you need me to go just in case, but wouldn't it be better to let Tenzang go?"

"The Hokage-style Ear-obedience Technique: Kuan-an-nur-shou. Tenzou hasn't mastered it yet. If something goes wrong, you and Jiraiya will be needed to suppress the Nine-Tails!"

Well, the reason is indeed irrefutable.

At present, Tenzo's Wood Style is not proficient enough to suppress the out-of-control tailed beasts. It can only play a preventive role in the early stage of the outbreak. Once the tailed beasts' chakra leaks out in large quantities, it is powerless. In the Land of Wind, Mizuki lost control and almost killed him. We know how powerless Wood Style is against the tailed beasts without Kuan Ruo's hand. Wood Style has a limit to restraining the tailed beasts.

So, Mizuki came to the most bizarre country in the ninja world, where everyone loves peace, but there was a guy like Hidan who worshipped the evil god extremely.

This small country by the sea doesn't have many impressive things. The only thing that people praise is the hot springs that are everywhere in the country.

Due to the distance from the war, the number and combat effectiveness of the ninjas in the Hot Spring Village have shrunk dramatically. To this day, nearly two generations have not experienced the baptism of war. This small country that has forgotten the war has become the place with the strongest cultural atmosphere in the ninja world. It is not surprising that Jiraiya brought Uzumaki Naruto to travel here. The ubiquitous hot springs are also a place of enjoyment that makes people linger.

After Mizuki came to the Kingdom of Hot Springs, he discovered that there was a most pleasant place here - Rose Street.

In this country with extremely rich natural resources, as long as there is no destruction from war, people can live here in peace and enjoy a leisurely life.

Rose Street is not big, just a long alley. In this alley, almost every family is keen on planting various kinds of roses. There are always many roses outside the windows and in front of the doors of every household. Whenever there is a breeze blowing through the alley, the rose petals and the rich fragrance will float with the wind.

In an izakaya not far from Rose Street, Mizuki found Jiraiya drinking, while Naruto kept complaining and wanted to pull Jiraiya to teach him how to practice.

"Long time no see, Master Jiraiya!"

Mizuki suddenly appeared, greeted him, and then turned to look at Uzumaki Naruto.

"And Naruto, he's grown a lot taller!"

As if frightened by the sudden appearance of Mizuki, Naruto looked at Mizuki strangely, and then asked:

"Who are you?"

"Well?"

Shuimu was very embarrassed.

"Am I so unrecognizable?"

"Looking at your forehead protector, you should also be a Konoha ninja. Since you know my name, is it someone I know?"

Mizuki held Naruto's head and said in a bad tone.

"I am your respected teacher Mizuki. We have been getting along happily for many years in the Ninja School. Now, do you remember it?"

“Stop it now!”

Naruto pushed Mizuki's hand away and shouted.

"I know Mr. Mizuki. You look a bit like him."

Naruto squinted his eyes and observed carefully for a while, then nodded affirmatively.

"It looks like it's really Mizuki-sensei. What are you doing here?"

"Okay, Naruto, I called you here. Go practice on your own today. I have something to talk to Mizuki about!"

"Tsk, what a bummer."

With an unhappy expression, Naruto walked out of the pub alone.

"You look so energetic, Naruto looks like he's doing well!"

“I guess so!”

Zilai also drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

"A bit late?"

"The Land of Hot Springs is a peaceful country. I can't help but slow down my pace here. It's such a great place!"

"Although the country is small, there are always people who come here just to experience the comfortable life here. Of course, this also contrasts with the unrest in other places."

"As a ninja, it's inevitable!"

"Well, is everything alright in the village?"

"Apart from being annoying and noisy, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Hahaha...So, it's better to stay outside and be comfortable without having to worry about so many things!"

Mizuki shook his head.

"I'm not as carefree as Lord Jiraiya. My wife and daughter still need my care. I can't just leave!"

"Yeah, you're already married, so it's normal to have kids!"

Speaking of this topic, when Mizuki thought of the entanglement between Jiraiya and Tsunade, he stopped talking, and Jiraiya was unwilling to talk more either.

"I'm relieved that the village is safe. But I wrote back several times, but Tsunade didn't answer my questions. I wanted to go back and ask for clarification, but I can't let go of Naruto for the time being, so I took this opportunity to ask you."

"I see."

Mizuki nodded in understanding.

Jiraiya had been away from the village for nearly two years, and it was impossible for him not to know about the things that were spreading like wildfire in the ninja world. He had some concerns in his mind and had begun to doubt Tsunade's vague attitude.

"Where should I start? By the way, you have met Orochimaru in the Land of Wind. What do you think of him?"

Mizuki thought for a moment and then answered.

"I can't say specifically. Orochimaru gives me the same feeling. I've talked to him a few times and we've fought, but it was just a brief conversation."

Shuimu suffered more losses in the series of battles, but gained great fame. But to be honest, it was just a competition with a little more noise.

Mizuki's answer didn't surprise Jiraiya.

"Orochimaru is always like that. It's always hard to figure out what he's thinking!"

Jiraiya sighed.

"I already know that the Iwagakure Village was attacked and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki was kidnapped. And I also got some incredible information from secret channels. The village should know more, but Tsunade doesn't seem to want me to know!"

“The Samsara Eye…”

"Sure enough, it's not groundless!"

Jiraiya, who seemed to have been entangled in this question for a long time, looked helpless...