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Meanwhile, at Sōsuke's home...
At this moment, Sōsuke was enjoying a "sumptuous" meal.
Sitting at the dining table, Sōsuke looked at the colorful and oddly scented dishes in front of him with a smile and said softly, "You've worked hard, Suigetsu."
On the other side of the dining table, Kyōka Suigetsu knelt with an expectant look, her black eyes carefully and eagerly fixed on Sōsuke!
Her delicate little face now seemed to turn into an adorable, fawning cat, showing a cute smile as she anxiously spoke, "Well, Sōsuke, hurry up and taste it. I specially made it for you! It took me quite an effort just to touch these cooking utensils."
After saying that, she continued to stare at Sōsuke intently.
If she had a tail, it would surely wag like a cat waiting to catch a mouse.
On the other side, Sōsuke listened to her words, looked at the dishes in front of him, and remained silent.
This stuff... If I eat it...
Out of some concern, Sōsuke suddenly smiled, a glint flashed in his lenses, and he looked up at Suigetsu with warmth in his eyes, saying gently, "I don't know why, but just looking at the dishes you made, I already feel full. Let's eat it tomorrow instead."
Upon hearing Sōsuke's words, Kyōka Suigetsu's delicate face showed a disappointed expression.
At that moment!
Sōsuke's stomach made a gurgling sound.
Sōsuke's forehead broke out in a slight cold sweat.
Uh-oh...
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this sound, Kyōka Suigetsu's black eyes widened.
She looked at Sōsuke with resentment, her delicate little face seemingly on the verge of tears.
She remained silent, lowered her head slightly, and silently reached out her slender hand to take away the dishes.
At that moment, a pair of chopsticks reached the dishes before her.
Sōsuke, with an apologetic smile on his face, gently picked up one of the dishes and slowly put it into his mouth.
He chewed gently.
Suddenly!
His expression changed, and he looked at Kyōka Suigetsu with surprise in his eyes, raising his voice slightly, "Unexpectedly, the dish you made is very delicious."
Then, he picked up another chopstickful and carefully tasted it, his face showing a look of enjoyment while savoring the food.
On the other side, Kyōka Suigetsu saw this scene and her black eyes filled with a smile.
The expression of grievance was replaced by full happiness, and she cheerfully said, "As long as you like it, Sōsuke, I'm willing to prepare dishes for you all the time."
In her heart, she softly murmured.
As long as you like it, Sōsuke, I'm willing to do anything for you...
Sōsuke continued to smile and kept picking up dishes from the table, as if he had come across a delectable feast.
But what Kyōka Suigetsu didn't notice was that when she mentioned that she would always prepare dishes for Sōsuke, his eating action paused slightly...
....
While this heartwarming scene was happening in Sōsuke's room...
At the border of the Rain Country...
The war had already begun.
"Shua!" "Shua!"...
In the continuous drizzle, several figures flashed past tall trees.
"Pat!" "Pat!"...
Suddenly, a few figures appearing ahead caused the shadows rushing forward to stop.
Their shoes stomped in the puddles on the ground,
Amidst the monotonous sound of raindrops, a peculiar noise echoed.
The shadows lifted their heads slightly, and the forehead protectors bearing the symbol of Konoha indicated their identity.
Their expressions were serious, and their leader looked at the figures ahead and asked in a cold tone, "Who are you?"
As his words fell, one of the figures ahead spoke with a sharp voice, "Are all Konoha people so arrogant? Walking so openly in our country and still questioning who we are?"
Hearing this, the Konoha ninjas' expressions turned cold.
The newcomers are hostile!
Since they have already recognized their identities, there is no possibility for peaceful resolution.
The leader of the Konoha group frowned slightly and said solemnly, "Are you from the Hidden Rain Village? I wonder why you are obstructing our path."
"Keep in mind that the Rain Country signed a peace treaty with the Fire Country. Does the Hidden Rain Village intend to break this treaty without authorization?"
At this point, the Konoha group had not declared war, although all the ninja deployments were gradually being mobilized.
However, there was no doubt!
Konoha would never launch an unjust war without occupying the moral high ground.
Although the leader of the Konoha ninjas knew that this mission was to deliver strategic intelligence regarding the Rain Country, he was unaware that the higher-ups of the Hidden Rain Village had deduced Konoha's intention to start a war from some of their actions.
"Hahaha..."
A loud and arrogant laugh came from the other side. After laughing for a while, the sharp voice continued, "Konoha people must have enjoyed a long period of peace. You've become so laughable. How dare you speak of peace in front of us?"
"Peace, you say! Hasn't Konoha already shattered that concept?"
As he spoke, the person's voice suddenly became extremely sinister!
Hearing this, the Konoha ninjas looked very unpleasant!
As expected, the other side came prepared! The Hidden Rain Village had discovered Konoha's plans for war against them!
"Since you say so, I presume you are not here for a friendly visit. If the Hidden Rain Village intends to break the treaty, then come and face us!"
The leader of the Konoha ninjas stared through the rain curtain at the figures ahead with his eyes cold, his voice resolute.
Upon hearing his words, there was a slight pause on the other side, and then the person responded, "Indeed, you Konoha ninjas always want to justify yourselves no matter the circumstances. Even standing on another nation's territory, you dare to say such things righteously. Impressive, impressive..."
"But today! Since you've set foot on this land, all of you shall stay here with me!!"
That voice suddenly turned dark and menacing.
Hearing this, the leader of the Konoha ninjas' pupils suddenly contracted!
Not good!!
"Rain Release Secret Technique: Needle Hell Killing Blood Burial Technique!"
Suddenly, countless raindrops in the field turned into deadly weapons!
Each sharp needle gathered dense chakra!
As if gaining life, they defied gravity!
Madly stabbing toward the Konoha group!
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"...
The sound of breaking through the air was incessant!
On the field.
"Ah!" "Ah!"...
Wails and cries of pain occasionally rang out!
"Damn it! These things can absorb blood! Ah!!"
Someone yelled hoarsely but soon fell silent.
In a moment, only the leader of the Konoha group remained alive, but he also collapsed weakly into the water.
"Pat!" "Pat!"...
A figure walked over.
He struggled to turn his head and found a face shrouded in thick mist in front of him.
"Heghehe... Konoha ninja... remember... it was me that sent you to hell."
A dark voice said slowly.