Chapter 114: Kumogakure

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With Sakumo following behind, Asahi's shadow clone soon merged with the original. 

Through the contact with the shadow clone, Asahi's main body learned about the recent events.

Smiling lightly at Sakumo Hatake, Asahi remarked, "Byakko, you've arrived."

"Yes, Master."

Asahi and Sakumo exchanged a knowing glance, and neither said much. 

Shisui looked up at the masked stranger, Sakumo, who suddenly appeared, feeling puzzled about his identity.

Having been by Asahi's side for over two months, Shisui hadn't seen any strangers around him. Sensing Shisui's confusion, Asahi lowered his head to explain:

"This is the guardian of Ogami, call him Uncle Byakko."

"Hello, Uncle Byakko."

Upon hearing Asahi's words, Shisui greeted Sakumo respectfully with a bow. 

Although Shisui couldn't quite grasp the situation with this sudden guardian uncle, he didn't delve deeper.

There were plenty of things by his master's side that he couldn't fathom, and there was no need to investigate each one. 

As long as he knew about it, it was enough. Besides, even if he asked, Asahi might not tell him.

In response to Shisui's bow, Sakumo Hatake simply nodded. 

It wasn't because of his naturally silent personality but rather an effort to speak as little as possible after his feigned death, avoiding any clues that might give him away.

Unfamiliar with each other and coupled with Sakumo Hatake's silent demeanor, Shisui kept the greeting simple.

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Observing the people bustling on the street, despite the tense atmosphere in the ninja world, smiles adorned their faces. 

Why? Because the New Year was approaching.

According to the calendar in Konoha, it would soon be the Year 46. Watching the lively crowd on the streets, even the young Shisui couldn't help but feel a sense of joy.

"Master, are we staying here for a few days?"

Looking up, Shisui eagerly asked Asahi. Honestly, he hoped to receive a positive answer from Asahi.

Although they had just arrived in this city, he enjoyed the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Staying here for a few days seemed like a good choice.

Seeing Shisui's hopeful expression, Asahi struggled to voice his initial refusal. After all, in the past two months, Shisui had been diligently training.

For a child, the pressure had indeed become somewhat overwhelming. 

Moreover, considering Sakumo's recent condition, he probably needed a few days of rest as well.

With a nod, Asahi said, "Yes, we'll stay in this small town for three or four days before heading to the Hidden Cloud Village."

"Hooray!"

Upon hearing Asahi's words, Shisui couldn't help but cheer. So, the three of them stayed in this small Lightning Country town for a full three days.

During these days, Asahi didn't set a training plan for Shisui. He let the young boy wander freely in this ordinary town.

Under Asahi's treatment, Sakumo also fully recovered, adding another layer to Sakumo Hatake's understanding of Asahi.

Who would have thought that Asahi was also a ninja proficient in medical ninjutsu? 

That was another piece of valuable information. On the fourth day, Asahi set out on another journey with Shisui.

However, this time, a masked Sakumo followed behind them. 

Their destination this time was the Hidden Cloud Village, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages. With a clear destination this time, the trio quickly arrived at the Hidden Cloud Village.

Looking up at the village built atop towering mountains that reached into the clouds, the three felt a sense of awe in their hearts.

Especially Shisui—Sakumo didn't need to be mentioned, and Asahi, who had traveled throughout the ninja world in recent years, had seen plenty of peculiar structures.

But for Shisui, apart from Konoha, where else had he seen such a spectacular architectural complex? 

The towering peaks would have been visible from the bottom if not for the obstructing clouds.

At this moment, the trio, nearing the entrance of the Hidden Cloud Village, was quickly discovered by the Cloud Shinobi since they made no effort to conceal their presence.

"Halt! Who are you? What brings you to the Hidden Cloud Village?"

Asahi, looking at the dark figure of the Cloud Shinobi, couldn't help but comment inwardly on the loudness of their voice.

It was so loud that it made his ears buzz. Meanwhile, the Cloud Shinobi, currently on high alert, was ready for battle.

Although there was a child among Asahi's group, the chakra fluctuations from the child had reached the level of a genin. 

As for Asahi and Sakumo Hatake, their true strength couldn't be discerned.

They certainly weren't ordinary people, right? Although the Cloud Shinobi was impulsive, he wasn't stupid.

Who knew if they had ulterior motives? If it weren't for the trio being too conspicuous, the Cloud Shinobi would have attacked them the moment they were discovered.

After all, this was the Hidden Cloud Village. Ninjas rarely visited on regular days. 

Weren't they afraid of being attacked by the Cloud Shinobi for their audacity?

The attack posture assumed by the Cloud Shinobi was naturally seen through by Sakumo.

It seems the Hidden Cloud Village isn't welcoming outsiders!

Sakumo Hatake thought inwardly, glancing at Asahi, waiting for his next instructions.

Asahi naturally noticed the tenseness in the Cloud Shinobi's muscles, chuckled lightly, and said, "Don't be cautious. We're just here to experience the local customs of your village."

Upon hearing this, the ninja gave a strange look to Asahi's group. Experience the local customs in the Hidden Cloud Village?

However, considering the current state of the ninja world and the instructions from above, the Cloud Shinobi straightforwardly said, "Sorry, but our Hidden Cloud Village is not open to outsiders. Please leave!"

Hearing the rejection, Shisui looked up at Asahi.

He didn't expect that his own master would be denied entry. Truly a rare sight.

Sakumo Hatake also found it interesting, wondering what decision Asahi would make after being humiliated like this.

At this moment, Asahi's face darkened. He hadn't even started his 'scouting' operation, and he already hit a big obstacle at the entrance of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Joking aside, even though the Cloud Shinobi seemed unwelcoming, Asahi wasn't here for a fight. 

How could he rudely resort to violence, especially at the entrance of someone else's home? That didn't align with Asahi's character.

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