Become a god by AFK starting from Naruto

Chapter 139 Undercurrents Beneath the Calm

While Xingliu and the others were chatting happily, some people were struggling between life and death.

In a dense forest somewhere in the ninja world, a short, thin figure cautiously peeked out from the thick bushes.

The surrounding trees are tall and dense, forming a natural barrier that isolates this dense forest from the outside world.

After confirming that there was really no one around, the figure suddenly disappeared with a "bang".

Then, the real figure emerged from the dense forest and stepped onto the road leading to the outside world.

She was cautious with every step she took, and every movement she made was filled with vigilance.

This figure seems to be carrying a heavy mission, and behind this mission lies a life-or-death struggle.

She slowly raised her head, her Rinnegan eyes slowly rotating within them, her pale purple hair fluttering in the wind.

"I must survive and find someone who can defeat him!"

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After talking with White Fang, Xingliu and the others went their separate ways.

White Fang had to go back to report on his mission, while Xingliu and the others would continue their journey through the ninja world in search of Madara Uchiha's whereabouts.

Due to previous delays, their planned arrival in the Land of Snow today had to be postponed.

As night quietly fell, Xingliu and the others found a place to rest.

Xingliu originally intended to use his teleportation ability to take the girls back to Konoha to rest, but this suggestion was opposed by the group.

Since he was opposed, Xingliu didn't insist.

However, looking at the house that Tsunade created with Wood Release, Seiryu felt that it really didn't make any difference whether he went back or not.

Night falls, the starry sky is dazzling, and all is quiet.

Seiryu, Tsunade, Nono, and Osamu sat around a roaring campfire, the warm firelight reflecting on their faces, creating a peaceful and cozy atmosphere.

Xingliu looked at the three women, a hint of concern on his face.

He knew that everything that happened today was tantamount to reshaping their values.

After all, they experienced things they had never seen before in just one day.

So he gently asked, "Did what happened today make you feel uncomfortable?"

Tsunade smiled slightly, raised her head to look directly into Xingliu's eyes, and spoke in a gentle yet firm voice:

"Xingliu, you underestimate us. You should know that we are not just pretty faces."

Nono followed suit, her voice softening slightly:

"Yes, although you have always been our safe haven. Whenever we encounter difficulties or setbacks, you are always the first to stand up and protect us."

"But we can't just think of ourselves like that. We work so hard because we want to be able to stand by your side one day. This setback won't defeat us."

Zhili hugged Xingliu's arm tightly, her face beaming with happiness.

"Xingliu, you are my hero. As long as you are by my side, we will always be strong."

As she spoke, she recalled the day she was captured by Madara Uchiha.

Her grandfather died in front of her, and she was arrested. The experience that day almost broke her down.

Fortunately, Xingliu rescued her and even brought her grandfather back.

Hearing the three women's answers, Xingliu's heart was filled with emotion and warmth.

He took a deep breath, then gripped their hands tightly:

"It was my fault; I underestimated you all. But you also underestimated yourselves; in fact, you have already helped me a lot."

Yes, without the bonds of these people, Xingliu might have already become someone controlled by power.

In the quiet night, the firelight illuminated the faces of the four people. They nestled together.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the treetops, Seiryu, Tsunade, Nono, and Osamu woke up early.

After a quick wash, they prepared to continue their journey.

As they approached the Land of Snow, the surrounding environment began to change.

The once lush trees were gradually replaced by a blanket of white snow, and a cool, crisp atmosphere filled the air.

The temperature began to drop gradually, and the breath exhaled condensed into white mist in the air.

Before long, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

This country, just like its name suggests, is a land of snow.

The four of them looked around and saw that the vast plains were covered with thick white snow, a silver-clad landscape that stretched as far as the eye could see.

In this pure white world, everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

The four of them descended from the Seven-Tails, stepping through the thick snow and leaving a trail of deep footprints.

Although it has snowed in Konoha before, they have never seen a scene like this before.

For a moment, they stopped in their tracks, their playful nature stirring within them.

They chased and played around, scooping up snowflakes and throwing them at each other, enjoying this rare moment of childlike fun and joy.

Tsunade even lay on the snow, letting the snowflakes fall on her face and body, feeling the cold and refreshing touch.

Xingliu suddenly suggested, "Let's build a snowman!"

The suggestion was immediately agreed upon by the other three.

They started rolling snowballs, building up the snowman's body little by little.

Tsunade found some small stones and twigs and used them to give the snowman eyes, a nose, and a mouth.

Nonou took off her hat and put it on the snowman's head.

The caretaker contributed her scarf, which she wrapped around the snowman's neck.

With their combined efforts, a lovely snowman was born.

It stood on the snow, as if it too was smiling and admiring the beautiful snow scene.

The four of them posed for a group photo around the snowman, capturing this joyful moment. (I don't know if cameras exist in the Naruto world, let's just assume they do.)

After a fun-filled day of playing in the snow, the four of them regrouped and embarked on their journey to their destination.

Since they were already close to their destination, they decided not to bother Seven-Tails and instead chose to proceed on foot.

Walking on the snow-covered road, all around was silent except for the crunching sound of their feet on the snow.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

As they approached their destination, the population began to grow denser.

Xingliu originally thought that people's lives in this snow-covered country would be quite difficult, and they might even be destitute.

But the scene before him was far beyond his expectations.

Although the architecture here is simple and unadorned, lacking the bustling atmosphere of Konoha, it gives people a sense of order and peace.

Shops line both sides of the street, displaying a wide variety of goods.

With such a wide variety of species, you would never guess that this is a country covered in snow.

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, all bundled up in thick clothes, but their faces were beaming with smiles, showing no sign of suffering from the cold.

Clearly, the people here have adapted to the cold climate and found a way of life that suits them.

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I'm in pretty good shape today, and I'll have one or two more tonight.

Chapter 140 The Special Features of the Snow Country

As Xingliu watched all this, he felt increasingly strange.

Logically speaking, such a harsh climate should lead to a shortage of resources and a difficult life.

However, what Xingliu saw before him was a scene of order, prosperity, and peace, which puzzled him greatly.

After talking with the people here, he discovered that prices were even cheaper than in the Land of Fire.

This discovery truly surprised Xingliu.

As the center of the ninja world, the Land of Fire is rich in resources and has convenient transportation, so prices are relatively low.

But in this snow-covered country, prices are actually cheaper than in Konoha, which is simply unbelievable.

Tsunade and Governance weren't very knowledgeable about economic issues, so Seiryu entrusted the task of exploring this mystery to Nonou, who was somewhat interested in it.

He believed that Nono's insight and analytical skills would surely be able to unravel this mystery.

He then took Tsunade to find a place to stay, and experiencing the scenery of a foreign land was also a good idea.

Seiryu, Tsunade, and Governance wandered through the streets, searching for a suitable place to stay.

Although the country is covered in ice and snow, the houses are all built very sturdily and are well insulated.

They eventually found a cozy-looking little hotel and decided to stay there.

After settling into the hotel, Seiryu, Tsunade, and the others began to look forward to the results of Nonou's investigation.

Not long after, Nono returned.

She pushed open the door and walked in, bringing with her a chilly breeze.

As soon as she entered, Nono pouted and complained unhappily:

"Xingliu is so unreliable. He sent me to investigate intelligence but didn't tell me where to meet. I have to find the meeting place myself."

As she spoke, she stomped her foot angrily, and snowflakes flew out from the soles of her shoes.

Xingliu sat at the table, watching Nonou's actions, and scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

He did overlook that not everyone possesses his keen perceptive abilities.

To break the awkward atmosphere, Xingliu quickly stood up and changed the subject in a lighthearted tone:

"Haha, sorry to have troubled you. But I'm sure Nonou must have brought back some important news, right? We're all eager to hear your discovery!"