Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 19 Rich Woman

Early the next morning, the group set off for the City of Fire.

The carriage traveled along the official road, and the number of pedestrians and merchant caravans passing by gradually increased.

They didn't encounter any bandits along the way. According to Santayu, the Land of Fire has the fewest bandits in the ninja world.

Of course, the fundamental reason for all of this is the wealth and resources of the Land of Fire.

The Land of Fire is located in the center of the ninja world, possessing abundant resources and a favorable environment. In addition, most caravans traveling north and south pass through here, making its economy stronger than that of other major countries.

People's living conditions and economic conditions are not bad, so there are naturally fewer bandits and robbers.

The better the security, the more caravans will pass through the Land of Fire, thus creating a virtuous cycle.

Therefore, within the Land of Fire, apart from the occasional bandits roaming in remote rural areas or border regions, there is basically no danger in other places.

Even those petty scoundrels who can only cause trouble in remote areas are hard to say whether they've been "raised" by Konoha, since ninjas also need to do missions.

"We've arrived!"

They disembarked from the carriage in front of another inn.

After unloading the luggage from the carriage, Santayu settled the fare with the driver. Naruto stood beside Santayu, curiously looking around at the surroundings.

Compared to Konoha, the streets of the Fire Capital appear wider, and the buildings along the roadside look newer and more modern.

However, it's obvious that a capital city like this would definitely have a distinction between the old and new parts, and it's impossible for a daimyo to live in an apartment building.

"By the way... we're going to have to stay in a hotel, right?"

Naruto turned his head and looked at Santa, who was struggling to carry his luggage into the room, and asked.

"If you have money, you can stay in a luxury hotel."

Before San Taifu could speak, Fuuka Koyuki crossed her arms and snorted softly, "Besides, this is the hotel I'm staying at. I'll be moving into my new house in a couple of days, while you'll be staying in the staff dormitory!"

Naruto was taken aback: "Why?"

"Um... Naruto, this trip was actually all paid for by Yukie. Yukie used to live in a seaside city, and by chance she was spotted by a director who was filming a location and became an actress. So this trip was actually to help Yukie move."

San Taifu chuckled and said, "As for you, I'll talk to the company and arrange a nicer dormitory for you. You can stay at my place for the next couple of days."

Naruto blinked: "I see..."

"By the way..."

Feng Hua Xiaoxue smiled smugly: "My new house is a detached house! If you beg me, I might even give you a room..."

Please!

"Hello!!!"

Seeing Naruto's sincere expression, Kazahana Koyuki was stunned!

"Do you even have any backbone?!"

"no."

Naruto bowed sincerely: "Anyway, I'll gladly accept your kindness, aragato..."

The girl's face flushed red with anger: "I haven't agreed yet!"

"Oh, is that so? So you were just bluffing earlier..."

"Ugh—"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue's face was almost puffed up like a little bun, her little fists were clenched tightly, and she looked at Naruto with a huff.

"No way! I never said I disagreed! You're so annoying!"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue was so angry that she jumped up and down, and angrily turned around and went into the hotel.

"Forehead…"

San Taifu chuckled awkwardly, "How about you stay with me, Naruto? I still have some spare rooms."

"Thank you, no."

"..."

Sensing the disdain in Naruto's tone, Santayu looked hurt.

Whether it's Snow White or Naruto, it's the same; I guess I really don't like kids...

"Hurry up and come in!"

In the hotel lobby, Fuuka Koyuki frowned at Naruto: "What are you standing there like an idiot for?"

"Oh, here it comes."

Naruto followed immediately, leaving Santayu standing there dumbfounded, clutching his suitcase.

"Aren't you... staying in the dormitory?"

No one paid him any attention. Feng Hua Xiao Xue had already booked rooms, one for each of them.

Naruto collapsed onto the tatami mat as soon as he entered the room; sitting in a carriage for too long was truly agonizing.

Even a half-day ride in a car is agonizing enough, let alone a horse-drawn carriage without any shock absorption, and the dirt roads are enough to kill a person.

I had just lain down and felt comfortable for a short while when suddenly, the door was pushed open.

Naruto struggled to lift his head and saw Koyuki Kazahana standing at the door with her hands on her hips. He turned his head away awkwardly.

"I'm planning to go shopping and buy some food, um..."

"Then... could you bring me some dinner?"

"Who cares about you, you bastard! Get up if you want to eat!"

"Oh, here it comes."

Naruto slowly got up and followed Kazahana Koyuki into the street.

Although I don't really want to move, I still have to eat.

Although he can use Wood Release to force fruits and vegetables to grow, unfortunately he is a carnivore.

The two walked side by side down the bustling street. The city of fire was brightly lit under the night sky, and the restaurants along the street were full of customers.

Kazeka Koyuki raised her chin and gave Naruto a haughty glance.

Are there any dietary restrictions?

"Green vegetables."

"I'm telling you, you..."

The girl's lips twitched: "Abstaining from certain foods and being picky about food are not the same thing, are they? Listen carefully, what we mean by abstaining from certain foods are those that will cause adverse reactions or that are forbidden due to religious reasons."

"That's right, adverse reactions."

Naruto nodded: "I'll be unhappy if I eat vegetables."

"That's not what I meant..."

The girl sighed, rubbing her forehead. She wasn't angry, or perhaps she had already gotten used to it.

Have you ever been to an izakaya (Japanese pub)?

"No, but I want to go."

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the eagerness in each other's eyes.

Izakayas are places that adults would never let their children go to casually. They are mostly frequented by office workers, and the vast majority of them are men.

"I'd like to try the beer, but I doubt the adults will sell it to me..."

Fuuka Koyuki was a little conflicted, while Naruto wasn't interested in alcohol; he just wanted to try some grilled chicken skewers.

"That's easy."

Naruto formed hand seals: "Henshin!"

Bang!

The smoke exploded, and a handsome, tall, blond boy who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old appeared in front of the girl.

Overall, it's basically an enlarged version of Naruto, with no major changes to his facial features, except that his facial lines are more defined.

"Is this okay?"

Naruto smiled broadly, his smile as bright as the sun.

Staring at that handsome, sunny face, Feng Hua Xiaoxue was stunned for a moment, and her little face quickly flushed red.

He glanced around nervously for a few seconds, then the girl seemed to have thought of something, slipped a wallet into Naruto's hand, and mumbled softly with her head down.

"Now that you've turned into an adult, you should pay the bill, otherwise it'll be embarrassing..."

"So much money..."

Naruto weighed his wallet in his hand; the heavy wallet was full of bills, and a strange feeling of emotion welled up inside him…

Is this what it feels like to be kept by a rich woman?

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