Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 223 Are Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha here?

Regarding Sarah's arrival.

It was both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable for Ayane Amamiya.

Although she didn't know much about the current situation in Loulan, she was clear about where the main conflict between the two sides lay.

However, there are two main reasons why they have remained uninvolved.

Firstly, although she had a good relationship with Yekura and Sasori, she was ultimately not a Sunagakure ninja, and therefore had no right to interfere with Sunagakure's development plans.

Secondly, Ayane Amamiya also trusted Sasori's abilities, believing that with his talent, he could definitely develop the dragon vein properly and wouldn't cause any earth-shattering chaos.

At this moment, after hearing the announcement from the servant outside the door.

Ayane Amamiya thought for a moment, then asked, "Where's Yekura? Isn't she here?"

As a guest staying here temporarily, she was fully aware of her status and did not want to overstep her bounds.

"Lord Yekura went to the Dragon Vein Factory half an hour ago."

The waiter replied softly from outside the door, "Moreover, Lady Yecang has clearly stated that your status in Loulan is equal to hers, and your opinion is Lady Yecang's command."

"I see—"

Ayane Amamiya then replied, "In that case, let her in."

She looked around.

Ayane Amamiya didn't think that the simple earthen platform beneath her was a good place to entertain guests.

The girl then leaped up and left.

After returning to the shore, she put the eggs that Terumi Mei had sent the night before into a net bag and soaked them in the hot spring.

This is the view Sarah saw when she entered.

Ayane Amamiya was sitting by the hot spring pool.

This high-ranking figure, who could even speak on equal terms with the Third Kazekage, was now facing away from him, with only his feet submerged in the pool, his graceful calves slowly kicking back and forth above the hot spring.

The girl was completely covered by a moon-white silk bathrobe.

At most, one can only see a slender and charming waistline.

A cascade of fiery red hair cascaded down the girl's back, creating a hazy, ethereal effect against the backdrop of the rising mist above the hot spring, making her appear like a fairy in the fog.

But the nervous Sarah didn't make these connections.

The young Empress Dowager had only recently assumed power when she had to deal with such a major issue as the abnormality of the imperial veins.

Not to mention, the upcoming conversation could very well determine the safety of hundreds of thousands of people living near Loulan.

These things weighed heavily on Sarah's mind, making her afraid to even breathe.

Ayane Amamiya's slender figure seemed more imposing than the endless desert outside Loulan to her at this moment.

She instinctively dared not make a sound and tiptoed closer.

But as they approached the hot spring, Sarah felt that something was not quite right about her.

This makes me feel like some kind of assassin, with ulterior motives!

The girl stood frozen in place, unsure of what to do.

But then she saw Ayane Amamiya pat the empty space beside her and say without turning her head, "Sit."

Sarah's mind went blank.

She took off her wooden clogs, hesitated for a moment, but still sat down beside the girl in the same posture.

Then they saw the other person rummaging around in the hot spring and pulling out a net bag: "Want some hot spring boiled eggs? They were just put in."

This is considered a kind of custom and entertainment in the ninja world.

Normally, when eggs are boiled in hot spring water, the yolk is still runny while the egg white is mostly solidified.

Eggs prepared in this way have a naturally sweet flavor and a smoother texture than soft-boiled eggs. They are best enjoyed with a pot of sake.

However, Ayane Amamiya doesn't like drinking.

So she usually replaces it with a glass of lemonade or an iced cola.

Sarah was stunned.

She never expected that her conversation with the other person would unfold in this way.

In that instant, she secretly imagined many things.

For example, what kind of political metaphor is boiling eggs in a hot spring?

Eggs symbolize Loulan, spring water symbolizes Sunagakure, and hot water symbolizes the escalating situation, etc.

In short, any action taken by such an important person.

Even seemingly ordinary and common behaviors inevitably contain hidden meanings that one cannot fathom!

This kind of internally draining mental conjecture caused the young woman's brain to become somewhat overloaded.

So much so that after taking two eggs from the net bag, Sarah inexplicably whispered, "I don't eat the yolks."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sarah wanted to slap herself twice.

This is terrible!

How could I have said something so rude?

Ayane Amamiya was also confused, not understanding what she meant by those words.

Is this a parody of the statement "I don't eat beef"?

But looking at her nervous expression, it didn't seem like it—

"Um, you mean you want me to eat all the yolks?"

The girl scratched her head, uncertainly asking, "Then I should—thank you?"

Sarah:

She was completely speechless, and even her white toes, which were soaking in the spring water, curled up.

The atmosphere became a little awkward.

For a moment, the only sound around the two was the soft splashing of water by Ayane Amamiya.

Sarah remained silent for a long time.

My sense of responsibility finally overcame the embarrassment I had just felt.

She took a deep breath, turned to look at Ayane Amamiya, and said earnestly, "Lady Amamiya, Sara has come today regarding the Dragon Vein."

The girl knew this perfectly well and nodded: "Yes."

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Seeing that the other party's attitude was calm, Sarah continued to speak in one go.

"You may not know this."

"Just now, a major accident occurred at the Dragon Vein Factory. The previously abundant Dragon Vein Chakra is now flowing back inward."

Sarah spoke extremely fast, as if she were reading from an unseen manuscript.

It was obvious that she had prepared these words in her mind before coming.

"I once read a sentence in a book."

"If you have something but are not content, you will lose it; if you desire something but do not know when to stop, you will lose what you desire."

"The use of Dragon Vein Chakra by Sunagakure to create those weapons of war is itself a desecration and transgression against the gods."

"But now they are not satisfied and are trying to obtain more power from the dragon vein—"

"Therefore, the current backflow of dragon vein chakra is undoubtedly a warning from the dragon vein, a final ultimatum from the gods before they punish us!"

Sarah spoke earnestly.

She held two hot spring eggs in each hand, as if she held the lifeline of Loulan in her hands.

"Therefore, I implore you to intervene and stop this dangerous behavior by Sunagakure!"

Sarah twisted her body.

The girl closed her eyes and bowed deeply again, yearning for the great man's mercy.

Ayane Amamiya listened quietly to the end.

She didn't like beating around the bush, so after the Loulan princess finished her long speech, she said directly, "How to deal with the dragon vein is a decision made internally by Sunagakure, and I don't want to get too involved."

Sarah's face darkened.

She didn't look up, but bit her lip, and said unwillingly, "But can you bear to watch Loulan and the people around it suffer?"

Ayane Amamiya smiled.

Are you trying to morally blackmail me?

She rolled the warm egg in her hand, about to peel it, when suddenly her expression changed, and she pulled Sarah, who was bending over, up.

"You brought guests?"

Sarah was taken aback: "What?"

Before she could ask any more questions, a figure leaped down from the courtyard wall, stepped onto the surface of the hot spring water, and appeared in front of the two girls.

"How rude of you, Jiraiya."

The surface of the hot spring rippled slightly, reflecting the girl's serene face.

Ayane Amamiya did not get up, but simply placed the half-peeled egg in her hand gently on the tray.

Her gaze lingered briefly on the two toads on Jiraiya's shoulders before she said softly, "Why do you and Minato Namikaze both like to break into other people's homes without their permission?"

Jiraiya's pupils contracted.

His beloved student's name touched upon a painful memory.

But the ninja didn't have time to speak.

A faint white light suddenly condensed in the girl's hand, its flickering light revealing a dangerous aura—

Dust Escape!

Deep underground in Loulan.

The Dragon Vein Armory of Sunagakure.

The incessant roar of the machines that used to operate day and night has finally stopped.

The factory has lost its former hustle and bustle.

Chakra puppets lay quietly on the production line, like cold corpses.

At the location where the dragon vein is sealed.

Sasori and several Jonin puppeteers arrived here and began an expert consultation, exploring the cause of the "Dragon Vein Chakra Return".

These puppeteers, who were in charge of building the Dragon Vein Factory, were all very important figures in Sunagakure.

These elite Jonin-level ninjas are not only exceptionally strong and knowledgeable about chakra, but also true engineering experts.

But for now...

These puppeteers inevitably argued over the reasons for "chakra return".

Someone offered their opinion: "In my opinion, it must be that the workmanship in some part of the pipeline construction was not done properly! This caused a pressure difference inside the pipeline, causing the dragon vein's chakra to flow back!"

But someone quickly retorted, "Do you think chakra is like tap water? Why don't you say it's a matter of chakra viscosity?"

A jumble of chaotic discussions reached my ears.

Only Sasori, widely regarded as the most talented in Sunagakure, was squinting at the pipes above his head without saying a word.

far away.

Yekura stood with her arms crossed, quietly watching, while Terumi Mei, who had nothing better to do, joined in the fun beside her.

"Why don't you go up and take a look?"

Mei Terumi nudged Yekura's arm and whispered, "Aren't you the highest-ranking person in charge of the Loulan region? Logically speaking, Sasori's position shouldn't be as high as yours, right? But why don't you go and offer some guidance?"

"Just say you want me to go up there and embarrass myself."

Yecang puffed out his chest: "Or perhaps you think that someone like me, who barely passed the academic subjects at the ninja academy, could understand the strange terms they're using?"

Terumi Mei's expression was stunned.

She couldn't understand it.

How could Yecang say something as shameful as "just barely passing my academic subjects" so loudly and proudly?

Ye Cang winked again: "Besides, do you think I don't understand the principle of specializing in one person for another?"

"The reason I am of higher status than Sasori is simply because I am the strongest among the ninjas sent to Loulan by the village."

She shrugged and concluded, "So I'll leave the factory matters to them. My job is just to make sure things don't go wrong here!"

"Wow! That's amazing!"

Mei Terumi clapped her hands exaggeratedly: "Looks like I underestimated you!"

Yecang didn't care whether she was sincere or not, and just snorted: "If I had been sent to the Land of Rivers by Lord Kazekage earlier—who knows who would have been chosen as Ayane's secretary!"

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi could no longer maintain the reserved smile on her pretty face and couldn't help but grind her teeth slightly.

Hurrah!

This wicked woman's wolfish ambitions are no longer an act!

Mei Terumi was about to speak.

Suddenly, a low shout came from afar: "Alright, enough with the nonsense!"

Despite his young age, Scorpion enjoys immense prestige.

This is not only due to Chiyo Ebizo, but also related to his own exceptional talent.

Upon hearing him speak, the noisy Sand Village expert team instantly fell silent.

"There is absolutely no problem with the factory's piping system."

Scorpion's voice was cold, but decisive: "Whether it was the initial construction design or the final acceptance and trial operation, I personally oversaw it all."

The man shut up in frustration.

"Furthermore, the possibility of the Loulan royal family causing trouble is virtually zero."

Sasori denied it again, saying, "Their daily lives are all under the surveillance of the village's ANBU ninjas, and so far, everything is normal."

"So what exactly happened?"

Some couldn't help but speculate: "Could it be that dragon veins, like tides, have a cyclical pattern of rise and fall?"

"What exactly happened—"

"I'll know as soon as I get there."

Scorpion replied in a deep voice, then bent his fingers and formed a hand seal.

A plume of white smoke exploded.

With a "plop," two white-clad puppets appeared in the arena.

This is a product made by Sasori in imitation of the Chikamatsu Ten Ninja, and it is a rare Jonin-level puppet in Sunagakure.

Moreover, after absorbing the dragon vein chakra.

These two puppets can unleash low-level ninjutsu, just like the forbidden technique "Human Puppet"!

"I will use chakra threads to remotely control these two puppets, infiltrate the dragon vein, and investigate the matter."

Scorpion looked around at everyone.

Finally, he explained to Yekura and Terumi Mei who were approaching, "Because these two puppets have also undergone adaptation modifications to the Dragon Vein Chakra, there should be no need to worry about the Dragon Vein rejecting them or any other dangers occurring."

Ye Cang nodded: "In that case, please be careful."

Seeing that the two highest-ranking officials in the village had reached an agreement, the others quieted down and had no further objections.

Sasori flicked his finger, and chakra threads shot out.

Soon, the puppet began to move under his control, heading towards the dragon vein seal.

"Hey, actually, you don't need to go to all that trouble."

But just then, a playful yet unfamiliar voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

"Didn't I come out in person?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Yekura and Terumi Mei were the first to alertly look in the direction of the sound.

Suddenly, a figure in white appeared on the other side of the dragon vein seal!

He was observing the Sand Village members with great interest through the sealing technique, his pure white pupils gleaming, making him look both beautiful and dangerous.

Although the guy spoke politely, Yekura immediately became alert.

She pulled Mei Terumi and Sasori behind her, then strode forward and stood at the front, demanding, "Who are you?"

"Ah, although it's presumptuous of me to say it."

"But you, and those ninjas behind you, are not yet worthy to know my name."

The white-clad figure smiled politely yet arrogantly, and before Ye Cang could speak, asked in return, "Also, excuse me for bothering you, but do you know the names Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke?"

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