Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 64: The Family Photo Session Officially Begins

"Since we're going on a diplomatic mission to the Land of Wind, we should dress more formally."

"We can no longer be as unkempt as before; we must be dignified and proper."

Takenaka Risa chattered on and on around Amamiya Ayane, her hands fiddling with Ayane's hair as if she were figuring out what kind of hairstyle to give her.

She scoffed, "At least, we can't let those bumpkins from Sunagakure look down on the aesthetics of the Land of Rain!"

Xiao Nan followed the makeup artist, Takenaka Ri, like a little maid.

She was holding a wooden tray in her hand, on which were displayed various ornaments for Takenaka Rin to choose and match at any time.

Upon hearing this, Ayane Amamiya tried her best to prove her innocence: "What do you mean by unkempt? I used to be very clean, okay? The way you're talking makes it sound like I'm some kind of bachelor living in an apartment and making a living by scavenging for trash..."

The combat uniforms previously used by Amegakure were a combination of thermal underwear and long johns, similar to a one-piece suit.

This streamlined design may look a bit strange, but it is well-suited for combat in rainy and wet environments.

The downside is...

Compare how good looks are sealed!

To put it more vividly, they all looked like water ghosts that had just come ashore.

Now, they are going through official channels to protect Hanzo the Salamander and travel together to the Land of Wind.

Putting aside whether wearing the previous "water ghost combat suit" was respectable.

The arid, hot, and water-scarce environment of the desert makes one-piece raincoats unsuitable.

So Ayane Amamiya specifically called the two of them over to get some advice.

However, it seems that the two of them are just treating themselves as dress-up dolls, even going so far as to wear pink princess dresses...

They had so much fun!

"Seriously, all of you!"

Ayane Amamiya had no choice but to adopt her superior authority, her eyes conveying a silent pressure: "Eagle, you don't want to shoulder all the ANBU missions alone after I leave, do you?"

"Captain, I was wrong!" Takenaka Rika surrendered at lightning speed.

She then looked at Xiao Nan: "Xiao Nan, you don't want to have to do three sets of homework by yourself in the future, do you?"

Xiao Nan suppressed a laugh, feigned fear, and raised her hands: "Sister Jiaoyin, I was wrong too..."

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"Then everyone, perk up!"

"And all those weird things like cat ears and rabbit tails, put them all away!"

Ayane Amamiya gave each of them a light elbow strike.

"Okay, okay..."

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Takenaka Rin coughed and his expression turned serious.

"The Land of Wind is located in the desert, and the temperature is very high."

"First, you can wear a loose-fitting robe over your coat. This will provide sun protection while allowing the wind to pass through."

Xiao Nan obediently took out several robes of different colors from the wardrobe.

Without hesitation, Ayane Amamiya chose a black one.

Although this color may absorb more heat, as a guard, a bright color should not be chosen, lest it overshadow the main body.

Takenaka Rina continued her analysis: "As for innerwear, besides underwear, I suggest choosing a tight-fitting combat vest. Although it might be a bit hot, it will make it easier for you, Captain, to start fighting at any time."

Ayane Amamiya remained expressionless.

She thought to herself: Do I look like the kind of guy who would kill someone at the drop of a hat?

"Besides your skin, you also need to pay attention to sun protection for your face and neck."

Xiao Nan quickly added, "So, it's best to bring a hat or straw hat to shield yourself from the sun."

That's quite necessary.

If I remember correctly, the ninjas of Sunagakure also often wore strips of cloth wrapped around their heads to protect them from sandstorms and strong light.

Although Ayane Amamiya is not a delicate little pig girl.

but.

She didn't want to go to the desert and end up looking like a dark-skinned woman...

"Besides regular clothes, should I also bring some accessories?"

Takenaka Rin muttered to herself, "I also have earrings, hair accessories, a necklace, a bracelet, and a lip piercing here."

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She took out a few.

I tried putting together an outfit, but when I looked in the mirror, I wasn't satisfied with anything.

Ayane Amamiya felt a headache coming on and quickly stopped her, saying, "Stop, stop, stop. None of this is necessary. I don't have time to deal with these things."

Konan chuckled, "I knew Ayane-nee wasn't that kind of person. Arashi and kunai are her best accessories."

"Xiao Nan, you really understand me."

"However, I should correct you. I prefer explosive tags to kunai."

The girl patted Minami's arm and warned, "Besides, not only me, but even little kids like you aren't allowed to get lip piercings. Takenaka Risa, you need to hide these things well from now on, don't set a bad example for the children!"

The main reason was that seeing the lip piercing reminded her of Konan's adult appearance in the original work.

Um.

Actually, the black lip piercing on Xiao Nan's lips might not just be an accessory.

It could also be a chakra receiver from Nagato, similar to the black rod inserted into Pain's body.

However, this makes Nagato's hobbies even more chilling to think about.

Xiao Nan stuck out her tongue, not daring to reply.

"Alright, that's settled then!"

Takenaka Rin sighed, putting away the messy jewelry, her tone tinged with regret.

Ayane Amamiya stood up from her chair and looked at herself in the mirror.

Because he was wearing a straw hat.

She then let her hair, which was tied up, fall completely down, so that the red ends just floated over her shoulders and down her back.

Without the cover of the dark side mask, the girl's delicate features were exposed.

Ayane Amamiya felt a little uncomfortable seeing this, and she instinctively lowered her hat, trying to use the shadow to cover her features.

Takenaka Rin quickly grabbed her arm, stopping her, "Don't overdo it! This look is something I carefully designed!"

Xiao Nan chimed in, "The straw hat is pulled down too low; it doesn't look like a guard, it looks more like an assassin..."

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Ayane Amamiya had no choice but to give up.

The eagle pulled out its camera again and snapped a picture when she wasn't looking!

After taking the picture, he immediately and slyly stuffed the camera into his pocket, covering it tightly as if afraid the other party would snatch it away.

"What? Do I look like someone who won't let you take pictures?"

Ayane Amamiya sighed, "We've already taken the photos, why are we hiding them?"

Takenaka Ri blinked: "What do you mean?"

Let's take a group photo!

Ayane Amamiya laughed and said, "Let's take a group photo of the three of us, including Minami."

They ignored each other's protests and squeezed Xiao Nan in the middle.

Why is Xiao Nan the shortest among them?

With a "click".

The shutter clicked.

Takenaka Rin looked at the image on the camera and immediately grinned.

"Not bad, not bad, it really feels like a family of three..."

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She burst into laughter: "Hahaha! I'm the mom, the captain is the dad, and Xiao Nan, you're the daughter..."

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Xiao Nan leaned closer and was immediately dumbfounded: "Why are you all standing on tiptoe?"

The height difference between the three people was not significant to begin with.

The shortest of them, Minami, is only a dozen centimeters shorter than Ayane Amamiya.

But coincidentally, both adults simultaneously stood on tiptoe and adopted a serious, parental expression the instant the shutter clicked.

Ayane Amamiya poked her nose and said in a serious tone, "Little sister, now you feel the darkness of the ninja world, don't you?"

(PS: I spent ages adjusting the image of Doubao running, but I still couldn't get the desert background right. It's like in the AI's logic, the straw hat and the desert are mutually exclusive elements. Just get a general idea...)

The next morning.

The three members of the Rain Shadow Guard regrouped on the Black Tower.

As expected, everyone's outfits were much more formal today compared to yesterday's first meeting.

Sanshoku Shinta wore a tight-fitting, iron-brown bodysuit.

His clothes could barely contain his bulging muscles; standing there, he looked like a small mountain—a true muscle man.

The medical ninja, Ameto, was dressed in a flamboyant manner.

She even went so far as to apply eyeshadow and blush, making her transgender aura exceptionally pronounced.

As for Hanzo.

He still wore the gas mask he always wore, but he had put on a special helmet, revealing most of his wrinkled face.

The rain-shadow hat, a symbol of his status, was tucked diagonally behind his waist, not worn formally.

Although this genin isn't very strong, at least his clothing is decent enough to be considered normal.

The salamander god gave Ameto a disdainful look, then withdrew his somewhat amazed gaze from Ayane Amamiya.

Is it because of the Dark Guard uniform?

To be honest, I didn't realize yesterday how perfectly this girl looked.

Another ten minutes or so passed, and many of the high-ranking members of Rain Shadow arrived one after another.

Ayane Amamiya glanced around and realized that she only recognized two advisors: Amamiya, the deputy head of the Anbu, Goat, and Takenaka Ri's father.

To be honest, among this group of old men...

She, a young girl, felt somewhat out of place.

Moreover, this was Ayane Amamiya's first time ascending to the upper echelons of Amamiya, and she could sense that many people were scrutinizing her with subtle glances.

Everyone had arrived.

An advisor stepped forward and reminded him, "Chief."

Hanzo the Salamander turned around and looked at everyone: "Gentlemen, I am going to Sunagakure to discuss the future of our alliance with the Kazekage. My return date is uncertain."

"Therefore, I need to make some temporary personnel arrangements before leaving the village."

The scene fell silent as everyone awaited the next part.

Hanzo glanced around and called out first, "Goat!"

"After I leave, you and the two advisors will take charge of the village's affairs. Remember, stability must be the top priority, and you must not easily engage in conflict with other ninja villages!"

The goat felt a surge of elation.

The deputy head of the secret service holds a high position and wields great power, but his status is delicate, somewhat similar to the imperial guards, the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Everyone fears him, yet he can't be officially recognized.

Hanzo's appointment is tantamount to pushing himself into the spotlight!

really.

Recommending the young genius Black Swan to Hanzo would greatly benefit his career as her "talent scout"!

He responded loudly, deliberately showing a hint of excitement in his tone.

Hanzo nodded slightly, then looked at the other person: "Shigure, you'll be in charge of assigning tasks in the village, but you must always pay attention to the task classification; don't accept any that are too dangerous!"

This is the class leader of the Amegakure Jonin team, but she is always taciturn, and Ayane Amamiya doesn't remember her.

The man named Shigure responded.

Appointments complete.

Hanzo the Salamander picked up his chain scythe and announced, "In that case, the Shadow Guard will follow me!"

With his command.

Ayane Amamiya and the others quickly disappeared, following behind Hanzo and leaving like lightning.

The higher-ups watched them until they disappeared from sight before huddling together in twos and threes and starting to discuss the matter.

Of the three guards, only Ayane Amamiya had never shown her face in the village before.

Therefore, most of the discussions revolved around her.

The goat listened to their discussion, unable to contain its smugness.

He couldn't help but think to himself: This time, a swan has truly flown out of my secret service!

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