Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 382 The Boss Lady

"Oh! Don't thank me so soon!"

"You'll have to bear with it later, it might feel a little uncomfortable!"

After patting the brat's head again, Toshiro prepared to begin extracting some of Shukaku's chakra.

He didn't need to go through all this trouble.

Just use a genjutsu to control both Shukaku and Gaara, and then extract Shukaku's chakra directly from their bodies.

Since obtaining the sealing scroll of the Uzumaki clan, he has been unable to use most of the blood seals.

However, he also benefited greatly from some of the concepts related to sealing techniques.

It is now possible to extract a portion of the tailed beast's chakra without breaking the seal.

But looking at Gaara's deep dark circles, I couldn't help but think of my past life's experiences of staying up all night.

I couldn't help but offer them some help.

"good!"

Upon hearing Toshiro's words, Gaara didn't ask any further questions, simply replying "okay" before closing his eyes.

He had realized that, apart from the monster inside him, there was nothing on him that was worth the other party's effort.

He didn't care at all what the other person did to that monster; it would be best if they got it out of his body.

"What a well-behaved child!"

To be fair, hardship did, to some extent, make this child stronger, but this strength came at a cruel cost.

"Well, none of this has anything to do with me!"

The setting sun gradually sank into the distance, leaving behind a golden afterglow. Having obtained a portion of Shukaku's chakra from Gaara, Toshiro began searching for an inn to stay at.

Rows of low houses lined both sides of the street, each covered with palm-leaf-like coverings common in the desert, exuding a strong desert atmosphere. The air was filled with the smell of sand and dust.

A small shop in the corner caught his eye. The shop was decorated in a very simple and clean manner, with a few low tables and cushions, and some handmade products and decorations hanging on the walls.

The shop owner was a beautiful woman with deep-set eyes and a healthy peach-colored tan. She was slender and delicate, like a flower in the desert.

She wore a light-colored long dress with gold tassels embroidered on the hem, like a bright spot in the desert. Her long hair was carefully styled and braided into a long braid that reached her waist. Her fingers were slender and nimble, suggesting she was skilled at playing various musical instruments.

Unfortunately, the other person was wearing a veil, making it impossible to see their true face.

Toshiro's arrival caught the shop owner's attention, and she greeted him warmly: "Welcome, guest from afar! Here, you will taste the most authentic barbecue from the Land of Wind, and you can also experience the unique sand bathing in the desert."

"Oh! Barbecue, a specialty of the Land of Winds, and sand baths too!"

Hmm, that's a good option!

Toshiro's current attire makes him look exactly like a merchant from the Land of Wind, and he doesn't arouse any suspicion from the other party at all.

"Thank you for your hospitality. I look forward to your meal."

Without the slightest hesitation, Toshiro stepped directly into the small shop.

The shop's decor is full of desert themes, with gorgeous gold-tasseled curtains, hand-painted desert landscapes, and various terracotta pots and tapestries. Together, they create an environment that is both desert-inspired and clean.

He casually accepted the menu handed to him by the female shop owner, selected a desert roasted whole lamb, a specialty of the Land of Wind, and a roasted chicken, and then waited quietly.

"The guests certainly have big appetites!"

"There's nothing I can do about it. Seeing such a beautiful view from the boss makes me really hungry!"

"It's all the landlady's fault, so she'll have to make it up to me!"

As he spoke, Toshiro gave the other person a bright smile.

With a slight smile, the shop owner didn't take Toshiro's joke seriously and began preparing dinner for him. He skillfully skewered some fresh vegetables, lamb, and grouse onto iron skewers and then grilled them over charcoal.

As time passed, two exquisite plates, one large and one small, were placed in front of Toshiro, and the aroma of meat filled the air, making one's mouth water.

Roasted whole lamb, a specialty of the Land of Winds, is a very popular roasted meat dish. A plump lamb is prepared by removing its head and feet, emptying its internal organs, stuffing it with rice, raisins, almonds, olives, pine nuts, and other dried fruits and seasonings, and then roasting it over a high flame.

The whole roasted lamb is tender and juicy, and the addition of rice and dried fruit makes it even more delicious.

Grilled sand chicken is also a very popular dish from the Land of the Winds. The chicken is first cleaned, then coated with seasonings from the Land of the Winds, and grilled over charcoal while being coated with more seasonings.

The roasted chicken is tender, flavorful, and juicy.

"Wow! That's impressive!"

"The shop owner's skills are absolutely top-notch!"

"Even the cooks employed in noble households don't have the skills of the proprietress!"

Sitting on the cushion, he stuffed a piece of golden-brown, juicy roasted mutton into his mouth and, while enjoying the meal, couldn't help but praise the proprietress's cooking skills.

No sooner had he swallowed the mutton than Dongshilang eagerly stuffed a plump, juicy chicken wing into his mouth.

"I wonder who will be so lucky in the future, it's a pity to enjoy the proprietress's cooking every day!"

That's the good thing about this world; there are no foods with all sorts of strange additives, and no fruits grown with chemical fertilizers or other artificial means.

What's even more perfect is that these foods, which have been infused with natural energy for a long time, always bring him a different taste experience.

"You flatter me, sir. I suppose it's because you haven't had a proper meal in a long time that you feel this way!"

The proprietress was very happy to receive praise from her guests for the delicious food she had carefully prepared.

"Since the guests like it, I'm relieved!"

"Please enjoy your meal. I'll go prepare your accommodations and sand bath first!"

After dinner, Toshiro leaned back on the soft sofa cushions, admiring the beautiful desert scenery. The distant sand dunes shimmered golden in the sunset's glow, and the dry, hot air was a unique experience.

A graceful figure walked over and gently poured him a cup of hot tea: "This is our special desert-scented tea. Please try it and see if it suits your taste!"

Toshiro took the teacup, and a rich aroma of tea wafted up. He took a small sip; the tea was mellow and had a lingering, delightful aftertaste. He couldn't help but exclaim in praise:

"The tea grown in the desert has a truly unique flavor!"

"I'm glad you like it!" the proprietress said with a smile. "In the desert, we need to learn to cherish and be grateful for everything we have!"

(End of this chapter)