Chapter 2197 Arrival (4,000 Words)

"This...is this here?"

Amid the brightness, Yamanaka Ino's eyes widened slightly, a slight blush slowly appeared on her cheeks, and before she knew it, she blurted out a sentence of surprise.

"Looking for... found it?"

After hearing Yamanaka Ino's words, Akimichi Choji and Nara Shikamaru didn't react at all. They just stared blankly at the scene in front of them and murmured.

At this moment, in front of them, under the bright sunlight, it was completely different from the depth in the grove before. In fact, under the sunlight, there was a sense of warmth and warmth around the body. The slight chill in the woods is completely different.

But seeing the luxuriant flowers, various warm colors of purple, red, yellow, and pink were crowded together in one place and west, spreading their entire sight, and among these bouquets of flowers, Along the flowers and grass, a path leads directly to the Japanese-style cabin.

And all of this, in the bright light, seems to be coated with a dreamy color, and the hut in the sea of ​​flowers is almost like a dream.

This step in is like a lifetime ago.

The vividness and brightness in front of them, and the sharp contrast with the deep silence of the grove behind them, made the three of them unable to react for a while.

turn out to be……

There are such beautiful places in Konoha!

At this time, they all had this thought involuntarily.

To be honest, they never expected that they would see such a scene after leaving the woods.

This kind of scenery can be said to be unique in the village. They have never seen such a large flower garden since they were young. Moreover, every flower and grass seems to grow just right, creating a dreamy fairy tale feeling.

Even boys like Akimichi Choji and Nara Shikamaru who were not very interested in these things were immersed in it at this time.

…

This...here is...

And at this time, when Team 10 was immersed in the beautiful scenery, in the small woods behind them not far from them, just on the branches of the trees that were just outside the range of what they could detect, a figure appeared silently. He stopped his running momentum and crouched down on the branch.

At the same time, while crouching, a trace of surprise flashed through the figure's heart.

Exactly, Uchiha Sasuke

At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke, who was crouching and hiding, could see through the branches and leaves that were no longer so dense, and saw the bright and dreamlike sea of ​​flowers in front of him, which was completely different from the darkness here, and he was slightly startled in his heart. .

Konoha, is there such a sea of ​​flowers?

This is no longer a garden, but a sea of ​​flowers!

And his first-class qualifications as a genius allowed him to react quickly. After being stunned, he immediately reacted.

Yeah……

This should be the location of the Japanese-style cabin with a garden!

No wonder,

Running so fast all of a sudden!

Then, after reacting, he quickly understood why the three of Nara Shikamaru suddenly accelerated and went straight through the woods.

It was obvious that they had realized that what they were looking for was right in front of them, that's why they seemed so impatient.

Fortunately, there was only one exit on this path, otherwise, he might have lost track of the three of them due to their sudden acceleration.

At that time, he was suddenly shocked. After quickly leaving the Konoha Steamed Bun Shop, he immediately crossed the open space and entered the woods. However, he was following after all, in order not to be discovered and attract the attention of the few pedestrians at the gate. Doubt, it will take some effort.

The speed is naturally much slower than Nara Shikamaru and the others.

And when he entered the woods and moved forward in hiding, Nara Shikamaru and the others had already gone very far, and he could barely see them. And when he found a safe tracking path while moving forward, Nara Shikamaru and the others The sudden acceleration almost made him think that he had been discovered. In his shock, Nara Shikamaru and the others could no longer be seen in his sight.

In other words, he lost track.

And in this kind of forest terrain, if you lose a ninja or several ninjas, it will be difficult to track them again.

Even then he immediately sped up.

However, because he had to track and maintain a certain level of silence, his speed was always slower.

If it weren't for the fact that this trail only led to one place, even if there was a fork in the trail, it would still be an open space covered with traces of various trainings, not an exit. I'm afraid he would have really lost it.

Um……

It's time to go back.

Then, after crouching down and looking at Nara Shikamaru and the other two people who seemed to be stunned, Uchiha Sasuke felt like retreating.

Anyway, they already know the location. Since they are looking for this Japanese-style cabin with a garden, then there must be information about Uchiha Hirohiko in this Japanese-style cabin.

Just wait until next time.

Now, with new information about Haneda Kazuyo, it feels like the information from the steamed bun shop is more direct.

Moreover, Naruto and Sakura were still a little worried when they stared at Haneda Kazuha.

Besides, this time, I was the one who called them, so there was no reason for me to leave first.

Later, after thinking about quitting, Uchiha Sasuke had such a thought in his mind.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't leave at this time.

However, before hearing the conversation between the host and hostess of the steamed bun shop, he might stay here for a while to confirm that Nara Shikamaru and the others did not take anything away from here before leaving, so as to ensure that he can get it when he comes next time. complete information.

As for showing up now to explore this cabin with Nara Shikamaru, Uchiha Sasuke never thought about it.

After all, he and Nara Shikamaru were not very familiar with each other, and they had basically never spoken to each other. However, Naruto seemed to be quite familiar with this Nara Shikamaru.

And when he showed up, he didn't know what to say or do, which only added to the embarrassment.

Moreover, this Nara Shikamaru is accompanied by Yamanaka Ino. Uchiha Sasuke has always felt that Yamanaka Ino is a bit... difficult to deal with.

Moreover, he was actually a little worried about Naruto and Sakura. This Haneda Kazuha was not a fuel-efficient lamp. He was silently tortured by him on the first day of tracking. He was a little worried that Naruto and Sakura would You won't be discovered by him and then teased, which will only increase your fatigue.

Now, the Japanese-style cabin is here, and they will not leave. Nara Shikamaru and the others are just investigating the strongest ninja, so they should not destroy the information about this Japanese-style cabin.

And this Japanese-style wooden house should not be uninhabited. Nara Shikamaru may do some inappropriate things due to the investigation, but it will not destroy the things and information in the house.

This is a village after all.

So, he decided to leave.

So……

After making the decision, Uchiha Sasuke stood up slowly, turned around carefully, sank slightly, and was about to leave.

Then, at this silent moment, a trace of hesitation flashed across Uchiha Sasuke's face.

Suddenly, he turned back and looked at the sea of ​​flowers in front of him and the Japanese-style wooden house that he had captured at the first moment.

Next time, let's come with Naruto and Sakura.

Then, after looking at it for a while, such an idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

Then, in a flash, there was nothing on the branches.

…

"Why, we didn't realize that there is such a beautiful place in the village!"

And at this moment, when Uchiha Sasuke disappeared, Yamanaka Ino in front of the sea of ​​flowers finally couldn't hold it in anymore and let out a sigh.

The sea of ​​colorful flowers in front of her, coupled with the dreamy effect of sunlight, has already touched her most exciting point as a girl and the daughter of a flower shop proprietress.

So much so that she had completely ignored the most important Japanese-style cabin behind the sea of ​​flowers.

"Um……"

In response to this, Akimichi Choji and Nara Shikamaru also responded slightly, nodded, and nodded in agreement.

Who would have thought that in the edge area of ​​a ninja village, there would be such a sea of ​​flowers that looks like a paradise.

Here, it seems to be almost a world away from the village's emphasis on rational allocation of space and efficiency-oriented architecture.

No!

It is a scenery that no Ninja Village will have.

In addition to natural scenery, every ninja village that has been constantly baptized in wars will not have such artificial scenery.

"Then let's go, it's just ahead!"

At this time, Yamanaka Ino finally showed the qualities that a ninja should have. After sighing with emotion, he left first. While feeling the wonderful feeling of walking in the sea of ​​flowers, he thought about the Japanese-style cabin and explored it. And go.

"Crack, click, click!"

"Crack, click, click!"

"Crack, click, click!"

Upon hearing this sound, Akimichi Choji immediately resumed stuffing snacks into his mouth, and since then, his speed has become faster and faster, following Yamanaka Ino.

"Ah……"

At the same time, looking at the two people walking first, Nara Shikamaru let out a long breath like a sigh.

Unexpectedly, I found this Japanese-style wooden house with a garden in the first step.

Next, their confidence will definitely increase and they will definitely make more and more requests in a short period of time.

Ahhh...

troublesome!

But at this time, he began to complain in his heart.

Um……

Complain, everything went so smoothly!

"Um?"

And at this moment, he began to complain in his heart and was about to step out of the stall, but Nara Shikamaru's eyes flashed, and his whole person immediately stopped.

This is?

Then, he leaned down and picked up some broken leaves from the edge of the flowers.

Are there any signs of pruning?

And the dirt and broken leaves are all new?

After that, Nara Shikamaru's brows slowly furrowed as he looked at the broken leaves of soil he picked up.

At this time, the touch of soil on his fingertips and the fresh, tender leaves with smooth cuts told him that this garden had just been pruned.

"Hey! Choji, Ino! Wait, someone lives here!"

And since this garden has been pruned and looks like it was just pruned today, it means that there are people living here.

Moreover, the owner of the house is very likely to be nearby.

If you venture into the other party's house at this time, if the other party is a ninja, you will be attacked.

This place is located on the edge of the village, close to the pass outside the village. Anyone who can live here will definitely not be easy.

Nor will they show mercy to intruders.

"Wow!"

However, it was very obvious that his words were a little late. The sound of the door being pushed open made him think of it at the same time as he spoke.

"The door is open!"

Then, the surprised voice of Yamanaka Ino came.

"What did you say? Shikamaru?"

Then, both of them turned their heads and looked at Nara Shikamaru.

Obviously, because they were too excited, they didn't seem to hear Nara Shikamaru's reminder just now.

"Just like that, don't move!"

At this time, Nara Shikamaru had already stood up, looked at Yamanaka Ino and Akimichi Choji one after another, and said helplessly.

Then, he walked away, frowning and squinting as he walked, and began to carefully observe everything on the roadside in these short steps.

Sure enough, it had been pruned, the soil had been turned over, and fertilizer should have been applied.

The pruned branches and leaves must also have been buried.

The people who did these pruning work were very careful and must have taken good care of this sea of ​​flowers.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to keep so many flowers and plants lush and neat.

This is a long-term effect, not something short-term maintenance can achieve.

It can only mean that there are people living here!

We can't let these two guys mess around!

And such a thought flashed through his mind.

"do not move?"

At the same time, Yamanaka Ino and Akimichi Choji looked at Nara Shikamaru walking over with a frown, and blinked in confusion.

But after all, it didn't move.

The two even took a step back to make way for Nara Shikamaru so that he could see the situation behind the door.

Obviously, he believed in Nara Shikamaru's judgment.

"There should be people living here. This garden must be taken care of, or maintained for a long time."

In response, Nara Shikamaru stood still at the door, but did not rush through the door, but said to Yamanaka Ino and Akimichi Choji.

"Inhabited?"

Hearing this, the two of them were slightly stunned.

"That doesn't mean that the strongest ninja..."

Then, Yamanaka Ino suddenly thought of something and said excitedly.

"Crack, click, click!"

"Crack, click, click!"

"Crack, click, click!"

After hearing this half-sentence, Akimichi Choji started eating snacks at a faster speed again, and his whole face seemed to be distorted by some kind of excitement.

"Haha... How can it be so simple?"

In response, Nara Shikamaru sighed helplessly, interrupted Yamanaka Ino's words, and spoke.

"Have you forgotten the village's house allocation policy? Unused houses must be relocated. Since the strongest ninja has been engraved on the commemorative monument, he must be dead. The owner of this house is probably dead. People have been replaced, even several times.”

Later, he added another sentence.

"So, what do we do now?"

When he heard this sound, Akimichi Choji's eating speed of snacks suddenly slowed down and he asked hurriedly.

Akimichi Choji knew that since there were people living there, he couldn't be too presumptuous.

"Well... now, there is only..."

In response, Nara Shikamaru took a deep breath.

"Hey! Is anyone here? We have something to find the owner of the house!"

Then, he shouted towards the door!