Land of Rain, Six Paths City.
Although Roshi was in the Land of Rain before the lecture event promotion, he traveled all the way here, so Roshi didn't arrive early.
Roshi entered Six Paths City just the day before the unrestricted lecture.
"Other than here, it's unlikely to see such a scene elsewhere," Roshi remarked as he gazed at the town's scenery.
Since the lecture was about to start, most ninjas who wanted to attend had already arrived at Six Paths City.
At this moment, the streets of Six Paths City were full of ninjas wearing various headbands.
Roshi casually glanced and saw ninjas from several ninja villages.
However, what amazed Roshi wasn't the number of ninjas in Six Paths City; there were far more in The Hidden Rock Village.
What impressed Roshi was the atmosphere of Six Paths City.
Despite the many ninjas from different villages, they were all restrained, rarely causing trouble, absent was the tense atmosphere.
This was quite rare, especially in the current chaotic state of the Ninja World.
Roshi hadn't booked a hotel yet, and instead wandered Six Paths City.
While traveling from the northern Rain Country to the Ninja Sect, Roshi often camped out, and he didn't mind; if there was no place to stay, he'd simply find a tree to rest under.
Six Paths City was more bustling than Roshi had imagined.
As this is a town not established long ago, Roshi expected it to be a larger village, but Six Paths City turned out more vibrant than some towns he passed by in the Land of Rain.
"Why do some buildings look so similar to village buildings?" Roshi noticed that many structures in Six Paths City had a Hidden Rock Village style.
This unexpectedly triggered an odd feeling in Roshi, as if The Hidden Rock Village was catching up to him.
Roshi shook his head, dismissing the strange thought, and continued exploring the city.
Along the way, Roshi encountered many Hidden Rock Ninjas, some of whom he knew, like Onoki's son Kitsuchi.
Faced with ninjas from his former village, Roshi maintained his composure, showing no signs of faltering.
"It seems the village's cooperation with the Ninja Sect is substantial, even Kitsuchi is here," Roshi thought.
While wandering, he realized that not many ninjas from the Five Great Ninja Villages were present, mostly from various small villages and non-ninja villages.
Roshi hardly saw any Konoha Ninjas, and even fewer Hidden Mist or Hidden Cloud Ninjas appeared.
There were more Hidden Rock Ninjas; Roshi felt there might be as many Hidden Rock Ninjas in Six Paths City as there were ninjas from the Ninja Sect.
Additionally, there were several Hidden Sand Ninja squads that Roshi observed, making Hidden Sand the second most representative Great Ninja Village in terms of lecture attendees.
"In this way, Sosuke inadvertently helped me a bit," Roshi suddenly realized that in Six Paths City, he needn't worry much about being hunted by the Hidden Rock.
The city was now a melting pot of mixed forces; anything occurring would quickly spread throughout the Ninja World unless the Hidden Rock was sure they could capture him, they dared not act rashly.
After resolving lunch at a restaurant, Roshi continued to roam Six Paths City.
"Isn't that Hanzo, the leader of Rain Village? I didn't expect him to attend Sosuke-sensei's lecture," whispered a ninja.
Hearing the discussions around, Roshi curiously turned to look, quickly spotting Hanzo surrounded by many Rain Ninjas.
As one of the legendary ninja figures in the Ninja World, Roshi had heard some tales about him.
Such as using Water Release but being defeated by Sosuke who used Fire Release.
"Our Lord Hanzo was invited by the Ninja Sect," a Rain Ninja on the street corrected after hearing other ninjas whispering.
"No wonder Hanzo, with his Demigod title, enjoys an honor seemingly unmatched by other ninjas," the initial discussing ninja changed his tone swiftly.
"Indeed, I've never heard of Sosuke-sensei actively inviting anyone," another ninja concurred.
Hanzo, amid the Rain Ninjas, subtly nodded in his heart, the desired impression achieved.
He, the illustrious Half-God Hanzo, naturally was invited by Sosuke to come.
After Hanzo and the Rain Ninjas departed the street, more ninjas started discussing again.
"Indeed, a country's power is negotiating well; previously the conflict was big, now it seems thoroughly reconciled," a ninja with a Grass Village Headband commented.
Sosuke's true renown in the Ninja World was cemented by defeating Hanzo, so many ninjas were aware of the love-hate relationship between the Ninja Sect and Rain Village.
The Rain Village, under the guise of cooperation, lured Sosuke into a trap for a siege, resulting in Sosuke's battle with Hanzo and subsequently, his fame in the Ninja World.
"After all, they're ninjas of one country," a Grass Ninja nearby replied.
In the adult world, interests come first; amidst the chaotic Ninja World, the reconciliation between the Ninja Sect and Rain Village is reasonable.
"If only Hanzo, like Pakura, would challenge Sosuke-sensei, it would be great to witness the full glory of Fire Dragon Dance."
The conversation quickly shifted from the Ninja Sect's relations to Hanzo's and Sosuke's strengths.
"Impossible, Pakura challenged because she'd never fought Sosuke-sensei, how could Hanzo challenge someone he couldn't beat?"
"Maybe not; now that they're cooperating, if Hanzo really wanted to challenge, Sosuke-sensei probably wouldn't let Hanzo lose face, likely watering down for a draw."