The southwest coast of the Land of Wind.
Because it was right next to the sea, the temperature here was very pleasant.
There was neither the scorching heat of the desert during the day nor the bone-chilling cold of the desert at night.
It was a holy land for vacations and tourism.
Well... it might also be a holy land for training.
At this moment, on the beach.
A wooden house stood there, completely out of place with the beach.
It had two rooms.
Next to the wooden house was a heart shape made of leftover coconut shells.
It perfectly showcased the romance of a simple man.
Not far away, a beautiful red-haired woman was lying on a deck chair.
She was currently wearing a swimsuit and sunglasses, enjoying the gentleness of the sun.
Because she had applied sunscreen, her body was actually glowing.
Whoosh~
The sea surface in front suddenly surged.
Following that, a clump of black seaweed appeared.
Then, a white fish belly... wait, I was mistaken, it was a man's head popping out.
The man who had just surfaced first looked around, seemingly searching for something.
Then his eyes lit up, and he waved his right hand towards the shore.
Trying to attract someone's attention.
"Roka! Guess what good thing I caught today! Hahahaha... Gulp gulp..."
Meanwhile, Roka Uzumaki on the shore was basking in the sun on the deck chair.
"Roka! Gulp... gulp..."
The commotion caused by the struggle seemed particularly noticeable in this calm sea area.
The person on the shore finally shifted her gaze to this spot.
But because she was wearing sunglasses, she couldn't see very clearly.
"Whoa! What a big fish!"
"Ebizō is really something, he's been fishing for so long and still hasn't returned. Isn't this fish right in front of me!"
"Watch me spear it directly! When Ebizō gets back, I'll show him how I tease him!"
After speaking, Roka Uzumaki turned sideways, and then a golden chain surged out from her back, shooting towards the splashing water.
[Stab!] The sensation of piercing flesh came from the chain.
Immediately following was a feeling of fierce resistance.
"Ooh! It's a big fish after all!"
"Get up here!"
Having said that, she controlled the chain behind her and abruptly pulled upward with force.
A large fish was seen being dragged directly out of the sea and into the air by the chain.
What followed was a scream.
"Ah~~~ Roka!"
This single scream immediately woke Roka Uzumaki from her sweet dream.
[Hmm? Why does this fish's voice sound so familiar?]
Roka Uzumaki subconsciously took off the sunglasses she was wearing and was then startled.
Because she realized that the big fish she had caught had turned into Ebizō.
The chain had pierced Ebizō's shoulder and was holding him suspended in the air.
Seeing this scene, Roka Uzumaki subconsciously pulled the chain out of Ebizō's shoulder.
Immediately following was an even more tragic scream, and the sound of someone falling back into the sea.
And the sea surface stained red.
Frightened, Roka Uzumaki quickly controlled the chain again to wrap up Ebizō and bring him ashore.
"Ebizō! How are you?"
Roka Uzumaki asked him while simultaneously using Iryō Ninjutsu to treat Ebizō.
"Cough... cough... Ugh~"
Ebizō, finally rescued, first coughed violently, and then spat out three fish before feeling much better.
"I'm fine! It's just, Roka~"
"Hmm?"
"Next time you save me, could you be a little gentler? I'm not a fish, I'm not that slippery, so there's no need to pierce me."
"Uh... I was just anxious~ I didn't control my strength!"
"Hehe~ You're so kind~"
After hearing Ebizō's compliment.
For some reason, Roka Uzumaki suddenly felt a sense of guilt.
Her treating hands became heavier! [Topic Shift Jutsu!]
"Ouch~ Ouch!"
"Hmph! It should hurt, otherwise you won't learn your lesson!
I've never seen a Kage-level expert who almost drowned before!"
"Hehe. This was an accident, I tell you, Roka! I found a super huge clam at the bottom of the sea, and I went after it, but who knew it was too fast. It took me a long time to catch up. By the time I came back, I realized my Chakra was exhausted, hehehe! Ow! That hurts!"
"Pain! Now you know pain!" Roka Uzumaki said, pinching Ebizō's ear.
"Come on, tell me, what kind of magic did that clam have that made you disregard your life! What, did the clam meat become a spirit or something!"
"Uh... not exactly."
"No! If not, why did you chase it so hard! If I hadn't found you, you might not have come back! Sob..."
As Roka Uzumaki spoke, she leaned into Ebizō's embrace and started crying.
This scene immediately stunned Ebizō, but then he broke into a wide smile.
Because.
They truly couldn't live without each other!
Next was a series of reassurances and promises from Ebizō, and it took a long time before Roka Uzumaki was cheered up.
At this moment.
Ebizō was lying on the deck chair, and Roka Uzumaki was resting her head on his arm. They were basking in the sun together, with seafood cooking nearby.
"Roka!"
"Hmm?"
"I have something good to show you."
"What is it! I'm telling you, it's broad daylight, don't you dare..."
Hearing what Ebizō said, Roka Uzumaki immediately raised her head and warned him.
But she couldn't finish her sentence.
Because Ebizō was currently holding a pearl in his right hand.
A red pearl, with faint golden patterns on its surface. It was scarlet and dazzling under the sun.
"Is it beautiful?"
"Yes! Where did you find it?"
"Hehe. Inside that clam.
It was at the bottom of the sea at the time, with its shell open, and I saw this red pearl immediately.
Just like you, it's so striking and dazzling!
I think it exists because of you!"
"Hmph! You're such a sweet talker!
Tell me, how should I~ reward~ you~ then~"
"Hehe. You wearing this pearl is the greatest reward for me!"
"You're such a sweet talker!"
"Here~ a little reward for you."
Saying this, Roka Uzumaki closed her eyes.
"Hehe, then here I come~"
After speaking.
Ebizō also closed his eyes, pursed his lips, and leaned in.
Slap!
The sound of a palm hitting a face rang out.
Ebizō covered his face, looking wronged.
But before he could speak, Roka Uzumaki's voice rang out.
"Hurry up and put your clothes back on, your sister is here!"
After saying this, Roka Uzumaki immediately picked up the jacket beside her and put it on.
"Ah!"
At this moment, Ebizō was still in a state of confusion.
Who's here!
My sister!
"What are you standing around for! Hurry up and put on your jacket."
"Oh, oh!"
Although he still didn't know exactly what was happening, Roka Uzumaki's perception was very accurate.
Since she felt Chiyo's Chakra fluctuation, it meant she had truly arrived.
Soon, the two put on their jackets and stood on the wooden house.
They saw a truck driving toward them in the distance.
And the people in the truck also spotted them.
A purple-haired woman leaned out of the passenger window, waving towards them.
It was Chiyo.