Naruto - The Wind Calamity (2)

Chapter 201 : A Chakra Metal Mine!

Fujin looked at Tamotsu's back as he analyzed, 'This definitely doesn't sound like Tamotsu. Someone must have given him the information and asked to make me go on a mission. But who?'

Fujin thought for a bit and concluded, 'It's either Renjiro or Hiruzen. Most likely the latter. Oh well. This team doesn't do missions continuously. I should still have plenty of time to train. And I can always ask for breaks when I need more time to train.

Anyways, I have to give credit to Hiruzen. From the way Tamotsu spoke, it looks like he thought that I didn't train. So Hiruzen probably knows that I didn't visit the training ground recently. He probably thought that I had stopped training. Though I am a bit talented, I doubt he has the time to keep tabs on me considering the amount of work this massacre should have put on him. So it's safe to assume that he is looking for everyone who is affected and checking on everyone.

Still, this should be a lesson for me. While the decision to only train Lightning jutsus wasn't bad, deciding against training in the open raised some suspicion. Had I continued with my morning exercises, Hiruzen might not have paid any attention to me and left me alone. I'll have to keep this in mind when I take any action in the future.'

Concluding his thoughts, Fujin returned to the basement. He made hand signs.

'Lightning Release: Electric Needle Spread jutsu'

Lightning appeared on his skin and immediately transformed into small needles. There were around 125 Lightning needles on Fujin's body. He made another hand sign. The needles were immediately launched outwards for 20 meters.

Fujin nodded, 'This is much better than when I started. Though the number of needles can get higher, I don't have much use for them. What I need more is to increase the distance to which these needles go. And, I also have to work on generating needles on only one part of my body. Otherwise, the chakra cost of this jutsu will be needlessly high.'

The next day, Fujin showed up outside the Mission Center. Tamotsu, Katsumi, Ryota, Tadashi and his dog Kenta were already there. Tamotsu went in to accept the mission while others decided to catch up. Most of the conversation was centered around Katsumi recovering from the injuries.

Tamotsu returned and said, "I accepted a mission in the Land of Hot Water. A noble has made some discoveries in the territory under his command. He wants us to provide protection and help with the inspection. There will likely not be any fighting, but he issued the mission as a precaution. We may have to stay there for a few weeks."

Tadashi said, "A relaxed mission to get us started. Nice pick Tamotsu!"

Tamotsu nodded as he thought, 'Yeah. If Fujin is distracted, then his life would be at risk if we take a difficult mission.'

The squad moved out and began rushing towards the Hidden Hot Springs Village. After a day and a half's travel, the squad finally reached and entered the village.

As they were walking, Fujin couldn't help but notice the ridiculous number of hot spring baths in the village.

Ryota noticed Fujin's gaze and chuckled. He asked, "First time here? I too was surprised by the high number of hot springs in this village on my first visit. The village truly lives up to its name, haha."

Fujin replied, "I entered this country multiple times, but this is my first visit to this village. I did expect a high number of hot springs, but this is a bit too much. How do these shops even stay in business if so many exist? Wouldn't they keep undercutting each others' prices?"

Tamotsu answered, "The Daimyo has issued a minimum price for using the hot spring baths. Every bathhouse has to abide by it. This way they don't go into a loss."