[Morning]
Very early in the morning, Aoba and Konan had already left Konoha.
"Only two days of time, huh," While walking on the road, Konan couldn't help but complain a little.
Two days of time was just barely enough to use for traveling.
Originally, Konan had thought that if the two were alone, it'd be like a honeymoon trip, maybe something would happen. But it was only two days.
"It's originally just accompanying Konan-nee to go say hello, two days is already enough," Aoba's expression became a bit sly, "Could it be that Konan-nee has other thoughts, feeling that two days of time isn't enough?"
Konan's face instantly turned red, knowing the other party was teasing her, she insisted, "N–No, I just think only two days is a bit rushed."
"Is that so?", Aoba took Konan's hand, "If it feels rushed, then I'll just carry Konan-nee over directly."
"What?"
Konan blinked, 'Could it be there is also his Flying Thunder God mark in Amegakure?'
"Oh right, Konan-nee still doesn't know, I have the Swift Release Kekkei Genkai, I can travel really fast," Aoba explained.
"Swift Release? Aoba, you really are amazing."
Konan couldn't help but sigh, then as if she thought of something, smiled and asked, "Have you ever experienced the feeling of flying in the sky?"
"Flying?"
The Rinnegan and Tenseigan both actually had flight abilities, but Aoba hadn't experienced them yet.
He also guessed what Konan wanted to do, so he shook his head, "No, is Konan-nee going to take me flying to Amegakure?"
"Mm," Konan directly bent down, and picked up Aoba in a princess carry.
In the next moment, countless paper sheets danced in the air, and then, behind her, a pair of pure white wings gathered.
"Aoba, hold on tight," Konan reminded.
Aoba immediately wrapped his arms around Konan's neck.
In order to ensure his own safety, he even buried his head into that massive fat cushion.
Feeling the pressure and warmth from her chest, Konan's cheeks blushed again, but she didn't say anything.
The white wings spread open, and she held Aoba and soared into the sky.
"Oh! We really flew!", Aoba shouted in feigned surprise.
"Mm."
Feeling the boy's excitement and dependence on her, Konan was unwilling to let go and hugged tighter.
Although she had never carried someone flying before, just flying, with her chakra level, reaching Amegakure was more than enough.
———
With Konan carrying him flying, the speed was indeed very fast, and they also saw a lot of interesting scenery along the way.
In just half a day, they were already nearing the Land of Rain.
Aoba could already see the distant rain clouds.
Truly a crying country.
"Aoba, I'll take you to my residence in a bit. Wait for me a while, I'll first go find my friend," Konan said to Aoba in her arms.
Konan could only see the top of the other's head.
Aoba also lifted his head from between the twin peaks, "Konan-nee doesn't plan to take me to walk around Amegakure?"
Konan's eyes flickered, showing hesitation.
"Is there a problem?", Aoba didn't understand.
Why would Konan hesitate, shouldn't they be happy going on a village date together?
Konan pursed her lips, "Because of the environment, there are very few traveling merchants coming to Amegakure, and usually people also rarely go out…"
Aoba instantly understood, "Konan-nee, I really want to know what your life was like before you met me. I also want to understand you more."
"I understand."
Konan's eyes trembled slightly. She gently held Aoba's face and took the initiative to kiss him.
"Then let's go have a good walk around Amegakure first. But…"
She then reached out and removed Aoba's Konoha forehead protector.
"If we want to properly stroll around Amegakure, we can't wear a Konoha forehead protector."
The Land of Rain sat at the junction of three major nations. During past ninja world wars, Amegakure had always been the main battleground between great nations.
This also made the people of Amegakure extremely resentful toward ninja from the great nations.
If Aoba wore a Konoha forehead protector, let alone having fun — not being harassed would already be good.
"Also, Aoba, you need to be mentally prepared," Konan reminded again.
"What kind of preparation?"
"Once we enter Amegakure, we might be sensed by my friend. At that time, he might come over," Konan's expression was very serious.
If Nagato came over, given his personality, he might act immediately.
"When the time comes, I'll listen to whatever Konan-nee says," Aoba also gave Konan a reassurance pill.
———
[Outside Amegakure]
Konan carried Aoba down from the sky.
Aoba looked up at the sky, and then once they entered the range of the rain curtain.
In an instant, Nagato, who was alone at the top of the tower, opened his eyes wide in shock.
'A strange and powerful chakra entered Amegakure…'
"Konan…", Nagato subconsciously habitually opened his mouth, but stopped his voice.
The Konan from before had always stood behind him.
Many things, she could help him handle well. But now Konan was not here.
Ever since going to Konoha on a mission, she hadn't contacted him.
Even Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame had come back, yet Konan still insisted on staying in Konoha to gather intel.
And then there was no reply for a long time.
This made Nagato wonder if something had happened to Konan in Konoha.
If he didn't have some confidence in Konan's strength, he'd already flown over to Konoha himself.
Nagato once again carefully sensed.
That chakra was not only terrifyingly strong, within it was even a sense of crisis that made even him feel afraid.
Right now, Sasori and Deidara were still in Amegakure.
He was considering whether or not to send them to investigate the situation.
And at that moment, beside that terrifying chakra, he sensed another familiar chakra.
"This is… Konan?", Nagato's eyes widened.
Just now, because he was attracted by the chakra that gave him a sense of danger, he had subconsciously ignored Konan right beside it.
Immediately, his brows furrowed again.
'Could it be, a new member brought back by Konan?'
'That chakra…'
In the end, Nagato still didn't take action.
If it was someone brought back by Konan, she should come to him first.
He only needed to wait.
———
On the other side.
Aoba and Konan also entered the interior of Amegakure.
Truth be told, Konan's prestige in Amegakure was really high.
"Konan-nee, it seems the one affecting our normal stroll isn't me, huh," Aoba smiled somewhat helplessly.
He had underestimated Konan's fame and how much love she received in Amegakure.
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