[Mabui]: Samui, it seems your fate with Nagi is really something.
[Fourth Raikage A]: Hmm. Samui, make sure you seize the opportunity.
[Atsui]: Go for it, sis! Get your future brother-in-law as soon as possible!
[Samui]: ...
[Fūma Kagerō]: So our Shizuka really did travel there as well. Shizuka, do your best. This team assignment has given you a great opportunity. And thanks to that world's Jiraiya for helping Shizuka obtain this chance.
[Fūma Shizuka]: I will.
[Jiraiya]: Hmm, it seems the me from that world recommended Shizuka to the International Exchange Class so she could broaden her horizons.
[Tsunade]: Hahaha, this is getting interesting. Two girls in the same team are Nagi's future wives.
[Rasa]: Not necessarily. What if Ameno is one too?
[Tsunade]: You're right. Nagi, kid—looks like you've got quite the luck with women after traveling to that world.
[Nagi]: ...
The Screen Continues
It was Nagi's turn for introductions.
"My name is Nagi , from Konohagakure. I hope to protect the people I want to protect."
After everyone finished introducing themselves, Samui spoke.
"Alright. With that, the International Exchange Class is officially established. Next, I'll explain how things will work for us."
"First, our missions will be assigned through Konoha's Mission Administration Office."
"Second, because our team is rather special, we generally won't spend too much time on low-rank missions. Sometimes we may also receive missions issued by our respective villages. In those cases, we'll temporarily travel to that village for a while."
"And finally… how about we go eat together to celebrate the formation of our team?"
Ameno and Shizuka immediately raised their hands in agreement. Nagi also nodded.
Samui then announced that, as their supervising jōnin, she would treat everyone to barbecue at Yakiniku Q.
(Samui: After all, it's reimbursed with Kumogakure's public funds.)
Yakiniku Q
Samui and the others sat together at the table.
Nagi volunteered to handle the grilling himself while the others prepared the grill and utensils.
After some time, the three girls quickly realized how impressive Nagi's cooking skills were.
All three of them gave him enthusiastic thumbs-ups.
The Next Day
Samui accepted their team's first mission.
A D-rank mission — catching a lost cat.
Nagi studied the photo provided and searched his memory for any trace of the cat.
After some time:
"Ameno reporting. Point A clear."
"Shizuka reporting. Point B clear."
"Nagi reporting. Point C — target sighted."
"Copy that. Nagi, be careful."
The International Exchange Team was communicating through radio while searching the area.
On Nagi's side, he soon located the cat.
He took out some dried fish. Drawn by the smell, the cat slowly approached.
Just like that—it walked straight into Nagi's hands.
Soon the others arrived. Samui compared the captured cat with the photo and confirmed it was indeed their target.
After submitting the mission, they immediately accepted another D-rank mission.
Babysitting.
When they arrived at the designated location, they found a mother with a little girl.
The mother said apologetically,
"I'm sorry. My daughter can be a bit mischievous. Please bear with her."
She then left.
The girl initially looked bored. As soon as her mother left, she was clearly about to start causing trouble.
But then she noticed Nagi's face.
Instantly, she transformed into the most obedient child imaginable.
When the girl's mother returned, it was already close to evening.
After submitting the mission report, everyone returned home.
The Following Days
On the third, fourth, and fifth days, their missions were all D-rank tasks.
Although somewhat dull, their teamwork improved significantly.
Day Six
Samui received their first C-rank mission.
Document transportation.
She examined the mission scroll.
"The destination is Unraikyō… the Land of Lightning."
"The client is… Killer B?"
Samui froze.
This was a mission issued by her own village—and by Killer B himself.
She turned to the team.
"Our next mission is to escort an important document to Unraikyō in the Land of Lightning."
The three genin all looked at her.
Samui calmly said,
"That's right. It's a mission from my village. I didn't expect we'd receive an international request this soon."
"Everyone go home and prepare. We leave tomorrow."
[Killer B]: Yo! Didn't expect my mission to appear here—lucky me! Oh yeah!
[Fourth Raikage A]: Huh? B, what important document do you have?
The Raikage genuinely couldn't imagine Killer B handling something so serious.
[Killer B]: Big brother, it must be something extremely important.
[C]: That's strange. If it were truly important, it shouldn't only be a C-rank mission.
[Mabui]: Something's suspicious.
[Omoi]: I have a bad feeling about this.
[Karui]: Same here.
The Screen Continues
Early the next morning.
The team gathered near the gates of Konohagakure. Once everyone arrived, Samui led them toward the Land of Lightning.
Along the way, they remained vigilant for danger.
Meanwhile, Nagi quietly left Flying Thunder God marks along the route from time to time.
After several days of travel, they reached the border of the Land of Fire.
After presenting their identification to the border shinobi, they entered the Land of Hot Water.
Between the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Lightning lay a stretch of sea. Samui went to arrange transportation.
However, since it was already evening, she booked a ship departing the next morning.
The group decided to stay overnight in a hotel in Yugakure.
Hot Spring Inn
At a hot spring inn, Samui reserved two rooms at the front desk.
One for the boys.
One for the girls.
After settling into their rooms, the group decided to enjoy the famous hot springs of the Land of Hot Water.
At the fork where the bath areas separated, Samui and Nagi exchanged a glance before heading their separate ways.
Nagi double-checked the signs carefully.
Yes—the signs weren't swapped this time.
Satisfied, he headed toward the men's bath.
Men's Bath
Nagi relaxed in the hot spring, enjoying the peaceful moment.
"As expected of the Land of Hot Water… these hot springs feel amazing."
"But… why am I still the only one here?"
Women's Bath
Unlike the quiet men's side, the women's bath was lively.
Many of the guests chatted casually about daily life and local gossip.
In one corner, Samui closed her eyes and relaxed in the soothing hot spring water.
But for some reason, memories kept surfacing in her mind—memories of bathing in hot springs with Nagi years ago.
She shook her head, trying to push those memories away.
But it didn't help much.
Nearby, Shizuka and Ameno chatted about their relaxing days together, occasionally sharing stories about their hometowns.
The atmosphere was warm and peaceful.
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