Chapter 287: So Unfair
In the Land of Waves, Tayuya, Kimimaro, and Rin stood together on the banks of a river.
Their mission had proven arduous; despite their extensive search for Lars across countless villages and settlements, they had come up empty-handed.
"It's been days," Tayuya huffed in frustration.
Her eyes squinted against the light. Kimimaro, standing slightly apart from the animated exchange, wiped dust from his robe with a stoic expression.
"If we're to find this shinobi," he said, looking at both women, "we need to broaden our search. From now on, we'll split up and meet back here in ten days if we don't find anything."
Rin already processed the logistics of their separation. "I agree. It gives us a better chance of covering more ground." She glanced over at Tayuya, who crossed her arms.
"I'll check into the Silent Country," Tayuya declared, unwilling to take no for an answer.
"Then I'll head for the Storm Country," Rin said. "If Lars is taking refuge anywhere, it might be there. I'll search the remote villages for any clues."
Although she felt apprehensive about stepping into a territory that was notorious for its distrust of outsiders, her duties to Arthur were more important.
Kimimaro made the decision to check the Water Country, believing that was the likely place Lars would be at. It was vast and much closer to the Land of Waves.
As the trio parted ways, Rin ventured on foot toward the Storm Country.