Chapter 18: INAZ - 17 [Thank Brian Smith for the Extra - s]
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Kusagakure had previously established good diplomatic relations with Konoha. However, its internal politics were corrupt. The ninja of Kusagakure excelled at studying the ninjutsu of other nations, making it a village skilled in learning.
"Thank you. Excuse me, how much longer until we reach Kusagakure?" Shinji put away his identification papers. These were documents left from before; Shinji's predecessor used to travel to Kusagakure annually to purchase goods.
"Head in that direction; it's about a 4-hour walk."
"Okay, thank you."
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Arriving in Kusagakure, Shinji observed his surroundings. Compared to Konoha, Kusagakure was only about one-third the size, and its overall construction resembled little more than a small village.
Kusagakure had been a major battleground during the Third Shinobi World War. Only after more than a year of recovery had it reached its current state, which was certainly difficult for them.
Potholes and craters in some areas still hadn't been completely filled, and the faces of most villagers showed a degree of confusion and numbness.
This was also a result of the corruption among the higher-ups in the Land of Grass, who exploited the common people.
Reaching the entrance of a small restaurant, Shinji decided to fill his stomach first.