Chapter 14: The Jashin Cult? What the Hell?
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"Ahh, this feels amazing," Rasa sighed contentedly, lying flat in the hot spring, his entire body submerged in the soothing water. The faint scent of sulfur lingered in the air, adding to his relaxation.
"If you're enjoying it, stay in a bit longer," Jinghang replied, pouring himself a cup of sake. He downed it in one gulp, then picked up a peanut from the plate next to him and popped it into his mouth, savoring the moment of leisure.
This wasn't the Land of Wind. They were in the Land of Rivers, a small nation nestled between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire. Within its borders lay the famed Yugakure (Hidden Hot Springs Village), renowned for its abundant hot spring resources. Due to its limited strength, Yugakure had long allied itself with Konoha, relying on the larger village's protection. Over time, Yugakure lost its combat capabilities entirely, earning the nickname "The Village That Forgot War."
In this war-torn era, it was quite a spectacle for a ninja village to have more hot spring attendants than actual shinobi.
After picking up Rasa and Pakura from Ishi Fortress, Jinghang's diplomatic delegation of over thirty people set off toward Konoha. Passing through Yugakure, they received a warm welcome from the village leader, who invited the Kazekage to enjoy the famous hot springs as a gesture of hospitality. Jinghang, weary from the relentless desert winds, gladly accepted the offer to wash away the dust of his travels.
"By the way, Rasa, I need a favor," Jinghang said, breaking the tranquility.