Red sand dust

Since entering the Kingdom of Wind, the originally leisurely Konoha ninja suddenly began to feel uncomfortable.

The wind and sand that rise up from time to time make it very difficult for unprepared visitors to move forward. Able to find the correct direction in hazy weather with poor visibility, Iruka Umino, who led the team, was worthy of his status as a chuunin.

"Iruka-sensei, have you been to Sunagakure Village before?"

Akimichi Choji took out the snacks, tore open the packaging bag, and was about to take a few bites to calm his shock. He anxiously spat out the sand that he poured into his mouth, and feebly asked the captain leading the way,

"Does anyone really live in this ghost place?"

"Don't be so rude when you arrive at Sand Hidden Village, Choji! The environment in the Country of Wind is indeed a bit more difficult, but it's not to the point where you can't survive. It's just that this season is not suitable for traveling, and it happens to be windy..."

Umino Iruka, who rarely goes out on business, is actually looking forward to this trip.

"When I was on a mission before, I passed through the Kingdom of Wind, but I had never been to Hidden Sand Village. I heard it was a very interesting place..."

"What could be interesting?"

Dissatisfied, Yamanaka Ino covered his eyes with one hand to prevent the wind and sand from blinding him. With the other hand, he tied up his long golden hair stained by sand and dust. He put on the hood of his windbreaker and kept mumbling,

"There are so many genin teams in the village, why did we choose Team 10?"

How can you feel comfortable in Konoha Village when you come so far to eat sand?

Nara Shikamaru looked up at the ray of sunlight that barely cast through the dusky sky.

"If you don't go in the wrong direction, you should be able to get there today..."

The Konoha ninjas who were ill-prepared for the sandy weather and had no experience in surviving in the desert had found it really difficult for them in the past few days.

"You guys, you complain too much, why don't you learn from Sakura, she doesn't talk so much..."

Haruno Sakura lowered her head. She really couldn't refute Teacher Iruka. She was too tired walking against the wind in the desert. As soon as she stepped down, the soft sand covered the instep of her feet. Sometimes even half of her calves were sunk in. .

After several days, Haruno Sakura was able to persist without falling, which was considered an amazing feat of perseverance.

"Teacher Iruka, the mission is like this, we gritted our teeth and got through it, but..."

Yamanaka Ino pointed to the strong Bactrian camel accompanying him, with a well-made cabin placed on its back. A little girl, slightly older than the genin present, was sitting on a chair inside, holding a paintbrush in her hand, her legs A sketchbook is propped up on it. From time to time, he observed what was going on outside through the glass window, and occasionally sketched a few things in his sketchbook, as if he was preparing to record the scenery that was impossible to see in the Land of Fire.

Renting this camel hut is not cheap, but fortunately the considerate Kurama teacher paid for it himself.

"Why can she be so relaxed?"

"Teacher Kurama is not in good health, so he needs special care. There is nothing we can do about it..."

Umino Iruka smiled in embarrassment. In fact, he didn't know why Tsunade-sama insisted on bringing this unexpected little girl with him.

"Kurama-sensei? I don't remember any Kurama-sensei in the ninja school..."

"This is the painting teacher recommended by Yuhi Kurenai. His superb painting art has impressed all the teachers in the ninja school..."

Yamanaka Ino glanced at Kurama-sensei, who was sick and weak, suspiciously:

"She looks about the same age as us, why can she be a teacher?"

"This! Haha..."

What is the inside story that Umino Iruka, an ordinary teacher, can figure out?

The young man who couldn't help but laugh dryly was accidentally swallowed by the wind and sand. He coughed violently for a while before patiently saying:

"Communicating with Sunagakure Village's 'reserve talent training and selection' does not only refer to combat ability, but other aspects such as art and moral education are also part of education..."

"Kurama-sensei... doesn't seem to be a ninja!"

The attentive Nara Shikamaru looked at it several times but did not see the forehead protector on Kurama Yakumo. If he was really a Konoha ninja, he would not deliberately hide the forehead protector in front of his compatriots.

"Many art teachers in ninja schools such as painting, flower arranging, music, etc. are not ninjas, but their intention to teach and educate people is the same. You can't neglect Teacher Kurama..."

Umino Iruka helped Haruno Sakura, whose legs were too deep to pull out, and turned back to explain to Nara Shikamaru.

"Hey, it's really troublesome!"

Not accustomed to this place at first, and having to take care of a weak girl, Nara Shikamaru really wanted to arrive at Sunagakure Village as soon as possible.

The thoughtful Akimichi Choji calmly quickened his pace and walked at the front, using his burly body to slightly block the wind and sand, making his companions behind him feel a little more relaxed.

"Teacher Iruka, if you are not feeling well, just stay at home and recuperate, or you can choose someone else. There is not only one art teacher in the ninja school..."

"That's right, what Dingji said makes sense..."

Yamanaka Ino echoed,

"Teacher Que'er, who taught us flower arrangement when we were young, was a very kind person..."

"You guys, don't underestimate Kurama-sensei too much..."

The good old man Umino Iruka defended the new junior who had just joined the job, saying,

"Even though he is in poor health, Kurama-sensei still strongly urges to come to Sunagakure Village and contribute to the goodwill mission between the village and its allies. This is worthy of everyone's admiration. Look at you, you can't even hide. You are so inactive. How can you be like this? Kurama-sensei, are you so dedicated?”

Umino Iruka's righteous words left several genin in Team 10 speechless.

Haruno Sakura asked breathlessly:

"I was also sent here because I know some medical ninjutsu and am ready to treat Kurama-sensei at any time? But I'm only a novice who has only learned it for a few months, so I can't be of much help..."

"Sakura, as a disciple of the Godaime-sama, it's good to come out and see the world. Besides..."

Umino Iruka paused, then guessed,

"Maybe it's because you've been under too much pressure lately, so it would be good to come to Sand Hidden Village to get some fresh air..."

Ever since Uchiha Sasuke defected and went to Orochimaru in order to seek the power of revenge, Haruno Sakura's emotions have been very depressed.

Although this will encourage Haruno Sakura to practice hard and not let up, if she doesn't know how to balance work and rest, she may be overwhelmed by excessive psychological burden.

only……

"Coming to this hellish place to get some fresh air relieves a lot of stress in my heart. The physical stress is already unbearable."

Although Kurama Yakumo is not a ninja, the faint chakra fluctuations and strong spiritual power on his body make it difficult for Nara Shikamaru and Yamanaka Ino, who are both Yin Escape Ninjas, not to notice...