Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Shirokumo Aoba didn't say it explicitly; she couldn't just tell her directly that her grandfather was probably terrified and decided to pledge his loyalty to Konoha.

It's fine for the two of them to be alone, but with so many girlfriends around, Heitu also has her pride.

"..."

Seeing this, Heitu seemed to understand as well, but after glancing at him again, he didn't say anything more.

Ino, who had been quiet all along, looked around and asked, "So, Aoba, is there something important you need from us?"

"Well, it's like this..."

This time, Shirokumo Aoba didn't beat around the bush and directly told everyone about the intern.

"If we become interns, will we be able to see you, Aoba, every day?"

Sakura immediately voiced the thoughts of the others.

"Well... that's not necessarily true, because there are still many things to deal with in the City of Fire."

Baiyun Qingye didn't dare to speak too definitively.

"I see..."

Sakura and the others' initial high spirits cooled down considerably.

The atmosphere was quiet for a while.

"So, are you willing?"

Bai Yunqingye asked again, while simultaneously squeezing Tiantian's slender little hand beside her.

They were all his girlfriends, and he was confident they would all agree, but they needed to discuss the "conditions."

He dared not be negligent, as this could very well be a project worth hundreds of millions.

"Well..."

Tian Tian didn't give a direct response. Instead, she exchanged glances with the others and then slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

"Qingye, tell me first, are you free tonight?"

Chapter 702 Hot Spring Night

"night?"

Shirokumo Aoba glanced at the sky outside the dumpling shop.

At this time, Shizune should be getting off work soon. Mikoto and the others are watching over the Fire Kingdom, and they will remind him if there is any emergency.

"I don't have anything planned for tonight. Do you have any other activities planned?"

“That’s great. Since Kurotsuchi said there are no hot springs in Iwagakure, we’re planning to go soak in a hot spring together tonight.”

As Karin spoke, she happily put her arm around Sakura's shoulder and continued, "I heard from Sakura that you took Aoba-nii to the Land of Hot Springs with her and Ino last time. Since you're free tonight, Aoba-nii, let's go this time too!"

"The Land of Hot Springs?!"

Karin's suggestion was immediately approved by Hinata, Tenten, Temari, and Fu.

The group nodded hurriedly.

Temari and Fu, needless to say, are both ninjas from impoverished areas.

Hinata and Tenten hadn't been to the Land of Hot Springs many times, so naturally they wanted to go.

When Shirokumo Aoba heard that the group only wanted to go to the Land of Hot Springs to soak in the hot springs, she naturally had no objections.

Just as he was about to nod in agreement, someone suddenly realized that something was amiss.

boom!

"Wait a minute!"

Hei Tu slammed his hand on the middle of the table, the noise immediately attracting the attention of everyone present.

The group looked at her simultaneously, and Uchiha Hikaru stopped eating and stared at her curiously.

"What's wrong, Kurotsuchi?"

Shirokumo Aoba asked in confusion, "If you're worried that the hot springs in the Land of Hot Springs are too expensive, I can pay for everything tonight."

"Buy my ass!"

Heitu said indignantly, "Is she someone who's short of money right now?"

She used to have a contract for the concrete of an entire construction site; she's got plenty of money.

The issue is……

"You rascal, you're not going to soak in the same hot spring as us later, are you?"

Is there a problem?

However, instead of Baiyun Qingye, she was met with the puzzled looks of Tiantian and the others.

"..."

Kurotsuchi opened her mouth, only then realizing that most of the girls present seemed to be Shirokumo Aoba's people.

They definitely wouldn't care.

But she isn't. Does she have to take off her clothes in front of Bai Yun Qingye? That would be too embarrassing!

"Fu, Xiaoguang, what do you say?"

Black Earth had no choice but to seek allies who could stand with him.

"Huh? This... I... I think it's fine..."

Fu saw Kurotsuchi looking at her and was reminded of the scene when she was soaking in the hot spring.

She quickly lowered her head, her face flushed, and said, "I think soaking in hot springs is more fun the more friends you have."

Uchiha Hikaru blinked.

"Hot springs? I think I've heard of them before. Is the food delicious?"

This woman was even more confused about what was going on. She had only come out today to freeload, so was there not enough food for everyone?

"you……"

Heitu was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Is it really going to be...?

"Hmm... In mixed-gender bathing, people usually wear swimsuits."

After going around in circles, Baiyun Qingye could easily see what Heitu was worried about.

"Huh? Is...is that so?"

Hei Tu was a little stunned when she heard this; she really hadn't thought about wearing a swimsuit to soak in a hot spring.

"Then how did you think it was prepared?"

Bai Yunqingye looked at her with amusement.

Heitu blushed slightly under Baiyun Qingye's gaze, but still stubbornly glared at her and said with dissatisfaction.

"I've never been to a mixed-gender bathhouse, how would I know?!"

"Alright, alright, it's getting late. If we're going to go for a swim together later, let's go buy swimsuits first!"

Seeing that Kuroto had no objections, Temari offered a timely reminder.

"it is good!"

The group then went to the swimsuit shop.

However, considering it was a girls' get-together, Shirakumo Aoba went to the Fire City to pick up Yakumo.

The situation in the Fire Capital has now stabilized, so there's not much need for Yakumo to stay there.

After arriving at the swimsuit shop, Shirokumo Aoba simply picked out a pair of swim trunks, which was about all she needed.

However, the girls were very selective, and they would occasionally come over to ask for his opinion.

"Brother Qingye, which outfit do you think suits me best?"

Karin appeared in front of him with two swimsuits.

Bai Yunqingye looked at the swimsuit she was holding up. He originally intended to give a serious review, but after seeing it clearly, his face immediately darkened.

"Be serious!"

A swift chop landed on Karin's head, followed by Shirokumo Aoba snatching the swimsuit, which was practically made of a few strands, from her hand and putting it back in its place.

You're wearing this!

Then he brought her a one-piece swimsuit.

Is that swimsuit even suitable for her?

Hinata would be more suitable.

However, Shirokumo Aoba still remembered those two swimsuits, hoping to let Tsunade and Samui try them on sometime.

"Ok."

Karin pouted, feeling a little disappointed, but she didn't refuse.

It was Aoba who chose it, after all.

After about half an hour of fussing, everyone finally picked out their swimsuits.

Apart from Karin starting to be a bit quirky, the others all chose normal types.

The sky outside had completely darkened, and the streets on both sides were lit up. Baiyun Qingye and the others used Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport to the Land of Hot Springs.

It's still the same hot spring hotel as last time.

However, snowy days are indeed suitable for soaking in hot springs.

When Baiyun Qingye and the others arrived, they also used some special methods to successfully reserve a hot spring pool.

He changed his clothes in the men's locker room in no time.