The New Year celebrations have just passed, but the city, which is full of industry and green atmosphere, still retains some lingering charm of the New Year celebrations.

Fine snow began to fall from the tops of the skyscrapers that stood up like tall towers. Pedestrians walking on the road, wearing thicker warm clothes, began their night life.

Occasionally, you can see children running past in front of you, and there are also young teenagers and girls stopping in the square of the commercial street, as if they are waiting for someone, holding umbrellas and looking forward to a certain direction.

Although I have lived in this city for two years, I have completely lost the feeling of "beauty comes from distance". After all, no matter how novel something is, after getting used to it, it feels like it is just that. How Sakura feels now is

These are it.

Although many things here are very convenient, it was very uncomfortable at first.

Generally speaking, convenience has its benefits, but it is also very fulfilling to be able to make enough food and clothing by yourself instead of relying on advanced tools all the time.

After all, as a ninja, you should not have too much enjoyment, and it is not advisable to fall into comfort. This is what she has been taught since she was a child.

This way of thinking has been engraved in her bones. Even if she changes to another place, this way of thinking cannot be changed even if she wants to.

"Sakura, you really don't like shopping. It's a rare holiday. It's time to indulge yourself physically and mentally."

Hanami Haruka, who walked out with Sakura in the night shopping street, said.

"Well, the main reason is that I don't have anything I want to buy. After all, the cosmetics I bought last time haven't been used up yet, so it would be too wasteful to just replace them with new ones."

Sakura, who only held a shopping bag in her hand, pressed her cheek with her fingers and smiled at Hanami Haruka beside her.

She has long cherry-colored hair, and her overall clothing is mainly simple. On both sides of her tight shorts, she always has the ninja tool bag necessary for ninjas. In it, kunai, shuriken and other fighting ninja tools are always ready at any time. On the other hand,

In the ninja tool bag, there are auxiliary ninja tools, such as retractable medical kits, flares and flash bombs.

Even during vacation time, he is fully equipped.

Not only Sakura, but also Haruka Hanami, a fellow traveler, is also like this.

As a profession like ninja, you may encounter battles anytime and anywhere. Even in the base camp of your own camp, you must not give up your weapons.

However, compared to Sakura's flat figure, for a sixteen-year-old girl, her figure should be said to be slightly above the passing line.

Therefore, when Sakura accidentally brushed against her chest, she would cast an envious look.

"I always feel that Sakura, you will be very good at managing the family in the future. Even though you get so many bonuses every year, you are still so economical."

Hanami Haruka joked.

She and Sakura are both medical ninjas and work in the same department. Besides, they are about the same age, so it is natural for them to become friends over time.

Moreover, she is very aware of Xiaoying's strengths in the medical field. It is not an exaggeration to call her a gifted person. With her smart brain, seriousness and devotion to learning, she can quickly put theoretical things into practice.

, can be said to be a 'genius'.

Therefore, the additional bonuses received every year are also a considerable sum for ninjas at this stage.

"Well...well, maybe."

Sakura responded vaguely, looking at the flashing neon lights around her, which showed a completely different New Year atmosphere from Konoha Village.

Although I have made friends again in this place and gradually got used to the life here, I still can't help but feel a little lonely at this time.

The faces of Naruto, Ino and others often popped up from the depths of her memory in the past few days, making her feel an indescribable depression in her heart. Her heart would sting from time to time, making her even more depressed.

I miss my old companions.

Although she knew that such an idea was undesirable, it might be an emotion that even she couldn't control, and the feeling of longing that burst out during a special time period was even more difficult to contain.

"Alas..." The sigh disappeared in the freezing air.

Sakura walked endlessly on the smooth road of the commercial street, and from time to time the sound of pedestrians passing by and the sound of bus whistles could be heard in her ears.

Although there are people everywhere, the sense of belonging is really troublesome. Maybe it will take some time before she can truly integrate here.

"Ah, that is..."

Hanami Haruka's exclamation suddenly came to her ears, as if she had discovered something terrible. Sakura woke up instantly and followed Hanami Haruka's surprised gaze and looked forward.

In front is a huge circular flower pond square.

There were couples sitting there in twos and threes having a tryst and communicating quietly.

However, among the many lovers, there appeared a guy who was incompatible with this atmosphere - he had long white hair with a hint of light gold, and was wrapped in a slightly plain black women's coat.

, wrapping the whole body tightly without exposing any gaps.

Sitting on the edge of the flower pond, looking at the passers-by, I was like a lively hamster, with a little curiosity and confusion. For a moment, I was like a homeless child, full of

A pitiful atmosphere.

"Is that the daughter of a certain family who got lost after coming out?" Sakura felt that the other person looked familiar.

Although the women's coat I am wearing is not expensive in terms of material.

But the girl's exposed skin was not rough at all, especially her fingers, which were even more delicate and smooth... Those were slender hands that could only be maintained without doing any rough work.

The confusion and curiosity that was inadvertently revealed while sitting by the flower pond seemed to coincide with the setting of a rich young lady who was inexperienced in world affairs.

"An acquaintance?" Sakura then asked. "That's His Highness Shion."

Hanami Haruka took a deep breath.

There was a slight fluctuation on her face, as if she had encountered something unexpected. After all, there was absolutely no such link in her shopping details. "Your Highness Ziyuan?"

Sakura was slightly surprised.

The word 'Your Highness' cannot be used casually to address people.

"She is a shrine maiden of the main line. Generally speaking, she lives in a different 'divine realm' from us and will not easily come to the 'mortal world'!"

Hanami Haruka said with a wry smile.

Although the industry of the Kingdom of Ghosts is developed, both the major cities and the villages and towns built next to each main city have gradually begun to have an industrial foundation.

Ninjas and science gradually formed mainstream culture.

But from the most primitive place, the Kingdom of Ghosts is a theocratic country where "witches" are supreme.

It's just that because the "miko" of the main line does not easily get involved in the world, she will only show her face on important festivals to maintain contact with the "human world".

"If you say so, it is indeed..."

Sakura was also shocked, and she suddenly remembered who this 'homeless' girl in front of her was.

She already knew everything about the situation in the Kingdom of Ghosts.

The Kingdom of Oni was originally a country established based on "theocratic power". Although it was hereditary like the daimyo in various countries, the hereditary nature of the shrine maiden and the hereditary rule of the daimyo were completely different.

Although in ancient times, the names of various countries were also exaggerated with titles such as 'gods', and they were the agents of gods in the 'human world'... But compared with the real 'gods' like 'miko', they are still somewhat different.

different.

Miko can cultivate special chakra, suppress various monsters wandering in the ninja world, and quell disasters. They are not ordinary people who do not understand the use of chakra.

"But why is she in a place like this?" Sakura asked.

As the monarch of a country, even if he doesn't have bodyguards by his side, he still comes from the 'God Realm' to the 'Mortal World' during a non-festival period... This is a big problem no matter how you look at it, right?

"Maybe he escaped secretly." Hanami Haruka sighed. "Escaped secretly?"

"Yes, I heard that this kind of thing happens several times every year." While sighing, Hanami Haruka walked towards the flower pond. Sakura also followed.

"Ah you are……"

Seeing someone approaching her, Ziyuan couldn't help but raise her head and narrowed her eyes to look at the person. "I am Wu Zhi's friend. We have met before, Your Highness Ziyuan."

Hanajianyao said respectfully.

"Kirieda? Ah, I remembered that branch miko who used monsters to fight in the Chuunin exam four years ago."

Shion suddenly realized that Hibikige was a fighting miko from a branch of the Kingdom of Demons.

Able to control multiple monsters, in terms of talent, she is also an outstanding miko in the branch.

Hanami Haruka nodded, and then asked: "Why is Your Highness here alone? Did you get separated from your entourage?"

In fact, I knew that Zi Yuan had sneaked out alone, but in order to take care of the other party's emotions, I still kept my attitude and words in reserve.

"No, I sneaked out alone. The witches on the mountain were all bewitched by my witchcraft!"

As if making such a rebellious move was very remarkable, Shion paused for a moment. For his peers, it was not a fruitful thing at all. Sakura, who was keeping quiet on the side, couldn't help but feel sympathy for each other.

"Please don't act like this, Your Highness." Hanajian Haruka smiled bitterly again.

I knew it would be like this, and it's not something to be proud of. "In that case, this is a rare opportunity." Ziyuan stood up from the edge of the flower pond.

"Rare opportunity?"

"Yes, this is a rare opportunity to serve me. Tonight, you two will be my servants."

The natural attitude made Sakura, who originally had a feeling of "sympathy" for Shion, immediately frown in displeasure.

Although the other party has a noble status, his rhetoric is extremely unpleasant. "Okay, Your Highness, I am willing to serve you."

Hanami Haruka was used to this, and knew Shion's willful and arrogant temperament, so she was not surprised at all.

When they came into contact, they were already prepared for this. "So, what about you? Broad forehead?" "Wan——"

Before Sakura could say anything, Hanami Haruka quickly stopped her with the palm of her hand, and forced her to bend down and bow.
To be continued...