Chapter 31: Strolling in the Village of Sunagakure
After walking for quite a while, Souta found a small shop near his residence. The building was simple, with a wooden sign displaying the name of the shop in rough kanji. The aroma of freshly cooked food wafted strongly, making his stomach rumble. Without thinking twice, Souta entered and eagerly enjoyed his meal.
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As Souta's stomach was full, he returned to the streets, enjoying the increasingly lively morning. He began to walk further than usual, exploring the village that he had only seen from a distance until now.
Even though he had been in this world for weeks, Souta realized that he only knew a small part of Sunagakure. The rest remained a mystery to him.
As Souta strolled along the main road, a building caught his attention. A shop with a large sign that read "Ninja Equipment Store." The sliding door was slightly open, revealing shelves filled with various weapons—kunai, shuriken, technique scrolls, and other gear. Souta's eyes sparkled for a moment, but that light quickly dimmed when he remembered one thing.
"Damn... I don't even have any money," Souta muttered in frustration. He could only gaze at it for a moment before continuing on his way.
The longer Souta walked, the more new things he discovered. Sunagakure turned out to be much more organized than he had thought. The structure of the village truly showcased how disciplined and strategic its founders were. Souta began to notice the hidden patterns in its layout.
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In the center of the village stood the grand Kazekage Office—a tall building that served as the heart of Sunagakure. All the main roads seemed to lead there, indicating the importance of the Kazekage's role in the life of this village.
Surrounding the center was an area known as the Central District, which housed important buildings such as the Ninja Academy, a hospital, a training center, and residences for active ninjas and their families. This area was the hub of village activity, always bustling with various events.
Further out, the village was divided into Eight Main Districts, formed by the eight main roads, each with its own function. There was a trading district filled with merchants and weapon workshops, civilian residential areas, and zones that seemed to have restricted access, possibly secret districts for high-ranking ninjas.
The winding streets connecting these districts also had their own patterns. Each road seemed designed to facilitate the efficient distribution of resources and movement of people.
On the outermost edge, right by the tall walls of Sunagakure, lay the Outskirts of the Village. This area appeared to be inhabited by miners, independent traders, and defense posts ensuring security against external threats.
Souta paused for a moment, amazed by the orderliness he had not noticed before.
"So... Sunagakure is not just a village in the middle of the desert, huh?" Souta murmured.
Every corner, every street, and every district seemed to play an important role in maintaining the balance of this village. Sunagakure might look barren and harsh from the outside, but within it lay a system that was so neat and strong.
Souta took a deep breath, feeling the vastness of the world he now inhabited. There was still much for him to learn, and tomorrow would be the first step for him to become a part of this world as a ninja.
With steady steps, Souta continued his journey, allowing himself to absorb more knowledge about the village that would now be his home.
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In a quiet corner of Sunagakure, amidst the endless stretch of sand, stood a simple building made entirely of compacted sand. Its walls were rough, with several small cracks showing how fierce the desert winds relentlessly battered it. Inside the building, in a small nearly empty room, a boy around five years old was sound asleep.
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Chapter 32: Going to the Ninja Academy with Pakura
The boy's messy dark blue hair had small strands sticking to his forehead due to sweat that had dried overnight. His breathing was steady, and his face looked peaceful, even though the hot air of Sunagakure was beginning to creep in.
Outside, the reddish sky signaled that dawn had broken, and the first rays of sunlight began to seep through the gaps in the window, casting light onto the cold sandy floor.
Suddenly, the boy's eyelids twitched. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if he were disturbed by something in his dream. A moment later, his eyelids slowly opened, revealing a pair of bright black eyes still shrouded in sleepiness.
The boy blinked several times, trying to shake off the lingering drowsiness, then he lifted his head slightly.
"Is it morning?" he mumbled in a hoarse voice, half-awake.
As he tilted his body, the boy gazed at the brightening sky through the small window in his room. Then, as if something had fully ignited his awareness, his eyes widened.
"Ah! Right! It's the first day at the Ninja Academy!"
Without wasting any time, the boy immediately sat up and jumped off his thin mattress. His movements were so hurried that his head nearly bumped against the edge of the sand shelf beside his bed.
He rubbed his face with both hands, brushing away the remnants of sleep, then quickly headed for his room's door.
The outer room was not much different from his own—simple, almost empty, with only a few basic pieces of furniture. The air inside felt slightly cooler than outside, though it still carried the distinctive aroma of dry sand mixed with dust.
Without hesitation, the boy headed straight for the kitchen, grabbed a water jug, and poured its contents into his mouth without using a glass. The cold water flowed down his throat, providing a refreshing sensation that fully awakened his body.
After that, he quickly walked to the bathroom, a small room with a stone water basin. There was no luxury there, just a simple bucket and dipper.
He then poured water over his body, shivering slightly from the cooler temperature than he had expected.
Even so, the boy did not complain. Sunagakure was a harsh place, and a little discomfort was not unusual.
After cleaning himself up, the boy returned to his room, where he immediately put on the clothes he had prepared the night before.
He chose a light blue short-sleeved shirt and dark blue shorts, which, although simple, were comfortable enough to face the hot day ahead.
As the boy opened the door to his apartment to leave, he was slightly surprised to see that at the same moment, the door next door also opened.
A girl stood there—her dark green hair with a few orange strands tied back long. She wore simple ninja attire, and as usual, her expression remained calm.
Souta gave a slight smile and raised his small hand a bit. "Yo."
Pakura turned to Souta and just nodded slightly. "Yeah."
Souta observed Pakura's expression for a moment, then said, "Let's go together."
Pakura did not answer immediately, but after a few seconds, she nodded slowly. "No problem."
They walked side by side on the sandy streets of Sunagakure, which were starting to bustle with residents beginning their activities.
Some vendors had already set up small stalls, selling dried fruits, drinking water, and daily necessities. The desert wind blew gently, carrying fine grains of sand that occasionally obscured their vision.
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