"So is the village to your liking kunoichi-chan?" Naruto asked as he wove in and out of the crowd as he led Kurotsuchi and her bodyguard through the Konoha marketplace. The market was booming with local and foreign traders and markets mostly thanks to the Chunin Exams being brought to Konoha this year. Every time a Chunin Exam came to any of the Shinobi villages so did the businesses and travelers who understand the amount of attention the Exams bring across the land and how many people get brought in. Though the tournament would not be starting for another month many had already arrived in the village and set up shop. From fabrics to fruits the entire marketplace shined with color and rich smells, leaving Naruto less then surprised at how big of attraction it had become.
With so many people coming into the village it was only natural security got increased, even with many of their ranks either on missions or having some part in the Chunin Exams. Though no one could see them he could sense the stationed Anbu all in their hidden locations. The civilians were none the wiser that they were being watched.
Kurotsuchi meanwhile watched as the people went about their day and it was exactly how Naruto had always described to her in their times together or the letters they exchanged via summons. It was bright with plenty of warmth that simply radiated from the people that lived in it. The style of the houses along with the bright colors of the acres of tree's that were both inside the village and surrounding the village felt like she was looking at some kind of living painting. As a shinobi of Iwa, Konoha had always been described to them in a certain way and what they should expect from it should they ever see. However after finally being able to say she stood on Leaf soil she could honestly say the place wasn't so bad.
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"I suppose the village is quite nice. It's no Iwa, but then again Iwa is unique in itself. Konoha isn't so bad." She saw him turn his head briefly and saw his lips quirk up into a grin before quickly turning back around.
"I guess that's the best I can receive so I'll take it. What about you shinobi-san? What do you think of my humble home?" The gruff looking Iwa shinobi only gave a loud grunt and didn't bother looking towards him. In fact, he had kept his eye's in front of him and not straying from the path Kurotsuchi was on.
Not really interested in what man's opinion was he spoke again to Kurotsuchi. "Is there anywhere you would like to visit? Perhaps the Hot Springs? Konoha is known to have some of the best in the land."
"Anywhere will be fine. Wherever you decide will be adequate. Besides, I wouldn't want people peeking on me while I go in the Springs. I hear Konoha has a bad habit of people peeping on women here." She smirked and a playful glint was evident in her eyes. "I wouldn't want the wrong person getting a sneak peak."
'No, but I can bet there's someone you wouldn't mind teasing with that very idea.'He thought before he went to answering her. "Of course. Perhaps the top of the Hokage Mountain would be a good choice to visit next. The view of the village from the top is second to none."
"Then please lead the way. Then again by how slow you walk we likely won't get to the top until it's dark." He did his best to ignore her little jab but still ended up rolling his eyes at the comment.
Unbeknownst to Kurotsuchi and her bodyguard the two were, in fact, being watched from a short distance away by the unlikeliest person who was keeping to the shadows of the village, making sure to stay out of Naruto's line of sight and not getting picked up by his sensory abilities. It was only luck that Naruto was currently only using his sensory abilities those close and around himself and Kurotsuchi.
