The four of them had been traveling for a full day when they arrived at a village. This particular village was in decent shape; any settlement targeted by bandits naturally had some wealth to speak of, as bandits weren't fools—what was the point of stripping a destitute village bare?
However, the villagers were in a terrible state, terrified and deeply unsettled. Clearly targeted by bandits and entirely powerless to resist, they were gradually losing all hope for the future.
A few sharp-eyed villagers spotted Yuhi Kurenai leading Uchiha Chi and the other two approaching. They were startled at first, then overjoyed. After all, Konohagakure enjoyed a solid reputation throughout the Land of Fire.
Chapter 40