Night fell, and the early spring evening still held a distinct chill.
Their carriage had run into some trouble on the road, preventing them from reaching the village before nightfall, and the group was forced to camp out in the wilderness. Of course, for Feitao, who was a ninja, this posed no problem at all. She could fall asleep under two circumstances: first, by hugging something; second, standing up.
They were in a certain forest within the Land of Fire. Feitao had set up a few simple barriers around the camp; should any unfamiliar ninja approach, she would react immediately. Though her sensory abilities were exceptionally strong, an extra layer of protection was always welcome.
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