As soon as he stepped out of the spatial gate, Naruto curiously looked around.
In the distance, there were continuous green mountains, and at the foot of the mountains lay neat wooden buildings.
The roofs were covered with crystal-clear glazed tiles, and the sunlight sprinkled upon them, shimmering with colorful light.
"Wow! Is this Immortal Village? It's too beautiful!"
The moment Naruto stepped into Immortal Village, his feet felt as if they were tied with small stones, much heavier than when he was in Konoha.
He reached out to catch a butterfly fluttering in the air, but due to the gravity, his movements were half a beat slower than usual.
Watching Naruto's movements, like a clumsy bear, made Sakura behind him laugh aloud.
She walked forward, bent down, and touched a wild flower by the roadside. "The air here is so fresh, without the dusty smell of the Konoha training ground, and even the scent of flowers is stronger than at home."
She took a deep breath, and even the previous anxiety about "not getting used to living here" dissipated by more than half.
The teenagers emerged from the spatial gate one after another, and almost everyone, like Naruto, was somewhat flustered by the double gravity.
Tenten, carrying her ninja tool pouch, felt the pouch was twice as heavy as usual.
She excitedly pointed to the buildings in the distance and said, "Look! The windows of that house are colored. So beautiful!"
Lee, on the other hand, clenched his fists, adapting to the oppressive feeling brought by gravity, his eyes growing even more determined. "The aura here is so comfortable, it must be very suitable for train. My youth is going to burn! Today, I will train doubly hard and develop even stronger taijutsu."
Shun walked at the back, looking at the teenagers' curious expressions and said, "Immortal Village is a special place of the Ancestral Star. The natural energy here is ten times richer than in the Ninja World, making it very suitable for practice Ninjutsu and Sage Art. Ahead is the residential area. Each of you has an independent house, fully furnished, ready for immediate move-in. Let's go take a look."
As everyone walked forward, unknown trees with leaves as bright as emeralds lined both sides of the bluestone path.
Just as they turned a corner, Naruto heard a familiar voice.
He looked up and immediately waved his hand, shouting, "Sasuke! I'm here!"
Under a large locust tree not far away, Sasuke was leaning against the trunk, reading a book.
Hearing the shout, he closed the book, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Naruto, you've arrived."
He walked over quickly, followed by Hamamaru and Manaka.
Sasuke's lips secretly curved upwards as he said, "My brothers and sisters and I arrived a few days ago. Father arranged a particularly good house for us, it has everything, you'll definitely like it."
Sakura immediately hurried forward, grabbing Sasuke's arm, her eyes sparkling. "Sasuke, really? Is there a dressing table in the house? I was worried I'd have to bring my own furniture."
Before leaving, she had specifically packed her skincare products in a small box, just in case the living arrangements were inconvenient.
Hamamaru walked over and patted Naruto's shoulder. He deliberately lightened his touch, fearing Naruto hadn't adjusted to the gravity and might lose his balance.
He said, "Naruto, long time no see. You're still so energetic. The courtyard where I live has a hot spring. Soaking in it at night can relieve the fatigue caused by gravity. We can go together sometime. For the next three years, we'll train together, so feel free to ask me if you don't understand anything."
Manaka smiled gently and nodded to everyone. "Welcome everyone to Immortal Village. The accommodations have been arranged according to your preferences in advance. If anything is missing, you can buy it in the shops, and you can always ask us for help."
The teenagers greeted each other.
Hinata asked in a low voice, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes, "Hamamaru-nii, Manaka-nee, I... I'm a little afraid of the dark. Will there be a desk lamp in the house?"
Shion's voice suddenly sounded, and she, Seishin, Karin, and Shiryu ran over.
"Of course there is. In my room, there's not only a desk lamp but also glowing curtains. When you close the curtains at night, the room will have star patterns, it's beautiful."
The more the teenagers listened, the more excited they became.
Seishin pulled Naruto, ready to run towards the residential area. "Naruto, I'll take you to see your house. It's right next to mine, and the courtyard is huge."
"Really? Then let's go!"
Naruto immediately got excited upon hearing this, pulling Seishin, ready to run.
Shun reached out to stop them and said, "Don't rush. The houses in the residential area are all marked with your names. Each house has an independent courtyard, which not only has training grounds but also different plants. You can choose the room you like."
Everyone followed Shun to the residential area, where rows of wooden houses were neatly arranged, each door adorned with a nameplate.
Naruto immediately spotted the nameplate that read "Namikaze Naruto" and excitedly ran over to push open the door.
The room was spacious and bright, with a soft large sofa against the wall and a desk beside it.
In the corner was a wardrobe, and when opened, it contained several sets of comfortable training clothes.
By the window, there was a small sofa, and on the coffee table in front of it, a plate of fresh fruit was arranged.
"Wow, this is too comfortable! It's much better than my bedroom in Konoha."
Naruto threw himself onto the large sofa, which sank into a small hollow. The soft touch made him want to roll around.
"After training every day, lying here to rest, that feeling will be amazing."
Sakura pushed open her door, her eyes instantly lighting up. "Oh my goodness! There's a dressing table here! And a mirror!"
The dressing table not only had combs and hair clips but also a bottle of Ancestral Star's unique skincare product.
How thoughtful.
Hinata walked into her room and saw the lit desk lamp on the desk, her heart immediately settling.
She walked to the window, and pulled back the curtains. In the courtyard, several cherry blossom trees were planted. As the wind blew, petals gently drifted down, as beautiful as a painting.
"So beautiful..."
She whispered softly, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.
Shikamaru stroked his chin and nodded contentedly. "There's also a small bookshelf in the room with many tactical books. It seems I don't need to bring my own, saving a lot of trouble."
Everyone followed Shun to the residential area. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw several Uchiha clan members walking by.
"Greetings, Shun-sama."
They respectfully bowed, then curiously observed Naruto and the others.
"There are so many Uchiha here, at least several thousand." Shikamaru said in a low voice.
He noticed that not only were there Uchiha, but also several young Hyuga sitting in the courtyard, training.
Shun explained, "When Immortal Village was first established, I relocated a portion of the Uchiha clan and Hyuga clan here. They have lived here for many years and are familiar with the environment of Immortal Village. They will also help guide your training in the future."
He paused, his tone becoming serious. "However, you must remember that Immortal Village is a secret of the Ancestral Star. Very few people in the Ninja World know of its existence."
Naruto curiously asked, "Why? Wouldn't it be better to tell everyone about such a great place?"
Shun sighed and slowly said, "Because the Ancestral Star is my territory, and returning to the Ninja World is very troublesome. Only when I use the spatial gate can I return to the Ninja World."
"If people in the Ninja World knew about this place, some would inevitably try to force their way in, which would cause trouble for Immortal Village. Moreover, the Ancestral Star has too many secrets. Once leaked, it could trigger wars in the Ninja World."
Upon hearing this, the teenagers all fell silent.
Neji frowned and asked, "Shun-sama, does this mean that during these three years, we cannot leave Immortal Village at will, nor can we tell people in the Ninja World about what happens here?"
Shun nodded, his expression somewhat serious. "That's right, but you don't need to worry. Once your training is complete, I will personally send you back to the Ninja World."
Everyone nodded, looking at the comfortable accommodations before them, and thinking of the next three years of training, they were all filled with anticipation.
After arranging their accommodations, Sasuke suggested taking everyone to explore Immortal Village.
"Let's go to the cafeteria first. The chefs there make delicious food. There are fruits and meats unique to the Ancestral Star, Choji will definitely like them."
In the previous few days, he had already explored all of Immortal Village.
Everyone followed Sasuke to the cafeteria, which was spacious and bright, with tables and chairs neatly arranged.
A dozen chefs were busy stir-frying, and the aroma drifted far.
Choji stared at the kitchen as soon as he entered, swallowing his saliva. "Wow... it smells so good. I want to eat thirty bowls."
Manaka smiled and handed him a tray. "Choji, don't rush. You can eat here every day from now on. And it's a buffet. The chefs will prepare the food according to our requests, guaranteeing you'll eat until you're full every meal."
Choji's eyes instantly lit up like light bulbs. He took the tray and rushed to the serving counter. He looked at the plates of appealing delicacies, his mouth almost watering.
First, he took several pieces of golden-brown roasted Ancestral Star specialty meat, then a full spoonful of soft, sweet fruit pudding, and didn't forget to grab a few brightly colored pastries.
His eyes shone, and he excitedly roared, "This is simply my, Choji's, dream paradise!"
Seeing Choji's excitement, the others also picked their favorite foods.
Naruto got a large bowl of ramen, Hinata took several plates of grilled meat, and also a plate of papaya.
Sakura looked at Sasuke and gave up the idea of eating grilled meat. She chose some vegetable salad and some exquisite desserts.
After choosing what they wanted to eat, everyone found a suitable table and sat down.
Choji plopped down on a chair and eagerly began to taste the food. His mouth was so full it almost couldn't close.
While chewing, he mumbled indistinctly, "It's so delicious... I must eat all... the delicacies here during these three years."
Although his voice was a bit muffled, everyone could still understand what he meant.
Seeing Choji's satisfied expression, everyone's appetite was instantly ignited. So, everyone picked up their chopsticks and began to feast.
For a time, the dining table was filled with various exclamations of praise and the sounds of chewing food.