You deserved some rest. After all, learning new skills from Utakata was no easy task. He could see the effort you put in to becoming a ninja like him, and decided that both of you need a hard earned break. The first thing that came to mind was hot springs.

So you and Utakata decided to do just that, and made your way to the hot springs. He was first to undress and he made his way into the hot steamy water with a sigh.

“I paid extra for this private area. We have all day to spend in here.”

He said quietly. He closed his eyes and blew bubbles from his little pipe. It wasn’t evident on his face but it was quite easy to tell how peaceful and content he was in that moment.