He never really got to lay back like this often.. it felt weird.. but also annoying with Yuzuriha’s obnoxious chatter inside the hot springs. Did she ever shut up..? He honestly wanted her to go away..

Gabimaru had already turned his body the opposite direction so he didn’t have to look at her face. He was hoping to just enjoy the peace and quiet, but he seriously couldn’t catch a break from her.

The shinobi let out a sigh, sinking further into the water so that it reached his chin. He let his head rest against one of the rocks, trying to mentally remove himself from the outside world.

“This feels nice,” he said absentmindedly, Gabimaru’s eyes falling half-lidded. He never really got to rest unless he passed out in the middle of a fight.