They arrived safely

As the last remnants of sunlight faded beyond the horizon, Kushina guided the lead carriage into the quaint village, the Silver Leaf Inn's welcoming sign creaking gently in the evening breeze. The village was quiet, the only sounds being the soft clatter of horse hooves on the cobblestone road and the occasional bark of a dog in the distance. Lord Ryujin leaned back in his seat, his eyes fixed on Kushina's profile as she expertly navigated the carriage through the village's narrow streets.

As they approached the inn, Kushina's gaze swept the surroundings, her eyes lingering on the thatched roofs of the village cottages and the bustling inn yard.

As the carriage came to a gentle stop in front of the Silver Leaf Inn, Kushina's gaze swept the bustling inn yard, her eyes lingering on the warm glow of the lanterns that lined the entrance. Lord Ryujin leaned forward, his movements fluid as he pushed open the carriage door and stepped out onto the cobblestone yard. Kushina followed closely behind, her eyes scanning the surroundings as she descended from the carriage.

The inn's proprietor, a stout man with a bushy beard, emerged from the doorway, a warm smile spreading across his face as he greeted Lord Ryujin. "Welcome, my lord! We've been expecting you. I trust your journey was uneventful?"