After hours of traveling, trekking through grass underneath the hot sun, they had arrived. To investigate the legendary World Root in the hidden refuge was their goal. Himizu, the First Yōkage, aided by her close friend, cousin, and Daimyō of the Land of Yang, Kurumi Yuri. There were at least six shinobi guarding them to protect them, although they could perfectly defend themselves if given the chance. Himizu noticed a large indentation in the grass and knelt down to examine it. "Lady First! don't touch--" he yelled, but she touched it before he could finish. "Fear is a choice, Wakana." she stated sternly, the shade of her umbrella hiding her face. The kanji for "open" (開, aku) appeared on the indentation in a bright light, alerting the shinobi. Himizu's golden eyes remained focus. Suddenl