Chapter 7: The Land of Waves
The fog covered the sea, and the boat carrying the group was as silent as a ghost, and only the occasional sound of bamboo poles paddling across the water could be heard.
In the mist, a dark shadow lurked in the distance, looking like a giant beast from afar, and when it was closer, it was clear that it was an unfinished bridge across the sea.
"Whew! that's spectacular!" Naruto, who was half-dead and dizzy just now, was now half-crouching on the boat, staring at the bridge with a look of amazement.
Leaving the village for the first time, he was curious about many things in the outside world, and this was the first time he had seen this kind of sea-crossing bridge.
"Hey, be quiet, I came out to support the boat because of the fog, and it would be bad if I alarmed them. The boatman reprimanded in a frightened and worried voice.
Naruto immediately covered his mouth, what a simple guy.
"We'll be in the Land of Waves soon. The boatman added.
Kakashi glanced at Naruto and his gaze fell on Danaz.
Danaz was drinking there, and Kakashi's gaze fell on him with a sudden start.
"Mr. Danaz, before you get to the docks, there's something I want you to make clear. ”
"The identity and reason of who attacked you, or our mission will end when Mr. Danaz comes ashore. ”
Danaz was deeply silent, knowing that he couldn't avoid speaking out after all, and raised his head.
"I have to tell the truth. ”
"No, please listen to me. ”
"You're right, this mission is indeed beyond the scope of your mission. ”
"In fact, there was a super horrible person who wanted my life. Remembering the man, Danaz's voice became a little deeper.
"Super scary?" Kakashi looked at him with a blank expression, "Who is it?"
"You should have heard of his name, he is the rich man of the shipping company, a man named Cardo!"
"Kado?!" Kakashi's expression turned serious, "The Kado Group? I heard he's one of the richest men. ”
Moreover, the Cado Group is not a small force.
"Who is who? who are you talking about?" asked Naruto curiously.
Hanabi and Sasuke, who occupied Sakura's body, listened without saying a word.
"Yes, he is ostensibly the big boss of a shipping company, but in private he uses hooligans and ninjas to engage in contraband and other trafficking, and even encroaches on other countries or enterprises, monopolizing the resources of a region, and is a demon who eats people and does not spit out bones. ”
"About a year ago, that guy took a fancy to the country of waves, and using financial resources and violence, quickly mastered the island's traffic and transportation. ”
"On a small island like the country of waves, as long as you control the resources, you will dominate the wealth, people, and politics of the entire country of waves. ”
But Cardo's only concern now is the completion of the unfinished bridge. As he spoke, he looked at the bridge to the side.
As long as the bridge is opened, the economic blockade of Cardo can be broken.
"So, you're going to be a thorn in his side?" Sakura said, touching her chin.
"Then those two ninjas were his men last time. Sasuke also connected the previous events.
"Uh-huh?" Naruto was still a little confused.
"But I don't understand, but the other party is a dangerous person who even ninjas are dispatched. Kakashi stared at him, "Why would you hide this when you declared!"
"The country of waves is a super poor country, and even the daimyo don't have money. Danaz bowed his head in frustration, "Of course I don't have to say anything. ”
"I don't have the money to pay for a high-priced mission above grade B. ”
"In short, if you stop this mission before you go ashore, I will surely die before I get home. ”
"But it's nothing, you don't have to care. Danaz waved his hand, "Even if I die, it doesn't matter, only an eight-year-old cute grandson will be sad at home." ”
"Crying and dying!"
Hiding mission information, and now you can only pretend to be pitiful if you want them to continue the mission, this is what Danaz thought about last night, especially to impress those children, if those children sympathize, this mission may continue.
"And my daughter, I'll hate the Konoha ninja for the rest of my life! ”
"But it's definitely not your fault. ”
Kakashi hesitated a little, although there was a reason for the failure of this mission, but Danaz's identity was different, and he was a well-known bridge building expert in several nearby countries, and had a certain influence.
If it is misunderstood by outsiders, it will have a certain impact on Konoha's reputation.
Sakura raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of disgust in her eyes.
What she hates most is this kind of moral kidnapping.
"Well, I have no choice but to continue the escort. Kakashi reluctantly spread his hands.
The Cado Group, even if there are ninjas attacking again, he is not too worried, after all, he has confidence in his own strength.
"Oh, really, thank you so much. Danaz's eyes lit up, and he really didn't expect the man in front of him to let go first.
Sakura looked at Danaz with a cold gaze like a dead man.
This guy was happy too early, and Konoha was not so easy to take advantage of.
It would be ridiculous for any rule to be broken just by saying something like 'poor and there is no way'.
In particular, the Konoha ninja profession itself is a violent institution.
A rule was added to the village's mission system shortly after it was established and many ninjas were lost due to miscalculation of mission levels due to the miscalculation of mission levels due to many people's concealment of information.
Anyone who deliberately conceals information and causes injury to personnel will be adjusted at the first time and the relevant client will be hunted down. In addition, there is a hidden rule that if there is no damage caused or the identity of the principal is somewhat special, a special clean-up will be carried out after a certain period of time.
Danaz is like this, even if he is successfully protected this time, but after a while, the dark part of Konoha will naturally come to clean him up.
Konoha is definitely not a good temple.
Naruto and Sasuke didn't think that much, and since Kakashi had spoken, they agreed.
Sasuke, in particular, is desperate to improve his strength through missions.
A few more minutes after the boat traveled, a pier appeared in front of it.
There are several passages under the pier through which small boats pass and a bright light appears at the front entrance.
When the boat leaves the water, the light is bright.
When the fog lifts, the pale golden sun shines pleasantly, and you can see a clear water, and many houses are built in the shallow waters near the island, which looks a little like the city of Venice.
The boat went to the shore on one side, and the group got on the boat and officially set foot on the land of the country of waves.
PS: I was going to update it tomorrow, but fortunately, I insisted on finishing it, and by the way, I asked for a count.