"I see, I seem to understand a little bit...... Under Cardo's rampaging rule, few people dared to stand up and resist? ”

Just as Dazner, in an argument with Kic, chose to "fire" him. Kakashi, who was watching from the sidelines, more or less understood from this small episode why the number of people who stayed on the construction site to build a bridge was so unbearable. Then he hugged his arm with one hand, and while touching his chin with his hand, he muttered to himself.

"If it looks like this, even if Mr. Dazner returns...... Whether the bridge can be completed is still unknown. ”

It's not that Kakashi's thoughts are a little too pessimistic. It's really because the residents who were originally busy with their lives appeared after the small farce between Kitch and Dazner caused quarrels and disputes. On the surface, though, they are still unmoved, and they are working hard in their respective duties. But secretly, whether it is the efficiency of the work, or the slight changes in the eyes of everyone looking at each other from time to time, it is enough to prove that in their hearts, they have already derived the idea of retreating like Kit.

In other words, it's not just the number of people who are sparse now, it looks a bit miserable. By the time the start of work starts tomorrow, it will be unknown whether the number of people will be more than half of what they are now, right?

"That's right...... But in Mr. Dazner's mind, the completion of the bridge would not only bring much-needed benefits to the country of waves. More importantly, because the construction of this bridge will become a symbol of courage for a country that is gradually succumbing to Cardo and choosing to swallow its anger. ”

And just as Kakashi's words fell, a familiar voice with a slight childlike voice came into Kakashi's ears. Kakashi then turned his head sideways, and after a little searching, he unsurprisingly saw Naruto standing next to Kakashi with his head in his hands with a smile on his face.

"So, even after suffering a major blow and understanding what Cardo's methods were, Mr. Dazner, who still has no intention of giving up from beginning to end, deserves our help, isn't it?"

"Huh? It seems that you have a much higher opinion of Mr. Dazner than you have shown before......"

Of course, because of his years with Naruto, Kakashi knew that Naruto held the secret of the Flying Thunder God's technique. And he has long been accustomed to Naruto's elusive behavior. So much so that after looking at it for a moment and identifying the identity of the person who came, Kakashi only raised his eyebrows slightly, and then responded in a warm voice without changing his face.

"Then again, you're supposed to be ...... Shadow clone, right? If you have the leisure to come here, is it the end of your ontological practice? ”

"Of course, the words I used to tease Mr. Dazner before were just petty pranks."

Nodding slightly, after admitting his identity as a shadow clone, "Naruto" gave a rough report on the current state of the main body under Kakashi's inquiry. After a slight pause, he turned his head sideways to look at the figure of Dazna who was fading away. As if he had a point, he continued word by word.

"Well, if you practice, you'll have to wait a little longer...... It's just that there are some things that I want to confirm with my own eyes, so let the shadow clone replace the main body, let's come here for a trip first! ”

Obviously, what Naruto wanted to confirm was whether the butterfly effect, which had begun to appear in doubt, would cause any huge changes in the subsequent development of the plot - for example, when everyone in the seventh class was busy with assault training. As the fifth ninja who has entered Cardo's camp, will he seize this perfect opportunity to sneak up on Dazna? So much so that during the secret observation, the quarrel between Dazna and Kiki, which was almost the same as the original, was included in the eyes of "Naruto", and only then did he relax a little, and when Kakashi was talking to himself, he naturally appeared.

In addition, for the sake of follow-up combat considerations, "Naruto" also began to take a preliminary look at this unfamiliar country of waves. Then, in the process of observing the route and the landscape, the whole country of waves was deeply shrouded in the despair brought by Cardo, so that the whole faces of the pedestrians who came and went were full of decadence and frustration, and even the acts of theft and robbery were not uncommon. and the depressed economy in which there should be a dazzling array of shops, but only a few crooked melons and cracked dates can support the façade, are all clear.

It is precisely because of this that "Naruto" understands more and more why Dazna has such a deep obsession with the construction of the bridge from beginning to end......

After all, even if Naruto and his party attacked, they would be able to defeat Cardo himself and the armed groups hired under his command without missing a beat. But it is just like drinking to quench your thirst, and it can't change the cowardly atmosphere of the country of waves when faced with a threat, and will only choose to blindly tolerate. So much so that relatively speaking, the changes that the seventh class of outsiders can provide to the country of waves are limited after all...... In the final analysis, if we want to completely change this embarrassing predicament, we still need to change qualitatively in the country of waves itself!

"Encourage the aggressors and, in turn, persuade those who want to abandon their resistance...... I always think, this guy named Kiki. How similar are they to those short-sighted X traitors in my previous life? ”

Thinking of this, the gaze that was rolling under Naruto's eyes became more and more subtle. After greeting Kakashi, he strode forward on his own, quietly following Dazna's actions in order to ensure that nothing happened to this important key person. While raising his eyebrows slightly with a strange expression, in his heart, he muttered to himself.

"Then again...... Although the country of waves does not have any notable connections to me. But in order to achieve that, the agreed terms of cooperation are more or less necessary to help them as much as possible. ”

"Don't let me down too much, Mr. Dazner......"

"No, I should say it...... Ladies of the Land of Waves. ”

……

The strike episode between Kich and Dazner didn't take long after it happened. Naruto and his party, who had almost exhausted the energy stored in their bodies due to the intense physical exertion of their special training, also temporarily suspended their training and returned to Dazna's home. While preparing to take a break, treat your hungry little belly with the hot meal that Tsunami prepared in advance.

Of course, after this full meal. Because the photo hanging on the wall was artificially and obviously torn off a corner, Sakura, who was still an ignorant girl, was like the original plot, and inadvertently uncovered the painful wounds deep in the hearts of the three members of the Dazna family that have not yet healed. Then, in the silent departure of Inari and the angry complaints of Tsunami, through the complicated narration of Dazna, everyone knows all kinds of past events that happened to Inali's stepfather, that is, the foreign fisherman named Kaisha.

Although he is a stepfather, Kaisha treats Inari as if he were his own, caring and spoiling him in every detail. When he met Inari for the first time, he rescued Inali, who was almost drowning, from the sea, and taught the bear children who pushed him into the sea a hard lesson for Inali, who was imitating fear. and then comforted with his own words, so that the ignorant Inally initially understood what it means to be a man who stands up to the sky.

It is precisely because of the first acquaintance between the two that they have accumulated good feelings. made Inari, who lost his father since he was a child, regard Kaisha, who saved his life, as a father-like character. So much so that on weekdays, Inalia, who likes to stick to Kaisha and be coquettish, and Kaisha are like real father and son, and they are inseparable. And then with Inari as a bridge and let Kaisha know Tsunami, Kesha, who was gradually appreciated by the Inari family, naturally married Tsunami and became Inari's father in the real sense.

After that, Kaisha, who was already shrewd and capable, not only became an indispensable and important person in the village where Dazna lived. In an accident that broke the barrage due to heavy rain, he rushed to repair the river dam and saved the village, and became a great hero praised by everyone. It also made Inari, who was originally a cowardly and introverted personality, gradually become brave, and regarded him as his proud father...... In other words, it has become the existence of Inari's spiritual pillar!

It's a pity that this peaceful and beautiful life was completely subverted from the moment Cardo arrived.

Not to mention for the time being, how did Cardo use his brutal rule to make the originally happy country of Wave gradually decadent into the poor and backward appearance it is today......

For those who are new to the country and are anxious to be in the country of Waves...... With the title of hero and a reputation in the Land of Waves, Kaisha is undoubtedly the best target for Cardo to make an example of the monkeys! So much so that he made up an excuse that didn't make sense, whether it was morality or law, and forcibly detained Keisha. In front of everyone, Cardo publicly executed Kaisha, who had already cut off his arms and was covered in bruises, and killed him with great cruelty!

This scene, for Inari, who was present at the time, was naturally in the eyes of all of them. And because of his young age, Inari could only watch this happen, but he couldn't do anything about it. Even those beside him, who usually call Kaisha brothers, but at this moment they don't dare to come forward to fight. made the people of the country of waves lose their courage. Even Inari himself has changed his temperament, and he has become more and more scornful of the so-called "hero", "hope", "promise", "promise" and other words.

"I see......"

And after Dazner took the sad past hidden in this damaged photograph. Sakura, who knew that she had said the wrong thing, suddenly seemed depressed. So much so that as soon as Dazna finished speaking, he bent down with self-reproach and stayed in the living room, but as the narration and memories deepened, Dazna and Tsunami, whose faces became more and more gloomy and uncomfortable, apologized nervously.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Dazner, I ...... before You shouldn't have asked about this in front of Inari...... I'm sorry! I'm really sorry! ”

"Huh? Ahhhh......h It's okay, it's okay, what's there to apologize for? You're just asking casually with curiosity......"

Hearing Sakura's guilty apology, Dazner deliberately pretended to wipe his glasses, tilting his head a little in order to suppress the mist that loomed in his eyes. After taking a deep breath and calming the complex emotions in my heart a little, I slowly responded word by word while keeping my tone as smooth as possible.

"If you want to blame, you should blame Cardo...... That bastard thing that's not as good as a beast......"

"If it sounds like this, the reason for the change in Inari's temperament is no different from the original book? What went wrong that would affect the plot of the country of waves...... Well? Wait? Could it be ......?"

At the same time, although Naruto was also a little panicked in his heart because of what happened to the Dazna family. But because Naruto knew about this scene from the anime and manga in advance, he was able to quickly adjust his mood. And in this past memory that seems to be nothing wrong with the original book, Naruto, who is more and more confused about what caused the butterfly effect, can't help but think to himself secretly while talking to himself. Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, Naruto's face gradually became strange, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he slowly raised his head again. While looking at Dazna, who had spent a long time trying to hold back his tears, he asked word by word.

"By the way, Mr. Dazner, it's rude to ask...... But you just said that Mr. Kaisha was killed on the day that Cardo came to the land of waves...... In other words, the approximate time of the event is about a year from now, right? Where is the location? Is it in this village? ”

"Huh? Ahh......h That's right, that's it. ”

Although Naruto's words, as if he didn't understand human feelings at all, Dazna finally calmed down a little emotion, and stirred up a mess again. But due to Naruto's strong strength and the reliable side he showed during this journey, Dazna endured the grief in his heart and answered Naruto's questions one by one. After a slight pause, after all, he couldn't help but complain because of the grief and grievances that emerged in his heart.

"What's wrong? Naruto...... In there, are there any questions? Could it be that you misunderstood, old man, and I am lying again to win your sympathy? ”

"Huh? No, no, how can I doubt you...... On the first day of my arrival, I did such a terrible thing. This guy named Cardo really deserves to be taught a hard lesson! ”

In the midst of Dazna's obviously unangry complaints, Naruto, who realized that he was in a hurry and said such rude words, immediately waved his hands in embarrassment, and indignantly accused Cardo of his crimes. It wasn't until he saw the faint dissatisfaction in Dazner's eyes looking at him slowly and gradually subside, that he ""

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