Arrival in the Land of Tea! A Port Town Full of Grievances

Although the Shinki did indeed sense the presence of Chakra in this boy.

However, the other person was not wearing Forehead Protector and appeared to be of the same status as an ordinary citizen.

After seeing the Shinki stop Naruto, a strange light appeared in the boy's eyes. "I didn't expect that among you three little brats, there's still someone sensible."

"However, I still want to remind you..."

"Ninjas are not welcome here."

"Aren't you Ninja too?"

At this moment, Shinki looked up and asked.

"I..."

The boy hesitated.

Shinki's words were sharp, and he continued, "Don't try to deny it; I sensed Chakra within you."

Naruto and Sasuke's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this.

Under normal circumstances, ordinary people do not possess Chakra.

Anyone with Chakra in their body is 99% Ninja!

Almost every Ninja wears a Ninja Forehead Protector, as it is a symbol of Ninja honor.

Someone who possesses Chakra but doesn't wear a Ninja Forehead Protector and harbors such strong hostility towards Ninjas is most likely missing-nin!

Shinki said, "You have Chakra within you, but you're not wearing a Ninja Forehead Protector. You're not even missing-nin; you're a coward who abandoned his Ninja identity."

After hearing Shinki's words, the boy's face immediately turned extremely ugly.

"Kid, don't think I won't Teuchi you!"

The boy defiantly raised his fist and roared in anger.

Suddenly, Shinki kicked out and struck the man in the chest!

"Bang!!"

The boy was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the wall of the teahouse!

Naruto and Sasuke: (꒪⌓꒪), ⊙▽⊙

Naruto: "Um... Shinki, didn't you just say that Ninjas can't attack ordinary civilians?! ◝₍ᴑ̑ДO͝₎◞"

Shinki explained, "That was without any threat of attack. Just now, I suspected this person was going to punch me in the head and smash it open, so I was defending myself."

Naruto and Sasuke: "..."

Dare to go any further!

Let alone ordinary people.

Looking across the entire human world right now, I doubt anyone could blow your head off with a single punch!!

The boy who had been kicked away by Shinki lay on the ground, speechless!

Forehead Protector markings, these three children must be Konoha Ninjas.

Are all Konoha Ninjas this fierce now?!

And with the force that sent him flying seven or eight meters, is he really only a teenager?!

Sasuke glanced coldly at the boy on the ground and said, "Don't lie there pretending to be dead. If you know what's good for you, get out of here."

The boy struggled to his feet, blood still trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth in a disheveled manner and uttered a harsh threat. "I, Morino Idaten, will remember this grudge! Don't let me ever run into you again!"

He had barely finished uttering those harsh words when he saw Shinki raise his hand again, so he quickly tucked his tail between his legs and scurried away...

Afterwards, the shopkeeper approached with the bill. "Ninja, this is for the tables and chairs you damaged during your fight, and for that kid's meal..."

"Oh no, he hasn't paid the bill yet?!"

Naruto glared, his face full of displeasure.

The Land of Tea.

Degarashi Port.

After leaving the teahouse, Shinki and his companions quickened their pace and arrived at the mission location in just three hours.

Degarashi Port is a small town in the Land of Tea, located at a trading port, and is quite wealthy.

At the same time.

Shinki learned from the residents that there were two ruling families in total in Degarashi Port.

They are the Wagarashi family and the Wasabi family, whom they are on their way to protect.

In the early years, the two families fought over the governance of Degarashi Port, causing a lot of trouble that even affected ordinary people.

Upon learning of this, the Daimyo of the Land of Tea designated the Gōdaisha Festival, held every four years in Degarashi Port, as a competition to select the clan that would govern Degarashi Port.

The so-called Sacrifice was similar to a long-distance running race.

Each of the two families sends one contestant, who starts at the same time and the contestant who reaches the finish line first wins.

The winning family will gain control of the Degarashi Port.

There are no restrictions on fighting during the competition; participants can use various methods to slow down their opponents, including but not limited to dirty tricks.

So it's nominally a race, but it's actually a fight.

Four years ago, the Karashi Family, who lacked martial ethics, hired Ninjas to escort their contestant in the competition, thereby winning the competition and gaining four years of governance rights.

This year, the Wasabi Family has also learned their lesson and issued a request in Konoha...

At this moment, Shinki and his two companions were walking on the streets of Degarashi Port.

Shinki discovered that this small town was quite prosperous.

Businessmen often have a worried look on their faces, and they don't seem very happy.

Before Shinki could ask anything, a group of people finished their meal at a restaurant ahead, wiped their mouths, and walked away without paying.

The restaurant owner hurriedly stopped the group, pleading, "Sir, even if your Jiezi family is now in Degarashi Port, you still have to pay for your meal. After all, we're just a small business..."

"Are you trying to bargain with us?"

The Keshi Family wanted to dine and dash, raised an eyebrow and looked menacing.

"Believe it or not, I'll rip your shop down!"

"We, the Keshi Family, have spent both money and effort to protect you merchants."

"So what if I ate two meals from you for free?!"

As he spoke, the villain slammed his hand on the table, so loudly that the shopkeeper dared not utter a sound.

The surrounding crowd began to discuss the matter.

"I really miss the days when the Wasabi Family was in power. They wouldn't abuse their power or levy such high taxes..."

"Who can argue with that!"

"May the Wasabi Family triumph in this year's Sacrifice!"

"We can't afford to be tormented by the Keshi Family for another four years!"

"It seems the Keshi Family is quite unpopular."

Seeing this, Shinki muttered to himself.

Naruto nearby, seemed much more aggressive, rolling up his sleeves and ready to help. "I can't stand people who bully others! I'll make these people pay!"

After Naruto finished speaking, he rushed forward and threw a punch at the chin of the Keshi Family.

Sasuke and Shinki, seeing this, simultaneously facepalmed. "Naruto, calm down!"

"Bang!"

After being punched by Naruto, the Keshi Family Samurai collapsed to the ground, half of his face swollen shut.

Seeing this, the other Samurai swarmed around, grinning as they drew their Samurai Sword from their sheaths. "Kid, with that kind of physical strength, you're a Ninja, aren't you?"

"Even Ninjas couldn't possibly take on so many of us at once."

After saying that, the many Samurai simultaneously raised their hands and slashed at Naruto with their Samurai Sword.

However, it didn't come to the point of killing him; they just wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

Just then, Shinki used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport behind Naruto and, like a ghost, carried Naruto away.

On the way, Naruto said unhappily, "Why did you have to take me with you? Those guys may have swords, but my Shadow Clone Technique is no joke!"

Shinki explained helplessly, "You won't gain anything by fighting them. If you injure someone, it will alert the government, and you'll end up going back to the village and going to jail."

Naruto nodded after listening to Shinki explain the pros and cons.

"Understood! A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle!"