The thin morning mist shrouded Yugakure's harbor.
The two boarded a fisherman's boat.
Renye's gaze swept over the wooden barrels on deck, which were packed full of ice.
They had clearly been prepared for transporting seafood...
After all, shipping it from the Land of Water inland took quite some time. If it spoiled along the way, the losses would be huge.
He looked out at the boundless horizon and murmured, "This really is an isolated place."
Due to its unique geography, the Land of Water made it difficult for the outside world to learn anything about its internal affairs.
That was also one reason why no one had discovered Obito's control over the Mizukage for so many years.
"Haha, the scenery here is pretty nice!" Hashirama said cheerfully as he looked at the rising sun on the distant horizon.
Renye nodded in agreement. "It really is."
About two hours later, the boat finally reached shore.
Before the two even disembarked, they heard the calls of vendors rising and falling across the docks.
A heavy seafood smell hit them head-on, and Renye instinctively covered his nose.
He had to admit, the smell was pretty intense.
It almost made him not want to eat seafood anymore...
Because of his eating habits, Renye rarely ate sashimi.
He had only come this time because he had heard that the Land of Water had the best-quality seafood and wanted to try it.
Fishermen in conical hats held bamboo baskets high overhead, while live lobsters waved their massive claws.
Dark-skinned men pushed carts piled with basket after basket of shellfish.
"Young man, want to buy some shellfish?" A man spotted Renye and warmly called out, "They were just hauled up early this morning. Guaranteed fresh."
"No, thanks." Renye instinctively refused. "Uncle Hashirama, let's go."
He thought