They had only recently moved here from the island. Unable to learn any other trade, they could only make a living by fishing.
But the Royal Capital was nowhere near the sea, so they could only fish in the nearby rivers.
Naturally, the catch was worlds apart.
"Husband, we're running low on money lately. If we can't catch more fish... we..."
The wife did not finish her sentence, but her husband already understood.
Moreover, she was pregnant now. He could not let her suffer. He had to get some nutritious food for her, so the child would be healthy when it was born.
"If I still can't catch any fish next time, I'll go haul heavy cargo. I heard it pays quite well each day."
Tears streamed down the wife's face. The job paid well, but it was dangerous. One careless mistake could leave someone crippled.
But for the sake of their child, they had no other choice. This was the only path they could take.
"My God, this is a disastrous start. Even a ninja couldn't afford to support this family, could they?"
Chisato's complaint was perfectly reasonable. This family's circumstances were practically at the very bottom.
They were already at the point where they could barely afford food.
"With New City being built and people relocated on such a massive scale, many commoners will end up like this. It can't be helped. If they worry about too much, the Land of Water will only fall farther and farther behind."
"I imagine their country is looking for a solution. But this particular family won't need one."
Without question, they were fortunate. As Qinghe's parents in this reincarnation, Torikaze would offer them a certain degree of care—naturally, by bringing them to Konoha.
The couple was still young and able-bodied. As