Tazuna, sitting off to the side, truly felt as though he were riding a roller coaster.
Such wild emotional ups and downs
left Tazuna seeming unable to process it all.
"So, does that mean we can continue the mission, sir?"
Tazuna looked at Kakashi cautiously as he asked. Despite the impassioned words he had spoken earlier, if he could truly receive the protection of Team Seven led by Kakashi, that would undoubtedly be the outcome Tazuna most wanted to see.
A person might not fear death,
but absolutely no one would willingly choose death, aside from a few exceptions.
Not to mention that Tazuna still had his own wish left unfulfilled. Naturally, he was even less willing to die here. With Team Seven protecting him, his wish would surely come true!
"Yes, we will continue the mission, and we will see it through until you successfully complete the Great Bridge, Tazuna-san. Please rest assured."
Kakashi nodded lightly as he responded.
"Thank you so very much!"
A look of wild joy appeared on Tazuna's face. At this moment, it was absolutely one hundred percent genuine emotion!
He had felt as though he had already fallen into hell,
yet now he had been brought straight into heaven.
How could Tazuna not be excited?
Menma merely pressed his lips together, turned his head away, and said nothing more. Just as he had said before, Menma himself did not particularly care whether this mission continued. There was no need to talk about danger—if he was going to fear even someone like Zabuza,
then Menma might as well give up on his plans early.
Frankly speaking, this was also an excellent opportunity to temper himself. Not to mention there was a fat sheep like Gato for him to fleece openly.
Whether by sentiment or reason,