"Who knew the mission would be completed so easily? I found that on Google."
The convoy returned laden with all kinds of goods and treasure. The children kept watch on their surroundings, and when a band of foolish highwaymen tried to rob them along the way, they ended up hanging from the streetlights.
Itachi took it easy, lying atop the cargo and basking in the warm sun.
They could say that completing this mission had been no easy feat.
The journey had been arduous and dangerous. Surviving after striking a bargain with a tiger had taken every ounce of effort.
"Yeah. I never imagined you were so incredible, boss. I really didn't see that coming."
Suzuki Iwa and Miki Nagi praised him from the side, speaking from the heart.
One man against an entire nation—if they publicized that, Itachi's popularity would skyrocket. He'd become the biggest idol in the Land of Fire.
"Now that you mention it, I suddenly have a dream of becoming an online celebrity."
Something occurred to Itachi, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. Given the level of technology in the Naruto world, adopting some modern equipment didn't seem impossible.
This world already had televisions, cassette tapes, radios, air conditioners, and even modern appliances like the refrigerator in Naruto's house. It wasn't entirely an ancient world.
With a little clever use, he could be marketed as an online celebrity of the age. Maybe he'd become the next Michael Jackson.
"Online celebrity? What's that?"
Izumi looked over curiously. After all, women like her were always curious about things like this.
The term sounded so new!
"Well, you'll find out when the time comes. It's something fun, and I can bring you along to enjoy it in the future."
Itachi wasn't sure how to explain it.