Merchants pursued profit; that was only natural.
Those capable of becoming the heads of merchant caravans were no ordinary people, and they possessed a keen nose for profit.
The moment the scar-removal effect on that guard ninja became apparent, the heads of both caravans learned of it immediately.
Almost simultaneously, the two sides made similar reactions.
Ye Fan was not particularly enthusiastic toward the two caravan heads who had come to discuss business.
Although he hoped to have merchant caravans act as agents to sell the things he refined, the two caravans before him were both too small.
They would never amount to much!
Perhaps I should consider forming my own merchant caravan.
Ye Fan was occupied with his thoughts and paid little attention to the enthusiastic pitches of the two caravan heads.
Neither of the two got what they wanted and could only leave dejectedly.
As the sun set in the west, the sky gradually darkened.
Although the caravan was not moving especially fast, it was certainly not slow either.
Before night fell, the group arrived at a bustling town.
Perhaps because it was close to the capital of the Fire Country, many merchant caravans could be seen coming and going.
The streets were brightly lit, and pedestrians flowed endlessly past.
Asuma Sarutobi decided to stay in the town for the night and continue their journey early the next morning.
They chose an inn with complete facilities. Not only were there all kinds of singing and dancing performances, but there were also hot springs where they could soak away their fatigue.
By sheer coincidence, the two merchant caravans also chose to stay there.
They had only just finished dinner when Ye Fan, accompanied by his Ninja Hounds, was preparing to return to his room. Unexpectedly, the two caravan heads