Their earlier groveling had long since vanished.
Instead, the two of them grew arrogant.
They changed their tune faster than turning a page.
Every trace of courtesy on their faces gave way to self-righteous indignation.
"You bastards actually broke the compass! That thing belonged to us."
"And to think we were groveling to you just now. When it comes down to it, aren't you in the same boat? You can't go anywhere either."
Nami raised a hand and smacked her forehead.
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. The broken compass was ours to begin with. We've still got yours right here."
The moment she said that, the pair's knees buckled, and they dropped back down.
They looked utterly ridiculous kneeling like that.
Not a trace remained of their earlier arrogance.
"Please, we can tell you're good people. You've got to help us."
Though the man had knelt, a flicker of malice crossed his face.
"You bitch. How dare you play us? Just you wait."
He muttered the threat so quietly that the others might not have heard it.
Naruto narrowed his eyes.
Even in this predicament, these people still dared to act so full of themselves.
His expression darkened.
He knew perfectly well that, whatever happened next, they needed to be taught a lesson.
But the real experts always made their entrance last.
There was no need to fight yet, so it was hardly his turn to step in.
A situation this minor hardly called for him to act personally.
When his turn came, he certainly wouldn't hesitate.
All he had to do was stay quietly on the sidelines and watch.
As long as he stayed quietly on the sidelines and watched, the leading role would fall to him sooner or later. There was no need for him to worry about