In the end, Kakashi chose to accept the mission, just as he had in the original story.
Whether out of kindness or a desire to avoid repeating the mistake he had made in the video, he felt the same way.
Kakashi had no reason to refuse. As for the others, his students, their team leader had agreed, so naturally they had no objections.
Tazuna was deeply moved to hear this. He had already prepared himself to find someone else, never expecting this outcome.
"Thank you, thank you."
As he spoke, tears slipped from the corners of his eyes. Overcome with excitement, he hurriedly wiped them away.
Everyone had demonstrated their abilities, and with an Elite Jonin among them, he felt very safe under their protection.
"Rest assured, everyone. Once we get back and finish building the bridge, I'll raise more money to make up the difference."
Tazuna spoke somewhat meekly.
In truth, even he was uncertain about that promise. After all, even if completing the bridge brought trade, the profits would not come immediately.
Still, it was a promise of sorts. Kakashi did not expose its flaws, and the others did not give it much thought.
"Heh, we'll talk about that once it's done."
Kakashi Hatake glanced at him and replied casually.
Without further hesitation, they resumed their previous formation. Kakashi led the way, while Luo Mang and the other three kept Tazuna in the middle as they slowly moved forward.
There was no danger to face right now anyway. Bored and resigned, Luo Mang yawned.
[This trip is so boring. All we've run into are the two Chunin Demon Brothers. We should be meeting Zabuza soon. Maybe I should think about how to spare him?]
Several days into the journey.
Uchiha Itachi had finally traveled from Otogakure to