"Hey, Tazuna, we've already finished most of today's work. How about we all take a break?"
A man called out to Tazuna, his slightly thin body wrapped in sweat-soaked clothes, sunlight shining on his face.
"Yeah, sure."
Tazuna finished what he was doing, wiped the sweat from his forehead, then turned and called back.
It was already the third day since they had officially begun building the bridge. They had all been working diligently during that time, and cautiously as well.
Although Kakashi had told them to focus on building and leave security to his team, they did not want to lose their lives through carelessness.
After putting away the remaining materials, the men gathered together and walked back to the washroom beside the small wooden house Naruto had built.
Naruto had built this shower room especially for them after seeing how much they sweated working every day.
Naruto supplied the water with Water Release, keeping its temperature just right to refresh them under the blazing sun.
"Hey, Tazuna, we'll be finished in another four days at most. What exactly is Gato planning?"
The man who had called out to Tazuna earlier finished showering and put on a rather thin shirt. Wringing out his sweat-soaked clothes, he spoke to Tazuna.
"Hmm, could the people I hired be so strong that he's afraid to come?"
Tazuna thought for a moment before speaking.
"Probably not. Zabuza isn't someone who gives up on a mission easily."
Kakashi's voice suddenly rang out. He was carrying several boxed lunches that the families of the men present had made and delivered.
"Yes, Mr. Kakashi has a point. We still need to stay alert."
Tazuna was a little startled by Kakashi's sudden appearance, but then nodded. It was best to be careful about everything.
"By the way,