After listening to Kakashi's words, Tazuna glanced at Sasuke, who was being pulled along, and at his Sharingan, which was now exposed.
"Sigh, if I had known he was from the Uchiha Clan, I definitely wouldn't have spoken so loudly."
Naruto's lips twitched upon hearing Tazuna's words.
Can't you see the huge ping-pong paddle on the back of Sasuke's clothes? Are you really blind?
Kakashi was utterly speechless at Tazuna's words. Not only did he not know he was wrong, but he was actually afraid!
"Alright, enough talk, just tell us the truth."
Kakashi urged impatiently.
Now, Tazuna became obedient and dared not try to morally blackmail them anymore. He could only honestly explain the current situation in the Land of Waves to them.
After listening, everyone gained a better understanding of the current situation in the Land of Waves.
It turns out that the Land of Waves is now under a tight blockade by Gato's shipping company. All their supplies can only be obtained through Gato's shipping company. Gato, who has monopolized all resources, directly raised prices on the spot, and the villagers of the Land of Waves are suffering.
Their only hope lies with Tazuna, the senior bridge engineer. If he can successfully build the bridge, they can escape Gato's control.
Please help me, I know I was wrong this time.
"Tch, old man, the way you're doing this could very well put my men in danger. This is incredibly irresponsible of you, and it puts me in a difficult position."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Tazuna was at a loss for what to do and could only kowtow to the group.
But Kakashi showed no interest in looking at him; instead, he gazed at Naruto and the other two.
"So, this mission is already a regular C-rank mission. Are you planning to go back now? Continuing might be dangerous, and even I might not be able to protect you. But I will definitely do everything I can to ensure your safety."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, the group exchanged glances.
"All?"
"It must be rectified."
"Yes, I'll do whatever Naruto-kun says."
Then Naruto looked at Kakashi, his meaning clear: they were going to continue this mission.
"Alright, you're quite the ambitious bunch, but with me here, there won't be any problems."
"Alright, stop kowtowing. We'll participate in this mission, but you'll need to make up the difference in payment later. This mission is at least an A-rank mission."
Upon hearing this, Tazuna nodded frantically, indicating that it was no problem and that it was what he should do.
"Okay, I will definitely make up the payment after the mission is completed."
This time, Tazuna didn't dare to play the victim anymore; he was genuinely afraid of getting Sasuke up by Sasuke again.
"Alright, then it'll be a pleasure doing business with you, client."
"Let's go, let's continue."
Sasuke, standing nearby, whispered a question to Naruto.
" Naruto, if what that old man said is true, they're impoverished because of that guy named Gato. What if after they build the bridge, Gato sends people to steal it and then charges people to cross it every time? Won't they explode?"
Naruto stared at Sasuke in shock. "Damn, your brain is amazing! How could you think of that?"
"Then don't worry about it. Once the bridge is built, our task is finished. The money he gave us is only enough to help him while the bridge is being built."
Sasuke nodded without saying anything, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Soon, the small boat carrying the group set off; their destination was the Land of Waves.
"Next, we will have to cross this long sea voyage."
Tazuna, already aboard his small boat heading home, wasn't at ease; instead, he became even more tense. The closer they got to the Land of Waves, the more dangerous it felt. How could Gato possibly let him return alive?
Naruto, sitting in the boat, looked around at the surrounding mist. He had never seen such a sight before. Just when Naruto thought he would have to spend this boring journey in such a mundane way, a great idea suddenly popped into his head.
Sure enough, once the number of men reaches three, an "idea king" will automatically emerge.
" Uchiha Sasuke, come here, I have something fun, do you want to see it?"
Upon hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke hastily retreated, but in the already cramped space, Sasuke had nowhere to hide.
"Come here, I really don't mean to mess with you this time."
"Real?"
Sasuke skeptical. Naruto rarely did anything good when he acted like this, so it was no wonder he was afraid.
" Rasengan."
Seeing a deep blue Rasengan appear in Naruto's hand, Sasuke suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Quick, hold on tight!"
Hinata heard Sasuke's words but said nothing and asked nothing. She simply grabbed the side of the ship tightly. Kakashi and Tazuna had no idea what was going on.
Sasuke watched helplessly as Naruto placed the Rasengan into the water, followed by a powerful surge of force that seemed to propel the entire boat forward, as if a turbo engine had been added. Naruto, imbued with Chakra, gripped the hull tightly.
Propelled by the reaction force, the entire ship sped across the sea.
"Ah!!!"
Tazuna clung tightly to the side of the boat, terrified that he might be thrown overboard if he wasn't careful.
Kakashi looked at Naruto speechlessly, wondering what the kid was up to now.
Finally, after Naruto unleashed several Rasengan, the small boat swayed precariously as it reached the shore.
"Arrive?"
Naruto was the first to jump off the boat, stretching and yawning; he was exhausted from the journey.
Sasuke and Hinata, who followed behind him, were already familiar with Naruto's resourceful and often-changing personality, and having made prior preparations, so they didn't have any major problems. Kakashi, the Jonin, was also completely unharmed, though he looked at Naruto with a hint of exasperation.
But Tazuna was in a terrible situation. He had grown up by the sea and had probably traveled more by boat than he had walked, yet today he was seasick.
Tazuna, who had just climbed off the ship, vomited again. He wondered if he didn't get along with these people; ever since he met them, he felt like he was constantly vomiting. If he didn't know he was a grown man, he would have thought he was pregnant.
"It's... it's absolutely terrifying. These people are demons."
Tazuna felt like he was going to vomit bile; it was so uncomfortable.
He glanced again at the small boat they were on, which seemed to have reached the end of its life and shattered at that moment. Tazuna shook his head; this group of people was truly terrifying.
Fortunately, I arrived safely in the Land of Waves. As long as I can return home safely and begin construction of the bridge, then everything will be alright...