The sea waves surged and roared.
"Splash splash splash--!!"
The thick, heavy, pure steel anchor chain, as thick as a water tank, was pulled by the roar of multi-stage steam gears.
It rose with a roar from the bottom of the deep-water port of the Land of Waves, raising a cloud of white Shibuki!
"Set sail--!!"
Accompanied by Kato Yosuke's sharp whistle from the high platform on the shore.
Three massive black sails, each tens of meters high and made entirely of high-strength, durable canvas, were suddenly unfurled in the howling sea wind!
On the mainsail right in the center.
A massive, hand-painted emblem of a raging " Iron Fist " in dark red paint flamboyantly displayed under the blazing sun, resembling a battle flag that could devour the ocean!
The 100-meter-long Black Iron Wood warship " Iron Fist " has its massive and heavy hull slightly sloping.
Then, the enormous Iron Fist statue at the bow of the ship cleaved open the vast blue waves!
Like a colossal sea monster awakening, it surges forth with terrifying, overwhelming force towards the vast ocean where the sea meets the sky!
On the deck, the sea breeze was strong and refreshing.
On this large warship, which embodies the Iron Fist Chamber of Commerce's top-tier craftsmanship and is made of Black Iron Wood.
You can't feel any of the violent rocking of a traditional wooden sailboat.
The most spacious open-air observation deck on the upper level.
Two huge Hawaiian-style parasols create a cool, shady space.
Senju Kenya comfortably nestled in a large, pure cowhide beach chair.
Her floral shorts fluttered in the wind, and her flip-flops dangled from her big toe.
He wore large brown sunglasses on either side of his face, a white jade pipe between his teeth, and his hands were comfortably resting behind his head.
"Call--"
A rich, sweet-smelling bluish-white smoke was slowly exhaled from the pipe, instantly dispersed into wisps by the moist sea breeze.
"Comfortable!"
Kenya rolled over, looking at the few white seagulls circling overhead, and sighed contentedly:
"Fighting and killing are so boring. Going on official business under the sun, that's the kind of style a behind-the-scenes big boss should have."
"Uncle, have a taste of this. It's just been taken out of the freezer."
A clear, gentle voice rang out beside the recliner.
Bai changed into a neat and fitted white sailor chef's robe, and wore a cute little round hat on her head.
He was holding a tray with both hands, on which were placed two huge coconut shells.
Inside the coconut shell is a rich juice made from freshly squeezed mangrove berries and tropical peaches.
Even more amazing is...
Under Bai Na's masterful manipulation of the subtle Ice Release.
Two tiny, exquisitely crafted ice dolphins, shimmering with a cool, ethereal blue aura, float lifelike in the center of the juice, slowly releasing wisps of white mist.
It ensures the ultimate chilled taste without diluting the original rich and sweet aroma of the fruit juice in the slightest!
Wow! This skill is unmatched!
Kenya reached out and grabbed a coconut shell, bit down on the straw and took a big gulp. The sweet, icy juice rushed down his throat and straight to the top of his head. He couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
On another soft chair to Kenya's left.
Shizune was dressed in a smart dark blue casual outfit, holding her little Tonton Tun tightly in her arms, with thick hard-covered ledgers piled up on the small round table in front of her.
"Crackling, crackling!"
The small mahogany abacus in Shizune's hand sparked as she worked it.
"No... this account is absolutely outrageous..."
Shizune rubbed her reddened eyes, staring at the staggering numbers compiled above, and completely fell into a state of existential crisis, her worldview shattered.
" The Iron Fist's self-built cost... zero? All the raw materials were developed by young master Kenya himself, single-handedly?!"
"A 24-hour automatic air conditioner specially supplied to Orochimaru's laboratory... Zero-cost technology investment?!"
"The food expenses for all 300 sailors on board... were entirely covered by high-level deep-sea creatures caught along the way, without spending a single penny on groceries?!"
Shizune swallowed hard, her hands trembling as she opened the income section:
"The 500 million taels of public funds for initial research and development, given away for free by Daming Prefecture..."
" The Bounty Station smuggled over 3 billion yuan in cash back..."
" Kakuzu paid out 150 million yen as a work deposit..."
Shizune frantically grabbed at her short hair, her lips trembling as she looked at Kenmi lying beside her, biting his Kenya.
"Young Kenya... let's follow this financial logic..."
"For the past fifty years, all the Hokage and elders of Konoha have worked tirelessly to secure sponsorships, cut military budgets, and make ninjas bleed and die..."
"What the hell are they trying to achieve?!"
"Why not go out to sea with you and plunder for half a year? We could earn enough to pave all the muddy roads in the entire Land of Fire with Pure Gold!"
Listen to the Shizune roar filled with resentment.
Kenya laughed heartily, grabbed a golden-brown, crispy deep-sea shrimp, and shoved it into her hand:
"Perspective! Shizune little thing, this is the business perspective Lao Tzu often talked about!"
"Follow me, and I can guarantee you nothing else, but I'll definitely have plenty of silver notes!"
Just as the deck was filled with laughter and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Thump!
A heavy, dull thud as metal hit the ground interrupted the group's chatter.
Zabuza Momochi walked steadily from inside the cabin onto the deck.
He slammed the heavy black iron sword, weighing several tons, heavily onto the bow deck with one hand, letting the waves crash against his boots.
Zabuza turned his head, his expression more solemn than ever before, and pointed to the horizon where the sky was gradually darkening and becoming gloomy:
"Boss, your easy days are almost over."
"That sea area ahead is the infamous ' Forbidden Black Sea ' of the Land of Water."
Everyone's eyes turned to Zabuza's finger.
The once clear blue sea suddenly abruptly ended several miles ahead!
Instead, there is a strange, vast ocean shrouded in a cold, deathly gray-black fog all year round!
Thick fog, like rolling dark clouds, pressed down heavily on the black sea, reducing visibility to less than a hundred meters.
" The Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, aimed to completely seal off the village and prevent any Kekkei Genkai ninja from escaping."
Zabuza his teeth, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes:
"Thousands of self-destructing mines and sharp coral reefs enhanced with high-level Water Release have been deployed deep within this sea area."
"Even more terrifying is... there are also large groups of berserk deep-sea monsters that have been modified by Sealing Jutsu!"
Before he could finish speaking...
"Gurgle gurgle gurgle--!!"
The black sea in front of the Iron Fist suddenly churned and exploded violently, like boiling water!
"Roar--!!"
Accompanied by a terrifying roar that pierced the eardrums!
A giant deep-sea black-striped shark with three heads, its body as large as a small warship, and its entire body covered with sharp, blade-like bone spikes!
Tearing through the waves, it opened its gaping maw, covered with layers of barbed fangs, and with the ferocious force of tens of thousands of tons, it slammed into the port waterline of the Iron Fist like a madman!
at the same time.
Deep within the fog, several light patrol boats flying the Blood Mist flag of the Kirigakure Anbu sounded their piercing alarm horns!
"Presumptuous!!"
Zabuza's eyes flashed with ferocity, and without Kenya even having to speak, he shot out of the deck like a cannonball!
"Black Iron - The Great Windmill Decapitation!!"
The massive, jet-black sword, weighing several tons, transformed into a raging, incomparably powerful black whirlwind in mid-air!
"Pfft! Boom!!"
A sword slashed down from mid-air!
Those three ferocious deep-sea sharks, powerful enough to capsize a regular warship, couldn't even let out a complete wail.
Skin and bones were instantly cleaved into a rain of minced flesh and blood by this heavy, massive blade imbued with pure, monstrous strength!
Not only that.
The 100-meter-long Black Iron Wood warship " Iron Fist " faced the countless hidden reefs and the sealing mine array blocking its way.
The speed didn't even decrease by half a yard!
The massive, Armament Haki Iron Fist statue at the bow of the ship was thudded by the roaring charge.
"Boom boom boom boom--!!"
It's like a giant hammer, a divine weapon, descending to earth to cleave mountains!
It charged headlong into the reefs, smashing the seemingly indestructible reef complex and dozens of self-destructing mines into dust and debris that flew everywhere!
The massive black iron warship was unstoppable, violently smashing through the blood mist as it barbarically stormed into the heart of the Land of Water!
And in the shadows of the isolated island, faintly visible ahead.
The icy figure of the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, loomed faintly in the distance.