Chapter 40: SLY OLD MAN TECHNIQUE
Kakashi was giving a lot of basic information on the way of our journey along with the breezing sound of the tree leaves. Everything is going smoothly.
Suddenly I sense a slight change of expression on Kakashi's face. Oh, the two rats ( rouge shinobi) came as expected.
As expected Kakashi was their first target. From Kakashi's expression, he intended to play the same drama ( Looking like he was dead and want to see how the three of us handle the situation). Well, I intend to play along with him since Naruto and Sasuke also need to get used to these kinds of situations.
Naruto,"Oh No! Kakashi Sensei!!!"
Sasuke,"Kakashi!!!!"
Well, the drama started. Kakashi plays dead.
Hina," Naruto, Sasuke get yourself together. We need to think about what we need to do from now on. I will protect Tanzo. You two get these guys" ('If these guys didn't perform well, I am going to give them one hell of training when we land in The Land of Waves. HEHE')
If Naruto and Sasuke know Hina's thoughts they will prefer death to hell training.
Naruto," Hey Sasuke why does it feels like my sister is planning something evil?"
Sasuke," Well I get the same vibe. For now let's focus on what's in front of us".
Rogue Ninja's," You kids think you can defeat us HAHA".
Rogue Ninjas with their metallic arms come fast towards, Naruto and Sasuke at a speed the normal eye can't catch up. Naruto used the multi-shadow clone jutsu to block one of the rouge ninjas meanwhile Sasuke used the Kunai knife.
Since they failed to neutralize the target on the first attempt they changed the target and it seems to be me ( Hina ). Well, Well, I didn't expect that. Poor rogue ninjas.
The fight didn't last long. As they approach me I used the Body Flicker Technique and made them fall a few steps behind. Well, they didn't expect this from a little girl. It was a cute, little, nice, cruel (for enemies) stunt. They look irritated as things didn't go as they planned. Kakashi who was watching all these from the shadows came out of nowhere and finished the remaining job. He looks like satisfied with our performance.
Kakashi," As expected from Hina. Nice. You two, Naruto Sasuke also did well, and also make sure you guys get used to these kinds of situations".
Then he turned to Tazuna," I think you need to explain all this. The mission is to make sure you are safe from the bandits. But clearly, ninjas are involved. This will make mission B rank or even higher. Now you tell us what is going on. In case you refuse to answer we will just return to our land after you make the landfall."
After that, we went on a small boat to get to the Land of Waves. Naruto was excited since it was the first time for him to travel by sea. Tazuna was hesitating a bit. After a long sigh, he started to tell his story.
Tazuna," It appears I have no choice but to tell you. Just as you said, this may be beyond the scope of your mission. Actually, I am being targeted by the terrifying man.
Kakashi," A terrifying man? Who?"
Tazuna," You guys have probably heard at least his name before. A shipping magnate in the name of Gato.
Kakashi," What? Gato.... of the Gato company? One of the world's richest men?"
Naruto," What? Who? "
Tazuna," Yes. On the surface, he's a chief executive of a shipping company. But underneath, he is into drug trafficking and deals in contraband with gangs and ninjas. Moreover, he runs a despicable business, ruthlessly taking over nations and enterprises. About a year ago he set eyes on The Land of Waves. He used his wealth and violence to enter this country, and before anyone know it he had taken complete control over the island's maritime and shipping"
As the speech went on his voice also started to shake.
Tazuna," Having a tight grip on the ocean, in an island nation like Land of Waves, means having control of finance, the government, the people,.... everything. The one thing Gato fears is the completion of Bridges that have been under the construction for some time now"
Sasuke," Since you been the one building it you become a hindrance. Now it makes sense"
Kakashi," But I don't understand. Your opponent is a dangerous one, who will use even ninja. Why did you hide the fact from us when you made the request?"
Tazuna becomes a little sad when heard this question.
Tazuna," The Land of Waves is a very poor country, even feudal lords have no money. Of course we ordinary citizens also don't have money. We cannot afford to make a request for a B rank or above. Well if you pull out of the mission when I land ashore, I will, no doubt, be killed."
Suddenly Tazuna started to speak in a sly voice.
Tazuna," But there is no need for concern! Should I die, my cute grandchild who will turn eight will only cry his heart out. And my daughter will blame only the hidden leaf ninja for the rest of her life and grieve in solitude! Oh, It's not your fault at all!".
What a sly old man. He is blaming us like we were the one wrong And Kakashi also seems a little confused. Well, we all know he is going to accept the mission of bodyguard.
Kakashi after some time," Well, I guess we have no choice. We will continue our mission as bodyguards until the construction of the bridge is finished"
Tazuna, soon changed his expression as he won. What a sly old man!
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