Chapter 80 080 What can ninjas protect?
Chapter 80 080. What can ninjas protect?
After seeing the bandits blocking the road, the down-and-out warrior rushed out first and shouted his name loudly.
But the leader of the bandits ignored the samurai and shot a kunai directly. After being stabbed by the kunai, the several destitute samurai frowned and then retreated to the vicinity of the convoy, their faces full of vigilance.
Naruto glanced at the bandits in the distance, then at the winking down-and-out samurai, and a smile appeared on his lips.
In the past half month since he went out, he had encountered many bandits. He originally thought that the security of the Fire Country was only at the stage of simple folk customs, but he did not expect that an industrial chain had already been formed.
The caravan guards and the bandits behind were obviously on the same team, so this road was constantly troubled by bandits.
Towns that can reach the Ninja Village and can afford the mission rewards can naturally hire ninjas to suppress the bandits. Those who cannot afford the money can only silently accept the ravages of bandits without being able to effectively resist.
The operation of the down-and-out samurai and bandits failed because the addition of foreign ninjas broke the local rules.
After thinking about this, Naruto casually picked up a stone from the ground and formed a blast of wind that directly knocked the bandit leader unconscious, shocking the bandits behind him who were planning to attack.
After groping around on Bandit Headache, Naruto found a ninja forehead protector.
After letting the rest of the caravan tie up the bandits, Naruto said to the caravan boss: "They are not dead. Send them to the security station in the nearest town. They should know how to deal with them."
After witnessing Naruto showing off his power, the team boss became more and more respectful. He had never seen such a powerful ninja.
Naruto had no interest in the team owner's compliments, but he still accepted the boss's kindness, enjoyed the treatment of a one-man carriage, and walked at the front of the team.
"The Yondaime, it seems that the security of the Fire Country is very good. There is no need for ninjas to guard the town."
Namikaze Minato looked a little embarrassed and said: "Ninjas are mercenaries. These people can't afford to hire ninjas, and ninjas naturally won't protect them. However, there are still many ninjas who will act bravely."
Hearing this, Naruto smiled and said nothing more.
Ninjas are indeed mercenaries. Without money, they will not serve the people of the Fire Nation. At most, they will draw their swords to help when there is injustice, but cannot solve the actual problem.
Even because the Ninja Village is a mercenary group, defecting ninjas will become a local scourge.
After all, in terms of the strength of ninjas, even the most basic genin can dominate a mountain and cause harm to nearby gatherings of people.
The most bizarre thing is that these mercenary groups contract the military power of various countries, and the daimyo cannot interfere too much.
After advancing for about half a day, the convoy stopped again, this time not because of bandits or wandering ninjas, but because of a passing Fire Nation noble.
According to regulations, when nobles from the Fire Nation pass by, civilians not only give way but also bow their heads in salute.
Soon, as the Fire Country nobles opened the curtains, the passengers and the team owner bowed their heads and saluted, even the few down-and-out warriors were no exception. Their postures were more standard than ordinary passengers.
As a noble of the Fire Country, he could naturally afford to hire ninjas as bodyguards to protect his safety.
Naruto sitting in the carriage did not lower his head, and the ninjas did not notice Naruto in the carriage and passed by him.
Watching the Fire Nation nobles leave, Naruto smiled and said: "Fourth Generation, it seems that there are still people in the Fire Nation who can hire ninjas. It seems that we ninjas still have to protect these big shots."
Namikaze Minato frowned and gradually began to agree with Kyuubi's words.
Naruto's yin and yang character was not inherited from him and Kushina, but was exactly the same as Kyuubi. It was far more difficult for him to correct Naruto's thoughts than he imagined.
After more than ten minutes, the convoy got back on the road, but was soon forced to stop again.
On the road ahead, the sedan that originally held the nobles of the Fire Nation was split into two, and blood flowed out from the gap. In front of and behind the sedan were the ninja guards who died on the spot.
There were expressions of astonishment on their faces, and they were obviously very surprised by the death of their companions.
What frightened the members of the convoy even more was that the assassin who attacked the nobles of the Country of Fire did not leave. Instead, he sat on the tree trunk, holding a notched sword in his hand, and stared at the convoy.
Black hair, jagged shark teeth, and a decapitation knife in his hand.
It reminded Naruto of Zabuza Momochi, but Zabuza should be accompanied by the boy Shiro, and the clothes he wore should not be the Akatsuki organization's characteristic fire cloud suit.
At this time, Namikaze Minato reminded: "Naruto, the opponent is Loquat Juzo, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen."
After being reminded by Namikaze Minato, Naruto remembered the identity of the other party, a Kirigakure Murakunin who luckily escaped from the feet of Matt Dai.
He was so unlucky that he met a member of Akatsuki just when he took on a guard mission.
While thinking, Loquat Juzo disappeared in place, and the beheading sword locked onto Naruto who came out to watch the fun. After being dodged by Naruto, the carriage was also cut in half.
Naruto's eyes flashed and he pulled out the katana from his waist. The blade was covered with wind attribute chakra.
Immediately afterwards, a ray of Kamamaita's breath was slashed out directly, hitting Loquat Juuzang. Loquat Juuzang's face changed slightly, and after catching Kamamaita's breath, he dodged to the side.
"I didn't expect that a strong man like you would accept the task of protecting the nobles."
Naruto directly asked the question, and looked at Loquat Juzo in confusion. The other party didn't come for his identity as a Jinchuuriki. Was he really just passing by to perform a bounty mission?
After pondering for a moment, Naruto shook his head and said, "I am traveling and I will protect the convoy here."
Hearing this, Loquat Juuzang scratched his head and said in an apologetic tone: "It seems that I made a mistake. I thought you took over the task of protecting the nobles, or competed with me for the bounty."
After saying that, Loquat Juuzang cut off the noble's head and prepared to leave this place.
At this moment, Loquat Juuzang turned around and said, "By the way, you are so powerful. Are you interested in joining my organization? Our organization has very good benefits and benefits. It would be a pity not to join."
Naruto shook his head again: "I'm sorry, I have no intention of joining any organization for the time being."
"That's a shame."
After saying this, Loquat Juzo really left this time. He was not sure of Naruto's strength, and he was unwilling to antagonize such a strong man. All he pursued was to complete the mission.
Seeing Loquat Juzo leaving, Naruto had the idea of taking action. Loquat Juzo was a powerful elite jounin, and it would take a lot of time to deal with him. It would not be good if Bai Zetsu, who was recording the scene, found out.
The convoy continued on its way. This time, not only the convoy owner, but also the samurai and passengers looked at Naruto completely differently, and the tone of communication with Naruto was also full of flattery.
If it weren't for the strong man Naruto, they would all have been killed just now.
Naruto was not interested in the compliments of these people. He came to the sealed space and looked at Namikaze Minato: "The Fourth Generation, it seems that ninjas cannot protect the nobles of the Fire Country. What can ninjas protect?"
