Chapter 106 Speculations about “Employer”

"It's not much, but it's not much. We loaded 10 carts of goods, hired 10 drivers, and 10 mules..."

"They are all worthless daily necessities, such as clothes, shoes, pots, pans, and other bits and pieces."

"These things are not lacking in all countries, right?" Kakumu reminded kindly.

"There's no shortage. Even in a place like the Country of Rain, where it rains all year round, it's just a lack of food. These things..."

Jiama shook his head and thought of another country: "Even in the Country of Wind, which lacks everything but sand, the prices of these daily necessities won't be very high, right?"

Kakugi nodded slightly: "Even if it is sold to the Country of Wind with a price difference, the quantity of only 10 cars is not enough to entrust a B-level mission."

"Yeah, after all this time, there's almost no profit left." Jiama said puzzledly.

"So..." Kadomu extended his tone and said mysteriously:

"Either he can pick up goods that make a lot of money in the Country of Fire on his return trip, or he has something that must be confirmed in person, or something that must be sent to the Country of Wind."

Jiama suddenly realized.

Abe Hiroshi is just an ordinary person. If he is really a spy, then there must be a ninja on the line.

In the past six months, the village has been working hard internally to fix the problems, and many of them have been cleared away.

If Abe Hiroshi's upper line in the village is removed and there is information that must be passed on, he can only report it to the next level.

If you arrive in Kawano Country this time and see Abe Hiroshi's consignee there, it is very likely that he will be his higher-level upline.

Don't think that Abe Hiroshi, as an ordinary businessman, cannot convey any great information.

In the war between the ninja world, not only the ninjas fight on the front line, but also the economy, finance, and trade behind the village are the battlefields of competition.

If Abe Hiroshi had figured out the relevant context of the village's economy, and the enemy village launched a targeted trade war, cutting off several of Konoha's financial avenues, then the blow to the village would be no less than a major defeat on the frontal battlefield.

"Even if Hiroshi Abe is not a spy, there must be something we don't know, or even something he deliberately concealed."

Kakugi gave Abe Hiroshi the final words.

At this time, Abe Hiroshi's suspicion in Kakugi's eyes skyrocketed.

Through a series of actions by Grandet, he lowered everyone's alertness and disguised himself as a greedy businessman, thereby concealing his true purpose.

With a "squeaking" sound, Kakugi looked behind him, and Abe Hiroyuki was slowly coming over with 10 trucks.

Next to Abe Hiroshi were Leihu and Weihu, who had "encountered" him early in the morning.

Lei Hu and Weihu were talking and laughing, as if they didn't see their employer's face.

As the employer, Hiroshi Abe looked very unhappy. Presumably Lei Hu and Weihu rejected some of his "reasonable requests".

Kakugi and Kouma stepped aside to open the door.

When passing by the two of them, Abe Hiroshi glanced at them, opened his mouth to say something, and finally let out a "hum".

Sitting on the edge of a truck, I could still vaguely hear muttering something like "There's a little kid."

It is quite different from the polite appearance when we first met.

Kakugi didn't bother to argue with Abe Hiroshi and walked straight to Lei Hu.

He said softly: "Captain, there is a situation."

Then, he told Lei Hu exactly what he and Jiama had guessed before.

"Well, you did a good job."

After hearing this, Lei Hu pondered for a moment and gave his approval.

"Moreover, it is very likely that his recipient is from the Kingdom of Rain."

Damn it, could it be that Sanshouyu Hanzo can’t sit still either?

Of course, this was just Lei Hu's guess and he didn't say it out loud.

"Why the Land of Rain, Captain?" Kakugi asked curiously.

"That's because when we were at the loading site yesterday, we found that rain gear accounted for a large share, at least about 30%.

how? Didn't Jiama tell you? "

Lei Hu chuckled.

This is really not the case... Kakugi complained helplessly.

It is estimated that Jiama did not pay attention to these details at all.

"Hmph, ninjas need to pay attention, you are still far behind."

Weihu on the side was sarcastic.

Kakugi pointed to the canvas that was tightly covered on the truck and replied unceremoniously:

"The package is so tight, I can't open it to observe, right? Or are you deliberately hiding the information and unwilling to share it?"

"You!" Weihu immediately became furious and was already rolling up his sleeves.

"That's enough." Lei Hu quickly stopped.

"Everyone, go back to the team. The convoy has already set off. Please escort it carefully and don't let the employer cause trouble for us."

Lei Hu warned seriously.

Kadomu nodded, turned around and left.

If we continue talking, Jia Ma will also be involved.

Although Jia Ma is a bit obsessed, the people are not bad.

According to the previously made plan, Kakugi went to the end of the team.

Jiama walked to the front of the team, while Weihu and Leihu were in the middle, guarding both sides of the team.

The convoy officially set off.

It was very quiet along the way, and the most heard were the chirping of birds and insects in the forest, and the sound of rolling wheels.

Although they knew that the territory of the Fire Country was relatively safe, Team C did not relax, and strictly arranged night shifts for camping at night.

Leihu would approach Abe Hiroshi from time to time. As time passed, the relationship between Abe Hiroshi and Team C also eased.

After all, if Abe Hiroshi is really a simple businessman, the loss outweighs the gain if the relationship with the escort team is stalemate.

Abe Hiroshi did not make any fuss about arranging the team to do this or that. The team and the team each performed their own duties.

Once the relationship is harmonious, we can make some harmless jokes.

For example, along the way, Lei Hu often asked Abe Hiroshi who received the goods after they were delivered to Gil City.

There must be no waste of transportation capacity on the return trip, and what goods are planned to be brought back to Konoha for sale, etc.

Regarding these, Hiroshi Abe basically changed the topic by making a haha, and also said that it was a business secret or something.

These obviously aggravated Lei Hu's suspicion of him.

Just to follow the clues, Lei Hu did not continue to press.

Now is not the time to fall out.

Just like that, the journey was unexpectedly calm.

After more than ten days of calm, both parties successfully walked out of the Country of Fire with their own thoughts.

After entering the Kingdom of Sichuan, the convoy headed north to Gil City, a city in the north of the Kingdom of Sichuan.

Gil City is located at the intersection of the Kingdom of Sichuan, the Kingdom of Rain, and the Kingdom of Fire. Gil City can be reached across the border from the Kingdom of Rain.

It is also very close to the border of the Country of Fire. Even if the convoy moves slowly, it is only a day away.

After entering the country of Kawawa, the atmosphere in the convoy became obviously tense.

Lei Hu informed the team to step up their vigilance, and Abe Hiroshi became increasingly uneasy.

Kakugi guessed that if Abe Hiroshi was really a spy, then he just wanted to hire a random Konoha team to leave the country legally.

By the way, bring some lacking goods.