Chapter 19
Bai Ye almost couldn't help but smile when he looked at the mysterious man in front of him.
There's a saying...
You search high and low but find it right under your nose without any effort.
"Um?"
The newcomer probably didn't expect Bai Ye to be so fierce.
They started by saying they would offer two lives as payment.
The other person doesn't seem very old. Are Konoha genin these days really this arrogant?
Seeing that the visitor did not object, Bai Ye jumped directly onto the other party's ship.
What a coincidence! I was just thinking about how to find Zabuza Momochi after arriving in the Land of Waves.
As a result, the other party simply delivered themselves to their door.
However, he doesn't plan to make a move right now.
After all, Zabuza was just a henchman hired by Gato.
However, what Bai Ye was curious about was why Zabuza's beautiful assistant wasn't there.
"Kid, don't you know that looking around is disrespectful to people?"
After the ship started moving, Zabuza noticed Byakuya's gaze.
Why does this brat from Konoha seem so unafraid of me?
"clang!"
Zabuza drew his greatsword, ready to play with Byakuya.
"Kid, do you know what kind of weapon this is?"
Zabuza said with a smug look on his face.
He was certain that Bai Ye did not recognize the weapon.
"It's just a decapitation sword!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye immediately revealed a disdainful expression.
It's just a decapitation sword; it's not enough to make him react.
"oh!"
Zabuza was surprised that the other party recognized his sword so easily.
Are the young people in Konoha these days really that knowledgeable?
"Looks like you know quite a lot!"
Zabuza's eyes began to turn cold. Since the other party recognized the Executioner's Blade, they might also recognize him.
In order not to reveal his whereabouts, Zabuza decided to see his opponent off here.
"Of course, I not only know the name of this weapon, but I also know how its previous owner died!"
"Oh, how did you die?"
Even Zabuza became interested, as even he, a rogue ninja from Kirigakure, didn't know how his previous master had died.
"He took the Tailed Beast Ball head-on and died from its impact!"
Bai Ye's words began to become serious.
This even put immense pressure on Zabuza.
What do you mean by that?!
Zabuza raised his greatsword and said warily.
But to everyone's surprise, Bai Ye burst into laughter again the next second.
"I just want to see if you can withstand a Tailed Beast Ball with your big sword. Although I don't know how to use a Tailed Beast Ball, its power is about the same!"
Then, Bai Ye's aura erupted, and an incredibly powerful chakra aura directly enveloped the entire area.
"What the hell!"
Zabuza's eyes widened in disbelief. Why was this brat unleashing such a powerful chakra aura?
Zabuza didn't even dare to face Byakuya, and jumped ship to escape.
They didn't even have time to take the decapitation sword with them.
After all, Zabuza clearly distinguishes between loving his own sword and loving his own life.
"You're leaving already?"
Bai Ye was stunned. He had only been a little serious, so why had Zabuza already surrendered so easily?
"Well, it's alright, I got a decapitation sword for free!"
Bai Ye took the decapitation sword from the ground, though it was of little use to him.
But it's okay to use it temporarily!
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Chapter Twenty-Five: Investigating the Child's Disappearance, Savior Bai Ye!
A hidden place in the Land of Waves.
"Boss, what's the point of us arresting these kids?"
I watched as yet another batch of children were brought in.
The other Mafia members of the shipping company expressed their dissatisfaction.
They're gangsters, but now they're acting like human traffickers.
"You don't know anything! This is a great decision made by our club president. How dare you question it?"
The person called "boss" is clearly the leader here.
Judging from the situation, he is a Chunin, but I don't know which village he came from.
"It's all because these villagers keep clamoring for a bridge to be built!"
Thinking of this, the mafia boss spat out a vicious spit.
Can't these villagers just honestly serve Lord Kado?
"We've arrested so many of their kids this time, let's see who dares to mention building the bridge again!"
Thinking of this, the mafia boss let out a cackling laugh.
"But, boss, I heard that old geezer Tazuna went to Konoha to ask for reinforcements?"
The other mafia members exchanged glances and then spoke.
At this time, Konoha still enjoyed a high reputation among these small countries.
"Hmph, that old bastard Tazuna could never afford Konoha's payment!"
The mafia boss said nonchalantly.
Dazner himself doesn't have much money, how could he possibly afford such a high fee?
Given his situation, it's highly likely he'll just issue a random C-level mission.
As for C-level missions, those who know, know exactly what level they are.
Just as they had expected, after Byakuya entered the island of the Land of Waves...
The villagers here are searching for him.
The parents who lost their children were filled with anxiety. No matter where they are, using children as a means of coercion, though despicable, is very effective.
If you don't believe me, go ask Yongdaimei.
Bai Ye's arrival was like a savior!
"Great! It's Ninja-sama! We're saved!"
The villagers gathered around after they saw Bai Ye wearing a ninja headband.
Many mothers simply knelt before Bai Ye.
"My lord ninja, please, save my child!"
Before Bai Ye could ask what had happened, a discordant voice came from the side.
"Oh dear, I see you've really gone to your wits' end, resorting to begging from a little kid!"
A group of young people dressed in unconventional styles walked out of a bar.
They looked at these mothers who had lost their children with mocking eyes.
"Stand up first!"
Bai Ye only glanced at them before ignoring them completely.
They're just a bunch of thugs who aren't even ninjas.
Such people exist everywhere in the ninja world.
"Tell me what happened first!"
Bai Ye looked around the crowd, trying to find someone he could talk to.
"Ahem, sir ninja, I am the village chief of this village."
An elderly man who didn't look much poorer than the others stepped forward.
"I am a ninja from Konoha, and I have accepted your mission to investigate the missing children!"
Upon arriving in the Land of Waves, he noticed that most people there were so poor they looked pale and sickly.
Apart from those few thugs, everyone else here looks like they could die at any moment.
However, during his subsequent conversation with the village chief, he discovered the key point.
"You mean, the families whose children were taken away are all determined to build the bridge?"
"Yes, Ninja Master!"
The village chief quickly and respectfully nodded in agreement.
In that case, the truth will be revealed.
Aside from Kado, Bai Ye couldn't think of anyone else who would do such a thing.
"However, isn't this all too much of a coincidence?"
Bai Ye's words left the village chief completely bewildered.
"coincide?"
Bai Ye looked around and saw that there were dozens of people who had lost their children.
If all of these dozens of people are staunch supporters of building the bridge.
How did Kado know that?
"Are you saying that there's a traitor in our village?"
Although the village chief was a bit old, he wasn't stupid and immediately understood what Bai Ye meant.
"Who on earth betrayed the people of their own village? Step forward right now!"
This scene infuriated the village chief of the Land of Waves so much that he almost developed high blood pressure.
Unexpectedly, the problem arose from within their own ranks.
If it weren't for this ninja who cleared the fog today, he would probably still be in the dark.
"Village chief, how could you so easily believe an outsider!"
"That's right, village chief, maybe he's a helper that Kado called!"
Bai Ye's words immediately drew the ire of the group of thugs.