Night Yu tried to walk on it, feeling that it could hold his weight.
He then realized that what Wave Country needed was a cross-sea bridge.
Just relying on wood wouldn't be enough, they would need bridge piers made with concrete and steel rebar.
Although Earth Release could make bridge piers, steel rebar still needed to be filled in by hand.
“Too bad I don’t know any jutsu that can modify metal. Otherwise, combining Wood Release and Earth Release to build a large bridge would be possible.”
Night Yu muttered to himself.
Night.
Facing the members of Team 7, Kakashi-sensei announced an important decision:
“Now that Dazna is back in his country, he will continue building the cross-country bridge. That fellow, Gato, definitely won’t stand by and watch.”
“Therefore, I’ve decided that Team 7 will stay here for another month to protect Dazna.”
Kakashi's gaze swept over the three members of Team 7. Night Yu was lost in thought, not sure what he was thinking.
Naruto and Sasuke were clearly willing to help Dazna, and they both nodded in agreement.
After dinner, Night Yu, eager for knowledge, knocked on Kakashi’s door.
“Teacher, I have a question that I can’t figure out.”
Night Yu said.
Kakashi knew what Night Yu was confused about, but he still made a gesture to invite him to speak.
“Dazna clearly deceived us, so why are we still protecting him for so long?”
Night Yu asked.
After hearing Night Yu's question, Kakashi answered without hesitation: “The Fourth Hokage once said, to see justice and not act is not the deed of a hero.”
Night Yu nodded thoughtfully: “So, as a ninja, you must have a chivalrous heart, and help when you encounter injustice?”
Kakashi looked at Night Yu with satisfaction, adding: “It’s roughly that meaning, but the premise is that you can also remain safe and sound.”
“Understood, teacher! I get it!”
Night Yu exclaimed as if he had suddenly realized.
It turned out that a ninja doesn't only act for the benefit of their village!
They must also have their own moral principles and things they uphold!
...
The next day, Naruto and Sasuke continued to practice climbing trees. Night Yu, with nothing to do, was responsible for protecting Dazna.
Here, he met Dazna’s grandson, Inari, the kid who had shouted “heroes are the most ridiculous”
back then.
Night Yu sensed that this kid seemed to have something hidden in his heart.
Last night, he passed by Inari’s room before going to bed, and he saw this kid holding a picture frame and crying.
Therefore, the leisurely Night Yu strolled to Inari’s side and chatted with him like a friend.
Perhaps it was because the child was lonely, or perhaps it was because Night Yu was naturally approachable.
In any case, he quickly learned from Inari about his past experiences.
It turned out that Inari once had a heroic stepfather who was the protector of this island.
However, Gato, in order to occupy Wave Country, first targeted this stepfather and, in front of everyone, cruelly murdered him.
From then on, Inari believed that becoming a hero was a foolish thing.
After hearing this story, Night Yu felt sympathy for Inari’s stepfather and felt that his sacrifice was not worth it.
“A hero is someone who protects the things they cherish.”
Night Yu said.
That man defended everything he loved with his arms, a true hero.
But when he was cruelly treated, none of the bystanders stood up for him.
After his death, no one dared to continue his mission.
Even his son, Inari, just cried holding the picture frame, appearing extremely timid.
Night Yu looked up at Dazna, who was sweating profusely on the bridge.
The old man had a towel around his neck, constantly wiping away sweat. He worked tirelessly carrying building materials.
Only a few people were assisting him.
Others, out of fear of Gato’s power, chose to back down and watch.
Thinking that those who stood by would benefit after the bridge was completed, Night Yu felt a little upset.
Night Yu sighed and got up. He glanced around, alert to any potential threats.
At this time, a worker called out to Night Yu and pointed at the rest shed not far away: “Young man, the sun is harsh, go sit under the parasol with Inari.”
Night Yu’s eyes lit up, and his heart stirred.
Although those who stood by and looked coldly were not worthy of crossing this bridge.
But there were always kind and simple people in the world, and they deserved to be helped.
If the bridge was built, these kind people would be able to escape Gato’s control.
“It's okay, old man, I’m a ninja.”
Night Yu replied with a smile.
He then made hand seals and shouted: “Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!”
“Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!”
On the bridge, hundreds of Night Yus suddenly appeared!
The workers around were all stunned!
“Is this the power of a ninja? One person can match an army!”
“Amazing! Only gods have such power!”
“The ninja kid is so powerful, then isn’t the adult ninja from Dazna’s family even stronger?”
“Just lending a little help.”
Hundreds of clones responded in unison, each carrying building materials and joining the construction army.
Dazna was so moved that he almost cried.
These days, he had been worried about the shortage of manpower.
After all, just with the dozen or so of them, it would take a long time to build this bridge.
But now, with so many ninja clones, the progress has been greatly accelerated!
Night Yu and his clones participated in building the bridge. The amount of work they did in half an hour was equivalent to a day of hard work before.
Not far away.
Gato, the short and fat fellow, looked through the telescope at the numerous clones on the bridge and his face turned green.
“At this rate, the bridge will be completed in less than two months.”
“Crack!”
Gato, furious, threw away his telescope and pointed at the bridge, saying.
Beside Gato, a samurai bodyguard wearing a long sword said: “Boss, didn’t you hire a missing-nin from Kirigakure to assassinate Dazna?”
Gato knew he was referring to Zabuza, and he showed impatience: “That useless guy, after his men failed to assassinate, he himself fell and almost died.”
“We should urge him, we can’t just take the deposit and not do anything.”
Another bodyguard suggested.
Gato nodded, and a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes under his sunglasses: “That arrogant guy, after he deals with Dazna, I’m going to take care of him too.”
In a blink of an eye, more than ten days passed.
These days, Naruto and Kakashi’s help made Dazna’s bridge construction progress by leaps and bounds.
After just ten days, the bridge was nearing completion.
Naruto and Sasuke, however, had been practicing day and night, and hardly closed their eyes.
That night, the excited Naruto and Sasuke pushed open Kakashi’s door: “Kakashi-sensei, we did it! We can climb to the top of the tree now!”
Kakashi showed a satisfied smile and patted their heads encouragingly.