Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

On the vast ocean, the ceaseless waves connect the land of fire, the land of tea, the land of water, and the land of the sea far from the mainland into a dangerous yet alluring trade route.

Because of the vastness of the sea, trade routes have become a gray area occupied by many wandering ninjas, mercenaries, and underground forces, where there are no rules and only power is the only pass.

In a reef area far from the border between the Land of Tea and the Land of the Sea, a sea outpost converted from a dilapidated warship is gently rising and falling with the waves.

Deep within the stronghold, a scent mixed with the stench of the sea wafted out, accompanied by the occasional sound of slippery creatures moving about, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Failed, Konoha ninja? Hahahaha, Konoha! Konoha!"

"Sword Beast, go to the tea-growing dock in the Land of Tea and find Gato. Tell him that Konoha ninjas are involved this time, and his offer isn't enough. Ask him to pay ten times more! Otherwise, I'll intercept his caravan first!"

A muffled voice, seemingly filled with phlegm, echoed in the darkness, "Remember that bastard who turned us into this? He's from Konoha. Sword Beast, find out about them and report back to me!"

"Hmm!" The thin figure in the corner, who was tearing at the bones of an unknown sea monster, paused, as if thinking of something terrible. It threw away the bloody bones, roared, and jumped into the sea and disappeared.

A few days later, Chiba and his companions arrived in the Shimocha region of the Land of Tea.

The climate in the Tea Country is mild and humid this season, with lush vegetation covering the entire country and a faint aroma of tea permeating the air. This greatly interests Chiyu, who loves tea, and she plans to bring some back for Granny Momoka when she returns.

After several days of travel, Qianyu and the others arrived at the Wangchao Wharf in the Tea Country with the caravan, because from here, they could see the ebb and flow of the tide on the distant sea.

This pier is built by the sea, with fishing boats and merchant ships of all sizes moored along the shore. The pier, made of special wood, has turned dark brown from being soaked in seawater, but it is still as sturdy as iron.

The docks were bustling with people, and merchant ships were piled high with local specialties from other places. These specialties were quickly snapped up by the vendors' shouts.

Looking down from their high vantage point, Chiyu and the other two saw that a merchant guild of considerable size, such as that of Chairman Shirakawa, had been invited onto the merchant ship. A caravan capable of handling large quantities of goods naturally did not need to be crammed together with ordinary people.

"That little dwarf must be Gato," Uchiha Tsukuyomi said, a lollipop dangling from his lips as he looked up and gazed into the distance. "He really doesn't seem like a businessman."

As Uchiha Tsuki finished speaking, Chiyu and Anko looked in the direction she was looking and saw a short man with a beer belly and a receding hairline, followed by a group of humanoid creatures charging around.

Qianyu and his companions didn't take Kado seriously. Now that their first mission was complete, all that remained was to wait for the arrival of the Sea Kingdom's caravan.

"Let's go, now that we're here, let's try some of the local specialties."

With that, Qianyu waved her hand and led the two away. Since there was nothing else to do, they decided to eat first.

Just after the three turned to leave, a figure shrouded in a cloak behind Kado in the distance glanced up unintentionally. Instantly, Kado froze, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Kado, who was ahead, clearly noticed this scene. His expression changed, and he waved to signal his bodyguards to block him and the cloaked man from view.

"Hey, Blade Beast, this isn't your territory. Don't let your illness flare up, or you'll cause unnecessary trouble."

Seeing the somewhat exasperated Kado, the sword beast under the cloak turned his head, his turbid pupils coldly staring at him in the shadows. Only when Kado couldn't help but step back did he nod slightly.

We have to get rid of these lunatics. From now on, we should find rogue ninjas from major ninja villages to avoid causing trouble for ourselves.

After spending a large sum of money to hire a mentally ill bodyguard, Kado thought with extreme dissatisfaction.

The sword beast that was still following behind him also thought of the two figures, one big and one small, that he last saw before he turned into this ghostly form.

"That purple hair, and that face, I can't be mistaken, I can't be mistaken, we can get our revenge!" Overwhelmed with emotion, the sword beast opened its mouthful of sharp teeth and kept tearing at its own arm.

Although the scene was obscured by the cloak, it still caused those around to unconsciously step back.

Unaware of this, Chiyu and her two companions were in an inconspicuous izakaya (Japanese pub) built by the sea, with its open windows facing the ocean.

The sea breeze swept through the hall, carrying away the dust of the journey and bringing with it the unique smell of seafood. It was so damn fishy! Feeling her nose being challenged, Qianyu had no choice but to switch places with Yue.

Soon, a table full of seafood specialties from the tea country was laid out. Crystal-clear sashimi was arranged on crushed ice, freshly steamed shellfish opened to reveal tender white flesh, and golden-brown, crispy grilled small fish had an enticing aroma. There were also matcha sweets unique to the tea country, which were refreshing and delicious.

Hongdou has always been a carefree and outgoing person. She loves to eat and have fun. When she saw the table full of delicious food, her eyes lit up instantly. She picked up a piece of sashimi, dipped it in wasabi sauce, and swallowed it in one bite.

"Fresh, so fresh! Captain, Yue, try the fresh seafood here. It's definitely much better than Konoha's. It lives up to its reputation."

Uchiha Yue sat to the side, her demeanor elegant and composed. She picked up her chopsticks, gently picked up a piece of sashimi as thin as a cicada's wing, dipped it in a little sauce, and slowly put it into her mouth, her movements fluid and graceful.

"The Land of Tea is near the sea, the water is clean, and the seafood is indeed much fresher than inland," Uchiha Tsuki said casually. "Captain, would you like to try some?"

Mitarashi Anko, observing the elegant demeanor of the Uchiha clan, couldn't help but purse her lips. This guy Yue becomes elegant as soon as he arrives in a strange place, but Anko can't learn it. She could only secretly envy him.

However, the next second, both Hongdou and Yue's gazes fell on Qianyu, wanting to see his opinion.

However, Qianyu, sitting between the two, frowned slightly as he looked at the crystal-clear sashimi. He really couldn't come here.

However, seeing the curious looks from the two people next to her, Qianyu finally reached out with her chopsticks, gently picked up a slice of sashimi, and put it in her mouth.

As he continued chewing, Qianyu's expression changed from calm to discomfort, and he eventually spat out the sashimi.

This scene startled the shop owner next door, who thought there was something wrong with his sashimi and rushed over to apologize. Only after Chiyu explained did he leave reassured.

Afterwards, Qianyu put a piece of matcha pastry into her mouth to suppress the churning in her stomach, a scene that made Hongdou next to her laugh out loud.

It turns out that the captain isn't always so composed; Anko, who had been teased by Chiyu before, was quite happy about this.

Qianyu ignored Hongdou's little thoughts and ate his grilled fish while looking out the window at the sea.

"What is that thing underwater? It's blatantly eavesdropping on their conversation!"