Naruto: The Tavern Speech Begins to Make the Land of Rain Great

Chapter 1 Tavern Speech

In the Land of Rain, the rain falls incessantly, the raindrops constantly pattering against the eaves, making a dripping sound.

Under the eaves, an orange-haired boy was anxiously searching for a figure.

He rushed over as soon as he saw a small, purple-haired girl collapse in the rain.

"Konan!"

Yahiko looked at Konan lying on the ground, her body covered in bruises, and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

He quickly helped Xiao Nan up from the ground and wiped the mud off her face with his tattered sleeve.

It's not clean, but it's much better now.

"I'm fine..."

Xiao Nan heard the familiar voice and weakly handed over the black bread she had been clutching to her chest.

She stole it.

As for the cost...

The bruises on Xiao Nan's body say it all.

Even so, the black bread was already soaked by the rain and covered with weeds and mud from the ground.

This food, which made everyone else frown and hesitate to eat it, was considered a delicacy by Xiao Nan.

"Nagato's patient meals are taken care of."

She smiled and said gently.

Konan's smile deepened Yahiko's bitterness.

Yahiko clenched his fists, and his eyes reddened.

"Call me next time."

His voice trembled slightly, yet his tone was so resolute.

Konan glanced at the countless scars and bruises on Yahiko's body.

She wanted to say something.

But seeing Yahiko's resolute face, she chose to remain silent.

She knows everything.

She knew how many times Yahiko had stolen bread for them, and she also knew how much Yahiko and Nagato had taken care of her.

But Xiao Nan has never been someone who can take other people's efforts for granted.

That's why she chose to steal bread herself when Nagato was sick and Yahiko's wounds hadn't healed.

This is Xiao Nan's choice.

This is also how Konan protects her companions.

Thinking of this, Konan gently leaned against Yahiko, hoping it would alleviate her pain.

"Going there?"

Yahiko's question made Minami look up, and only then could she see the building in front of her clearly.

It was a tavern, with a string of lanterns hanging at the entrance, their warm light spilling from the glass, and a huge sign standing in front of the door—

Yamada Tavern.

Next to the sign, a line of small print was clearly written.

"Free clothes drying service is provided in the store."

Xiao Nan read the line of small print out word by word.

In the Land of Rain, where Konan and Yahiko live, it rains incessantly, with rain occurring 31 out of 30 days.

Therefore, many shops offer services such as clothes drying.

This can improve customer retention and provide a better experience for customers going out on rainy days.

After committing their crimes as a group, Xiao Nan and her two companions would often go to clothes dryers to dry their clothes first.

They then proceeded to their secret base in the cave.

This prevents prolonged contact with wet clothes, thus reducing the risk of catching a cold.

Such a clothes drying service is undoubtedly something that Minami and Yahiko desperately need.

Seemingly sensing Konan's attraction beside him, Yahiko nodded.

"Let's go."

This was the first time the two had entered a tavern, and the scene there surprised them.

The noise made Xiao Nan uncomfortable. She frowned and began to observe her surroundings.

The soft yellow light shone on the tables, which were surrounded by many guests.

The guests at these tables were raising their glasses, shouting and cheering wildly, holding their glasses high.

It seemed that something had stirred up his emotions.

Their focus, however, was on...

The man in the very center of the tavern.

Xiao Nan subconsciously sized up the man.

Wearing a gray-brown cashmere coat draped over his shoulders, his handsome face revealed unwavering determination, and a hint of subtle confidence shone through his brows.

His hands were clenched into fists and he waved them in the air.

The guests in the audience seemed to receive a huge boost, and they all cheered and jumped for joy.

Frenzy and anxiety.

This was a scene Xiao Nan had never seen before.

The guests here don't seem to be here to drown their sorrows in alcohol, nor to gather intelligence.

Instead...

Are we here to listen to this person speak?

Konan reached out her little hand and tugged at Yahiko's sleeve.

"What's wrong?"

"This place is a little different..."

Before they could continue their discussion, the man on the stage spoke up.

"Dear fellow countrymen of the Rain Kingdom, we are now facing a very difficult situation."

"After that war broke out, prices in the Land of Rain were extremely high."

"We are facing a severe food shortage, and people are going hungry. They can't even afford to eat their fill."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire room erupted in uproar.

The guests whispered among themselves, as if the words had struck a chord with them.

Yes, that describes their lives perfectly.

Food was too expensive to buy, and people could only rely on luck to get some food on ordinary days.

They were basically in a state of not having enough to eat.

Xiao Nan's initial anxiety caused by the unfamiliar environment gradually subsided.

The repulsive force that wanted her to leave had also significantly diminished.

even...

A flutter ran through her heart, and she began to accept the man's words.

During the war, the price of food rose to an unimaginable level.

This forced them to steal and rob in order to survive.

Xiao Nan nodded subconsciously.

But why is this happening? Do they really have to keep stealing bread to survive?

Each time she stole bread, the intense guilt and the desire to survive felt like a series of judgments, piercing Xiao Nan's kind heart.

Xiao Nan longs for an opportunity to survive without resorting to theft or robbery.

An opportunity to live with a clear conscience.

While Xiao Nan was lost in thought, the speech continued.

Watanabe Toru slowly raised his hand and growled.

"Why is this happening? Why is there no hope in the Land of Rain?"

The audience below the stage seemed to have been put on pause; they all held their breath, waiting for Watanabe Tetsu's answer.

Konan trembled slightly and looked at Watanabe Tetsu in surprise.

She began to anticipate Watanabe Tetsu's answer.

Watanabe paused, his gaze sweeping across the audience, his sharp eyes piercing the hearts of every guest.

It also pierced Xiao Nan's heart.

Two or three seconds later, Watanabe Tetsu continued.

"It's the Land of Fire, the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind! They built their prosperity on the exploitation of the Land of Rain!!"

"They seize every advantage, wanting us to never rise again; they want the Land of Rain to become dust in the annals of history!"

Watanabe Toru waved his hands enthusiastically.

He pursed his lips, then said.

"Our loved ones have been murdered! Our schools have been destroyed! Our hospitals have been demolished! Who is responsible for all of this?"

Watanabe Tetsu paused for a moment before giving his answer.

"It's the Land of Fire, the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, it's them!"

The pent-up emotions in the audience were released in a burst.

"Fuck it!"

Why should we be bullied?!

A series of sounds, the shattering of wine glasses, and guests with flushed faces…

Roars and shouts filled the entire tavern.

Even Konan, sitting in the audience, closed her eyes. In her mind, she saw the scene of her parents being killed by Konoha ninjas and finally falling in a pool of blood.

Yes, they are the culprits behind everything...

Thinking of this, her body began to tremble, her hands clenched tightly, and painful memories flooded back.

Yahiko, who was standing next to her, could also sense Konan's pain.

He shared a similar experience with Konan; his parents were also killed by ninjas, so he naturally felt the same way.

Without a doubt, Watanabe Tetsu's answer resonated with them.

Watanabe Tetsu, seeing the scene spiraling out of control, raised his hand and pressed it down.

The entire venue fell silent instantly, as if waiting for the man on stage to make his decision.

After a long pause, Watanabe Tetsuya spoke.

"Lord Hanzo tried, but he could not defeat the three great nations on his own."

Watanabe Tetsu paused for a moment, then pointed to the individuals below the stage.

"But what if you were there?"

"And you."

"The Land of Rain doesn't just have Hanzo, it also has us."

He continued:

"We want to stop the land of rain from crying, we want to let the people here eat white bread, we want to let the people here not have to hang their heads on their belts, we want the people here not to live in fear every day."

"This is my promise, and it is also the promise of our Xiaoguang Association!"

"We are the Dawnlight Society! We are the future of the Rain Kingdom!"

The entire audience erupted in applause, and huge cheers and whistles filled the space. It was as if the suppressed roars could release the pent-up resentment and dissatisfaction in their hearts.

It started with meaningless shouts, then condensed into two words.

"Watanabe!"

The synchronized slogans proved who they were shouting for.

Watanabe Toru raised his right hand and shouted loudly.

"Join the Xiaoguang Society! We will fight to the end!"

Watanabe Tetsu's gaze swept across the audience, whose faces were flushed with excitement.

When Watanabe Tetsu's gaze swept across the corner of the tavern, he saw two small, familiar figures.

Ok?

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Watanabe Tetsu's face.

Catching two small fish was an unexpected bonus during the speech.

Before Watanabe Tetsuya's eyes appeared a line of text.

[Conditions met; Faith system upgraded]