I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 310 It's normal to go astray at a young age; just don't get obsessed with fishing.

"How did you know? It's not big, only about thirty pounds."

"Who asked you?!"

"Don't go! I'll tell you where to fish."

The ruins of the Land of Whirlpools have been transformed over the years. They are no longer the dilapidated place they once were. Fishermen from the Land of Fire, the Land of Water, and some surrounding island nations have come together to cultivate this wasteland.

Some large fishing boats, and even ocean-going cargo ships, also use this place as a temporary stop and supply station.

In the past six months, some fishermen have formed a small fleet of boats. They fish at sea and provide cargo exchange services for the smaller fishing boats, allowing them to have some endurance at sea.

At the same time, this small fleet also took on rescue work, assisting fishing boats that were unable to return to port due to bad weather or accidents and were unable to sail back to the ruins of the Whirlpool Country within its capabilities.

Therefore, in the gathering areas of several ports in the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools, every member of the small fleet had a considerable reputation.

At dusk, a little old man, carrying a sea fish as big as his torso on his back, walked along the road with a smile, chatting with everyone he met. Seeing a fisherman preparing to go home, he spoke:

"Isn't this Xiao Feng? I didn't expect to run into you here by such a coincidence. Oh, you young people are so lucky. You came back so energetic after a day on the boat."

Unlike me, I'm getting old. Now even carrying a fish is a struggle. This fish isn't that big, so why does it feel so heavy?

The fisherman, known as Xiao Feng, looked at the old man showing off his fish with a strange expression and said, "Boss Maoyou, you were carrying this fish when I went out to sea this morning."

Mao You's expression stiffened. So he'd met them today? It was probably because he'd met so many people today that he couldn't possibly remember them all. A fleeting awkwardness crossed his face as he said:

"Haha, really? Sigh~ As people get older, not only do their physical strength decline, but their memory and sense of direction also get worse. I got lost all day and couldn't find my way home."

Xiao Feng has a poor sense of direction. He still remembers that when he first became a fisherman, it was Mao You, the boss, who taught him how to navigate. Even on the ocean where all he could see were similar waves, he could easily find his way.

Now tell him that he got lost on land, or in the settlement he personally helped build?

However, Xiao Feng knew that Boss Maoyou was a good person; he just liked to chat with people because he was alone at home. So, he went along with the conversation and said, "Boss Maoyou, where did you catch this fish? It's so big!"

"What did you catch?! I caught it! Come on, come on, I'll show you my fishing spot now."

As Maoyou was about to lead the way, Xiaofeng's lips twitched. "Weren't you lost? Why are you trying to lead the way now?" He quickly refused.

"No need, Boss Maoyou. My wife and kids are waiting for me to come back for dinner. Tomorrow, when I rest my boat, you can take me fishing."

"Okay, it's a deal! We'll go together tomorrow."

Mao You's eyes dimmed, and he stopped bothering Xiao Feng. Carrying the fish on his back, he headed home. He didn't encounter anyone else on the way, which disappointed him a little.

"Squeak~"

Pushing open the simple door, Maoyou walked in the darkness without bumping into anything and put the fish back in the kitchen. People in remote areas all have this skill.

Unlike the city, there is no electricity here, only oil lamps. But if you are carrying something, it is not convenient to light the lamp. Therefore, everyone has developed the skill of putting things away first before lighting the lamp.

The dim candlelight was lit, slowly illuminating the room. Maoyou put down the oil lamp, turned his head, and almost fainted from fright.

There was a person in the house that even stray cats usually avoided.

Tatsuma sat on an uneven stool, looking at Moyu with a resentful gaze. He had been waiting at Moyu's house all afternoon.

All afternoon, he listened to Mao You's footsteps as he passed by the door again and again, but Mao You never stepped into the house, resisting going home even more than Yu the Great!

"Ninja-sama."

At this moment, Moyu also recognized Tatsuma, after all, Tatsuma's silver-white hair with a touch of blue was really easy to recognize.

"Uncle Moyu, it's been a long time."

Concealing his resentment, Tatsuma stood up to greet him. Shige nodded subconsciously, then nervously looked around as if searching for something to offer Tatsuma, while saying:

"Sir Ninja, please have a seat, I..."

He wanted to offer Tatsuma some food or make him a cup of tea, but he had neither. For the past few months, he had been living in the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools, where the only things besides fish were the vegetables cultivated by the surrounding people.

Occasionally, people would venture deep into the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools to search for small prey or wild fruits, but these things were not suitable for entertaining Tatsuma.

Tatsuma waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite, Uncle Moyu, just call me Tatsuma."

"Lord Chenchen Ma, did you come to see me because of the fishing boat?"

Moyu asked cautiously, "After Tatsuma and Tsunade dealt with the Mist Ninja, the three fishing boats were handed over to Moyu and his group, and Moyu took the initiative to use them."

He wondered if it was his decision that angered Tatsuma.

Tatsuma shook his head and said, "No, of course, you could say that, because... I want to ask Uncle Moyu to do something with those three fishing boats."

"What is it? Please tell me!"

Mao You agreed without hesitation. He had been saved by them, and they had given him the boat. Now that they were asking for his help, how could he refuse?

Even if it means facing those brutal foreign ninjas!

Tatsuma saw Moyu's determination and his worry, and comforted him, "Don't worry, I just want to ask you to send ships to the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water in the next few days to conduct a routine trade."

"what?"

Moyu was a little puzzled, wondering if Tatsuma was implying something. Was it just regular trade? Did Tatsuma need to specifically explain this? They were already doing it.

"Don't overthink it, it's just regular trade, only with some special timing requirements. In five days, I need at least two fishing boats to enter the harbors of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water respectively."

As I said, it's routine trade. No extra steps are needed. Just ensure same-day arrival and a stay of at least three days within both countries. That shouldn't be difficult, right, Uncle Moyu?"

Tatsuma explained again, and Moyu nodded blankly, saying, "Of course, no problem, it's just like this."

He wanted to ask what the special significance was, but when he thought that the missions carried out by the ninjas were all confidential and should not be told to an outsider like him, he kept quiet.

Mao You thought for a moment and assured him, "Five days from now, our merchant ships will definitely enter the ports of these two countries to conduct regular trade. Do you have any other instructions?"

"No, oh, if I had to say something, I hope Uncle Moyu won't get involved. After all, you're practically an insider, and I don't want anything that might arouse suspicion among the ninjas of these two countries."

Upon hearing that Tatsuma wouldn't let him participate, Moyu felt not relieved at all, but rather a little disappointed.

Tatsuma timely changed the subject, saying, "Uncle Moyu, you've managed this place very well; it's starting to feel orderly. What are your plans for the future? Are you going to build a village? Or do you have other ideas?"

Upon hearing this, Mao You was stunned. What were his plans for the future? He really hadn't thought about it. He was already quite old and didn't know how many more years he had left to live.

Therefore, even after acquiring three fishing boats and becoming the true "boss," Moyu never considered this issue, and he even received the least of the fleet's profits.

He had no wife or children to support, nor parents to care for. He didn't need much money to live on. When he met up with the returning fishing boats, he would take a few fish, and with what he caught on his own, that would be enough to make a living.

Therefore, he was truly uncertain about the future. He looked at Tatsuma and asked, "Lord Tatsuma, what do you mean?"

"This place has land, population, and industries, making it very suitable for integrated development. If we unite, building a village won't be a problem, and then we can manage several places suitable for becoming large ports."

"With development and construction, this place can become the best transshipment hub for long-distance ocean shipping. Based on fishing and long-distance navigation services, it has great potential. Who knows, it might even become a city and a country someday!"

Upon hearing Tatsuma's words, Moyu's mouth dropped open. He didn't even dare to think about building a village, but Tatsuma had already planned core industries and even envisioned building a city and establishing a nation.

"I can't do it. I'm just an ordinary fisherman, how could I possibly build a village?"

After his initial surprise, Mao shook his head. He had spent most of his life fishing and only knew about fishing-related matters. How could he possibly do what Chenma was talking about?

"Let's give it a try. The geographical conditions here are excellent. Previously, because of the existence of the Land of Whirlpools and the Hidden Village of Whirlpools, no merchant dared to plot against this place."

But things are different now. Although it has only been a few years, this place has already been confirmed as unclaimed land. After the large caravans have inspected it, they will definitely invest here.

If you don't build and manage it now, it will only be managed by other builders in the future. Even the market foundation you cultivate here will be completely taken over by them.

You, and the other fishermen, left your homes and came here precisely to change your past circumstances. But if those merchants take over this place, all the little bit of change you've worked so hard for will be taken back.

You wouldn't want to experience that kind of poverty and hopeless life again, would you?

Upon hearing this, Maoyou fell silent. He himself didn't care, but did those fishermen who came here because they were too poor to eat or raise their children in their hometowns really want to go back to that kind of life?

Seeing Moyu deep in thought, Tatsuma said, "Uncle Moyu, think it over carefully. Some things that are within easy reach should not be given away."

I won't bother you any longer. See you another time. Don't forget about the trade between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water.

"well."

(End of this chapter)