After speaking, he stood up and walked out, repeatedly touching his eyes as he went, seemingly deeply saddened.
Over the next few days, Hyuga Ranmo learned from the other crew members that Kimaru's youngest daughter had died on her way to find him.
It was during the Third Shinobi World War, and he was constantly away at sea earning money, while his wife and two children lived in a small fishing village in the Land of Water.
During a pirate attack, his wife was killed, and his two vulnerable children went out to find him, but his youngest daughter died of illness on the way.
Afterwards, he was overwhelmed with compassion whenever he encountered homeless children.
He always thought that if someone had helped his two children, perhaps his youngest daughter wouldn't have died.
So, whenever possible, he would help other children, giving them a chance to live.
Hearing this, Hyuga Ranmo felt a heavy weight in his heart; everyone in this world has a difficult life.
The ship sailed from the southwestern port of the Land of Bears, and after two days, stopped at the easternmost port.
Many merchant ships would dock there because some ninjas would be accepting missions there.
Their primary mission was to protect merchant ships, as further ahead lay areas frequented by pirates.
Hiring ninjas for protection here could potentially help them evade pirate pursuit, safeguarding not only the cargo but also everyone's safety.
Therefore, many merchant ships sought out ninjas here.
Hyuga Ranmo stood on the deck, watching Captain Klein disembark with two crew members.
Meanwhile, some rogue ninjas were soliciting business on the shore.
"Boss, what do you think of the three of us? We're the Water Mist Team.
He's skilled in Water Release, and I'm skilled in Water Mist Technique.
We can easily deceive the pirates.
With us, there's no obstacle we can't overcome."
"This must be the captain of the Conch, right?
How about the five of you?
We have sensory-type ninjas here who can accurately pinpoint the enemy's location.
Not only that, our ninjutsu is also incredibly powerful. In this port, we're second to none in taijutsu. How about it?
Although our price is a bit high, we can absolutely guarantee your safe arrival in the Land of Water. Choose us!"
Captain Klein continued onward, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings.
They wanted to go to the ninja affairs office above the harbor.
Sometimes, the office could even hire ninjas from the five great ninja villages.
If they could also find one or two Jonin, that would be even better.
Hyuga Ranmo stood on the deck, with Kiwana beside him, explaining, "Actually, what use are these ninjas?
The people we hired last time cost a lot of money, and what happened? They ran away faster than us when they encountered pirates!
On the high seas, you can only hope you don't encounter pirates.
Of course, hiring real ninjas wouldn't be bad either!"
"Are there fake ninjas?"
Hyuga Ranmo had never seen fake ninjas when he watched Naruto, so he naturally didn't know.
"Of course, look at these people at the port, how many of them actually have any real skills?
Yes, some people can use Water Release, they can spray water this far, even further than I can spray in one breath, do you think that's real?
And that other guy, did you see that skinny guy?
He came with our fleet last time, charged us a lot of money, and when he boarded the ship, he bragged like crazy, but what happened?
He was good at Water Release, but when they encountered pirates, he jumped ship and ran away.
His swimming skills were really good, but it was useless.
But even so, our captain doesn't pay him!
These kinds of protection missions are settled when the ship reaches its destination and docks..."
Ji Wan said, looking at the shore, when suddenly his eyes fell on Hyuga Lanmo's backpack: "Kid, are you a ninja?
I see some shuriken sticking out of your bag, you're not a ninja, are you?"
Hearing this, Hyuga Lanmo reached for the backpack, stuffed the shuriken inside, and nodded: "Yes, I used to be in Konoha!"
"Do you know ninjutsu?"
"A little bit!"
"Wow, amazing! Your uncle here is over thirty years old and doesn't even have chakra.
I'll be a sailor for life!" he laughed.
Just then, Captain Klein appeared at the harbor with five ninjas, heading towards the Conch.
Once aboard, he introduced the five men: "These five are ninjas from the Star Village of the Bear Country.
They will be our protectors for the crucial eight days of our voyage!"
Everyone applauded. Kiwana, standing nearby, shouted, "Captain, Captain, this kid is a ninja too!
Can he join us in protecting us? Just don't deduct my pay!"
Hyuga Ranmo's lips curled into a smile.
He had to admit Kiwana had indeed helped him.
If it would spare him the penalty, he'd be willing to help.
"Him?
A kid?
Are you kidding me?"
Captain Klein waved his hand, preparing to return to the cabin and set sail.
But after taking a few steps, he turned back to look at Hyuga Ranmo.
He thought to himself, "Kimaru isn't having an easy time either.
If I really deduct a month's wages from him, he'll be furious.
Besides, he has a son to support, and this kid doesn't seem capable of paying for the boat fare.
Rather than letting him idly eat for free every day, it's better to have him help out.
" "Alright, alright, let him join the fleet protection work.
The ninjas definitely won't want him, so let him help the crew!"
He shook his head again.
"Sigh!
I'm so confused.
What can a blind man do? Forget it, don't let him help.
It's just a ride, I'll allow it, but absolutely not next time.
If anyone dares to secretly bring people onto the ship again, I'll fire them.
Understand?" "
Understood!" the crew replied.
Kimaru laughed when he heard the captain wouldn't deduct his wages.
He whispered in Hyuga Ranmo's ear, "See?
Our captain is a good person, isn't he? A sharp tongue but a soft heart.
See, he won't deduct my wages."
He patted Hyuga Ranmo's shoulder and went to work.
The captain didn't need him, so Hyuga Lanmo didn't need to join the fun.
He stood by the railing, feeling the sea breeze.
Five ninjas approached—three adults and two youths—all wearing headbands from Hoshigakure.
When they saw Hyuga Lanmo, their eyes held a certain disdain.
One of the boys, around thirteen or fourteen years old, walked over, looking down at him with a sneer: "Hey, are you a ninja too?
What kind of ninjutsu can you use?
Show me how you refine chakra?
Oh dear, I just realized, you're blind?
Hahaha..."
Hyuga Lanmo frowned slightly: "What business is it of yours whether I'm blind or not?"
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