Chapter 56, Human Sentiments.

"Now, I'll take you to meet our client."

Sarutobi said to the four of them, turning around and heading towards the Hokage building.

The Hokage building is located in the central area of Konohagakure, with many restaurants and hotels nearby.

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"Hello, I am Konohagakure Jonin Sarutobi Hiruzen, who will escort you to the Land of Moon this time. These are my subordinates."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said to the employer in front of him.

"Hello, my name is Takenaka Heizo, thank you for your hard work this time."

Takenaka Heizo was wearing a very exquisite kimono, and his every move carried a light and breezy temperament. Obviously, this Takenaka Heizo must be a businessman who has done a big business.

And such a businessman will definitely have some confidant ninjas to protect him closely.

Thinking of this, Raijin subconsciously glanced at the two people behind Takenaka Heizo.

"You're too kind, let me introduce you, these are all my subordinates."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a light laugh, giving a side view to Raijin and the other four behind him.

Seeing this, Raijin also put a smile on his face and said politely to Takenaka Heizo in front of him.

"Hello, my name is Uchiha Raijin, I hope we can have a pleasant journey this time."

Such an opening, for Raijin who had done after-sales service in his previous life for a year, unexpectedly found a sense of returning to his old trade.

Takenaka Heizo looked at the twelve-year-old child in front of him with a haggard face. Although he didn't show it, he was a little uncomfortable in his heart.

After all, he gave a lot of money for this mission. Konohagakure shouldn't fool him with students who have just graduated from the ninja school, right?

But with that said, Takenaka Heizo didn't say it out loud. Between trusting Konohagakure and doubting these four little guys, Takenaka Heizo chose to trust Konohagakure.

As the recognized first major hidden village in the ninja world, Takenaka Heizo still believes that Konohagakure will not joke about its reputation.

But when he heard Raijin's self-introduction, Takenaka Heizo was overjoyed.

Uchiha Raijin, the genius of the Uchiha family who opened the Three Tomoe Sharingan at the age of six!

"I know you, I once had a cooperation with the Uchiha family's business association. There was a little accident at that time, and it was your father, Motohide, who personally led people to retrieve the goods."

Takenaka Heizo's tone was filled with a bit of joy. Six years old and opened the Three Tomoe Sharingan, after six years of precipitation, even the two Chunin by his side are not opponents of this twelve-year-old child.

Konohagakure, really good!

"Now many business leaders know that the Uchiha family has produced a genius who opened the Three Tomoe Sharingan at the age of six. Raijin, you are indeed a rare genius."

Takenaka Heizo paused and said to Raijin.

"Ah? Ah, you flatter me."

Raijin was stunned, good guy, has my fame started to spread to the ninja world?

I really thank you, my beloved father!

"Hello, my name is Tsunade."

Tsunade glanced at Raijin, a hint of pity appearing in the corner of her eye. Being famous meant that most people knew about Raijin's information, so the enemies he encountered would not make the mistake of underestimating him.

"The granddaughter of Hokage-sama, Tsunade-hime, I didn't expect to meet the descendants of the two great families that pacified the chaotic world at the same time."

Takenaka Heizo was already overjoyed at this point.

As the head of a large business association, Takenaka Heizo, due to dealing with ninjas all year round, knew a thing or two about some matters in the ninja circle.

Even if the Second Hokage didn't take his mission seriously, he would definitely care about the safety of his granddaughter.

"You flatter me."

Tsunade smiled somewhat reluctantly upon hearing this. Her situation seemed to be similar to Raijin's.

"Hello, my name is Orochimaru."

Orochimaru said to Takenaka Heizo.

"Alright, the journey ahead will be hard for you."

Takenaka Heizo was in a very good mood now. A genius from the Uchiha family and a direct descendant of the Hokage, Takenaka Heizo was already very satisfied.

As for the other two, even if they were unknown, Takenaka Heizo could accept them.

"Hello, my name is Jiraiya."

Jiraiya said to Takenaka Heizo.

"Alright, you're quite energetic, the journey ahead will be hard for you."

Takenaka Heizo's face was filled with a smile that made people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze, not giving people a sense of looking down on others at all.

Jiraiya was overjoyed. From childhood to adulthood, this was the first time he had met someone who respected him so much.

"Mr. Takenaka, as you can see, Raijin is not in a good state today. If possible, I hope we can rest for a day and set off early tomorrow morning, how about that?"

Sarutobi took over the conversation and said to Takenaka Heizo.

"Of course, but what's wrong with Raijin? Is he sick?"

Takenaka Heizo nodded upon hearing this. The caravan didn't lack the money to rest for a day, the most important thing was the safety of the caravan.

"I overdid it a bit in training yesterday, I'm sorry for the embarrassment."

Raijin said with a bit of embarrassment to Takenaka Heizo upon hearing this.

Although ninjas possess power beyond ordinary people, ninjas are still ninjas, not gods, and they also need to eat.

In the face of a benefactor, naturally, one should be respectful.

"As expected of a genius from the Uchiha family. Having such talent but still willing to work so hard is really admirable."

Takenaka Heizo's heart was immediately put at ease upon hearing this, and then he said to Sarutobi.

"It's almost noon now, why don't we all have something to eat together, then go to the Konohagakure bathhouse to relax, and set off for the Land of Moon early tomorrow morning, how about that?"

Takenaka Heizo asked Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In fact, Takenaka Heizo had also heard of Sarutobi Hiruzen's reputation. As the personal disciple of the Second Hokage, it was said that Sarutobi Hiruzen's head was very valuable in the underground trading post.

But out of respect, Takenaka Heizo still chose to call him Jonin.

"You're too polite, just call me Sarutobi or Hiruzen, and we don't need to eat, we can just go back and eat something casually."

Sarutobi Hiruzen refused upon hearing this, whether it was a sincere refusal or just being polite, that would depend on Sarutobi Hiruzen's performance next.

"Hiruzen, don't be polite, we don't know how much trouble we'll have on the journey ahead."

Waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's step, Takenaka Heizo quickly said to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Meals must be eaten, and baths must be taken.

Although he is their employer, the things that should be done still have to be done.

How much does it cost to eat and take a bath?

If there really is danger, even if the goods are lost, it would be a good thing if these people could take him with them when they run.

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