Chapter 173 The Bridge Amidst the Fog
"Hey, Tazuna, we've already done most of today's work. Shall we all take a break?"
A man called out to Dazner, his slightly thin body wrapped in sweat-soaked clothes, sunlight shining on his face.
"Yes, that's fine."
After finishing his work, Tazuna wiped the sweat from his brow and then turned around and called out.
Today marks the third day since the official construction of the bridge began. They have been working very diligently and cautiously during this time.
Although Kakashi said they should focus on repairs and leave the security work to them, they didn't want to lose their lives due to an accident.
After putting away the remaining materials, the group of men gathered together and walked back to the bathroom next to the small wooden house that Naruto had built.
This was a shower room that Naruto specially built for them because he saw how much sweat they shed every day from their busy work.
The water was created by Naruto's Water Release technique, and its temperature was perfectly controlled, providing them with comfort under the scorching sun.
"Hey, Tazuna, we're almost finished in four days. What's Gato's plan?"
The man who had just called Tazuna had finished showering, put on a slightly thin shirt, and was wringing out his sweat-soaked clothes when he spoke to Tazuna.
"Hmm, could it be that the person I hired is too capable, and he's too scared to come?"
Dazner thought for a moment, then spoke.
"Probably not, Zabuza isn't the type to abandon a mission easily."
Kakashi's voice suddenly appeared. He was carrying several boxed lunches, which had been prepared and delivered to the men present by their families.
"Yes, Mr. Kakashi is right. We still need to be careful."
Tazuna was a little startled by Kakashi's sudden appearance, but then nodded, saying it was better to be careful.
"By the way, is this bridge strong enough to withstand the weight?"
Kakashi suddenly asked this question.
"Well, theoretically, it can currently withstand an individual of 8T."
Tazuna scratched his head and said.
This means that as long as an individual weighing no more than 8 tons goes up the bridge, there will be no accidents.
Tazuna is very proud of this, after all, as a famous bridge-building master, the structure he designed is definitely at the top level in the world today.
"If there were wooden figures over ten meters tall fighting on the bridge, wouldn't they break?"
Kakashi then asked, looking a little embarrassed.
Tazuna looked at Kakashi with a bit of a puzzled expression. "A wooden doll several meters tall... Oh, I know, it's Naruto's ninjutsu."
"Hiss... Actually, it's best to keep it within ten meters."
Tazuna thought for a moment and realized that if a person's body were enlarged and its density increased, the pressure on the bridge would be different.
"Okay, I understand."
Kakashi nodded, then gave Tazuna and the others an encouraging look and said, "Don't worry, we have sensory ninjas in our team. You just need to focus on building the bridge."
"Yes, yes, we'll definitely speed things up."
Tazuna and the others nodded, indicating that they would definitely do their best.
Kakashi scratched his head. He had actually meant to reassure them, but it had only made them more anxious.
Well, it's alright. I'll go back and talk to Naruto about the bridge's load-bearing capacity.
After saying goodbye to Tazuna and the others, Kakashi returned to the cabin.
Naruto was sitting cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed, and a layer of golden chakra emanated from his body.
He is training himself to control Kurama's vast chakra.
Naruto is a genius. He already has a lot of chakra and his control is not weak. But after suddenly having so much more chakra, it will take more than a day or two to control it.
Actually, there's another way: he could swap eyes with Sasuke and use the Sharingan to enhance his control over chakra.
However, Naruto was unaware of this method. Tobirama had mentioned to Hashirama that people with constitutions like Hashirama, Naruto, and Tenzo could cultivate the power within their Mangekyou Sharingan.
Hashirama felt that gouging out a child's eyes so easily was too cruel, so he didn't say anything.
Tenzo: Am I not a child anymore?!
"Okay, everyone take a nap, we'll continue this afternoon."
"Oh!"
Tazuna and the others fell asleep under the shade of the trees that Naruto had planted. Actually, Naruto originally wanted to build them a house, but they insisted on not having it because they would have to demolish it later, which would delay the project.
Actually, I felt a little embarrassed to trouble Naruto, since he had already done so much for them.
White clouds drifted across the sky, and the hot midday passed by as everyone slept.
Sasuke looked at Naruto, who was sleeping in a "spread-eagled" position next to him, and a black line appeared on his forehead.
He reluctantly got up, put Naruto's arm back in place, and straightened his legs before going back to sleep.
This little cabin is rather small because it was originally designed as a security booth, although Tazuna and the others said they could build it however they wanted, the more comfortable the better.
However, Naruto felt a little embarrassed, so he only built a two-bedroom apartment. He and Sasuke slept in one room, and Kakashi slept in another.
Sasuke closed his eyes, his consciousness fading into a blur. He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly felt the temperature drop considerably.
His eyelashes trembled slightly, and then he suddenly opened his eyes. Naruto, who was already up, looked warily in one direction.
"You're here?"
Sasuke's lips moved slightly, and he asked softly.
Naruto nodded and then explained, "They're creating fog in the distance, using the sea breeze to blow it this way."
Sasuke's pupils contracted, which meant that the bridge would soon be shrouded in fog, becoming Zabuza's stage.
"I'll go tell Uncle Tazuna that you should go find Kakashi-sensei."
Naruto gave a concise and clear explanation of the mission, then flipped over and jumped out of the cabin, running towards Tazuna and the others.
After about ten breaths, Naruto saw a group of men snoring loudly under the tree.
"Hey, Uncle Tazuna, get up right now, the enemy is here."
Upon hearing Naruto's shout, Tazuna and the others jumped up from the ground, ignoring their slightly sore bodies, and headed straight for the cabin.
Naruto squinted as he watched the white mist encroaching on the bridge from the sea, a fighting spirit rising within him.
We can't let you guys destroy the bridge that Uncle Tazuna and his men worked so hard to build; it's the last hope for the people of the Land of Waves.
Although Naruto has never met all the people of the Land of Waves, the conditions in Inari, the simplicity of Tazuna's house, and the men who, despite their exhaustion, still worked tirelessly to build the bridge all demonstrate that the Land of Waves needs freedom.
The golden-tailed beast cloak ignited from his waist and then spread throughout his body.
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