Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

The Hidden Sand Village, the largest market.

Although there are many small stalls around, people will choose to come here if they want to purchase goods in large quantities.

Even during wartime, there was never a shortage of goods in this market.

However, although there is no shortage, the prices marked above are much higher than usual.

Toru Ito could see that the prices that were crossed out were much lower than those currently marked.

It seems that there is still some impact.

but……

"There's actually such a lively place in the Hidden Sand Village!"

Ito Toru was a little surprised.

Before this, none of them had discovered it. It can only be said that Scorpion is indeed a local. He even knows about this kind of place.

The variety and quantity of goods here are far greater than any market he has ever seen before!

And because of the dry climate, except for things that need to keep moisture, all other goods can be left in the open air without worrying about them spoiling.

Since Scorpion came in, he has not stopped nor looked elsewhere, but kept moving forward towards his goal.

Has it been planned already?

Seeing his confident look, Toru Ito didn't ask why, but just followed him.

At the same time, he had a vague guess in his mind that it seemed that Scorpion had already planned a retreat before this.

After all, he is a genius puppeteer. When it comes to planning, Scorpion has a much broader vision than other puppeteers.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to kill the Third Kazekage!

however……

Although he had a broad vision, he was never able to break free from his own limitations, which was the reason for his ultimate outcome.

"..."

While following Scorpion, Toru Ito silently took note of the surrounding stalls and the goods they sold.

This is important information.

Maybe it will be useful.

Didn't go long.

Scorpion and Ito Toru stopped in front of a water stall.

Although there is an abundance of drinkable tap water in the Hidden Sand Village, if you want to travel far, you must purchase specially purified water.

Otherwise, ordinary tap water will turn green and become smelly after two or three days and will become undrinkable.

"Selling water, 50 buckets for sale."

Scorpion didn't waste any time and put forward his request before the uncle selling water opened his mouth.

"so much?!"

The uncle selling water was a little surprised. He looked up and down at Scorpion and Ito Toru, feeling a little confused.

"Can you two kids... finish drinking so much?"

"Will you sell it or not?"

"Sell! Definitely sell! The water here is——"

"Stop talking nonsense, take the money, and deliver the goods."

Scorpion's tone made the uncle selling water feel very unhappy, but the weight of the purse he took out made the uncle's unhappiness disappear in an instant, and was replaced by a warm smile.

"I'll be loading the goods right away! I'll be loading the goods right away!"

"Hurry up, I don't like waiting for people."

"Before that, I will go buy other supplies. If I don't see you ready when I come back..."

After leaving these words, Scorpion turned around without hesitation and headed to the next place to purchase supplies.

And Toru Ito followed silently.

Scorpion's purpose was very clear. What to buy and where to buy it had been precisely calculated long beforehand. In less than 10 minutes, the two of them had already booked all the goods.

"Okay, now we just need to load all these goods."

Because all the goods were pre-ordered, Scorpion's expression relaxed a little.

"can."

Ito Toru nodded slightly.

These supplies far exceeded the three-day supply volume of his group, and the previous sales revenue was completely unable to pay for them. Scorpion paid tens of thousands of taels of silver out of his own pocket to purchase them.

"After we get out, you have to exchange these supplies for cash for me."

Scorpion also realized that what he said was a bit too strange, so he added some explanation.

"No problem, our boss is very generous and will definitely not owe you this."

Ito Toru found it a little funny that he was trying to cover up something, but he still agreed on behalf of Jiraiya without changing his expression.

In order to load the cargo, Scorpion went to lead the camels over himself.

In order to prevent the camels from running around, he used puppet strings to control the camels to pass by all the shops with the fastest efficiency and shortest distance.

"Please walk slowly, sir!"

“Welcome next time!”

"Wow, bro, your packing skills are really great. If you are interested in the future, you can come to our store and work as a laborer."

After packing up all their stuff and loading it onto the camel's back, Scorpion and Ito Toru returned.

In the small inn, Jiraiya and others had already been waiting there, drinking tea and chatting.

"They're back!"

Yahiko, who was watching at the door, shouted, and everyone except Nono walked towards the door together.

Nono didn't go because he was saying goodbye to Grandma Wuli.

"When you go there, be careful on the road."

Grandma Wuli held Nono's hand, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Alas...it's only been a short time. I don't know when I'll be back next time."

"It won't take long, Granny Wuli. You have to take care of yourself. I'm thinking of coming to your hotel next time."

Nono kindly comforted the kind mother-in-law.

"Hmm... that's it then."

Granny Wuli wiped her eyes and smiled helplessly: "Alas... I'm old now. It's a normal farewell, but I actually feel a little sad."

There weren't many guests in her small hotel on weekdays, so she was all alone.

It's been so lively for so many days, it feels like a dream.

Now Granny Wuli doesn't even find Jiraiya annoying anymore. Even though he's an alcoholic and a man who doesn't really care about his family, he looks quite reliable when he's not drinking.

"Don't be sad, mother-in-law. We will definitely come back, for sure!"

"Nono, we have to go."

Raiya's voice came from outside.

"I'm coming."

Nono quickly said goodbye to Grandma Wuli, then picked up his luggage and walked out.

This was also what they discussed at the beginning.

After coming outside, Nono saw that everyone was putting away their luggage.

"The luggage is on the camel at the back, reserved for you."

Scorpion added, "Hurry up, time is precious."

"No problem! Come on, Nono, leave your luggage to me."

Jiraiya laughed and helped Nonou pack her luggage, which was a rare occasion.

After everything was packed, everyone said goodbye to Grandma Wuli together and set off under the scorching sun.

It is now the hottest time of the afternoon.

However, because they were wearing a full set of sun protection equipment and the goods were carried by camels, the group was still able to relax.

"The road out of the village is ahead. I'll go ahead."

Scorpion reminded them, and Ito Toru and his group naturally had no objection.

Just walk towards the village entrance.