Chapter 55
"My Uncle Kaiza's persistent efforts have finally paid off! The shipping company's boss, Kado, said he would consider opening the shipping routes. We've finally won!" Inari eagerly shared the breakthrough in tonight's negotiations with Hanabi.
"That's amazing," Hanabi clapped her hands.
Inari didn't notice Hanabi's perfunctory response. Instead, he took her applause as genuine approval, which only fueled his excitement.
He spoke with the enthusiasm of a missionary, recounting how his Uncle Kaiza's bravery, wisdom, and exceptional charisma had convinced the shipping company boss, Kado, to agree to the Land of Waves' demands.
Hanabi grew impatient and replied, "He only said he'd consider it. That doesn't mean he's really going to open the routes."
Inari was taken aback. Seeing everyone return with smiles on their faces had made him optimistic. He believed that Kado's promise to "consider" their demands was just a small hurdle that they could easily overcome with a little more effort. He thought Hanabi was pouring cold water on their efforts and tarnishing his Uncle Kaiza's heroic image, which made him angry.
"That will happen eventually! My Uncle Kaiza is so amazing, Kado will definitely agree!!"
"How amazing is he?" Hanabi questioned, "Can he use ninjutsu?"
"Uncle Kaiza isn't a ninja, but he's even better than a ninja!!" Inari shouted.