“Gato is an extremely popular entrepreneur that owns Gato Transport. “Gato? He’s a business leader, everyone knows him.”, Kakashi Sensei said in shock. The shipping magnate, Gato.”, I perked up at the familiarity of the name. He’s one of the richest men in the world. “You know him, or at least heard his name before. The man who wants me dead is a short man that casts a very deadly shadow.” “Like you said, this is beyond the scope of the original mission. “I guess I have no choice… no, I want you to know the truth.”, He said. “Mhmm.”, I pursed my lips and did a z snap softly in the air. If you don’t, I’m afraid I’ll have to end this mission when we drop you off ashore.”, He said sternly. I need to know why these men are after you. “Before we reach the pier, I want to ask you something. I could tell he was still pissed at the old man’s stunt by the tone of his voice. Tazuna.”, Kakashi Sensei called to the bridge builder. Naruto clapped his mouth shut with an apology. “Hey quiet! I told you no noise, why do you think the motors off? So they don’t see or hear us.”, The boatman snapped quietly at him. “Wow it’s huge!”, Naruto shouted when the view of the bridge could be seen through the fog.
“Were almost there.”, The boatman said after a while. I hummed happily at the strawberry flavor. I took a piece of pocky out, holding it up in offering to anyone that wanted one and shrugged when they shook their heads. I can’t see anything.”, Sakura whispered. The numbness went away, but now they were sore and itchy as hell. I folded my hands on my stomach and rubbed gently at the bandages on my knuckles. I stiffened when the boat began moving, putting both earbuds in my ears to try to not think about the deep water under us, but kept the music low enough that I could hear. I smiled at Sensei who looked down at my face from where he sat at the head of the boat. Naruto laughed and set his arms on my body to get comfortable. Sasuke scowled down at me, but didn’t push my head off his knee like I thought. I sprawled myself along my teammates, yawning and making myself comfortable on their laps. “Guess I have no choice.”, I said and ‘gently’ shoved my bag at Tazuna who grunted when it hit his stomach. “HEY! How’s Alexei supposed to sit if you hog half the boat!”, Naruto yelled at the bridge builder while waving a fist at him. Of course Tazuna wanted one side of the boat for himself and made his territory by shoving everyone’s bags next to him, leaving the others to crowd against the other side. I pouted at him for the small comment and watched as everyone piled in. “Alexei’s the smallest, she can squeeze in.”, Kakashi Sensei said. “Won’t be enough room for everyone to sit comfortably.”, The boatman told Tazuna. I stared out into the open water, letting out a shuddering breath as the current slapped against the small boat we had to take to The Land of Waves. Completely forgot to add this to Alexei's outfit explanation! It's minor, but just know her camo jacket is always open/unzipped, and fits perfect on her frame.