That night, me and Sarada went over some possible ideas about where and how to find work in the town. I initially planned on going straight to the mayor of the city and see if he needed any help. But Sarada has the idea to instead lay low for a few days and check out the underground part of the city all the gangs and mob bosses and whatnot.
We packed up all our things, bathed, and put on cloaks before we left for the town. I made sure to grab my wallet which was still full since leaving the village. I'm sure it'll come in handy.
It was about a 10 hour walk to the town, the whole way there me and Sarada both had this eerie feeling like we were being watched but whoever was watching was very good at concealing themselves. As we got closer and could see the town gates, a hooded figure hopped out from the bushes holding a sickle and blocking our path through the gates, he looked like the everyday bandit except there's no way an average bandit could hide themselves from two high class shinobi... were dealing with a pro.
The man spoke in an unnaturally deep voice, "You two, what business do you have in Hanzai?"
"We're refugees, we come in peace hoping to find work sir." I respond.
"Peace? You picked an awfully bad place for that. The only thing Hanzai is good for is crime, so if you two aren't looking to get hurt then I suggest you turn around now."
I let a smirk run across my face, "And what if that's what we meant by work? You don't know us."
"You're right I dont, but I do know city kids when I see them. You are too well groomed for this place."
"Looks can be deceiving good sir. Perhaps you would like a demonstration." I say as I pull out a kunai.
The man looked me up and down for a second, like he was deciding.
"Hmm, nah. I'll pass young man, go on in. Atlas will get to you soon enough anyways hehe." The man says as he turns on his heel and walks off.
What a pleasant introduction to Hanzai. I'm liking this place already.
Me and Sarada proceed into town. As we walked, we noticed just how disgusting the place was. There were children in the streets who didn't even have shoes trying to scam older folks, there was dried blood, feces, and urine as far as the eye can see. Not to mention the abnormally large roaches and rodents crawling the streets. Yuck.
We made our way to a bar in the middle of town all while dodging panhandlers and scam artists as best we could. As we walked into the bar I immediately noticed the difference in appearance that this place had as to the outside. It was clean, smelt like well... a bar, and the bartender was a clean man wearing a clean tux and bowler hat.
"Hey mister, get me something light and sweet. And for the lady get her a lemonade." I say as I approach the counter(What? We're still both kids.")
"Ahem, disregard that. I would also like something sweet and light please." Sarada intervenes.
The bartender turns to make our drinks as me and Sarada take a seat the counter. Sarada has this anxious look that she gives whenever she's uncomfortable and it's a dead giveaway that she's nervous about something. I put my hand on her thigh and look her in her wide onyx eyes.
"You okay Sarada? We won't be here for long, just gonna ask this guy a few questions alright." I say, reassuring her.
"Y-yeah, I'm fine, so what you need to do." She says, her cheeks flushing bright red in the dimly lit bar.
The bartender comes back with our drinks, I down it before putting the cup down and looking back up at the bartender.
"So guy, know any decent inns around here? Somewhere where the bugs can't get in?"
"Yes I do, the moonlight inn. Just a block away from here next to the clinic." The older man says as he shines a cup.
"Thanks, but another question before I go. Do you happen to know a guy named Atlas?"
The bartender stops shining the glass and puts it down on the counter in front of me. "Why would you want to know that information young man. If I were you I'd stay far away from that guy."
Heh, I knew it. Finally something interesting. "No thanks, I'm actually quite looking forward to meeting with him so if you could just point me in the right di-"
"You don't find Atlas, Atlas finds you." The bartender cuts me off.
"What a cryptic saying..." Sarada chimes in.
He finds us? What kind of creepy shit is that? Whatever, looks like he won't be much help to me so might as well leave.
"Hmm, I see. Well thank you for humoring me sir." I say as I place a few dollars on the counter and leave.
We make our way to the inn he told us about and it actually looks nice. Though as soon as I saw the receptionist, my mood changed. It was a shorter woman, she had these huge circle glasses and I mean HUGE circle glasses on, light brown hair that was put up in a bun, and the creepiest smile plastered on her face. She looked i dunno... inhuman. But I didn't want to come off as rude so I didn't say anything and instead asked Sarada to handle getting our rooms.
"What why me?" Sarada whispers annoyingly.
"Because she's giving me chills." I whisper back
Sarada lets out a sigh as she walks up to the reception desk.
"HI, welcome to the moonlight inn. The GREATEST inn in Hanzai. Now how can I help you pretty girl!" The receptionist announces.
"Hi, yes I would like to rent a room. As well as a bath."
"OF COURSE, we can do that for you. Would that be all?!"
"Yes... that is all."
"Okay, I can DEFINITELY do that for you!"
Sarada had this look of annoyance that was just so funny to me for some reason. I can't get over how her face looks haha.
The receptionist hands over the room key and bath pass all while still holding that CREEPY ASS SMILE. I snatch it from her hand and practically push Sarada towards the stairs. As we are making our way out of the reception area, the receptionist yells out a seemingly random phrase.
"Remember, there is no crime in Hanzai! Enjoy your stay!"
Just fucking creepy.
To Be Continued...
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Borusara:Outlawed
Fanfic*Takes place after Jigen fight* Boruto is looked at as a monster by many of his peers except for his own team. He finally has enough and decides to leave the village with his close friend and make a name for himself. PSA: I know the time skip is out...
