Chapter 530: Frank

Chapter 530: Frank

As the prospective father enviously listed the benefits available to citizens of the Land of Waves one by one, Kakashi and the others immediately widened their eyes, with Naruto and a few others even dropping their jaws in disbelief.

Free medical care, free compulsory education, various economic subsidies...

How much money would that cost!

"The most important thing is, only by having citizenship can one purchase a house here and qualify to open a trading company. Otherwise, you can only rent a house and work for others all your life!"

"Over this past year, I've also saved quite a bit of money, which is enough either to buy a house or rent a smaller stall."

"But it's this issue of citizenship that keeps us envious and forces us to continue living in rented houses, fearing we might be evicted by the landlord one day and unable to start a business like others, only able to work for someone else."

"What's the use of saving so much money by being frugal? In the end, it can only be used to improve the quality of life for our family, to give them a better life."

"Now that my child will be born in a few months, if his mother and I could get citizenship, he would automatically become a citizen upon birth, enjoying all the benefits."

"Ah, how can I not envy that?"

While saying this, the guy even took out a box of expensive cigars. After Kakashi gestured, he reluctantly put it away and with a very frustrated expression, lit one for himself.

His demeanor was ridiculously mocking!

But he himself was unaware, because he was genuinely envious.

Kakashi seriously doubted this guy was putting on an act, but had no proof; he was nearly choked by those words just moments ago.

"This country's Daimyo treats its people too well, doesn't it? But why create such distinctions?"

Upon hearing this, the other looked at Kakashi as if he was looking at a fool, then realizing that they were first-timers here, he explained:

"This country doesn't have a Daimyo, only a theoretical king, something like a mascot. The real responsibility for building the country and providing these benefits lies with our council."

"At that time, I will live an even happier and better life, why would I leave?"

"Besides, even if I left, where could I go? No other country has as good an environment as this place, and here I don't have to worry about safety issues, and making money is easy. If it were you, would you leave voluntarily?"

Kakashi was momentarily at a loss for words, indeed finding no reason to leave this 'paradise.'

Moreover, this place, being an island nation that relies on ships for travel, as long as the council remains unyielding, it won't face disturbances from the outside world.

But why is the information he had gathered so different from what Dazna had described?

Although the council indeed has overwhelming control over the Land of Waves.

It's not like what Dazna said, about oppressing the citizens, restricting personal freedom, holding the power of life and death, ruthlessly eliminating dissenters...

If the council really were a group of villains, then why is everything he sees and hears the complete opposite?

Is it because he has been deceived, not seeing the true nature of things, or is Dazna simply lying?

After parting ways with the oblivious faker, they directly went to a deserted place.

Then Kakashi suddenly stopped, turned around, and said with utmost seriousness, "I think we need to have an open and honest talk, don't you think, Mr. Dazna?"

Naruto and the others also looked towards Dazna with suspicious expressions.

Although they had anticipated such a situation, Dazna still sighed and with a complex expression nodded, "Alright, I will tell you everything as it is."

Kakashi then eased his expression and went straight to the point, "Is what that person said true?"

Dazna's expression changed for a moment, but he eventually conceded, "It's all true."