The news of Kado's death swept across the island like a storm, and the Land of Waves was instantly immersed in the joy of escaping the gloom and regaining freedom.
From somewhere on the streets, a group of men in black suits appeared. They drove trucks full of seafood, traversing the streets and generously distributing food to every resident.
It is said that a Mr. Zabuza, with his extraordinary courage and compassionate heart, released all the food hoarded in Kado's warehouse, benefiting all the people.
This act quickly sparked deep respect and gratitude throughout the country, and the entire nation was immersed in jubilation, with everyone's faces beaming with long-lost tears of happiness.
After successfully completing their mission, Team 6 of the Special Intelligence Department, including Yamato, finally got to rest from days of high-intensity undercover work and battles, enjoying a much-needed break.
However, Chizhao, full of energy, woke up early while the others were still asleep, wanting to witness the rebirth of the Land of Waves at this moment.
“Chizhao, are you going out?”
Fu Yamanaka’s gentle voice came from behind her. He wore a soft smile, his eyes full of concern.
Chizhao turned around, asking with a slight surprise:
“Fu? Why are you up so early? Aren't you going to rest more?”
Fu Yamanaka gently walked to her side, carefully tucking her loose hair behind her ear. His fingertips brushed her cheek inadvertently, leaving an indescribable subtle touch.
When Chizhao came back to her senses, she saw her own reflection clearly in Fu Yamanaka's yellow eyes:
“I’m not very sleepy, and I heard movement in your room, so I woke up.”
“Is that so…” Chizhao subconsciously touched her cheek, looked at the distance between her room and their rooms, and sighed inwardly.
The rooms were so far apart; was this the talent of a sensory type?
“So where are you going?” Fu Yamanaka asked softly.
“I want to go for a walk on the street, and buy some seafood to cook for everyone to try!”
Upon hearing that he could eat Chizhao's cooking, a flicker of light passed through Fu Yamanaka's eyes, and he happily stepped forward:
“Then I’ll go with you.”
Chizhao was, of course, happy to have a friend accompany her on the street. After readily agreeing, the two went out towards the bustling street.
The Land of Waves before them had been completely transformed. The desolation and oppression of the past were replaced by laughter and joy, and everyone's faces were filled with the heartfelt happiness of being freed from oppression.
Watching the children run past her, laughing and holding large bowls full of food, Chizhao's heart finally rejoiced as the Land of Waves welcomed a new future.
“This country seems to have changed.”
Fu Yamanaka, walking beside her, sighed softly. Chizhao tilted her head and smiled at him:
“Maybe it’s because we drove away the evil forces together.”
Her smile was pure and bright; even in coarse linen clothes, it was difficult to hide the radiance that emanated from within her.
Fu Yamanaka unconsciously immersed himself in this captivating vortex, feeling that every passing moment at this time made him reluctant to let go.
“Everyone, line up! Everyone gets some! Mr. Zabuza will build various ports to help everyone get back to work!”
A familiar shout came from ahead.
Chizhao looked in the direction of the sound, only to see several men in suits distributing food in an orderly manner.
And the person leading and loudly maintaining order, Chizhao recognized him at a glance.
“Da Shi?!” Chizhao cried out in surprise.
“Who is that?”
Fu Yamanaka looked in the direction of Chizhao’s gaze with confusion and quickly recognized the few people who had said they would follow Chizhao at Kado’s base.
Although he didn't know what exactly happened after he left, judging from the current situation, it seemed to be developing in a good direction.
Da Shi also quickly noticed Chizhao and Fu Yamanaka's presence.
He widened his eyes in delight, waving his arms excitedly and shouting in her direction: “Miss! Miss!!”
This action immediately attracted the curious gazes of the surrounding islanders.
Chizhao felt a bit embarrassed, quickly covering her face with her hand and hiding behind Fu Yamanaka.
This was a huge public embarrassment!
But Da Shi, completely oblivious to this, squeezed out of the crowd and ran excitedly towards the two.
“Miss! It’s so good to see you safe and sound!” Da Shi shouted excitedly, his hands involuntarily clasped together.
Peeking her head out from behind Fu Yamanaka, Chizhao felt the curious gazes from the crowd, and, at a loss, pointed to an alley not far away.
“Can we talk somewhere else?”
The three arrived at the depths of the alley, where the light was dim, but it also isolated them from the outside hustle and bustle.
Chizhao then formally appeared before Da Shi, looking at him with a hint of displeasure:
“I say, Da Shi, next time don’t call me Miss so loudly, it’s quite embarrassing…”
Da Shi bowed slightly, scratching his hair apologetically: “I’m sorry, I was just too happy to see you, Miss, so that’s how it was…”
The interaction between the two made Fu Yamanaka guess what had happened after he left, and he looked at Chizhao with a helpless frown:
“It seems you finally agreed to them.”
Chizhao thought Fu Yamanaka had misunderstood something and quickly waved her hand to explain:
“Fu, don’t misunderstand, I would never leave our team!”
Fu Yamanaka looked at Chizhao’s flustered expression, smiled slightly, and said with gentle and firm eyes:
“Yes, I know.”
Although this made Da Shi a little disappointed, since they insisted on following Chizhao, they should respect and support all her choices.
To change the subject, Da Shi then asked the question he was concerned about: “By the way, Miss, have you completed your mission?”
“Thanks to you all, it was successfully completed!”
Da Shi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: “That’s good…” He glanced at Fu Yamanaka beside Chizhao, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes:
“Since the mission is complete, then Miss, you are now…”
Seeing Da Shi's ambiguous gaze lingering between her and Fu Yamanaka, Chizhao tilted her head in confusion:
“What are you trying to say?”
As a member of the Yamanaka clan capable of perceiving people's hearts, Fu Yamanaka quickly understood the 'gossip' implied in Da Shi's eyes.
He took Chizhao's hand and smiled slightly at Da Shi: “As you can see, Chizhao and I are enjoying this pleasant day.”
Upon hearing this, Da Shi eagerly looked at Chizhao for the truth: “Is this true, Miss?!”
Not understanding why Da Shi was so excited, she carefully recalled Fu Yamanaka's explanation, and it seemed there was nothing wrong with it.
So she nodded happily: “Yes…”
Upon hearing such a definite answer, Da Shi was instantly overwhelmed by a feeling of 'his own cabbage being mysteriously taken away,' and immediately looked disheveled.
Does Miss already have a boyfriend??
“So we came to buy seafood ingredients together!”
Chizhao's subsequent words invigorated Da Shi's spirit, and he asked curiously:
“Are you just here to buy ingredients?”
“Yes! Do you have any recommended shops?” Chizhao replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Da Shi first secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then quietly glanced at the somewhat helpless Fu Yamanaka.
You little punk, taking advantage of my Miss, aren't you.
After retracting his gaze, Da Shi proudly patted his chest, saying confidently:
“Leave it to me, Miss! Tell me your current address, and we'll deliver fresh ingredients to you immediately!”
His gaze swept over the islanders queuing outside the alley to receive food, and Fu Yamanaka's face showed a complex expression, and he couldn't help but ask: “But aren't you still distributing food?”
Da Shi waved his hand, explaining nonchalantly:
“Don’t worry about that. These are all from Kado’s warehouse. Because the quantity is enormous, sending a little to Miss won’t affect anything.”
Upon hearing this, Chizhao couldn't help but recall the scene of inspecting the seafood earlier, her brows slightly furrowed, and she secretly felt fortunate.
Fortunately, that greedy and evil guy was already dead.
Coming back to her senses, Chizhao looked at Da Shi, who was waiting expectantly for her response, and a gentle smile curved her lips:
“Then thank you, Da Shi.”
“No problem, leave it to me!”
After finishing his conversation with Da Shi, he needed to finish distributing food in this area before he could deliver ingredients to them.
So, during this morning lull, Chizhao decided to walk around the island to experience the changes in the Land of Waves.
Fu Yamanaka was naturally willing to be with her, as such time exclusively for the two of them was rare.
At the same time, Team 7 had also completed their mission and were strolling through the streets. They looked at the drastic changes in the Land of Waves before them, all exclaiming in admiration.
“It seems that Zabuza is really fulfilling his promise.”
Sakura looked at the happy smiles on the children's faces around her, recalling the desolate scene when they first arrived. The current atmosphere felt as lively as a grand festival.
“How well a country is governed can be seen from the expressions of its people.”
Kakashi, walking in front, spoke leisurely, his lazy aura merging into the pleasant atmosphere.
“Huh?”
Suddenly, Naruto, who had been excitedly looking around, let out a brief sound of confusion and froze in place.
The group walking ahead noticed Naruto lagging behind and all turned to look at him.
Sasuke frowned slightly, asking in confusion: “What’s wrong? Why did you suddenly freeze?”
Naruto mechanically turned his face to him, raised his hand and pointed to not far ahead, speaking as if his mind was blank:
“That person, she looks like Chizhao…”