The wind and sand gradually subsided, and the setting sun dyed the entire desert red.
Chiyo led the people of Rōran to an oasis closest to the ruins of Rōran.
Clear water flowed between the dunes, while the shadows of palm trees stretched across the surface. At last, it gave these people who had lost their homes a brief chance to catch their breath.
Sara stood by the spring, gazing at the distant Rōran that had Turned to Ruins, a trace of sorrow flashing through her eyes.
Chiyo walked to her side and asked softly.
"What are you planning to do next?"
Sara fell silent for a moment before finally raising her head, her gaze firm.
"I want to take them to the Land of Fire."
Chiyo raised a brow.
"Oh?"
Sara explained.
"The Land of Fire is the most prosperous nation in the Shinobi World. It has abundant resources, a good environment, and is relatively stable... and besides..."
She paused, looking gently at Chiyo.
"You're there."
The corner of Chiyo's mouth lifted slightly, and he nodded.
"If you're going to the Land of Fire, that's no problem. I know people there, so settling you down won't be difficult."
Naturally, the person Chiyo thought of was Tsunade.
She was the Princess of the Land of Fire and Senju Hashirama's granddaughter, with an honored status.
With her stepping in, it would naturally be easily resolved.
But if those higher-ups in the Land of Fire dared refuse—
Then he could only give them a proper lesson with Susanoo...
Chiyo took out a Summoning Scroll from his ninja tool pouch, quickly wrote several lines, and then formed hand seals.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
"Poof!"
The white smoke dispersed, and a ninja hawk from Konoha flapped its wings into the air. Its sharp gaze swept across