Just as Momochi Zabuza in thought, Yuki Haku, who was standing to the side, suddenly heard Uchiha Itachi's invitation and his face immediately lit up with excitement.
He was so excited he almost shouted it out on the spot to express his gratitude to Uchiha Itachi.
Yuki Haku secretly pondered that if he and Zabuza could successfully join the Konoha headquarters, it would bring many benefits.
First, their wanted notices as missing-nin ninjas in the Mist Division will definitely be revoked, so they won't have to hide and live in constant fear like they do now.
Secondly, after joining Konoha, they will have a stable livelihood and will no longer have to worry about making a living.
Just as Yuki Haku was joyfully preparing to kneel and pay his respects, Uchiha Itachi reached out and supported him, saying softly:
"There's no need to be so polite. I invited you to join Konoha so that Konoha could have more outstanding ninjas like you and Zabuza."
To put it bluntly, this is a win-win situation for both of us.
Uchiha Itachi's voice was calm and indifferent, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
However, his words struck like a thunderbolt in Yuki Haku's heart.
Yuki Haku's body trembled violently, and he couldn't help but reconsider Uchiha Itachi's invitation.
Although Uchiha Itachi's words Yuki Haku, the thought of a peaceful life after joining Konoha made him decide without hesitation.
He raised his head, looking firmly at Uchiha Itachi, and said, "No matter what, I am willing to join Konoha! Moreover, I will persuade Lord Zabuza to join Zabuza."
Zabuza was currently overwhelmed with a sense of unease. He was well aware of the benefits that joining Konoha would bring, but at the same time, he firmly believed that there was no such thing as a free lunch.
Even now, with Uchiha Itachi personally inviting him and Haku to join Konoha, his mindset remains unchanged.
"Then, let's get straight to the point. What exactly are your conditions?" Zabuza his inner resistance, straightened his face, stared at Uchiha Itachi, and asked seriously.
Uchiha Itachi's expression remained unusually calm as he slowly spoke, "It's actually quite simple. We just hope that Zabuza, you can complete a certain number of missions on time and according to regulations each month."
Upon hearing this, Zabuza fell silent. He wondered to himself if the mission Uchiha Itachi had mentioned would be quite difficult and involve facing numerous enemies.
However, when his gaze inadvertently fell on Bai beside him, an indescribable sense of responsibility suddenly welled up in his heart.
After a brief moment of thought, Zabuza finally made up his mind. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I agree."
Uchiha Itachi's brows relaxed slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
At the same time, Uchiha Rou, who was standing next to him, also smiled. After exchanging a glance, they could both see the joy in each other's eyes at the fact that Konoha's strength had increased.
"In that case, you'll be traveling with us. Our missions conflicted before, but now that you've joined Konoha, please take good care of us along the way. Zabuza!" Uchiha Itachi said with a smile and a relaxed tone.
Zabuza felt somewhat helpless, but he still nodded in agreement.
He stood at the very front of the line, his tall figure drawing considerable attention.
He led a group of people to the Land of Waves, and he himself came from Gato in the Land of Waves.
As a ninja, Zabuza possessed an excellent memory, and he knew the route to the Land of Waves like the back of his hand.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to choose the shortest and fastest route, leading everyone toward the Land of Waves.
Uchiha Kō sat inside the villa, using his Telescope Technique to observe the situation ahead from afar.
When he saw Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Rou Zabuza, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
"It seems Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Rou have grown up and know how to find outstanding ninjas for the village!" Uchiha Kō thought to himself. "This is truly a good thing!"
In the Ninja World, the importance of bloodline is self-evident. Although hard work is equally crucial, it is undeniable that only the children of the strong are more likely to become strong themselves.
Uchiha Kō was well aware of this, so he was very pleased that Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Rou were able to make friends with a ninja as strong as Zabuza.
As for ordinary people, it is extremely difficult for them to achieve extraordinary things.
After all, how many Namikaze Minato are there in Konoha?
How many people in Konoha could have as many opportunities as him?
First of all, he has a teacher of the Sannin caliber who provides him with meticulous instruction, which is a very rare resource.
Secondly, his lover is the sole heir of the Uzumaki Clan and the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki of Konoha, who can control the Nine-Tails to provide her with a continuous supply of Chakra. This gives him a strong backing in terms of both family and strength.
Finally, he also possessed the status of Hokage, allowing him to train in the Second's forbidden techniques—an advantage that most people could not attain.
These interconnected conditions, one after another, ultimately led to Namikaze Minato's rise to become the most popular character.
However, such people are ultimately a minority. In reality, the poor often have to rely on mutations to achieve success, while the rich can rely on the power of technology. Even in the Ninja World, this principle remains unchanged.
Zabuza is the youngest Ninja Blade genius in Kirigakure. If he were to acquire a powerful weapon like the Kubikiribōchō, he would undoubtedly achieve the status of Kage Level ninja within a few years.
This would further strengthen Konoha's current power. As for Yuki Haku, it's even simpler: if he marries a Konoha girl in the future, he will leave behind his Ice Release Kekkei Genkai.
In that time, Konoha will have a relatively rare ninja like the Ice Release, which will also benefit the next generation of Konoha.
Zabuza Earth Flow ahead, his mind a jumble of thoughts. Everything that had happened today felt like a bizarre dream, leaving him feeling somewhat dazed.
Originally, his and Bai's plan was very simple and straightforward—kill Dazuna and collect the huge reward promised by Gato.
However, fate always seems to like playing tricks on people. An unexpected turn of events led them to join the legendary Konoha by mistake, becoming members of this village.
This sudden change left Zabuza deeply troubled. He couldn't help but ponder his future path and the potential consequences of his decision.
However, when he thought that from now on, he and Bai could live a peaceful life in Konoha and no longer have to worry about making a living, his unease was gradually replaced by anticipation for the future.
Zabuza told himself that with his strength, he would definitely be able to ensure that Haku lived a good life with plenty of food and clothing in the future. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint smile.
His smile reflected both anticipation for the future and confidence in his own abilities. He believed that with hard work, they would surely be able to create a happy life of their own in Konoha.
Seeing Zabuza's brows relax and his tired eyes light up, Haku felt a sense of relief and stepped forward to Zabuza's rough, warm hand.
This Zabuza, who then looked at Yuki Haku quietly said, "It's wonderful. This is the first time in all these years that I've seen Zabuza smile."
Momochi Zabuza's expression turned somewhat unnatural upon hearing this. He turned his head away, muttered a curse for being so long-winded, and then continued leading the way.
Seeing Momochi Zabuza's reaction, Yuki Haku smiled slightly, neither exposing him nor revealing his true intentions, but instead walked alongside him.
Uchiha Itachi suddenly realized, could these two be...?
His expression was complex, but he remained respectful. After all, everyone has people they like, and even if he didn't understand, he should still respect them.
Soon the group arrived at the entrance to the village of the Land of Waves. The villagers there were emaciated and clearly malnourished. Upon seeing the newcomers, they wore ninja Forehead Protector and their faces showed rejection and wariness.
They rejected the idea that ninjas were all bad people, and during this time, Gato frequently ordered samurai and ninjas to persecute and oppress them.
They considered resisting, but neither warriors nor ninjas could defeat them. Some villagers were even killed by Gato's men because their resistance was too fierce, which caused the whole village to be in a state of panic.
The villagers looked at Uchiha Itachi and the others with disgust and fear in their eyes. They had become numb to it all over the years and had accepted this treatment.
But upon seeing the ninjas again, they still felt anger.
Uchiha Itachi noticed this and asked Zabuza, "Brother Zabuza, what's going on? It seems the villagers hate us."
Zabuza silent for a moment, then sighed and began to tell them about the situation in the Land of Waves and the actions of the Gato Group.
This infuriated Uchiha Itachi. He hadn't expected there to be such a powerful person in the Land of Waves, someone even more arrogant than Uchiha Kō, who publicly revealed his status as the Supreme Emperor and made threats!
Uchiha Itachi decided that this time he would personally eliminate Gato; he would never allow such a powerful person to exist!
"Zabuza, go and call the villagers over. Although we can kill Gato directly, if the villagers don't awaken their self-awareness, there will be more like Mundo and Hanado enslaving them in the future!" Uchiha Itachi's voice was firm.
This is the lesson that Uchiha Kō taught him: because everyone has a servile nature, and if people cannot spontaneously overcome this servility, they will only become productive forces in the hands of other capitalists.
He dedicated his entire life to the cause but received no reward he deserved.