After coming ashore, Sandayū planned to leave with Kazahana Koyuki, intending to live under assumed names to avoid Kazahana Dotō's pursuit.
Just then, Chentian spoke up to stop them. "If you're afraid of Kazahana Dotō hunting you down, why not join Konoha? I have some standing in Konoha, so getting you in won't be difficult. In this vast ninja world, there probably isn't anywhere safer than Konoha!"
Sandayū was delighted at first, but that quickly turned into deep suspicion.
It was not that he doubted Konoha's safety, but whether Chentian could actually make it happen.
After all, Chentian looked like a young child, so Sandayū secretly glanced at Kakashi.
"He's the Hokage's younger brother. Getting you into Konoha will be easy!" Kakashi naturally saw through his thoughts and gave Chentian a helpful push.
However, he did not mention Chentian's true influence. There was no need to.
Sandayū was overjoyed. "In that case, the princess and I will head to Konoha. Thank you both, my lords!"
Kazahana Koyuki also smiled faintly and bowed to thank them.
Having secured these two, Chentian was in an excellent mood and could not wait to return to Konoha.
However, Kazahana Koyuki and Sandayū were not ninja, and their speed was limited. Left with no choice, they bought a carriage in the nearest city.
And so, after five days of travel, the four of them returned to Konoha covered in dust.
Seeing Konoha's grandeur, the two were instantly dumbfounded. Even their kingdom was not as impressive as a single Konoha villager's home!
"Th-this..."
Sandayū stammered for ages without managing to say anything coherent.
The Konoha villagers were already used to the country-bumpkin looks on their faces. Everyone who came to Konoha was like this.
Instead, they all greeted Chentian, their attitudes as respectful as could be,