Goodbye, Mito!

Hatake Sakumo, whom the entire Land of Wind hates with a passion, and Kakuzu, the true behind-the-scenes Company President of the Angel Fund, are standing at the border between the two kingdoms of Wind and Rain.

Sakamoto, standing to the side, looked tense and still uneasy. He looked at Kakuzu and asked:

"Company President, are we really going to get into trouble if we just leave like this? Sunagakure has already issued an arrest warrant for us, and they're searching for us everywhere."

Kakuzu chuckled, put his hands in his sleeves, casually raised his chin, and glanced at Sakumo beside him.

"What could possibly happen? What does this have to do with me?"

"Everything was handled by this White-Hair guy next to me. What does it have to do with me? I haven't shown my face at all from beginning to end. I'm just holding the title of Company President."

"Besides, that's Angel Fund matter. I'm the Company President of Black Yu Trading Company. Don't get confused. I still have a place to make a living in the Land of Rain."

He then glanced at Sakamoto, his tone laced with warning. "As for you, once you return to the Land of Rain, be sure to change your appearance and act with extreme caution, lest the Sand Village retaliate."

Sakamoto's face turned pale, and he could only nod silently.

Standing quietly to the side, Hatake Sakumo listened to Kakuzu's words, a slight smile curving his lips. He spoke calmly, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery:

"Hmph, it was all Jiushi Luren's doing, what does it have to do with me, Hatake Sakumo?"

Kakuzu hearing this, Kakuzu turned to look at Hatake Sakumo. Their eyes met, and the two smiled at each other.

The scene shifts to Konoha, Hokage Building's offices.

The door was flung open, Shikata Nara rushed in, his face beaming with barely suppressed joy, his tone excited:

"Lord Hokage! We've struck it rich!"

He strode to his desk, his breathing somewhat rapid.

"According to the intelligence sent back by Danzo, the Angel Plan has amassed a total of four billion taels of silver in the Land of Wind this time."

After deducting the billions of ryo that had to be repaid to the Daimyo for the initial payments, plus his share; and further deducting the portion that Kakuzu embezzled, as well as the shares of everyone else involved, what ultimately ended up in Konoha's hands was a staggering two billion ryo! Now the village's financial situation can finally be greatly improved!"

Sitting in the Hokage's chair, Kagami Uchiha listened to these words with a calm expression, for he already had a good idea of what was going on.

Gently raise your hand, and slowly tap your fingertips on the table.

"Yes, this money can be considered a lesson for Sunagakure, and it should also curb the Shamon's ambitions to some extent."

"Also, don't forget the cleanup plan we made before. We can't push Sunagakure to the brink, and we also need to prevent them from making a desperate move. Send a letter to Hiruzen and tell him to stay in the west for a while longer."

"Furthermore, we'll give Sakumo one hundred million taels as a reward; this child must have suffered a lot this time."

He then changed the subject, turning his gaze to Shikata Nara:

"By the way, how's the Land of Whirlpools Delegation that I asked you to do going?"

Upon hearing this, Shikata Nara immediately suppressed his excitement and replied seriously:

"My lord, I was just about to report this matter to you. The Land of Whirlpools has replied that our official delegation has successfully arrived at Uzushio Village, and the negotiations are proceeding very smoothly."

"Furthermore, the Land of Whirlpools will also send some people to accompany the delegation back to Konoha. Firstly, to pay a special visit to you, Lord Hokage, and secondly, to take this opportunity to visit Lady Mito."

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha nodded slightly in satisfaction.

"Well done."

"When the Land of Whirlpools Delegation arrives in Konoha, they will be received with the highest honors and the most solemn ceremony. We must not neglect our allies with whom we have a blood oath for generations."

"Also, let me inform Lady Mito about this in advance."

His gaze softened, and he sighed softly, "She married far away in Konoha many years ago, living in a foreign land and not seeing her relatives for so long. She must have always been thinking of her homeland and her people."

"I'll go there myself; it's been a long time since I visited her."

As dusk slowly descended, the setting sun painted half the sky red with the color of the Konoha.

A gentle evening breeze wafted through the streets and alleys, and the entire village was peaceful and serene.

Kagami Uchiha changed out of his Hokage uniform and into a simple casual outfit, walking alone to the imposing and solemn gate of the Senju Clan's mansion.

Upon seeing that it was Kagami Uchiha himself who had come to visit, the maids of the mansion dared not be negligent and quickly bowed and respectfully led the way.

Passing through the courtyard paved with bluestone and around the corridor filled with flowers and plants, a gentle breeze caresses your face and the fragrance of flowers fills the air, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Before long, the maid stopped outside an elegant secluded courtyard.

"Lord Hokage, Lady Mito is inside."

Kagami Uchiha nodded slightly, signaling the maid to leave, and stepped into the courtyard.

Beside the stone bench in the courtyard, Mito Uzumaki, sat quietly.

It had been a long time since I last saw her, but her appearance remained gentle and dignified, and her temperament was elegant and composed. Time had not left too many traces of vicissitudes on her face.

Beside her, a child of about four years old was nestled obediently beside her.

It is Nawaki.

Little Nawaki has soft, short brown hair and delicate, lively eyes. At this moment, he is looking up, chattering away with Mito, his childlike words clear and sweet.

The grandfather and grandson chatted peacefully, a scene of tranquility and warmth, a picture of serene beauty.

Hearing footsteps, Mito Uzumaki looked up and saw that it was Kagami Uchiha. She was slightly taken aback, then smiled gently.

"Jing, what brings you here?"

"It's been a long time since I last visited you. I've finally found some free time today, so I came to see you. How have you been lately?" Kagami Uchiha asked gently.

Everything is fine.

Mito nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the peaceful Konoha courtyard outside the window, her eyes filled with relief.

"Since you took over Hokage Position, Konoha has become more stable and prosperous year by year. With no worries to trouble me, I naturally live a comfortable and carefree life."

She gazed quietly at the tall, imposing Kagami Uchiha before her, and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

Tobirama, you didn't make the wrong choice after all. Although your chosen successor was born into the Uchiha Clan, his heart embraced the millions of people in Konoha.

Hashirama, did you see that? The Uchiha Clan's Hokage performance was no worse than the Senju's. You're right. If the village had given Madara more trust back then, wouldn't the outcome have been different?

After regaining her composure, Mito quickly composed herself, looked at Kagami Uchiha again, and said calmly, "Alright, I know you're busy with many things, so you must have come all this way for more than just to visit this old woman."

"Speak frankly if you have anything to say."

"As expected of Lady Mito, she is very perceptive."

Kagami Uchiha's expression turned slightly serious as he slowly spoke, revealing the purpose of his visit. "I have indeed come today to inform you of some good news."

"In a few days, your homeland, the Land of Whirlpools, will send a delegation to Konoha to conduct academic exchanges between the younger generation of both clans. After the delegation arrives, they will also make a special trip to visit you."

"What?" Mito Uzumaki, who had been calm just moments before, suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment.

In an instant, the homesickness that had been hidden for many years surged into my heart.

The Land of Whirlpools... my hometown, it's been so long since I've seen them...