"My lady, the Konoha ninja are waiting outside."
Just then, a voice reported from beyond the door.
"Show them in!"
Kazahana Koyuki spoke at once.
"Naruto has finished improving the Sealing Jutsu and is dealing with the remaining Snow Ninja in the prison. According to him, from now on, Kazahana Dōtō will be like a plant that can't move and can only answer questions... Hmm? Have you run into some trouble?"
Sasuke, who had come to deliver the news, asked when he saw Kazahana Koyuki's worried expression.
Since he was one of the benefactors who had helped her reclaim her country, and she still needed their help, Kazahana Koyuki explained the difficulties they were facing.
Of course, she had only meant to reassure him that she would do her best to raise the money, so they need not worry.
But after hearing her out, the young Konoha ninja who had guarded Kazahana Koyuki throughout their journey offered a suggestion she had never expected.
"Do you need me to lend you some money?"
"Huh?"
The Land of Snow's Daimyo Mansion had once stood amid endless snow, but now, under the influence of that device, greenery flourished everywhere.
And just as its landscape had been transformed, this country, long trapped in snowstorms and oppression, had welcomed its new ruler.
Kazahana Koyuki now sat in the seat of honor at the Daimyo Mansion, on display to the public. Several important figures from the Land of Snow stood beside her. She had no idea how they had managed to survive under Kazahana Dōtō's rule, but she was certainly surprised to see them again.
Their instincts for danger were truly remarkable.
Santarō Asama also stood at her side. After all, he had genuinely contributed to reclaiming the country, and would henceforth be its foremost minister