Shin Uchiha glanced at Tazuna again, then continued:
"Of course, once your Land of Waves has paid off the commission for this mission, you can also apply to Konoha to leave its jurisdiction."
At this point, Shin Uchiha added meaningfully, "Don't worry. As long as you apply, I have the authority to approve your request."
Tazuna immediately understood what Shin Uchiha meant. Unable to hide his joy, he hurriedly bowed to Shin, knocking his forehead hard against the floor, and cried out in a trembling voice:
"Thank you, my lord! On behalf of the residents of the Land of Waves, I offer our heartfelt gratitude for your kindness."
Prostrate on the ground, Tazuna let his tears flow freely, dripping onto the floor.
Tazuna had already given up hope. He had misrepresented the mission, nearly gotten Konoha's ninja killed, and then been found out.
The best outcome would have been expulsion from Konoha, snuffing out his last hope.
More likely, he would have been locked in Konoha's prison for several years, leaving the residents of the Land of Waves, who had pinned their last hopes on him, to cling to that final expectation and die in despair at the hands of the Gato Group.
What he had never expected was that this lord who appeared later, despite his stern expression, would be surprisingly accommodating.
With just one suggestion, he had not only spared Tazuna punishment but also protected the Land of Waves for a small sum of money. That was why Tazuna felt so deeply grateful to Shin Uchiha.
As Shin Uchiha watched the profoundly grateful Tazuna, a mischievous smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he said with a laugh:
"Don't be so quick to thank me. My fee is very high. Considering how hard it is for your Land