As public opinion settled down, Konoha returned to its former peace and tranquility, and people went back to their busy lives. The only difference was that Konoha no longer had an embassy; in its place stood a towering white Judgment Hall.
Holy Light Clerics often marched in orderly ranks through Konoha's streets, helping people with whatever tasks they could.
The Hokage's policy changes also opened a path forward for many outstanding ninja. Everything was slowly getting better.
Time passed. Today, in the New Rain Capital of the Land of Rain, Holy Light Clerics cleared the roads and stood in solemn, orderly rows on either side. Holy Light flags fluttered noisily atop the city walls, while the people murmured among themselves.
Ria and Meli stood on the city wall, looking out into the distance from time to time. Today was the day the honored troops of the First Military District returned.
After more than half a year, the First Military District had finally quelled the unrest in the smaller nations and begun its return to headquarters to report.
Along the way, people held Holy Light flags and reluctantly bid farewell to the troops who had brought them peace and stability. Watching it all from the Sky Carrier's monitoring room, Axel could not help sighing. "The people see things clearly. Everything we've done has been on the right path, and we owe it all to the guidance of the Holy Light."
Beside him, Mina looked at the solemn Legion Commander and smiled faintly. "I'm sure Bishop Ria must miss you terribly! Without a workaholic like you around, she must have had a hard time." She covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"I believe our big sister will take care of everything!" Axel turned, walked over to Mina, and gently embraced her. Breathing