South Blue, Sorbet Commandery.
Half a month had passed since Hua Country established a commandery here.
The land, once left in ruins by the World Government's exploitation, had now changed completely. Abandoned fields had been reclaimed and distributed to the people; collapsed houses had been rebuilt, with Hua Country's construction crews bringing materials and building new homes for the people free of charge; the free medical clinics and schools established by the commandery administration bustled with people every day, and smiles had finally returned to the people's faces after a long absence.
In the rear courtyard of the commandery offices, Kuma sat on a stone stool, watching Jewelry Bonney laughing and playing with the children nearby. A rare trace of tenderness appeared on his usually tense face.
"Mr. Kuma, it seems Miss Jewelry Bonney is very happy here."
Zhao Yun's voice came from behind him. Dressed in silver-white armor, he walked over slowly, his Dragon Gallbladder Silver Spear slung diagonally at his side. The Reshiram Sacred Fire around him had withdrawn from sight, leaving only a gentle aura.
Kuma immediately stood and bowed slightly to Zhao Yun, saying solemnly, "General Zhao Yun, thank you to Hua Country, and thank you to His Majesty. Without you, Jewelry Bonney and I could never have returned to our homeland, much less given the people here lives like these."
He was born and raised in Sorbet, and this was his homeland. He had watched with his own eyes as the World Government's exploitation gradually made life unbearable here and drove the people from their homes. Yet now, Hua Country had restored vitality to this land in just half a month. He would never forget this kindness for as long as he lived.
Zhao Yun smiled and waved a hand. "There's no need to be