“But you're right! We can't waste time!” Uchiha Tenxiu looked at her with burning eyes, then walked towards her without hesitation.
Seeing this, Sakura Haruno couldn't help but feel a surge of doubt. She widened her eyes and quickly called out, “What! Wait…”
However, before she could finish, Uchiha Tenxiu had already reached her. He suddenly stretched out his arm and tightly wrapped it around her slender waist, catching her off guard.
“Then let’s use a Space-Time Ninjutsu to travel!” Uchiha Tenxiu said softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Before he finished speaking, a powerful Chakra erupted, instantly enveloping both of them. Immediately after, their figures darted through space like lightning.
In the blink of an eye, the two of them traversed through layers of space and returned to the LouLan Dragon Vein Hall where they had left a spatial marker earlier.
As soon as they landed, Uchiha Tenxiu released his hand from Sakura's waist as if nothing had happened. His movements were natural and fluid, as if it were the most ordinary gesture.
At this moment, Uchiha Chiri, who was conversing with Sara in the hall, noticed their arrival. Her gaze fell upon Uchiha Tenxiu and Sakura Haruno in the distance, a fleeting trace of surprise in her eyes, and her words paused.
This woman actually survived.
Could it be that she has something unique?
Uchiha Chiri knew.
Facing any external enemy, unless the opponent possessed some special talent, his Tenxiu brother would never allow them a chance to survive; otherwise, no matter how beautiful they were, it would not change their destined demise.
And now, Sakura Haruno being alive couldn't help but surprise Uchiha Chiri for a moment.
However, even so.
Uchiha Chiri, by Sara's side, maintained the composure of an elite Ninja, constantly guarding Sara.
Due to Hyakuzu enslaving the people, all young and strong individuals were imprisoned in Hyakuzu's factory, producing a large number of puppets on assembly lines, with no days off to return home, which caused dissatisfaction among the entire LouLan populace. To prevent any strangers from endangering Sara, Uchiha Chiri decided to personally protect Sara's safety.
At this time, who knew what those enslaved and oppressed people might do once they encountered Queen Sara?
After witnessing countless evils of the Ninja World by Uchiha Tenxiu's side, Zhili never harbored any illusions about it.
Furthermore, as an elite Ninja, her past training ensured she would never be complacent, and she would not relax her vigilance in her Ninja work for any reason.
And now, with Hyakuzu defeated, the Konoha Ninja who came here for the mission have also been completely driven away.
The next steps.
Will rely on Sara, the Queen of LouLan.
With her cooperation, LouLan can become more stable.
As a special space-time node, even though the Dragon Vein's original power has been drawn away, it is still the most compatible place for spatial travel, capable of reducing the Dragon Vein Spirit's Chakra consumption and allowing for inter-world travel at the lowest cost.
Therefore, Uchiha Tenxiu also plans to maintain this world's LouLan as his own base.
So, facing Uchiha Tenxiu's arrangements, Uchiha Zhili elevated this matter to the highest level of protective measures, to avoid any unexpected occurrences. Who knew if the Konoha Ninja who just left would return through space-time again?
Uchiha Chiri didn't want to take that gamble.
At this moment, after Uchiha Tenxiu's return, he also walked towards Zhili and Sara. Upon reaching their side, Uchiha Chiri finally put down her protective stance over Sara.
“Tenxiu brother, you're back! How was it? Did you capture the Nine-Tailed? There were no problems, right?!” Uchiha Zhili's eyes lit up, and she immediately took small steps forward and said. Her gaze fixed on her Tenxiu brother in front of her; just having him in her sight made her feel joyful.
“Yes! The Nine-Tailed is secured!” Uchiha Tenxiu nodded in reply, and before she could press further, he looked at Sakura Haruno beside him and said, “Not only that, but I also gained an excellent medical Ninja! Her medical skill is definitely top-tier in the Ninja World. I believe she will soon be able to reach Kage-level strength purely through her medical talent!”
“A medical Ninja?” Uchiha Chiri looked at the pink-haired girl, who was also young, in front of her with a suspicious gaze. Then, seeing Uchiha Tenxiu’s clear conscience, righteous and pure face, she finally relaxed.
After all, even someone her age could reach Kage-level, and it wasn't impossible for someone older than her to have already reached that level!
Such a talent must not be easily let go!
“But I never thought there would be such a wild genius in the Ninja World. To reach Kage-level at just ten-something years old, it seems one truly cannot underestimate others!”
Uchiha Chiri sized up Sakura Haruno, treating her merely as a talent.
After that, she paid no more attention.
In her heart.
All her attention was on Uchiha Tenxiu.
Uchiha Tenxiu had no intention of introducing her further either.
Behind them, Sakura Haruno inexplicably felt a surge of anger. Looking at Uchiha Tenxiu's righteous demeanor, she secretly thought, “Damn it! Damn it! Bastard!…” Her fists involuntarily clenched.
Sara, beside them, stared intently at Uchiha Tenxiu, her pupils revealing a clear hint of admiration and trust. After an internal struggle and hesitation, Sara finally mustered her courage, stepped forward, and walked in front of Uchiha Tenxiu.
She looked up, her gaze meeting Uchiha Tenxiu's, and with an earnest expression on her face, she softly said, “Um… Tenxiu, thank you very much for your help this time, for saving the country of LouLan. I…”
Sara's voice trembled slightly, but she continued, “I would like to implore you to stay and become the guardian Ninja of this country. If you are willing, I can appoint you as the ministers of LouLan, responsible for handling all affairs of LouLan! Will you stay?”
After saying these words, Sara's face instantly flushed. She shyly lowered her head, seemingly afraid to meet Uchiha Tenxiu's eyes.
Evidently, after the series of blows—the betrayal by Minister Hyakuzu, learning of her mother's murder, and the oppression and enslavement of her people—Sara's heart had been completely captured by Uchiha Tenxiu, this sudden savior.
Beside her, Uchiha Chiri eyed her newly acquainted 'little sister' with ill intent, not expecting the friendship they had just formed to be immediately met with her 'betrayal'.
…
Half a day later.
With the help of Uchiha Tenxiu and others, all the people of LouLan had been rescued.
Now, they gathered, their faces smiling as they reunited with their families, then waited for Sara's speech.
On top of the high tower.
“Me, can I really do it?!” Sara asked Uchiha Tenxiu beside her, seeking more confidence from him to face the various doubts of the people below.
At this moment, her eyes were filled with hesitation, and she didn't have much confidence in gaining the forgiveness of the LouLan people.
Beside her, Uchiha Tenxiu, though not becoming a minister of LouLan, still stayed to help Sara. He looked at her, nodded encouragingly, and placed his hands on her shoulders.
At this moment, Uchiha Tenxiu looked at the young Sara, who completely lacked the shrewdness of a queen, appearing clumsy like a girl next door from a different world. He continued with a gentle smile, “Don't worry! All the suffering these people endured came from Hyakuzu, that Sand Ninja. As Queen, you were merely controlled by Hyakuzu; you are also a victim, and there's no need for you to bear responsibility for these people!”
“You must know, you are the Queen!”
“A King acknowledges, a King bears! As long as you can lead them to a better future from now on, they will naturally understand then! What's more, with us here to help you, don't worry, go ahead and try boldly!”
Uchiha Tenxiu said encouragingly.
“Hmm, thank you, Tenxiu…” Sara said shyly, her delicate hand stroking the red hair swept across her chest.
She then looked down at her subjects like a queen, gathered her inner courage, and began her speech.