Chapter 24
Chapter Thirty-One Mission Completed, the Treasure of the Land of Waves!
"I do!"
Given the circumstances, Zabuza had no other choice.
"I'd love to!"
After Zabuza agreed, Haku simply echoed his sentiment.
"Um!"
"Wood Release!"
Byakuya stretched out his hand, and a continuous stream of Wood Release chakra began to gather in it.
"grown ups!!"
Zabuza quickly shielded Haku behind him.
But the next second, an incomparably pure life force surged into Zabuza's body.
The wound that had been struck by the decapitation blade began to heal rapidly!
"What, you don't want me to treat your men?"
Bai Ye said with great interest.
"No, I've misunderstood!"
Upon hearing this, Zabuza immediately knelt on one knee and respectfully addressed Byakuya.
Unexpectedly, the adults would even help treat their wounds.
This made Zabuza realize that his decision wasn't so bad after all.
Under the healing power of the Wood Release technique, the two quickly recovered to normal.
"My lord, we two will serve you!"
Zabuza and Haku knelt down on one knee in unison and said...
"Alright, I don't have any big demands on you."
Then Bai Ye told him about Kado.
"I want you to seize all of Kado's and his property!"
This is also why Bai Ye plans to find a few subordinates.
Just like how the Third Hokage couldn't do without Danzo.
Someone has to deal with the things that happen in the shadows.
Bai Ye, of course, didn't have time to deal with those things every day.
"My lord, I understand what you mean!"
Zabuza instantly understood Byakuya's meaning.
This kind of thing was perfectly commonplace for these rogue ninjas.
"I have ten billion taels left that I've saved up. I'll offer it all to you, my lord, when the time comes!"
Zabuza gritted his teeth and handed over the savings he had accumulated from taking on countless missions to Byakuya.
At this moment, Zabuza was unaware that this might be the best decision he had ever made in his life.
It was precisely because of this decision that Zabuza, who was originally like a stray dog, had the opportunity to ascend to the throne of Mizukage.
"Also, please don't call me 'Master' anymore, just call me Bai Ye!"
Bai Ye wasn't used to being addressed as "adult".
The way Zabuza talks makes it sound like he's some kind of underworld boss.
So White Night sounds more pleasing to the ear.
"Yes, Lord Baiye!"
Zabuza still feels that Byakuya-sama is more suitable.
Bai Ye then waved his hand, telling them to handle it themselves.
This is where the importance of subordinates becomes apparent.
Otherwise, it would be too beneath him to personally kill Kado.
After finishing everything, Byakuya returned to his village in the Land of Waves.
Furthermore, they were informed that there would be no more evil forces in the Land of Waves from now on!
"Ah, this, our kindness, will be forever unforgettable!"
The village chief almost burst into tears upon hearing this.
With the arrival of the White Night, the Righteous Official of Heaven will be here!
"By the way, benefactor, this is our village's most prized possession. Please treat it with utmost care!"
As he spoke, the village chief had someone carry over something wrapped in red cloth.
It looks like it weighs at least several tens of kilograms.
What is this?
After Bai Ye opened the red cloth, he found only a sturdy object resembling armor on it.
"My benefactor, this thing is extremely mysterious."
"This was caught by a brave man from our village while he was fishing."
"According to him, when he found this thing, the surrounding fish were very agitated, as if they were all fighting over it."
"There were even giant sea monsters that appeared, so the warrior returned to port early to prevent any accidents."
After listening to the village chief's explanation, Bai Ye began to study it.
Although Bai Ye didn't know exactly what it was, it contained a huge amount of water-attribute energy.
Byakuya was able to resonate with this object when he released water-style chakra towards it!
"We usually use it to irrigate farmland."
"Because every time you put it in the ground, a large amount of water will be generated the next day."
The village chief wasn't a ninja, after all, and couldn't explain the item clearly.
"We don't recognize this thing, so it's best to hand it over to our benefactor!"
The village chief said very respectfully that this thing was only used for irrigating farmland in their area.
It doesn't have much effect.
It would be better to give it to someone who truly has discerning eyes.
"Yes, I've accepted the gifts. As a report, I'll send people to help you build the bridge!"
Byakuya has decided to have Zabuza temporarily handle these miscellaneous matters in the Land of Waves.
"Thank you so much, my benefactor!"
Afterwards, Byakuya went to Gato's base to check on how Zabuza's situation was progressing.
Sure enough, by the time Bai Ye arrived, the ground was already covered in blood.
"Lord Baiye! Kado and his men have all been dealt with."
Zabuza wiped the blood off his face.
Upon seeing Bai Ye approach, he hurriedly reported to Bai Ye.
"There is also all of Cado's assets, with cash of around 2.1 billion, and some remaining fixed assets, as well as various resources that have not yet been fully accounted for."
It has to be said that having a subordinate makes getting things done quite convenient.
"Well done!"
Then Bai Ye threw out the decapitation sword from the weapon scroll.
"Your executioner's blade!"
Zabuza became instantly excited when he saw the Executioner's Blade he had longed for.
"Thank you, Lord Baiye!"
Zabuza never expected that Lord Byakuya would not need the Executioner's Blade at all.
Indeed, with the strength of Lord Byakuya.
The decapitation sword is nothing more than a drop in the ocean for Lord Baiye!
"Give me a portion of this money in the space scroll, and store the rest for now!"
Byakuya only took enough for his own needs in Konoha.
The remaining money was then kept in the bank.
"Yes, sir!"
Zabuza said respectfully.
"By the way, I have something here. See if you've seen it before!"
Bai Ye thought of the armor-like object the village chief had given him earlier that day.
I thought Zabuza might know something.
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"thing?"
Zabuza showed a hint of curiosity.
However, Zabuza almost cried out in surprise when he saw what Byakuya took out.
"This is?"
Byakuya could tell from Zabuza's reaction that Zabuza must recognize this thing.
"Lord Byakuya, I have sensed the chakra on this thing before, on the Fourth Mizukage!"
The armor-like object in front of him gave him the same feeling he had when facing the Fourth Mizukage.
"Yagura?"
Bai Ye pondered for a moment. If that was the case, he probably knew what it was.
"Lord Baiye, how did you obtain this item?"
Zabuza asked curiously.
Bai Ye simply explained that it was a gift from the villagers here.
"Lord Baiye's good fortune is simply too incredible!"
Zabuza was shocked by Byakuya's incredible luck.
After Byakuya finished dealing with everything in the Land of Waves, he prepared to return to Konoha.
Coincidentally, Kakashi and his Team 7 were also preparing to return.
This time, Bai Ye didn't mind going back with them.
"Baiye-kun!"
If we were to say who was the happiest when Bai Ye accompanied Class 7 back, it would be...
It must be Sakura.
"Bai Ye, have you completed your mission?"
Sakura asked curiously.
Their mission, Squad 7, was to escort Tazuna back to the Land of Waves.