Naruto: Let the glory of the giants spread throughout the ninja world!

Haku instantly understood what Ryukura Akira meant, and he looked at Zabuza with concern.

"Please be careful, Zabuza-san!"

Ryukura Akira patted Haku on the shoulder, met Zabuza's gaze, and looked at him with a serious expression.

"Zabuza-san, if the Third Hokage refuses to cooperate, you can try saying one thing to him."

Zabuza turned his head to look at Ryukura Akira, "What did you see?"

"You can tell him that the One-Tailed Jinchuriki is in Konoha."

Zabuza whirled around, "What do you mean? You're saying the One-Tailed Jinchuriki of the Sand Village is in Konoha?!"

Ryukura Akira scratched his head. "It's just speculation. I saw the One-Tailed Beast appear in the forest next to Konoha."

Zabuza nodded, then vanished instantly.

Meanwhile, the hidden ANBU members exchanged glances upon seeing Zabuza disappear, and two of them vanished as well.

Ryukura Akira and Haku stood still, waiting quietly.

If negotiations break down, they must be prepared to provide backup.

Ryukura Akira wasn't actually worried about this, after all, the Third Hokage was known for his appeasement.

What we should pay more attention to is... Danzo Shimura.

Ryukura Akira's gaze darkened. "They're still too weak."

"It's unclear how that so-called evolutionary direction will trigger a new form. The most urgent task is still to cultivate the body."

The physical attributes of the Primal Titans were closely related to Akira Ryukura himself.

The Primal Giant's regenerative abilities will also be fed back to Ryukura Akira, allowing him to train his body more without any worries. This is a mutually reinforcing relationship.

After a moment's thought, Ryukura Akira set his goals for the near future.

Not long after, Zabuza reappeared.

He was carrying three wooden plaques—customs clearance documents.

The two of them immediately breathed a sigh of relief, their tense bodies relaxing.

"Let's go, we can talk as we walk." Zabuza handed the documents to the two of them and took the lead.

Ryukura Akira and Haku followed in his footsteps, heading towards the entrance of Konoha Village.

After checking the documents, the two "gatekeepers" nodded slightly and let them pass.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office.

Through the crystal ball, Hiruzen Sarutobi watched three figures walk into the gates of Konoha.

He tapped his pipe, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

An elderly man dressed in a kimono, with his right eye and right arm wrapped in bandages, pushed open the door and entered. "Hiruzen!"

Danzo stared intently at the Third Hokage with only his left eye exposed, his tone forceful.

"Why let that rogue ninja from Kirigakure walk into Konoha so openly? If he wanted to bring those two kids into the village, we should have found his weakness and forced him into Root!"

"He gave me a condition," Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly, "and given the turbulent times and Konoha's current state, these things are enough."

"If we capture those two brats, what condition won't he agree to?" Danzo's voice carried a hint of sarcasm.

"You're too kind. I'll send Root's men right now—"

boom!

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly: "Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

Danzo turned and slammed the door shut as he left, muttering, "I really don't know what kind of terms that guy offered you!"

The third generation sat back down, his eyes vacant. Yes, what are the conditions?

"I can carry out some missions for Konoha that are beneath our authority, and Kakashi should have already reported to you that the giant wants to protect us."

"All we need is a legitimate resident identity and a house big enough for three people. We'll accept surveillance, but I'll appoint the supervisor."

As Ryukura Akira and his two companions walked down the bustling street, Zabuza spoke to them.

"So..." Haku asked softly, "Didn't Zabuza tell anyone what Akira told you?"

"No." Zabuza stared straight ahead, his tone flat.

"The matter of Jinchuriki is of great importance, and I'm not sure if this is a signal of an alliance between Konoha and Sunagakure."

Ryukura Akira nodded. Having been in this world for so long, he couldn't guarantee that every detail in the original work was accurate.

The three walked and talked, and after crossing several streets, Zabuza stopped in front of a house.

"arrive."

The three chatted as they walked, and Zabuza led the other two to a house. "We're here. This is the house the Third Hokage gave us."

Bai gently pushed open the door, and what came into view was a standard Japanese house. The tatami mats exuded a faint grassy fragrance, the living room was spacious and bright, and several bedrooms were neatly arranged on both sides of the corridor.

He turned around in the entryway, his eyes sparkling: "Mr. Zabuza, Xiaoming, is this our new home?!"

Seeing Bai's rare display of childlike innocence, Ryukura Akira couldn't help but laugh.

Even Zabuza, who is usually cold and hard, had a barely perceptible smile on his lips.

“That’s right.” Zabuza looked around. “If what this kid saw is correct, we’ll probably be staying here for quite a while.”

He paused, his gaze falling on Bai, and his voice lowered slightly: "Bai, this is our home."

Bai carefully examined every corner of the room, and in a daze, he seemed to see the warm room from his childhood that had long since become blurred.

When she spoke again, her voice was choked with emotion: "Yes...this is our home."

Seeing this, Ryukura Akira deliberately shouted loudly, "Haku, why are you crying on such a happy day! Zabuza and I are packing our luggage; I want to eat sukiyaki tonight!"

Haku's face flushed red, and she gave him a reproachful look before turning to Zabuza: "Where is Mr. Zabuza?"

"The sukiyaki is ready too, let's buy more meat."

"Okay~" Bai smiled, straightened her clothes, and went out to buy groceries and household supplies.

Zabuza and Ryukura Akira thoroughly inspected the house inside and out to avoid any pitfalls, and then put away their belongings.

In the evening, Akira Ryukura and Zabuza sat facing each other on the tatami mats. From the kitchen came the soft sounds of Haku humming a tune as he chopped vegetables, mixed with the crisp clatter of pots and pans.

"Zabuza-san," Akira Ryukura began, "I want to go out for a stroll tomorrow and see if the current state of Konoha matches the future I envision."

Zabuza took a sip of tea and let out a comfortable sigh. "Go ahead. Don't worry about your training."

A thought flashed through Ryukura Akira's mind: "Could it be the monitor that Zabuza-sensei designated?"

"That's right, it's Might Guy. As for whether you can learn his skills, that depends on your abilities."

A steaming hot sukiyaki was served, with thinly sliced ​​meat piled high like a small mountain, glistening enticingly under the light.

"Let's eat!" Ryukura Akira's chopsticks flew as he frantically stuffed meat into his mouth while giving a thumbs-up to Bai.

"Bai is so gentle and has such good cooking skills, she'll definitely make a wonderful wife!"

Bai paused, glancing helplessly at Ryukura Akira. "I'm a guy, Akira, have you been drinking?"

"Hahaha, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Ryukura Akira mumbled incoherently, and while he was talking and laughing, a whole pot of cooked meat went into Ryukura Akira's stomach.

"You little brat! Don't sneak away and eat all the meat!" Zabuza glared and joined the meat-grabbing frenzy.

Chopsticks clattered, soup splashed, and Bai watched the two with a smile, occasionally secretly transferring meat from her own bowl into Liu Cangming's bowl before quickly withdrawing her hand.

After the meal, the place was a mess. Zabuza and Ryukura Akira lay comfortably on the tatami mats, their eyes half-closed.

Two large balls rolled on the ground with a gurgling sound.

"Hiccup~"