Amegakure.
The Amegakure of today was nothing like the village it once was after three years of transformation.
On the vast isolated island, towering skyscrapers stood proudly, interconnected by a dense network of sturdy aerial walkways.
The walkways bustled with people, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
Glass products had been developed, mass-produced, and widely used in construction.
On the ground level, only a few people could be seen walking back and forth in yukatas, umbrellas in hand.
From the skyscrapers, one could gaze outward to see the village shrouded in a curtain of rain, surrounded by an endless expanse of water.
When night fell, the entire village lit up brilliantly;
On clear nights, the dazzling lights of this mysterious village could even be seen from the borders of the Land of Fire.
The lively atmosphere mixed with the cold rain created a unique and unparalleled Amegakure.
Surrounding the village, three wide bridges stretched across the vast lake, connecting it to the Lands of Wind, Earth, and Fire;
Occasionally, patrols of Amegakure shinobi could be seen crossing these bridges.
Their presence ensured the safety of merchants and their goods traveling through.
Thanks to these three bridges, Amegakure had become a true commercial hub.
The headquarters of the Exchange Office was located in the southern part of this very village.
Amegakure, Central Tower.
This was not only the geographical center but also the political heart of the village.
On the top floor of the tallest building, Rii stood in front of a massive floor-to-ceiling window, her hands clasped behind her back, gazing expressionlessly at the rain-soaked village below.
Behind her, Yako, dressed in a secretary's uniform, also looked out the window.
She had seen this view countless times before.
Yet, each time she looked, it felt surreal.
Back when she first arrived in Amegakure with Rii, the village was nothing but ruins, filled with broken walls and rubble as far as the eye could see.
The 100,000 refugees brought back from Sunagakure crowded the western side of the village, living in chaotic clusters of tents.
Then, at the young age of fifteen, Rii began her tenure as the leader of Amegakure.
She led the villagers in clearing the debris, salvaging usable materials, directing drainage excavation, and reinforcing elevated foundations...
She meticulously oversaw every detail, rebuilding the village from scratch, bit by bit, until this miraculous village was born.
It could be said that without Rii, there would be no Amegakure as it stood today.
And yet, despite all this, she never displayed a shred of arrogance.
This humility was tied to Rii's own experiences and the teachings of a certain man.
In many ways, Yako had watched Rii grow up. The girl's unwavering morality and refusal to succumb to darkness were largely thanks to the guidance of Rinjin, her elder brother.
Thinking about this, Yako suddenly felt a pang of envy for Rii.
If only she had been the one rescued back then...
But such thoughts had long been buried deep within her heart, never shared with anyone.
Once, she had been nothing more than an orphan on the brink of starvation. To have met these siblings, to have survived, and to have formed bonds with them was already the greatest happiness she could ask for.
Gazing into the distance, Yako's lips curved into a soft, beautiful smile.
At that moment, a flash of electricity flickered across the massive desk.
Heavenly Transfer Technique.
In the next second, a palm-sized scroll appeared.
Hearing the commotion, Rii immediately turned around, her face lighting up with an excited smile.
"My brother's promised gift has arrived!"
With a cheer, Rii rubbed her delicate hands together and quickly approached the desk.
She eagerly unrolled the scroll.
At the center of the scroll was a large "Seal" character, surrounded by symmetrical, intricate patterns.
It seemed the gift was sealed within this scroll.
Her heart racing with excitement, Rii reached out with trembling hands.
It's like opening a mystery box—so thrilling!
Placing one hand on the scroll, she formed a seal with the other.
"Release!" she exclaimed.
In an instant, white smoke erupted, and a massive, barbed sword appeared on the desk, scattering the surrounding documents.
It was none other than the legendary blade, Samehada!
Staring at the bizarrely-shaped sword—no, it looked more like a lump of iron with a handle—Rii's smile froze, and she took a step back in disdain.
This... this... THIS...
Had her brother's sense of aesthetics deteriorated to this extent during their time apart?
He had actually sent his beloved little sister such an ugly weapon!
Absolutely outrageous!
As Rii squinted her eyes and pursed her lips in silent contempt, the sword Samehada suddenly opened its gaping maw and spat out a scroll and a book.
Seeing Rii hesitate, Yako quickly stepped forward, carefully dodging Samehada's toothy mouth to retrieve the items.
Placing the somewhat intimidating book on the desk, Yako unrolled the scroll.
It was a brand-new scroll, the ink still fresh, detailing:
Great Blade: Samehada
Capable of absorbing an opponent's chakra and transferring the absorbed chakra into the wielder.
Below the description was the name of the contractor:
The first name listed was Rinjin, along with five of his handprints.
It seemed this scroll was not just an introduction to Samehada but also a summoning contract.
Realizing this, Yako handed the scroll to Rii without hesitation.
"Boss, this is a sword—a sword that can absorb chakra!"
"Absorb chakra?" Rii asked, taking the scroll and scanning it. Her light green eyes immediately sparkled.
Absorb chakra?! And transfer it into the user?!
Without a second thought, Rii raised her thumb to her mouth and gave it a gentle bite.
Like her brother Rinjin, Rii was a staunch pragmatist. She only cared about aesthetics when something was completely useless;
But if it had even the slightest utility, aesthetics went straight out the window.
Dipping her thumb in blood, Rii signed her name on the summoning scroll and pressed her handprint onto it. She then eagerly picked up Samehada.
"Whoa, it's absorbing my chakra!"
Meanwhile, deep within, Samehada shed tears of joy.
Three years!
Three long years!
Finally, it could feast on chakra again!
Feeling the goodwill emanating from Samehada, Rii grinned, quickly finding a shoulder strap to secure the sword to her back. She struck a pose.
Turning to Yako, she tilted her chin up smugly. "Yako, do I look cool?"
"Cool! Boss, you look amazing!"
"Heh!" Rii chuckled, her gaze inadvertently falling on the desk.
There, a book with a cover featuring a laughing, adorable girl had mysteriously appeared.
"Huh~ What's this?"
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