Chizhao resolutely pulled out the cold steel needle from her arm, then covered the bleeding wound with her hand.
Her gaze was firm as she looked directly into Zabuza's dangerous eyes, and she lightly touched her forehead with a finger.
"You should recognize this, right? I am Konoha's elite..."
"Get to the point."
Interrupted coldly by Zabuza, her momentum was greatly diminished.
Chizhao pouted, no longer continuing, and then raised her arm, looking at White with a wronged expression.
"Then at least help me treat this first, okay?"
For the plan to succeed, building rapport is essential!
White looked at the blood dripping down her arm, the short blade on the ground, and Chizhao's harmless appearance, and his defenses softened a bit, unconsciously taking a step forward.
He suddenly remembered Zabuza's presence, so he turned to ask for his opinion.
Zabuza was silent for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes and lay down on the bed, a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Do as you please."
Chizhao sat on the stool, smiling as White bandaged her.
His skin was fair and delicate, as if it could break at a touch, and its smooth surface exuded a soft luster.
His long, dark hair was meticulously styled at the back of his head, with two long strands gently falling across his chest, adding a touch of gentle elegance to him.
If Sasuke was cool and handsome with sharp brows and bright eyes, then White was gentle as jade, with clear brows and bright eyes.
If the two of them stood on the street, how many thousands of young girls would be captivated?
"Done."
Chizhao moved her arm, the pain significantly reduced, and she smiled brightly at White: "Thank you, White."
White said nothing more, but silently picked up the herbs and placed them on a nearby table.
"Now, can you tell me about the cooperation you just mentioned?"
Zabuza, lying on the bed, frowned and glared at her with a fierce expression, as if if she didn't give a satisfactory answer, he would suddenly lash out and twist her head off the next second.
What a terrifying gaze.
Chizhao looked around, and Zabuza, sensing her concern, spoke again:
"Don't worry, although I'm working for Gato, it's very clean here. If you're talking about suspicious people, then it's only you."
Oh, right, she was originally here with the mission to kill them.
Chizhao feigned composure and lightly coughed, slowly explaining her identity to him: "I am actually a Ninja sent by Konoha to assassinate Gato."
Zabuza's gaze fell on the electronic collar around her neck, and a scornful smile played on his lips:
"Assassination? Why put a collar on yourself? How ridiculous."
Offended, Chizhao clenched her fists and glared at him in displeasure: "This is also part of the plan. Just listen to me carefully now."
Zabuza snorted, saying no more, and White, who had finished tidying the herbs, also walked over and stood quietly to the side.
"I want to save this country, and I hope you can save this country."
"Then you've come to the wrong person," Zabuza responded coldly. "The country I want to save is the Land of Water, known as 'The Village of the Bloody Mist'."
Zabuza's words were entirely within her expectations, so she calmly began: "But you've already failed once, haven't you?"
"What did you say?" Zabuza's voice was low with a hint of danger.
"Don't you think the current Land of Waves and the Land of Water are actually experiencing the same fate? Both are under an outrageous oppressive rule, where people suffer immensely, families are broken, and loved ones are separated."
Chizhao gently touched the wound on her arm and continued: "If you truly want to change the Land of Water through policy, instead of chasing a goal that may never be realized, why not start with the Land of Waves right in front of you? Implement your policies here, and once the Land of Waves becomes your ideal country, wouldn't it be easier to then change the Land of Water?"
But changing a country with Ninja is easier said than done.
Chizhao only knew that after this, the Land of Water's policies would also change because of Mei Terumī.
During the construction of the Land of Waves, Zabuza should also see this change.
As Chizhao's words fell, the air in the room seemed to solidify.
After hearing these words, White's heart was also unsettled for a long time.
Build an ideal country, starting with the Land of Waves?
Zabuza stared at the ceiling, his expression still calm:
"What makes you think I won't become another Gato?"
Chizhao pointed to her neck: "Would you put the same electronic collar on White as me?"
Staring at the electronic collar on Chizhao's neck, Zabuza subtly glanced at White's expectant face, finally settling his gaze back on Chizhao:
"Interesting, what's your name?"
"Shiratori Chichao."
Hearing a name different from the "Blue Bird" Gato called her, Zabuza's eyes flickered.
Is this her real name?
She told him without any reservations.
Does she really want to cooperate with him?
Zabuza closed his eyes, his voice low: "I understand, I'll consider it."
"Then you'll have to give me an answer in two days, otherwise it will affect the subsequent plans."
Zabuza impatiently frowned: "Who cares about you? I'll tell you when I've considered it."
"Hey? You..."
"Zabuza needs to rest, please leave."
Chizhao still wanted to say something, but was mercilessly shut out by White, left standing in a daze.
Then the door in front of her opened again, and White came out with the herbs, walking past Chizhao as if ignoring her, and continued forward.
Chizhao stood there hesitating for a moment, then immediately raised her leg and followed him.
White walked all the way to the end of the corridor, then turned and entered a room.
Just as the door was about to close, Chizhao quickly used her hand to block the gap.
"What do you want?"
White in front of her was calm and indifferent, and Chizhao immediately found an excuse:
"I... I don't have anywhere to rest, so I thought..."
Recalling the previous scene, his gaze lingering on her injured arm, White felt that the girl in front of him was defenseless and overly sincere.
Thus, a certain thought arose in his mind, wanting to see if she was indeed a suitable partner for cooperation.
Then, a gentle smile appeared on his face as he continued her sentence:
"So you want to stay with a girl?"
"Huh?"
Chizhao stared at the impossibly beautiful boy in front of her, momentarily stunned by his use of the word "girl."
Seeing that Chizhao didn't object, White silently assumed her intention, a playful smile subtly curving his lips, and he stepped aside:
"Then please come in."
His friendly demeanor instantly cleared Chizhao's processing brain.
Wait, the girl he mentioned...
Did he think I took him for a girl?
Is that why he so naturally invited me into the room?
Chizhao once again meticulously surveyed the surroundings within the building, confirming that she had nowhere else to go, and even if she deliberately approached White, it wouldn't arouse Gato's suspicion.
Since that was the case, why not simply go with the flow and stay at White's place for the night?
She could also inquire about some information she wanted to know.
After some internal hesitation and deliberation, Chizhao finally stepped into White's room.
"Then, I'll be intruding..."