"Thank you, Lord Hokage, for your help. We have caused you a great deal of trouble these past few days."
Hanzo and Jeanne d'Arc bowed respectfully to Arthur. After nearly half a month of recuperation, both of their injuries had initially eased, making Hanzo's expression of gratitude quite sincere. Yet the moment he lowered his head, a trace of complex emotion flickered across his face.
The person before him was the very culprit who had severed his arm, yet he dared not harbor the slightest grievance, and even had to turn around and thank her. This made Hanzo all the more acutely aware of just how awkward and precarious a small village's position truly was.
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