Izumi had been through a great deal of shock and fright before, so for her at that moment, Zhang Miao, who had rescued her from Obito, was undoubtedly the most trustworthy person.
Therefore, when she heard Zhang Miao say that he wanted to take her to a place where her relatives were, she agreed without any hesitation.
In fact, Izumi's reaction was within Zhang Miao's expectations. Seeing her hold his hand, Zhang Miao smiled, nodded, and then turned to look at Kushina.
"Big Sis Kushina, I need to go out for a while. It might take two or three days to return. Please explain to Naruto for me when the time comes!"
"Yeah, I got it!"
As Zhang Miao finished speaking, Kushina immediately nodded with a smile and waved to Zhang Miao, "Be careful on the way!"
Hearing Kushina's words, Zhang Miao also nodded back at her. "Hmm! I'm off!"
Saying that, Zhang Miao took Izumi's hand and left the house, heading quickly towards the east side of the village.
Coming from the Anbu, Zhang Miao was well aware of Konoha's barriers and defenses. Combined with his sensing abilities, he easily evaded Konoha's guards and Anbu along the way. Without alerting anyone, he left Konoha with Izumi.
After reaching the outskirts of the village in the Konoha forest, Izumi, following behind Zhang Miao, couldn't help but speak, "Um... Ryunosuke-sama..."
Hearing Izumi's voice, Zhang Miao immediately stopped and turned to look at her.
"Izumi, we practically grew up together. I've always seen you as a little sweetheart, so you don't need to be so polite. Don't call me -sama, just call me 'dear'!"
"(⊙o⊙)..."
Izumi was taken aback by Zhang Miao's sudden statement, so she froze for a moment. When she reacted, she couldn't help but blush and lowered her head.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha, we're both skilled ninjas now. Being this easily embarrassed won't do. Alright, what did you want to ask?"
"Well..." Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Izumi hesitated for a moment before looking up at Zhang Miao. "Ryunosuke-sama, do you know anything about this incident?"
When she asked this question, there was a tremor in Izumi's voice, clearly showing her desire to know the truth while also being somewhat afraid.
Zhang Miao could guess Izumi's thoughts. Looking at her worried expression, Zhang Miao smiled faintly and gently held her hand.
"Izumi, you'll know everything about the Uchiha's matters later. Don't ask anything now. Just trust me and walk with me peacefully!"
Saying this, Zhang Miao immediately manipulated a mass of sand to gather under his and Izumi's feet, then nodded at Izumi.
"Hold on to me, let's go!"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Izumi also nodded and tightened her grip on Zhang Miao's hand.
Feeling the strength in her grip, Zhang Miao smiled again and controlled the sand beneath their feet to lift them into the air, flying towards the Land of Waves.
Zhang Miao's usual flying speed was very fast, but now, to accommodate Izumi, he had to lower the speed somewhat. Thus, it wasn't until noon the next day that the two arrived in the Land of Waves.
When Zhang Miao controlled the sand to land at the entrance of the central ninja village in the Land of Waves, Izumi widened her eyes.
"This... this isn't the place where those relatives defected..."
Zhang Miao was naturally aware of Izumi's thoughts. Without waiting for her to finish her words, Zhang Miao gently waved his hand towards her.
"No, Izumi, you're mistaken. It's not defection but rather a return. Come on, you'll know in a moment!"
Saying this, Zhang Miao shrugged at her surprised expression and directly held her hand. "Alright, don't just stand there. Follow me!"
With that, Zhang Miao, leading the astonished Izumi, walked into the office building and arrived at an office upstairs.
As they entered the office, Izumi saw Fukaku standing inside, causing her to widen her eyes once again.
"Uh.. Clan Head? Why are you dressed like this?"
Fukaku, recruited by Zhang Miao, looked exactly like the Fugaku who had been exterminated with the clan.
However, the difference was that while Fugaku usually wore the green Konoha flak jacket and the forehead protector of Konoha, Fukaku wore a sky blue flak jacket and a whirlpool-shaped forehead protector.
Seeing Izumi's surprised expression, referred to by her as the "Chief," Fukaku smiled slightly and nodded at her.
"It's you, Izumi. Welcome to Kamigakure. Wait outside the gate for a while; I have something to report to the boss."
"The boss?" Hearing Fukaku's words, Izumi widened her eyes again, then looked incredulously at Zhang Miao. "Is the Clan Head talking about...?"
"That's right, it's me!"
Seeing Izumi's incredulous expression, Zhang Miao immediately grinned at her, "By the way, this so-called 'Kamigakure,' I have the final say here too. I'm the boss here!"
"Uh..."
The amount of information Zhang Miao disclosed clearly surpassed Izumi's capacity to accept, leaving her in a state of bewilderment.
Seeing this, Zhang Miao grinned again and used the Mind Transmission Jutsu to communicate with Fukaku.
"Fukaku, the Uchiha in Konoha is gone. Apart from the current Izumi in front of you, there's only Sasuke left. I estimate it won't be long before this news reaches here!"
Upon hearing this voice in his mind, the pupils of Fukaku quickly contracted, but soon he regained his composure, nodded calmly at Zhang Miao, and then turned away.
"I understand. Don't worry, Boss, I'll manage the Uchiha in the village. I'll take my leave now!"
After saying this, Fukaku bowed to Zhang Miao and then left.
Once Fukaku had departed, Zhang Miao gently patted Izumi's shoulder, waiting for her to regain her senses before smiling faintly at her.
"All right, Izumi. I've finished my business for now. Next, I plan to take you to meet someone. I promise you'll be even more surprised then!"
"Someone who will surprise me even more?" Upon hearing Zhang Miao's words, Izumi suddenly felt more curious and, at the same time, had an inexplicable sense of anticipation.