Chancellor Zhou's eyes narrowed as he studied Kaito. "So, you're a firebender from the Fire Nation," he said. "And you want to defect to the Earth Kingdom."
Kaito nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. "Yes, Chancellor," he said. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove my loyalty to the Earth Kingdom."
Chancellor Zhou raised an eyebrow. "And why should I trust you?" he asked. "You're a firebender, after all. You're trained to kill and destroy."
Kaito took a deep breath, knowing that he had to convince Chancellor Zhou of his sincerity. "I know that I'm taking a risk by coming here," he said. "But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. I'll do whatever you ask of me, Chancellor."
Chancellor Zhou studied Kaito's face, his eyes searching for any sign of deception. After a long