Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

He wasn't threatening anyone.

If you were in Chiba's shoes, he would definitely try to get rid of Ao. Even if he didn't take direct action, he would arrange some coincidences, since the illusion manipulation itself had already been exposed.

If it happens again, Kirigakure will still not know who he is.

Mei Terumi didn't know much information, but she felt—

If Akatsuki existed, the rogue ninja would return to their village to kill people and, incidentally, kidnap the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts...

Not impossible.

Chapter 290 You, the Water Shadow, still need protection?

"Chiba-kun, your Konoha should have the ability to quickly send me back, right?"

Mei Terumi's expression was solemn.

If Chiba's speculation is true, the other party has likely already made their move.

"Yes, yes..."

"Hey, you're going to raise the price again? That's going too far!"

Terumi Mei interrupted dissatisfied.

It was predicted.

Chiba rubbed his chin and said, "How could that be? Since our two villages are going to cooperate and be friendly, we won't be stingy on such a small matter. I'm just thinking about how to send you back."

"Then I'll leave it to you. I'll go visit the Hokage first and finalize the cooperation between our two villages."

Terumi Mei was impatient.

"The first class?"

"That's hard to say. Besides, aren't you going to trade tailed beast chakra and the Three-Tails? If we don't go together, how will I know if it's real, and how will you collect the tailed beast?"

Chiba rubbed his temples.

"Alright, since you insist on this..."

If that location is used as the coordinates for the Flying Thunder Array, teleportation should be very safe.

Chiba had come up with a contingency plan, and then picked up a pen and paper to start working on it.

"Our two villages are now partners, shouldn't you escort us back?"

There's no way you can get away with rolling your eyes.

Tailed beast!

With Kakashi and Yagyu Chiba combined, their strength is indeed formidable; they can easily handle both tailed beasts and any potential enemies.

Tsunade looked at Chiba.

Mei Terumi had absolutely no intention of mentioning it.

Chiba went to the office to discuss with Tsunade how to send Mei Terumi back to Kirigakure.

She desperately wanted to fly back to Kirigakure immediately, but if the other side acted quickly enough, even if she flew back, it might not solve the problem.

Chiba sighed softly, feigning reluctance.

"Then so be it, Chiba. Your first squad will escort the Mizukage back to Kirigakure and complete the remaining transactions along the way."

but.

Tsunade finalized the plan.

"This, okay."

Mei Terumi said, "What if something unexpected happens..."

Having obtained the Six-Tails' chakra, all that's left are those few more.

Terumi meditated for a while.

but.

"You're joking. You're the Mizukage of Kirigakure. Who would dare to cause you trouble?"

Tsunade's plan was similar to Chiba's.

Mei Terumi gave a reason that was completely impossible to refuse.

It would be in the interest of Kirigakure if Ao survived, but not in the interest of Konoha. The best outcome would be for Obito to kill Ao just as Obito arrived.

No loss left or right.

Of course, this is just Chiba's contingency plan.

Mei Terumi asked curiously, "Is it your team?"

Terumi Mei bid a hasty farewell.

That evening, Tsunade and Mei Terumi finalized the plan. The collaborative projects were basically what Chiba and Mei Terumi had agreed upon; as for the exchange of ninjutsu…

There is no mark of his in the Hidden Mist Village, but the place where the Three-Tails is located is not far from the Land of Water, where there is his Flying Thunder God mark.

We must use space-time ninjutsu!

That speed is too fast, and it's easy to associate it with the situation of the Three-Tails. It would be better to teleport directly to the border of the Land of Fire.

They escorted Terumi Mei and the others to the border; from there, Terumi Mei would return on her own.

So that's how it should be.

the next day.

but.

"Yes, my teacher is Kakashi Hatake. As for my teammates, one is also skilled in space-time ninjutsu, and the other is skilled in assassination and stealth. They are absolutely reliable."

If nothing happens, it would be a good thing for him to send Terumi Mei back, and Kirigakure would surely be grateful.

I'm afraid we won't be able to control it.

but.

In Kirigakure, even Chiba and Kakashi would have to think twice before taking action, and if Konoha wanted to do anything to Kirigakure, they wouldn't need to waste words.

She agreed to the plan.

……

Before leaving, Chiba met with Neji.

He is not in a good state right now. In the second stage, the second personality has begun to gradually form and its influence on the main personality is gradually deepening.

The most obvious one is...

Neji grew increasingly tired each day and would often drift off into a daze, wondering why he had ended up in another place.

He vaguely understood what had happened to him.

Dissociative identity disorder!

Upon seeing Chiba, he didn't ask any questions, but instead truthfully explained his situation. Chiba had reinforced the effects of his ninjutsu to prevent him from being away for too long and not being able to return.

Without external assistance, there is a possibility that Neji's condition could be repaired on its own.

After completing some preparations, Chiba used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send a message to Kakashi and the others.

After a while.

Inside the Forest of Death, the first squad quickly assembled.

Kakashi and Tenten were already in the Forest of Death, while Kazusa was practicing her swordsmanship and stealth techniques nearby, so she arrived very quickly.

"Everyone has seen what happened, right?"

"Escort the Mizukage? Why are we suddenly given this mission? With the Mizukage's abilities, he shouldn't need our escort, right?"

Kakashi was a little surprised.

He didn't know exactly how strong Mei Terumi was, but the custom in Kirigakure was to respect the strong, and only those with sufficient strength could become the Mizukage.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for Yagura to become a Kage, given his appearance.

not to mention.

Besides Mei Terumi, there is also a guard squad.

Given the capabilities of the Kirigakure delegation, they have no need for their help at all.

Chiba nodded: "Normally, we don't need that, but we're more worried about people lurking in the shadows."

"dark place?"

I watched Kakashi and Chiba every day.

Seeing the teacher's "I see" expression, he immediately realized this wasn't something he needed to know, and then asked, "So when do we leave?"

"If there's nothing to pack, we can get ready to leave now."

Kakashi quickly responded.

Kazusa thought for a moment and said, "I need to go back and get the knife."

"No need, I have one here. I was originally planning to give it to you on your birthday, hehe, so I'm giving it to you in advance."

Tian Tian took out the scroll and then formed a hand seal to break the seal.

Before long, a short knife appeared on the scroll.

Kazusa's eyes widened.

This is?

"Ninja sword?"

"Yes, it incorporates some characteristics of the Fang Li Dark Blade, and with the help of chakra, it can more easily achieve form changes. Although it doesn't enhance nature transformation, it's enough."

"Thank you, Tian Tian."