After my triumphs and defeats, I created multiple aliases across countless worlds.

Or they might just defect.

This resulted in the Mist Ninja having very little fighting power left.

If this continues...

It seems that in a few more years, Kirigakure will truly fall out of the ranks of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

"Ahem, actually there's something I feel I could do..."

Yuan Shi coughed lightly, then glanced at Mei Terumi. After confirming there was no change in her expression, he continued, "You can call your old flame over; I heard he defected from Konoha..."

Chapter 118 - Mei Terumi: Marriage!? What kind of girl proposes?!

"What old flame?!"

Mei Terumi instantly sat up from her position as the Water Shadow, glaring angrily at Genji.

As they were talking, the topic somehow veered towards themselves.

What does it mean to have one's old flame?

When did I and Bai Ye finally make up our minds?

"Lord Mizukage, I think you should stop hiding it. The entire Kirigakure leadership knows about it now."

Master Yuan was feeling somewhat weary.

Everyone in the Kirigakure leadership knows about the relationship between Byakuya and Mei Terumi.

Perhaps there are some, but very few. Although there's no concrete evidence, it's safe to say that most people have seen it.

At that time, their Mizukage was saved by Byakuya.

Moreover, they all started the uprising alongside Mei Terumi, and later, under the undisguised behavior of her father and mother...

Who doesn't know that?!

That person actually moved into Mei Terumi's house.

You still say it has nothing to do with you?

"I said no, and that's final!"

Mei Terumi regretted what she said as soon as she finished.

The main thing is that I feel it's actually not bad to bring Bai Ye back at this time.

At least after Bai Ye's defection, he could indeed be brought into the Fog Shadow.

Moreover, Bai Ye's identity is evident: he's a member of the Uchiha clan.

If this family were in any other ninja village, they would probably be happy to accept them.

Whether it's a personal matter or for the sake of Kirigakure, I have to get Byakuya to come.

However, due to other things in her heart, she simply couldn't bring Bai Ye over.

He's saying one thing but meaning another...

"Lord Mizukage, whether or not there is anyone, at least we can bring the person back, right?!"

After all, this does seem like a significant boost for us.

You think the girls in the village must also want a child from the Uchiha clan?

Yuan Shi smiled as he looked at Terumi Mei.

Since she won't admit it, you just need to bring her here.

Then we can just let Bai Ye marry one of the other women in the village.

There are also many beautiful girls in the Mist Ninja area.

Besides, given Bai Ye's status, I believe they would definitely agree to this.

So, Mei Terumi, you like to pretend, don't you?

Now that I've laid my cards on the table, let's see how Mei Terumi tries to play the part!

"What did you say? What do you take Bai Ye for? If he joins us, we'll treat him as a human being, not a stud!"

Mei Terumi's expression changed drastically.

Because of what Master Yuan said, it seemed that he wanted to introduce Bai Ye to someone else.

I felt inexplicably nervous.

This is not something she can accept!

"What can we do? He'll eventually get married and have children, won't he?"

"marry!!!"

Mei Terumi suddenly remembered what her parents had said before.

Or we could leave Byakuya in Kirigakure and then get married.

At the same time, my parents had always been pressuring me to get married.

If I were to marry that guy... I'd probably get everyone's blessings, right?

And most importantly, Bai Ye is the type of person I like.

Therefore, my marriage to Bai Ye is a match made in heaven.

In her mind, she also imagined the scene of her wedding with Bai Ye, wearing a white wedding dress, holding flowers, and getting married with Bai Ye amidst everyone's blessings.

Thinking this way, Terumi Mei's face also flushed slightly. Seeing her like this, Genji felt much more at ease.

"So, how about giving it a try? Anyway, he's a good match for you. Whether you get married or not, you should at least have him come over!"

Yuan Shi took another step back, giving Terumi Mei a way out.

After all, the goal here is just for Mei Terumi to lure Byakuya over first.

As for the rest, I haven't said anything yet.

I'm sure Mei Terumi wouldn't be able to refuse me here.

"Well... let's bring him over first. As for the marriage, let him decide for himself!"

Mei Terumi thought for a moment.

In the end, they decided to just let Bai Ye come over.

Where do you find girls and boys asking each other to marry them?

If I had to say something, there really wasn't any, making it sound like I was forcing Bai Ye into marriage.

If Bai Ye wants to marry me, then of course Bai Ye should take the initiative to ask me to marry him.

"Then let's do as you say. I'll write him a letter. Since he's already left Konoha, he should come here!"

Seeing this, Mei Terumi also took out a scroll.

This was given to me by Bai Ye before.

You can contact Bai Ye through this if anything happens.

After careful consideration, Mei Terumi wrote down some of her own thoughts on it and then gave it to a cat.

According to Baiye, the cat will pass these messages on to him.

Watching the cat disappear into the distance, a hint of anticipation flickered in Terumi Mei's heart.

Perhaps Byakuya, who has already left Konoha, would also feel that Kirigakure would be a good place to belong?

...

"Orochimaru, are you going to make a move against me?"

Outside of the Akatsuki organization.

Byakuya was lured by Orochimaru to a location where Pain could not detect him.

He seemed to be preparing to attack me.

Bai Ye knew very well what was going on.

Orochimaru came to the Akatsuki organization for other purposes, and perhaps he has already achieved them, or perhaps he cannot achieve them here.

Therefore, Orochimaru would choose to defect.

Orochimaru disliked being restricted, and if possible, he would naturally prefer to conduct his research freely.

The Akatsuki organization has now become an obstacle for Orochimaru.

There wasn't much time for experiments; instead, it was because of the Akatsuki organization.

I still have to do missions, and unlike Konoha, no one will provide me with materials.

I don't need to worry about anything else; I'm doing everything myself now within the Akatsuki organization.

Orochimaru had no desire to remain within the Akatsuki organization, so naturally he decided to defect.