Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 241 Mei Terumi's Weariness

The contract has been signed, and Xiao Nan will naturally carry it out.

At least for now, she has no intention of going against it.

Because she needed to go back and report to Nagato, she didn't start immediately but instead took a few days off.

Uzumaki Ena very generously agreed to her request.

After Konan left, she breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Natsume, and asked, "How was it?"

"great."

Natsume smiled, brought the teacup to her lips, and said, "Thank you for your hard work!"

Uzumaki Ena leaned forward, took a sip, and asked, "So, what's the reward?"

Her voice was gentle and languid, with a hint of allure.

Natsume was certain that she wanted to be teased by him.

He put down his teacup, touched her soft face, and asked, "I still have some tea here, would you like some?"

Uzumaki Ena's face visibly flushed.

She got up, straddled his lap, nodded, and said, "I want to drink."

"I have something else to tell you."

Natsume hugged her slender waist and asked, "You know about tailed beasts, right?"

"Um."

Uzumaki Ena frowned and said, "But I don't know much about the Tailed Beasts."

"It's not deep at all."

Natsume laughed and said, "That's my fault too, I didn't tell you much."

"What's wrong with that?"

Uzumaki Ena rolled her eyes, nestled against his chest, and said, "It's not too late to tell me now."

"The Tailed Beasts, in layman's terms, are the nine most powerful monsters in the world."

Natsume stroked her flushed skin and said, "In order to better utilize their power, we created Jinchuriki, which means sealing them inside human bodies using sealing techniques."

"hiss!"

Uzumaki Ena gasped, her body trembling slightly.

She thought of Naruto Uzumaki.

When Natsume asked her to perform the sealing, she didn't realize the reason.

Now I finally understand.

"The reason I called you here, besides the Akatsuki organization, is to have you seal the Tailed Beasts."

Natsume got down to business, "The former Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails in Kirigakure is about to die, so a replacement is needed."

"Am I capable?"

Uzumaki Ena bit her lower lip, revealing an uneasy expression.

"Of course you can."

Natsume lifted her shapely buttocks, kissed her on the cheek, and said, "I'll give you an even bigger reward if you do a good job."

"Um."

Uzumaki Ena nodded emphatically.

An hour later.

Natsume's weight training for today has ended.

The two headed to the Water Shadow Building.

"Only one person?"

Mei Terumi sized up Ena Uzumaki, asking with some suspicion, "I remember your Konoha Village had a sealing team, didn't it?"

It wasn't that she didn't trust Natsume, but the Tailed Beasts were of great importance, and she wanted to have multiple layers of protection.

If something goes wrong, Zabuza Momochi might be finished.

Kirigakure cannot afford such a loss.

"It's fine."

Natsume leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "I'll tell you a secret, but you can't tell anyone else. She's a member of the Uzumaki clan, and few in the entire ninja world can surpass her in her mastery of sealing techniques."

Mei Terumi was stunned when she heard this.

Although Ena Uzumaki has red hair, she didn't care.

After all, not all redheads are from the Uzumaki clan.

Now that I've been reminded, I feel much more at ease.

Ena's eyes darted slightly.

Despite Natsume speaking so closely, Terumi Mei didn't react much.

Either they don't care because of their personality, or they've already gotten used to it.

Ena Uzumaki leans more towards the latter.

Because she knew of Natsume's charm.

But she didn't think it was a big deal.

I won't be jealous, nor will I be sad.

She can join Natsume in his antics alongside Mikoto Uchiha.

That already proves her personality or attitude.

"In that case, let's begin."

Mei Terumi snapped out of her daze and said in a deep voice, "Come with me."

She turned and walked outside.

This time, Yagura was placed in a different location.

It's still not far from Kirigakure.

After walking for a few minutes, the three of them arrived at their destination.

"Lord Mizukage."

Zabuza Momochi and Haku stepped forward and shouted.

Both of their gazes fell on Natsume without prior arrangement.

His calm expression changed instantly.

Naruto.

They were remembering the attack on Natsume and Class 9.

They lost terribly.

I never expected Natsume to appear here.

"You should all know this person, Naruto Natsume."

Mei Terumi said calmly, "To ensure the smooth replacement of the Jinchuriki, I contacted Konoha Village."

Zabuza Momochi was stunned for a moment, then believed her explanation.

Konoha Village possesses the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, capable of subduing even the Nine-Tails, let alone the Three-Tails.

Their help definitely makes it safer.

"Lord Mizukage, you've worked hard."

Zabuza Momochi glanced at Ena Uzumaki.

Her red hair was particularly striking.

It's hard not to be suspicious.

Although the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, since Konoha Village was able to obtain their sealing techniques, saving a few people shouldn't be a problem.

Despite their suspicions, no one dared to say anything.

Strength is paramount.

Konoha Village is not to be trifled with.

"Is everyone else here?"

Mei Terumi then asked.

"They're all inside. There are nine people in total: five sealing ninjas and four medical ninjas."

Zabuza Momochi replied.

Mei Terumi nodded, then looked at Natsume.

She hesitated before speaking, "Lord Hokage, you wouldn't mind having a few more people, would you?"

Kirigakure naturally has sealing ninjas.

After all, none of the previous Jinchūriki were from Konoha.

However, they only learned ordinary sealing techniques.

Mei Terumi called them over just to be on the safe side.

In case of an accident, there is still a chance for rescue.

"I don't mind."

Natsume shook his head.

There is nothing wrong with doing so.

"You may go in."

Terumi Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Be careful."

Zabuza Momochi and the others nodded and turned to enter the room.

Uzumaki Ena glanced at Natsume and followed.

"Aren't you going to go take a look?"

Seeing that Mei Terumi was still standing in the same spot, Natsume asked.

"My going would only cause more trouble."

Mei Terumi looked around the room and said, "Why don't we stay outside and be on guard against any potential enemies?"

"If you're nervous, I can lend you my shoulder."

Natsume noticed her expression and said with a smile.

"..."

Terumi Mei remained silent.

If it were just a simple master-servant game between the two of them, she might agree.

But how is that possible now?

A group of people were not far away.

If she were discovered… Several scenarios flashed through Mei Terumi’s mind.

She pursed her lips and said, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

"What are you thinking?"

Natsume glanced at her sideways and said, "This is a reward from my master, so don't misunderstand."

"Shut up!"

Mei Terumi was startled and whispered, "You promised me you wouldn't mention the words 'master and servant' outside."

"It's not in front of outsiders."

Natsume corrected him, saying, "They can't hear you anyway, don't be shy."

"I...why am I shy?"

Mei Terumi glared at him, dissatisfied, and said, "How could you not hear me when we're so close?"

"Speak louder, they should be able to hear you now."

Natsume pointed to the room.

Mei Terumi immediately covered her mouth and stopped speaking.

However, her eyes were still staring at him fiercely.

Natsume's lips curled into a smile, and he reached out and patted her thigh.

Mei Terumi's eyes widened instantly, her pupils dilating violently.

She hissed angrily in a low voice, "What are you doing?"

"What's wrong with that?"

Natsume blinked and asked, "Didn't you do even worse things before?"

"..."

Mei Terumi gritted her teeth and threatened, "Don't do anything reckless outside, or I... I'll get angry!"

As she spoke, she shifted her body, creating some distance between herself and the crowd.

Natsume chuckled at the weak threat.

However, he did not tease Mei Terumi any further.

Everything should be done in moderation.

Even playful banter between couples shouldn't go too far.

After waiting for half an hour, Uzumaki Ena opened the room.

"How is it?"

Mei Terumi immediately went to greet him, somewhat nervously, and asked.

It gave Natsume a strong sense of déjà vu.

It seemed as if Uzumaki Ena was about to utter the words, "Mother and daughter are safe."

"The surgery went very smoothly."

"Thanks."

Terumi Mei breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously.

"If you want to thank someone, thank the Hokage."

Uzumaki Ena looked at Natsume and said, "After all, I was just following orders."

Nice job.

As expected of the understanding and considerate Ena Uzumaki.

Natsume gave her a look.

Uzumaki Ena smiled immediately.

Mei Terumi was slightly taken aback.

Thank you, Natsume?

If I keep thanking them, I won't be able to protect myself.

Her thoughts drifted far away.

"Lord Mizukage."

Several Hidden Mist Village ninjas filed out of the room.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Mei Terumi snapped out of her daze and said, "Let's go and rest first."

In the end, only Bai remained.

After bowing slightly, she said, "Lord Mizukage, Lord Yagura Karatachi, we wish to see you one last time."

Mei Terumi nodded silently.

"Let's leave first."

Seeing this, Natsume did not disturb them further.

"Um."

Mei Terumi glanced at him, then turned and went into the room.

Natsume and Ena Uzumaki returned to Kirigakure, and then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send her to the Land of Waves.

He didn't leave; he stayed.

Half an hour later, Mei Terumi opened the door with a solemn expression.

He exuded an aura of being in a bad mood.

What are you doing in my house?

Mei Terumi saw Natsume, paused slightly, and then said, "I don't want to play any master-servant games right now. You can leave."

"In your eyes, am I really such a terrible person?"

Natsume patted the sofa and said, "Come and sit down."

Mei Terumi looked at him, then stepped forward.

As soon as she sat down, Natsume pulled her into his arms.

She instinctively struggled, then heard his words.

"If you're feeling down, just cry. Don't hold it in."

"..."

Mei Terumi lowered her head and said, "I'm not feeling unwell."

"If you say so, then so be it."

Natsume reached out and helped her straighten her disheveled hair.

Mei Terumi didn't say anything more, but shifted her body and snuggled into his arms and embrace.

An unprecedented sense of security made all the pressure she had accumulated over a long period of time disappear at this moment.

When Natsume came to his senses, he found that she had already fallen into a deep sleep.

She was indeed very tired.

Mei Terumi had been following Elder Genshi since childhood, so she wasn't really that affected by Yagura's death.

But this was a fuse that ignited emotions that had been building up for so long.

However, she was, after all, the Mizukage, and did not cry or scream, which was quite rare.

Three thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)