Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

And all of this is related to Beiliuhu.

This guy wasn't even willing to hide his thoughts—he wanted to deepen the rift between Kirigakure and the Land of Water.

Mei Terumi knew all this very well, but she couldn't change the situation... He was such a ruthless guy that he wouldn't even spare himself.

give up.

Mei Terumi had this thought echoing in her mind, but she instinctively wanted to reject it.

She got to where she is today entirely thanks to the support of the village.

Even if the road ahead is difficult, she will never give up on the village.

"Who knows, maybe one day we'll be playing against that guy... It's just despairing to even think about it."

With the strength of a Super Shadow and the economic monster that is Konoha, how can they possibly win...?

Kisame tilted his head.

At that moment, he felt the pain of both Mei Terumi and Hiruko.

If either of them had taken a step back, the situation might have changed.

But they cannot back down.

They do not represent only themselves.

but……

"What's wrong, Kisame?"

"He wants me to pass on a message to you... a brief one, because I can't remember that much."

"What did he say? And he insisted on the abbreviated version."

"He said he wanted you to have hundreds of children for him and to brag to the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze."

A big question mark appeared above Mei Terumi's head.

"What does he take me for...? Having so many babies will kill him!"

The girl angrily punched Kisame, sending him flying.

……

"Let me check the schedule... Hmm, at this time, it should be Kisame-san spreading false information to help Dad confess to Mei Terumi... I never thought that guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes could lie."

"But this is for the best... After all, he is now an evil spirit in the human world, and he can't do anything to those who like him."

If it's a benevolent spirit, that would be a huge problem... but we can't let our guard down... If I remember correctly, the next thing to happen is the wrath of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, and... the regicide, right?

"I wonder if Dad will trigger a financial crisis ahead of schedule because of this... It shouldn't be that brutal, right?"

"So... is it Uncle Nagato's Land of Ninjas?"

……

The news that the Land of Birds had abandoned the plan to build a ninja village quickly reached the Land of Water.

The daimyo of the Land of Water was furious.

Reminded by his attendant, the daimyo of the Land of Water, feeling deeply humiliated, came up with another plan.

"Give her to me...and marry her off!"

Kisame, all by himself, slaughtered the entire group of wandering ninjas.

The fact that this group of wandering ninjas has survived to this day means that there are still a few with exceptional skills among them.

However, when facing a ninja of Kisame's caliber, sheer numbers are not really that important.

The Bird Kingdom faction remained calm and showed no reaction.

You need a knife to deal with enemies, and you also need to use a knife with friends.

Several days later, everything calmed down, and Terumi Mei bid farewell to the ruler of the Bird Kingdom.

The fact that the ruler of the Bird Country personally saw the group from Kirigakure off was a great honor.

It's true that ninjas had low political status, but the strategy left behind by Hiruko covered every aspect of the Land of Birds, basically taking everything that could be considered.

The ruler of the Bird Kingdom cannot be called a wise and benevolent monarch, but he certainly understands the principles that are necessary.

He knew very well that as long as he did what Biruho ​​had written, he could revitalize the national economy.

In this era where there is no war for the time being, as long as the economy can flow smoothly like water, it is inevitable that the country will get better and better.

Not to mention natural gifts like Bird Droppings Island.

Even if he were truly a complete idiot lying in a trash can, and Hiruzen put the homework right in front of him, he wouldn't copy it. But surely he could sell resources, right? The five great nations are open to all kinds of basic resources; as long as the price is right, they'll buy whatever you sell for.

In such a small country, as long as the money is there, there's nothing that can't be discussed.

Spending money recklessly is indeed foolish.

But everyone likes it.

Knowing the importance of this strategy, the king of the Bird Kingdom even brought up the matter of finding a son-in-law again before parting.

Just like Xiaoxue, she is a true princess.

...However, for a political being like the ruler of the Bird Kingdom, perhaps a son-in-law who can truly enhance his country's power is far more important than a princess.

However, Hiruko naturally did not agree.

He didn't even agree to Xiaoxue's request, so how could he possibly agree to Princess Zhulu, whom he'd never even met?

Isn't it terrifying if his harem were to explode?

Left with no other choice, the king of the Bird Kingdom could not force the issue and could only leave words of encouragement for future visits before bidding each other farewell.

As for how the Bird Kingdom will deal with the flood of capitalism, whether it will collapse from the excessive bloodshed... Hiruko didn't know either, since he hadn't asked him anyway.

What's meant to happen will happen; there's no escaping it.

When heroes come crashing in like waves, the only truly wise course of action is to go against the current...

Hiruko glanced in the direction of the Bird Country, and then turned back without hesitation.

"Why did you take one last look? Is it because you can't bear to part with Princess Ibis?"

No, I like you.

When facing Mei Terumi, Hiruko never chooses the option that increases her favorability.

“…Hmph.” Mei Terumi’s eyes flickered, she gave a cold snort, and said nothing more.

……

Soon, the group returned to Wuyin.

As a ninja village, Kirigakure is mostly quiet and gloomy.

However, when Mei Terumi returned this time, Hiruko could clearly sense that, against the backdrop of the ninjas' silence, there was a noticeable increase in the respect shown in their eyes.

The story of the Bird Kingdom gradually spread among the various countries.

The ninja profession values ​​intelligence, and this matter is so important that it can boost our prestige, so Kirigakure has no reason to restrict it.

As the news spread, Mei Terumi's reputation naturally rose.

The daimyo of the Land of Water's scheme was hardly sophisticated; it was more akin to using power to intimidate others.

However, Mei Terumi's solution amazed everyone.

The highest level of diplomatic missions is either to engage in a verbal battle with a group of scholars, dismantling their originally firm will with just a few words; or to pick up weapons and annihilate the entire enemy force.

While Wang Xuance and Fu Jiezi are both strong, they are too hot-tempered and don't fit the current situation.

Mei Terumi's solution this time was...very beautiful.

Regardless of who comments, everyone would say it's beautiful.

During this mission, Mei Terumi not only fulfilled the orders of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, but also greatly increased the favorability of the Lord of the Land of Birds towards Kirigakure.

It is foreseeable that in the coming years, if Kirigakure encounters any problems, the Land of Birds will definitely step in to help.

The Hidden Mist ninjas, seeing this, naturally felt admiration.

—Ninjas are mostly results-oriented; they can subdue their enemies without fighting and earn their respect just as easily.

This prestige is significant and timely, especially given that Mei Terumi has just taken office.

Yagura greeted the group with a hearty laugh.

However, as the group walked towards the Mizukage's office, Yagura was surprised to find that Hiruko was still reluctant to leave.

"You... you really intend to stay in Kirigakure?"

"I haven't found my things yet, how can I leave?"

"So what exactly is it? You won't tell us, how can we help you find it?"

“When you see that thing, you’ll know that’s what I’m talking about.”

“But if you don’t tell us what it is, how can we help you find it?”

"Just keep looking, you'll know once you see it."

"You didn't see it, so it's no use me saying anything."

Hiruko and Yagura exchanged a sharp word and turned their heads away at the same time.

—It's not that he wanted to act cute maliciously, it's just that he couldn't talk about things like the Tenseigan.

Judging from Yagura's reaction, the Tenseigan definitely didn't end up in the hands of the Mizukage faction.

In other words, the Tenseigan is either destroyed or in the hands of the Elders.

Considering that this thing has chakra properties, the probability that it hasn't been taken away after so long is really low...

The two engaged in another verbal battle, arguing back and forth for a while.

But as he was talking, Yagura paused, as if he had realized something.

"You... you didn't suddenly come back because of Mei Terumi, did you?"

"...Huh? Why do you say that?"