Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Mei Terumi simply hummed softly.

There was a moment of silence between them.

After thinking it over carefully, Terumi Mei asked again, "Do you know who came up with these conditions?"

"I!"

Baiyun Qingye replied without hesitation.

"Huh? You?!"

Mei Terumi stared in disbelief at the little brat who was almost two heads shorter than her.

Is there a problem?

"What's your relationship with your Hokage? How come she listens to you?" Mei Terumi asked again.

"She is my teacher."

Baiyun Qingye said that this was common knowledge in Konoha, and the other party could easily find out by asking.

"This……"

Mei Terumi stared wide-eyed, her gaze blank, but her mind was racing.

Shirokumo Aoba didn't know what the other person was thinking, but he felt that this future Mizukage might not be very bright.

Without saying anything more, he walked out of the Hokage Building.

After a moment of silence, Mei Terumi spoke again.

"Th...thank you!"

"?"

Shirokumo Aoba stopped in her tracks, realizing that this future Mizukage was indeed not very bright.

"What kind of look is that?"

Although Mei Terumi was still dissatisfied, her tone had softened considerably.

"Why are you thanking me?"

Baiyun Qingye looked puzzled.

Mei Terumi's lips curled slightly, revealing a charming expression.

"Although I feel very sorry for losing the Byakugan that I finally obtained, the other two conditions not only did not have a big impact on Kirigakure, but were actually very beneficial to it."

"why?"

Mei Terumi explained in detail.

"First of all, Kirigakure doesn't actually collect much from the toll fees for these ships each year. Secondly, Kirigakure has a small population, and because the village has been closed for many years, many places along the coast have long been wasteland, with only a few fishermen remaining there."

"If you want to choose a piece of land to establish a trading port, the village will not only have no objection, but will welcome it very much."

"Also because of the previous village closure policy, no merchants have come to do business in the village for a long time. Even if the village wants to open up now, it will not be able to attract merchants at all."

"Therefore, Konoha's establishment of a trading port in Kirigakure will also help the village attract many merchants to do business, and the villagers' living standards will improve considerably."

"My biggest goal is to reopen the village peacefully and restore its prosperity."

In general, we're already at a low point, so any upward movement is possible.

Listening to Mei Terumi's eloquent explanation, Shirakumo Aoba almost believed that he was indeed a peace ambassador who had opened up Kirigakure.

What was that saying again?

She should thank us.

However, this does indeed have this benefit for the Hidden Mist faction.

For some small, weak villages, you could even build a military base there and they would welcome you with a smile.

For example, the soldiers stationed on a certain peninsula in the early days.

Kirigakure would certainly not welcome Konoha ninjas, but they would welcome Konoha merchants who came to Kirigakure to do business.

"If that's the case, then whatever makes you happy!"

Baiyun Qingye nodded, then quickened her pace with a blank expression.

really……

Mei Terumi's lips involuntarily curled up again, and she quickened her pace, getting a few steps closer to Shirakumo Aoba.

She felt that he was actually a cold-faced but warm-hearted younger brother, and might even have some improper thoughts about her.

Otherwise, why would they "help" her like this?

Although the other party met her requirements quite well—good-looking and strong—it was a pity that he was a ninja from Konoha.

If only we could get to Kirigakure...

It's a good thing Baiyun Qingye doesn't have the ability to read minds, otherwise she would have definitely cursed him out—

"Puxin?!"

"Brother Qingye!"

The two walked out of the Hokage Building one after the other.

While waiting outside, Karin immediately and naturally came up and hugged Shirakumo Aoba's arm.

At the same time, he noticed that Mei Terumi was standing very close to the other person, and frowned.

"Brother Qingye, who is she?"

"Her name is Mei Terumi, a ninja from Kirigakure. She is my target for this mission. My teacher told me to keep an eye on her during this time."

"We should keep a close eye on him; he seems to be a dangerous individual."

Karin stared intently at Mei Terumi for a moment.

She felt the woman was standing too close!

Mei Terumi frowned as well. Another one?

It seems this kid is more popular than she imagined.

"Brother Qingye, I'll help you keep an eye on her!"

Karin then spoke to Shirokumo Aoba.

"Thank you, Karin."

Baiyun Qingye patted her head.

With Karin by my side, watching Mei Terumi's mission shouldn't be too boring.

Chapter 190 Mei Terumi's Self-Conquest

"That brat... he's really gone too far!"

The three walked on the streets of Konoha Village.

Mei Terumi looked at the two people in front of her who were so close together they couldn't be separated, and couldn't help but mutter a complaint in her mind.

Despite being on a mission, he completely ignored his target and only cared about being intimate with his girlfriend.

That's really lacking in the qualities of a ninja.

Besides, isn't this kid interested in her?

He stood so close to other girls right in front of her; was he trying to attract her attention this way?

Ha! That's quite an innocent little brat.

"Wait a moment!"

Mei Terumi pursed her lips, suddenly stopped, and called out to the two people in front of her.

Both Shirakumo Aoba and Karin stopped and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"what happened?"

"If I remember correctly, your teacher's task for you was to have you follow me, not for me to follow you, right?"

Mei Terumi looked at Aoba Shirakumo with a mischievous grin.

Baiyun Qingye nodded. "That's right."

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi's mood brightened, and she moved even closer.

"Does that mean you'll follow me wherever I go and whatever I do from now on?"

"Hey! Why are you getting so close when you're supposed to be talking?!"

Before Baiyun Qingye could answer.

Karin slipped between the two, separating them, and stood in front of Shirakumo Aoba, staring at Terumi Mei with a wary expression.

This woman is just talking, why does she always stand so close?

And she's wearing an off-the-shoulder dress like that, it's so indecent!

Mei Terumi smiled kindly and didn't seem to care about the little girl's hostility towards her.

She lifted her skirt, revealing fishnet stockings underneath.

"I plan to go to Konoha's shopping street to buy a new outfit."

"Do you have money?"

Bai Yun Qingye asked directly.

Mei Terumi's lips twitched, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance appearing on her face. "How could I, a dignified elite Jonin of Kirigakure, not even be able to afford a piece of clothing?!"

"..."

It seems the village did not confiscate the money from the other party.

……

Commercial street.