69novels Chapter 189 She still has to thank us.
Chapter 189 She still has to thank us.
"What conditions did Kirigakure agree to?"
As soon as she left the Hokage's office, Mei Terumi began questioning Aoba Shirakumo.
"First, there's the eye roll, then..."
Baiyun Qingye also gave the other party a general explanation with a blank expression.
Anyway, it's authorized by Tsunade, and the other party will find out when they get back.
However, Mei Terumi frowned after hearing this.
Shirokumo Aoba thought the other party had noticed something amiss, but what Terumi Mei said next completely surprised him.
"It's that simple?"
Mei Terumi felt looked down upon. She, the future Mizukage, was being released for such a mere condition.
It has absolutely no prestige!
"?"
Baiyun Qingye stared at the other person as if they were an idiot.
"Kid, what kind of look is that?"
Mei Terumi looked at Aoba Shirakumo with displeasure; that look was too offensive.
"So what conditions do you think should be discussed?"
Baiyun Qingye countered with a question.
"The white eye is normal, but the others are usually asking for money, a share of the commission, secret techniques, bloodline limits, or information about the village, right?"
Mei Terumi doesn't quite understand either, but she explained some of it in general terms.
Sure enough, that's all the ninja could think of.
Shirokumo Aoba couldn't help but roll her eyes, and sneered mercilessly, "Can your Hidden Mist Village even produce these things right now?"
Aside from the Hozuki clan's water transformation technique, Kirigakure had nothing of value to offer.
He felt that if it weren't for Mei Terumi, who was a master of ninjutsu, Kirigakure would have fallen out of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Mei Terumi was also speechless for a moment.
Since the Blood Mist and the sealing of the village, the village has indeed been short of money and has few commissions. In addition, most of the bloodline ninjas have been killed by the village's own people.
Only one of the seven ninja swords remains.
As she thought about it, Mei Terumi's expression fell. Kirigakure looked like a refugee camp.
Although what the other person said was true, she was still very unhappy.
"You little brat, your words are so annoying. I really don't know what those two little girls could possibly have fallen for you."
Mei Terumi pouted in dissatisfaction.
But she felt even more upset after saying that.
He's got two girlfriends, and she's almost thirty and can't even find someone she likes.
I don't know if she'll be able to get married during her wedding period.
"I'm just telling the truth."
Baiyun Qingye didn't know what she was thinking, nor did she want to argue with her about such meaningless things.
"Humph!"
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.
Karin, who was waiting outside, 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.