"Then, the matter of questioning Kumogakure will be left to you. I heard that the Raikage himself is leading the delegation from Kumogakure. After you finish speaking, bring back the Two-Tails Jinchuriki. Otherwise, Kumogakure doesn't mind starting the Fourth Shinobi World War!"
Mei Terumi dropped another bombshell, but judging from her expression, she didn't seem particularly worried.
"Leave it to me. The Kumogakure can't possibly succeed. The Two-Tails Jinchuriki belongs to the Kirigakure!"
Ye Liangnai smiled confidently. With his current strength, he was not afraid of any ninja village, even if he was alone.
"Oh, by the way, sister, I heard you've been having some financial difficulties lately. Is Kirigakure that short of funds?"
Ye Liangnai asked again, as he had only learned about this a day ago.
He always thought that even after the great war, Kirigakure shouldn't be short of funds so quickly!
However, the reality is that Kirigakure is already facing a shortage of funds.
"Oh, I almost forgot about this if you hadn't mentioned it!"
"At present, Kirigakure is indeed in dire financial straits."
"Because money is needed everywhere, and it just flows out like water. I had no choice but to ask the daimyo of the Land of Water for help!"
"But that guy actually took the opportunity to raise the price, ripping people off when they were in trouble, demanding three times the interest, it's really despicable!"
Mei Terumi's brows were furrowed with worry, her teeth clenched, and she said bitterly.
Knowing Kirigakure was short of money, they still made things difficult for her and deliberately raised the price, which was truly hateful!
But that's reality!
As the ruler of the Land of Water, the Daimyo of the Land of Water has absolute power to impose economic sanctions!
"Taking advantage of someone's misfortune? That certainly fits the nature of the Daimyo of the Land of Water!"
Ye Liangnai's lips curled into a cold smile as she said, "I hope he won't regret this decision!"
"So, how did you reply, sister? Did you agree or refuse?"
Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi sighed and said with great reluctance, "Even though I knew he was taking advantage of our misfortune, I had no choice but to agree. How can Kirigakure operate without funds!"
It was truly incredibly frustrating.
To everyone's surprise, Ye Liangnai laughed upon hearing this. He said, "Sister, what if I said I have a solution!"
Hearing this, Mei Terumi immediately looked over and asked, "What's your plan? Can you conjure money? Xiao Ye, don't joke around with your sister! Kirigakure needs a lot of funds, not just a little bit, and one person can't afford it!"
Mei Terumi doesn't believe that Ye Liangnai is capable of resolving this matter.
Unless Ye Liangnai can come up with several hundred million at once, it's unlikely.
"Sister, do you still remember the Nako Stone?"
Ye Liangnai smiled broadly, looking like a sly fox.
"Nako Stone?"
Upon Mei Terumi frowned, as if she didn't understand. Then, as if she suddenly realized something, her pupils contracted, and her voice trembled with excitement as she asked, "Could it be...!!!"
"That's right, the Nako Stone is on me!"
Ye Liangnai smiled, took out a scroll from her ninja tool pouch, then unrolled the scroll and formed a hand seal. Instantly, an ancient stone tablet appeared in Ye Liangnai's hand.
It is indeed Nako Stone!
"How did this end up in your hands? Wasn't it taken by Kakuzu of the Akatsuki Organization?"
"You disguised yourself as a member of the Kumogakure's team and even fought against people from the Konoha Kirigakure. The Kirigakure's Anbu intelligence couldn't be wrong!"
Mei Terumi looked shocked and asked in disbelief.
This is all so dreamlike!
"Hmph, sister, do you think I would let such a treasure fall into someone else's hands!"
Ye Liangnai smiled and then said, "Kakuzu of Akatsuki Organization was naturally tricked by me. From beginning to end, whether it was the person who called himself 'Ye Liangnai' who fought Zabuza and the Zabuza, or the Cloud Ninja who transformed into Jinghong Cloud Ninja in Kumogakure, it was all me!"
"How else can we deceive everyone and keep this treasure for ourselves!"
Upon Mei Terumi couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, "Your methods are truly remarkable. You managed to steal such a treasure right under the noses of so many people. I think if the Kumogakure knew about this, they would be so frustrated they'd vomit blood. And Kakuzu, his face would probably turn green!"
"But how did you do that? I've never heard of you being able to use Shadow Clone. Besides, even Shadow Clone couldn't do that! You can use Water Clone, but Water Clone shouldn't have such a lasting effect!"
As is well known, Water Clone possess only one-tenth the strength of the original body and can only be maintained for a very short time, making it impossible for them to engage in prolonged and intense battles.
But in that battle, Ye Liangnai was facing a group of elites, so the battle was bound to be fierce, but Ye Liangnai managed to do it all, which was truly amazing!
Seeing the amazement in Mei Terumi eyes, Ye Liangnai said, "This is complicated to explain. You'll understand once you experience it for yourself, sister!"
"Oh, then I'll try it out for myself!"
Mei Terumi immediately followed Ye Liangnai to the rooftop of the Mizukage Building, where there was a small training ground exclusively for the Mizukage.
"Sister, get ready, don't be too surprised!"
Ye Liangnai spoke with a smug look on her face, then formed hand seals and shouted in a low voice, "Water Release: Water Clone Technique!"
A person who looks exactly like Ye Liangnai appears in front of Mei Terumi.
Mei Terumi immediately sensed it and went there, then said with some confusion, "It seems to be no different from my Water Clone!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Liangnai narrowed her eyes and asked, "Really, there's no difference?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Water Clone attacked, his hands forming hand seals like phantoms, and an incomparably powerful Chakra aura burst forth, not inferior to an elite Jonin at all, and even stronger!
"This...!!"
Mei Terumi was immediately startled. The aura of this clone was almost as strong as hers, making her feel a strong sense of crisis.
Lightning Release: Gratitude Wave!
A thick, extremely fast bolt of lightning roared in, causing Mei Terumi to quickly retreat.
But just as she stepped back, a violent whooshing sound came to her ears. Her Water Clone had appeared behind her, its eyes as indifferent as a demon god, and it smashed towards her with a punch that seemed to tear the air apart.
"How could it be so fast!"
Mei Terumi was extremely surprised. She quickly dodged to the side, then retreated swiftly and began forming hand seals.
But the Water Clone was also forming hand seals, and it was already complete!
"Water Release: Water Spear Technique!"
With a series of "pop pop pop" sounds, a phantom appeared before Mei Terumi, making her hair stand on end. She quickly released a defensive spell. "Water Release: Water Wall Technique!"
A condensed wave of water spread out in a fan shape, blocking Mei Terumi's way.
"Puff puff puff!"
The attack from the Water Clone was truly terrifying; it nearly broke through the Water Wall Technique, and the air itself trembled slightly. Mei Terumi's heart grew even more solemn.
If a mere Water Clone is this powerful, just how strong is Ye Liangnai herself?