This Is Basically Sending Me to My Death

"I heard you took down several more A-rank ninja!"

"Not bad, Little Ye. In the blink of an eye, you've become a famous figure throughout the ninja world!"

In a tavern, Mei Terumi's cheeks were flushed from drinking as she teased Ye Liangnai, who had taken a sip of fruit juice.

"Pah, they were just fools who wanted my head!"

"They weren't all that strong, yet every one of them clung to me like flies. They were driving me crazy!" Ye Liangnai said with a troubled look.

Of course, those ninja had not actually been as weak as Ye Liangnai made them out to be. Some had even pushed him into grueling battles.

But they were all dead now, so Ye Liangnai could say whatever he wanted about them.

"Hehehe, you're probably the only one who'd say A-rank ninja aren't that strong."

Mei Terumi laughed again, her voice as crisp and pleasant as silver bells.

Her seductive appearance stirred up the surrounding ninja.

But recalling Mei Terumi's reputation, they could only squirm restlessly and dared not make a move.

"Mei Terumi, enjoy yourself while you can! Soon, I'll make sure you can never smile again!"

In a certain room, Yuan Long stared at the scroll before him, his eyes filled with malice.

The first line on the scroll read: 'Plan to Infiltrate Kumogakure'!

And at the end of the scroll, under the section for the most suitable candidate, was Ye Liangnai's name.

"Mei Terumi, this time, I'll let you experience what heartbreak feels like!"

"Ye Liangnai, go die obediently in Kumogakure!"

The moment he received this mission from the Mizukage, he had written Ye Liangnai's name down without a second thought.

There simply was no one more suitable than him!

Even if Mei Terumi wanted to object, she would not be able to find any reason to do so.

It was perfect.

Furthermore, he had already pulled the necessary strings within the Council of Elders. This resolution could not possibly be rejected.

Even if Mei Terumi threw a fit, it would be useless!

The next day!

"What? You want Ye Liangnai to carry out this kind of mission? Have you all gone mad?!"

"He only graduated a month ago! There are plenty of people more suitable than him, so why him of all people?!"

As one of the Council of Elders, Mei Terumi immediately voiced her opposition upon learning that Ye Liangnai was the chosen infiltrator for Kumogakure.

Then, she looked at Yuan Long, icy killing intent flashing in her phoenix eyes. "Yuan Long, isn't it a little too obvious that you're using public office to settle a private grudge?"

Yuan Long sneered when he heard that. "Mei Terumi, stop slandering me!"

"I merely submitted a candidate according to the Mizukage's orders. If it just so happened to be Ye Liangnai, there's nothing I can do about that."

"His strength, courage, and intelligence make him highly suited for this mission!"

"And Mei Terumi, if you object, then give me a reason and a more suitable candidate!"

"Otherwise, I have the right to disregard every word you say!"

In other places, Yuan Long's words might not have carried absolute weight.

But within the Council of Elders, he was unquestionably number one and possessed absolute authority.

"You...!!"

Mei Terumi was left speechless for a moment, because Yuan Long's words did make sense.

There was no helping it—Ye Liangnai was simply too outstanding!

And she had only just been released from prison and did not yet know the full situation. Where could she possibly find a suitable candidate?

"Since there are no objections, let's vote! The Mizukage is still waiting for my reply!"

Seeing Mei Terumi at a loss for words, Yuan Long smiled smugly, his face brimming with satisfaction.

As for the vote, Yuan Long had already made arrangements. How could Mei Terumi possibly have a chance?

Three to nine. A crushing defeat!

"I object! The Mizukage would never approve this so easily!"

Mei Terumi angrily flicked her sleeve and stormed away, intending to find Mizukage Yagura and have the request rejected.

But the result was obvious. If it had been the normal Yagura, he might have given the matter some thought.

But Obito Uchiha wanted nothing more than to deepen Mei Terumi's resentment toward the Mizukage. How could he reject the proposal? He approved it outright.

"Damn it!!!"

Mei Terumi returned with an exceedingly grim expression. Looking at Yuan Long's smug face, she wanted nothing more than to twist off his head and kick it around like a ball!

"What? You want me to go undercover in Kumogakure??"

When Ye Liangnai learned of this, all he wanted to say was: As everyone knows, grass is a plant!

What kind of joke was this!

They wanted someone like him, who had only just graduated and had zero undercover experience, to become a spy.

How was that any different from sending him to his death?

If they wanted to kill him, they could have just said so. Why beat around the bush?

Yet the Mizukage's order had already been issued: Ye Liangnai was to enter the Anbu code unit for training, then infiltrate Kumogakure on a chosen date to carry out the mission!

"How could the Mizukage make such a foolish decision!!"

Mei Terumi nearly crushed her teeth, her eyes blazing with unyielding fury.

For the first time, she felt that perhaps the Mizukage should be removed!

There was no need to keep such a foolish ruler!

But this was not the right opportunity. Ye Liangnai quickly talked her down and told her not to act impulsively.

Even though he himself was furious beyond measure!

Ye Liangnai said, "Calm down, Sister. We did lose this time, but not completely!"

"Entering the code unit for training is the best opportunity for me to win over Kisame Hoshigaki!"

"And no one will suspect a thing. It's perfect!"

People had to learn to comfort themselves, after all. Besides, this truly was a good opportunity to get close to Kisame Hoshigaki!

And it had been created personally by Yuan Long and the 'Mizukage.'

"But infiltrating Kumogakure alone is far too dangerous. If you're exposed, you'll definitely die without a burial place!"

"Besides, your fighting style is already well known throughout the ninja world. The moment you fight, your identity will be exposed!"

"How could you possibly survive then?" Mei Terumi asked, her face full of worry.

Ye Liangnai was her only younger brother. She did not want to see anything happen to him.

Hearing this, Ye Liangnai smiled. "If my original fighting style would expose my identity, then I'll just change the way I fight!"

"Don't I have another Chakra nature? It'll be just the thing for this!"

Even after hearing that, Mei Terumi still frowned. "But..."

"No buts, Sister. We can't resist this mission. We can only accept it!"

At that, Ye Liangnai suddenly clenched his fist, his eyes gleaming sharply. "But there won't be a next time!"

"Sister, let's make an agreement. Once I return from this mission, we'll make our move and take control of our own fates from then on!"

Hearing Ye Liangnai's words, Mei Terumi's expression turned solemn. "Alright! Then that's settled!"

"But Little Ye, you must keep your promise and come back safely!"

Ye Liangnai grinned. "Of course!"

Then, a sinister expression suddenly appeared on his face. "I hear the Grand Elder has collected plenty of good things."

"Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu, Sealing Jutsu, Barrier Jutsu... Hehe, it shouldn't be a problem if I ask him to lend me a few books to study, right?"

Since Yuan Long dared scheme against him, he should not expect to get away unscathed.

And Obito Uchiha—don't think that having Kamui means you can act arrogantly without restraint.

Just wait. The day would come when he cried.