But after Mei Terumi finished speaking, Tsunade's brows immediately relaxed.
Mei Terumi rose directly, walked up to Tsunade, and tightly grasped both her hands, putting Tsunade's brain straight into standby mode.
What was this woman trying to do?
Mei Terumi raised her sleeve and wiped the moist tears from the corners of her eyes, her face full of admiration and gratitude, looking delicate and pitiful.
"Lady Hokage, if not for you, our Kirigakure would probably have ceased to exist long ago~!"
"Over these past three years, under your leadership, the endless stream of merchant caravans from Konoha accelerated Kirigakure's reconstruction. They let villagers who had never eaten pork, beef, or lamb taste the meat of land animals, so they no longer had to live on salty sea fish every day."
"They even thoughtfully prepared affordable, high-quality daily necessities for us and provided quite a few high-paying jobs."
"Though this little sister is the Mizukage, I have felt deeply ashamed that, after all these years, I never found a suitable opportunity to properly thank you, Sister Hokage. It truly weighs on me. I hope Sister Tsunade will be magnanimous and not lower herself to my level."
Tsunade froze. Huh? I did all that? I was that great?
That's right! I really am that great! Hahaha!
"Mm... mm-hmm!"
"It's fine. As the Hokage, restoring peace to the entire Shinobi World has been the lifelong wish of both me and my grandfather!"
"I'm also happy that the villagers of Kirigakure can live happy, wonderful lives. Hahaha."
"Hey, hey, hey~ Sister Mei, why are you bowing? Please, get up quickly."
"From now on, the two of us shall address each other as sisters. Konoha will forever be Kirigakure's staunchest ally!"
As she spoke, Tsunade wrapped an arm around Mei Terumi's smooth, supple shoulder and