He had only added the mission to sabotage the alliance between the two countries after learning that Jiang Rui had refused to return to the Land of Water and had continued tracking the Kumogakure forces, leaving him somewhat helpless.
First, it gave him a reason for not returning to the village and prevented others with ulterior motives from using it as an excuse to attack him. Second, it gave Rimuru a goal, keeping him busy with some small schemes so he would not get himself into trouble.
And then he came out with, "I got captured by Konoha!"
By the time he had sent Konoha a letter of protest and prepared to ransom Jiang Rui back, Jiang Rui said he was fine again.
Then, that evening, he came knocking at the door to say he had wiped out the Kumogakure forces???
Only now did he understand why Jiang Rui had been causing trouble all this time.
Jiang Rui's face was brimming with delight. Grinning broadly, he shot back, "Isn't that great?"
The Third Mizukage nodded and straightened up. He had no way to judge it. Even as Jiang Rui's teacher, he understood that this child, who resembled an elven princess, was not one of their kind.
Perhaps that was for the best. Maybe he really could change Mist's long-standing atmosphere.
He was just a little too good at stirring up trouble!
The Water Shadow had a slight headache. Beside him, Tengcheng Jun Ze silently put away the scroll, moving carefully. Ito Rei patted him on the shoulder, while Kaguya Tsuki stood nearby with a sour expression.
Not far from them stood a girl who was shorter than Ito Rei, yet exceptionally quiet and refined, with the image of a traditional Japanese beauty. Her long black hair hung straight, and her