Facing Ito Rei's suggestion, apart from Tengcheng Jun Ze feeling that this would delay the mission and was somewhat inappropriate, Jiang Rui and Kaguya Tsuki looked utterly unconcerned. As for the "young lady," Mizuno Kumo, Jiang Rui had never seen any expression on her face besides a smile!!
The five rented a quiet private room. After confirming there were no eavesdropping ninja or ninjutsu, Jiang Rui casually sealed the door with a curtain of water.
"The war hasn't been going on for just a day or two. No rush." Seeing Tengcheng Jun Ze's conflicted expression, Jiang Rui grinned and pushed a cup of wine toward him. Bored out of his mind, he said, "Besides, it's not our people dying."
"That may be true..." Tengcheng Jun Ze said speechlessly, "but our frontline forces are fighting over there too..."
"It's fine." Jiang Rui smiled, glanced around, and lowered his voice.
"The teacher's unit is closing in on the Maekawa Area. If I'm not mistaken, Jiraiya should be the one waiting for them."
At that moment, Mizuno Kumo spoke softly as well. "Conversely, as long as Rimuru doesn't show himself, unless there's a spy among the higher-ups, Jiraiya can only retreat while confronting them under the pressure of the Water Shadow and Rimuru together, waiting for reinforcements from the Raikage or Naruto."
"Fine." Left with no choice, Tengcheng Jun Ze sat down and asked, "How long are we staying?"
"Not long." Jiang Rui had just raised his cup when a slender jade hand reached over and lightly took it away.
Jiang Rui turned his head in confusion and saw Ito Rei drain his fruit wine in one gulp. Smacking her lips, she said disdainfully, "It's way too sweet. Tastes awful."
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That was my wine, okay?! Looking down on my fruit wine family?!