In fact, there was another reason why the shrewd Genji had not directly opposed Karatachi Yagura: after overthrowing Karatachi Yagura's rule, there would be no suitable candidate for the next Mizukage.
But now, Mei Terumi, the heir he had cultivated, was gradually becoming mature and steady.
Most importantly, even her strength was nearing the standard required to inherit the position of Mizukage.
What Genji had been waiting for was for Mei Terumi to master her second Kekkei Genkai before challenging Karatachi Yagura!
That way, even if Karatachi Yagura was overthrown, there would be a stable candidate for Mizukage, preventing Kirigakure from falling into collapse.
Furthermore, Genji's inaction over the years had also been intended to diminish Karatachi Yagura's prestige.
Of course, his own prestige had been diminished along with it.
But he was already so old that it no longer mattered.
In other words, everything Genji was doing now was laying the groundwork for Mei Terumi's rise to power.
As for when Mei Terumi would master her second Kekkei Genkai, Genji estimated it would happen within the next year or so.
Of course, it could be sooner, or it could take longer.
In short, everyone in Genji's faction was waiting for Mei Terumi's strength to enter the Kage-level!
However, Mei Terumi's choice after reaching the Kage-level might disappoint Genji.
But that was a matter for the future.
As for Ringo Ameyuri, after hearing Soji's explanation, she merely nodded as if she only half understood.
"I understand, Senior Ember. Since this is your arrangement, I'll obey it all. Once I return to Kirigakure, I'll go find Mei Terumi." With the doubts in her heart resolved, Ringo Ameyuri did not ask any more questions.
Since she had chosen to follow Mizuki Ember, she would ask if she had doubts, but she would