"I can only say I'm sorry about that. Since I'm already part of the Land of Snow, I can't possibly return to Kirigakure." After giving it some thought, Soji still rejected Mei Terumi's proposal.
To him, returning to Kirigakure now offered absolutely no benefits.
On the contrary, Kirigakure had a huge mess waiting to be cleaned up. He had no desire to go back and become a laborer!
"Senior Ember, actually..."
Hearing Soji's refusal, Ringo Ameyuri grew anxious and was about to reveal that Kirigakure had invited him back to become the Fifth Mizukage, but Mei Terumi immediately raised a hand to stop her.
Compared to Ringo Ameyuri, Mei Terumi undoubtedly understood Mizuki Ember's personality better.
Outsiders assumed that if they dangled the position of Fifth Mizukage before him, Mizuki Ember would definitely accept it. Their only concern was whether he might retaliate against Kirigakure afterward.
However, Mei Terumi had a sharp eye. Almost the instant she saw Soji, she had made her judgment.
If they wanted him to return to Kirigakure, the temptation of the Fifth Mizukage's seat might not be a plus at all. It might even be a minus!
It had to be said that Mei Terumi truly deserved to be the original Fifth Mizukage!
Although she and Mizuki Ember had barely interacted over the years, her keen insight had still allowed her to sense his resistance toward Kirigakure.
That resistance was absolutely not something a mere position as Fifth Mizukage could offset.
Yes, becoming the Fifth Mizukage meant becoming one of the five highest-ranking people in the Ninja World.
But one had to remember that Kirigakure was already on the verge of being run into the ground. Whoever became Mizukage now would undoubtedly have to shoulder immense pressure.
Reviving the ninja village, cultivating talent, rebuilding the