Of course, who among the Anbu would object to such a good arrangement?
Even Jinin Akebino and Chiyo, who had originally been yielding the position of Anbu squad captain to each other, fell silent at this point.
This outcome was a win-win for everyone.
"Since none of you have any objections, pilot this ship and leave."
After all the Anbu members had calmed down from their excitement, Soji gave the order with a smile.
"Huh? Mizukage-sama, aren't we going to use this ship to pursue them?"
Hearing Soji's order, Jinin Akebino asked in confusion.
It was not just him. The other Anbu members were equally puzzled.
Here, the only one who truly understood Soji's intentions was probably Pakura.
Soji merely shook his head.
"I need to take the Gelel Ore Vein below with me shortly. The commotion it may cause could be somewhat significant. If you follow me down, you could easily get caught up in it.
Given my strength, I can fight more freely without you nearby."
Soji calmly explained his reasoning to his subordinates.
"We understand, Mizukage-sama!"
Since the Mizukage had said so, Jinin Akebino naturally would not foolishly object.
Wouldn't that be questioning the Mizukage's strength?
If he really did that, Jinin Akebino suspected that he might be stripped of his newly acquired position as deputy head of the Anbu.
Questioning the Kage of a village was taboo anywhere!
"Mizukage-sama, what should we do with this woman?"
Just as Soji was about to head deeper underground, Chiyo suddenly pointed at Camilla, who was being controlled by her genjutsu, and asked him.
Soji paused and glanced at the beautiful female knight, but his expression remained utterly unmoved.
An enemy was an enemy. There was no such thing as pitying a beautiful woman!
Besides, women with Western features were