In Kirigakure of the Land of Water, Mei Terumi had just finished dealing with her work and was resting on the sofa with her eyes closed. Chojuro stood nearby, looking at the Fifth Mizukage with utter admiration.
It was precisely under the Fifth Mizukage's leadership that Kirigakure had gradually regained the strength and influence befitting one of the Five Great Ninja Villages! Combined with Ming Jing's previous reforms, the Five Great Ninja Villages had quietly gained much more influence within their respective countries.
Chojuro was very satisfied at this moment. It was not merely Kirigakure's revival. More importantly, he was actually able to work under the same roof as the goddess of his dreams. He was truly fortunate!
Mei Terumi suddenly opened her eyes and said calmly, "Chojuro, step out for a moment."
"Hm? What is it, Mizukage-sama?" Chojuro asked instinctively.
"Nothing. A guest has arrived, and I need to speak with him alone." Mei Terumi smiled charmingly.
"Understood!" Chojuro gave a slight bow. As he exited the room, he still added, "If there's any danger, please call out. I'll come to your aid immediately."
"Mhm, I understand." Mei Terumi nodded. Only after Chojuro closed the door did she slump limply onto the sofa. Looking utterly exhausted, she asked, "He's already gone. Are you still unwilling to come out?"
Ming Jing appeared behind Mei Terumi and placed both hands on the mature woman's shoulders, massaging them with just the right amount of pressure. "If you're tired, then rest! There'll always be work left unfinished."
With a smile on her face, Mei Terumi tilted her head back to look at Ming Jing and teased, "I thought you wouldn't dare come see me anymore."
"The world is vast. Is there anywhere that I, Akira Kurama, would not dare go?" Ming Jing asked