"Lady Mei Terumi..."
The next day, early in the morning.
Eight-year-old Chojuro knocked on the door and brought in some documents.
By the time Chojuro entered the room, Mei Terumi was already working.
This was part of her daily routine.
When there were no missions, Mei Terumi was responsible for handling all kinds of documents.
Elder Genji deliberately intended to cultivate her into the Mizukage and change the Bloody Mist Village.
Therefore...
She had to familiarize herself with the administrative work in advance.
As usual, Chojuro was treated by his seniors as a Tool Person who could be ordered around to run errands.
Today was no exception.
"Lady Mei Terumi changed her clothes...?"
Chojuro secretly raised his head and glanced at Mei Terumi.
Unlike her former low-cut off-the-shoulder style,
today, Mei Terumi was wearing a high-collared ninja outfit that completely covered her neck, shoulders, and upper body.
However, it instead accentuated her alluring curves even more.
Lady Mei Terumi looks beautiful like this, too...
Chojuro's cheeks flushed slightly as he buried his feelings of admiration deep in his heart.
Then...
He saw another person.
"?"
Chojuro froze for a moment.
"What is it, Chojuro?"
Mei Terumi revealed a sweet smile.
Everything was no different from usual.
"N-Nothing... Lady Mei Terumi."
Chojuro smiled, but his gaze still drifted toward another person in the office.
Near Mei Terumi's desk, about four meters away.
Against the wall.
A man had his back to Mei Terumi and Chojuro as he looked through the books on the shelf.
Chojuro recognized the man's identity at a glance.
It was his former Guiding Jonin, Gonbei.
After graduating from the Ninja Academy at the age of six, he had been assigned to Gonbei.
He had carried out missions with him for a year.
Chojuro's strength had improved tremendously.