The Fifth Mizukage's visit was something no one in Konoha had expected.
Not until Mei Terumi came in person.
Only then did the people of Konoha know...
The Bloody Mist Village... was over!!
Of course.
As for the specifics of Yagura's situation, Kirigakure kept its mouth shut.
Konoha also had no idea that the Fourth Mizukage had been controlled by someone.
On this day, Konoha was decked out in festive decorations.
The people on the streets lined both sides, welcoming the visitors with open arms.
Unlike the Cloud Hidden Envoy Delegation's visit last time...
This time.
To show their sincerity.
Kirigakure had actually sent the Mizukage herself!!
The Fifth Mizukage was a woman.
And the fact that she was an exceptionally beautiful and outstanding woman.
Spread through all of Konoha like a storm.
For a time...
The topic of every Konoha resident and ninja centered entirely on that peerlessly beautiful Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.
From Konoha's entrance... all the way to the Gate of Meeting.
Mei Terumi slowly walked toward the Hokage Building, her steps swaying gracefully.
Her tight-fitting outfit accentuated the Mizukage's alluring and sexy figure, while still maintaining a conservative style.
Coming with her.
There were four Kirigakure ninjas in total, the size of a single squad.
Serving as her guards.
Was the widely known... veteran ninja from the Bloody Mist Village era, Ao.
The other young boy was the rising star of Kirigakure, the newest member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen... Chojuro.
Besides them, there were also two Kirigakure ninjas from the militant faction.
The four of them walked behind Mei Terumi, feeling the enthusiasm of the people of Konoha.
"Hehe..."
Mei Terumi waved in greeting while wearing a smile that was neither quite a smile nor not a smile.
However...
In the green eye that wasn't