Chapter 309

After waiting a moment...

She finally heard footsteps outside.

Ying stepped forward, instead of just watching from the doorway.

She saw her master, Akito.

I also saw... a woman.

The woman was chatting and laughing with her master unilaterally.

But soon, she reached out and put her arm around her master's arm, making an intimate gesture.

"..."

Ying's eyes suddenly went blank.

With a blank expression, she stared at the woman engaging in intimate acts with an empty gaze.

A question involuntarily popped into my mind: Who... is this woman?

At the same moment, wisps of black energy surged from Ying's heart, transforming into Dark Chakra energy without her noticing...

When Mei Terumi entered the conference room.

Ying was already standing calmly behind the table and chairs.

"Ying, this is the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi," Akito introduced.

"Mizukage, Lord Mizukage. I am my master's disciple... Tsuchigumo Hotaru."

Ying responded in a standard tone, delivering a standard diplomatic reply.

From the perspective of etiquette in all aspects, it was impeccable.

It's just... completely unlike her usual gentle and lively self.

"Hello."

Mei Terumi responded with a smile.

I was somewhat surprised.

Amakawa Akito's... disciple?

Mei Terumi was astonished by this, and a new idea quickly popped into her mind.

From now on, try to get along well with this little girl.

After all, she was a disciple of Amakawa Akito.

Getting close to her and winning her over would also benefit the progress of his relationship with Amakawa Akito.

Both parties took their seats.

Suiren stood behind Mei Terumi.

Akito stood behind Mingren.

As for Ao and Chōjūrō... discussing diplomacy doesn't necessarily require inviting everyone.

Some things...

As long as I, as the Mizukage, am present, that's enough.

"It's been a while. How is Kirigakure?" Akito spoke first.

"Yes, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki has been found."

Mei Terumi said.

If Ao were here, he would definitely stop Mei Terumi from revealing such confidential information.

But in Mei Terumi's eyes, none of this mattered.

"Is that so?"

The Akito nodded.

My casual remark at the time caused the plot to change once again.

Kirigakure has brought Utakata back...

When Pain captures Utakata, will he blow up Kirigakure?

After a conversation.

Mei Terumi explained the important purpose of this trip.

"Akito Excellency, have you considered... the issue of marriage?"

Mei Terumi narrowed her eyes, maintaining her smile.

Six months ago.

I did that kind of thing.

This suggests that Amakawa Akito also had feelings for her.

After a long period of preparation, these things should naturally fall into place...

Overall, Mei Terumi is a traditional woman.

Just like the people in the Naruto world, they are very pure when it comes to matters of love, marriage, etc.

I've never even heard of playing with emotions or using PUA (Pick-Up Artist) tactics.

Pure... terrifying.

So.

Whether it's Mei Terumi's logic or someone else's, it doesn't matter.

They were remarkably consistent in their convictions about certain aspects of relationships.

"Oh."

The Akito chuckled lightly.

Little did they know what kind of person Akito was.

Seeing that Akito merely sneered and did not respond on the spot.

Mei Terumi felt a little smug inside...

She believes there's a chance for this.

However, Amakawa Akito was too reserved and embarrassed.

"I've come from afar, and I'm hungry; I haven't eaten yet..."

Mei Terumi suddenly changed the subject.

She knew that haste makes waste.

So, let's start by using a meal as an excuse to get to know each other in this way.

"Lord Akito, aren't you going to treat us to a meal?"

Mei Terumi's wink or glance is enough to exude captivating charm.

"Okay, let's go."

The Akito from Ming rose and did not refuse the invitation to dinner.

Watching the three of them walk out of the conference room.

Ying murmured, "Marriage...?"

She seemed to realize something, and her heart... tightened.

What's emerging is more than just a sense of crisis.

And... an even deeper aura of Dark Chakra...

After lunch.

Akito and Mei Terumi walked together, touring the scenery of Amegakure.

Ying and Suiren followed behind.

The two were lost in their own thoughts.

Throughout the journey, Mei Terumi didn't discuss anything else, only inquiring about the development of Amegakure.

It's as if the previous discussions about relationships and genders completely disappeared.

As dusk fell, Mei Terumi said she was tired and wanted to go back to rest.

With that, he bid farewell to Akito, intending to continue the next day.

After giving Akito a few words of advice, Mingren also left.

With a heavy heart, Ying unknowingly arrived at the training room.

All the way, I kept thinking about the past six months and all the little things I had spent with my master.

Unconsciously...

Those ordinary, heartwarming daily moments, and her master's care, have been imprinted in her mind.

They arrived in front of the human-shaped target.

Ying raised her fist.

Natural Energy surges.

The power of heaven and earth was harnessed.

A transparent aura surged forth, just as it should have been...

However, the next moment, the black aura merged into the transparent airflow, completely permeating it...

Using "Natural Energy" + "negative emotions".

Unintentionally.

Ying fused two powers, creating a unique "Dark Senjutsu: Chakra".

And this new power was gained seemingly unnoticed, by chance.

In fact, it had already been in the works for more than half a year.

Just like trees that bear fruit, they were planted in the soil long ago.

Bearing fruit is merely the result.

Growth and germination are the processes.

Bang!

Dark Senjutsu Chakra surged around his fist.

One punch landed.

The training target was punched right through by Ying, whose eyes were vacant.

And this horrifying scene.

Just then, Ringo Ameyuri happened to be passing by, noticed. "Holy crap?"

234. The man I like, PUA continues.

"Haven't you noticed? Xiaoying has made remarkable progress these past few days..."

The third day of Mei Terumi's visit.

Ringo Ameyuri observed Hotaru's training multiple times and finally came to a conclusion.

"Not only can she make good use of Dark Chakra, but she also seems to have combined the two energies... to form... what should be called 'Senjutsu,' right?"

Natural Energy is a component of Senjutsu.

In terms of power.