Naruto Bloodline Theory? It's Just Trash

Dinner was held at the most luxurious restaurant in Kirigakure.

As for the changes in Kirigakure, and indeed the entire country—

Ordinary people did not feel much of a difference.

After all, to them, it was merely a change of leadership.

They all knew of His Majesty's great achievements.

Or rather, most people had likely been looking forward to the arrival of the royal army.

Now—

His Majesty had conquered the Land of Water.

Leaving aside everything else, ordinary people would be able to live better lives.

"Your Majesty, please try this dish..."

Mei Terumi sat beside Mingren, enthusiastically introducing the Land of Water's specialty dishes without pause.

Mingren naturally ate with great appetite, taking large but unhurried bites of the food.

Throughout the meal, his eyes remained on the food.

As though the glances he had cast at Mei Terumi earlier had all been false...

Once everyone had eaten their fill—

Mei Terumi said...

She would arrange accommodations for Mingren.

"At the Mizukage Building."

Mingren said flatly.

Ao, Chojuro, and the others blinked, but could only nod in agreement.

It was a declaration of sovereignty.

With the Emperor staying in the Mizukage Building, his status stood above that of the Mizukage.

Yet Ao and the others did not know...

That things were far more complicated than that...

After Ajisai, Hanzo, and the others had been taken to their accommodations—

Mingren first went to the Mizukage's office.

He casually surveyed the furnishings of Mei Terumi's workplace.

Before long... Mingren's gaze settled on Mei Terumi.

Mei Terumi's smile was somewhat forced. She wanted to leave, yet did not dare walk away directly.

That burning gaze made her body tremble involuntarily.

Slowly, slowly, Mingren sat down.

He sat in the Mizukage's office chair.

Leisurely watching Mei Terumi, he appraised her outfit