"The first matter concerns those three Kirigakure Anbu from two days ago."
"According to the information they provided themselves, their objective should have been to search for the whereabouts of Miss Mei Terumi and the other two."
"Miss Mei Terumi holds an extremely high position in Kirigakure, so after her disappearance drew the Fourth Mizukage's attention, he ordered a search of the entire sea."
"The Fourth Mizukage? The Three-Tails Jinchuriki."
Naruto rubbed his chin and asked, "What did Mei Terumi say?"
Kirigakure's actions were understandable. As Genji's disciple, Mei Terumi's status in Kirigakure was equivalent to that of Konoha's Three Sannin. On top of that, they had also lost a Byakugan user and one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. For the current Kirigakure, whose strength had yet to recover, losing three major combatants at once was a devastating blow.
Mei Terumi in particular was already second only to the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, throughout Kirigakure. She was unquestionably the future Fifth Mizukage.
And if the timing was about right, the Fourth Mizukage likely only had another year or two left. That made Mei Terumi even more important.
"Miss Mei Terumi hopes the leader can spare the three of them and write a letter explaining the circumstances to Kirigakure."
Naruto folded his hands and lowered his head to think for a moment before saying, "Those three Kirigakure Anbu did attack Wave Country's Patrol Team. Although they had their reasons, their actions were extremely vile. Have them continue their labor rehabilitation under Mui."
"As for an explanation, if Mei Terumi wishes to contact the outside world in the future, she may do so at any time. I believe she is a smart woman."
Naruto did not think Mei Terumi would be foolish enough to ask Kirigakure to rescue her. No matter how