"Such sharpness, Miss Mei Terumi."
Although Naruto's eyes held admiration as he spoke, the corners of Mei Terumi and the others' eyes twitched involuntarily. They could all hear a hint of condescension in his words—the condescension of the strong toward the weak.
Yet none of them showed too much agitation. They were all seasoned people who had lived for many years and knew how to read others. If even the proud Uchiha Clan treated him with such respect, they naturally did not dare underestimate him.
As for his youthful appearance, that meant nothing. The current Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, looked only slightly older than him. Who knew how old he actually was?
Mei Terumi's previously unpleasant expression returned to normal. The corners of her lips lifted slightly, revealing another enchanting smile.
"This handsome young man must be the current leader of Wave Country. I am Mei Terumi, disciple of Genji, an elder of Kirigakure. It was indeed our fault for rashly entering Wave Country's waters. How about we each take a step back over today's matter? Kirigakure is also willing to offer Wave Country suitable compensation."
Mei Terumi spoke sincerely, because she saw two more Patrol Boats approaching.
If there were only five Uchiha, they could have dealt with them quickly. But now two more people of unknown strength had arrived. Since they had so easily neutralized Jiraiya's attack, their strength was likely not to be underestimated.
Moreover, she had the feeling that they had been dragged into this because of Jiraiya and Kakashi. From what that Uchiha had said earlier, they should have had a conflict with Konoha. They had simply suffered an undeserved disaster.
Naruto could not help but reveal an amiable smile. "Miss Mei Terumi, there is no need to worry. I hold no hostility toward any