After returning from the Central Tower of the Forest of Death, Namikaze Minato immediately had letters sent to the daimyo, ministers, wealthy merchants, and notable figures in every nearby small country except the Land of Hot Water, inviting them to Konoha to watch the final match of the Joint Selection of Chunin.
In addition, Namikaze Minato personally wrote letters inviting Kazekage Rasa of Sunagakure and the Kirigakure elder, Lord Genji, to Konoha to watch the matches.
After the messengers set out, night fell.
The night was as dark as ink, and utterly enchanting.
Hanfu glanced at the huge moon overhead, promptly bought some sake, crawfish, and Oden Stew, and decided to go to Ichigo Hot Spring to share a late-night drink with Mei Terumi.
But before setting out, Hanfu felt that showing up unannounced would be a little presumptuous. He should check in first—what if she was taking a bath?
So Hanfu took out his Crystal Ball and gently brushed it. He saw Mei Terumi playing shogi beneath the bright lights of a corridor.
Huh?
Who was she playing against?
Hanfu quickly adjusted the angle and saw a One-eyed Dragon...
Unbelievable!
Hanfu was furious. Are you trying to steal my girl?
Outrageous!
Hanfu hurried to Ichigo Hot Spring, arms full of bags.
He entered through the back door, which he knew well, and arrived at the corridor outside Mei Terumi's bedroom. At a glance, he spotted Ao, that Dog Man, from behind!
"Mei~ I came to have a drink with you!" Hanfu approached gracefully, wearing a gentlemanly smile.
Compared to Ao's one-eyed appearance, Hanfu suddenly felt much more dashing.
"I'm planning to quit drinking!" Mei Terumi glanced at Hanfu, her alluring face utterly serious.
Why quit drinking all of a sudden?
Hanfu looked at Ao, thinking furiously: *That guy