Wooden Man knew her master had something to say. After hearing about Terumi Mei's experience, she picked up the luggage, asked Ao to lead the way, and took the clothes upstairs.
Minato said to his teacher, "The Third Lord saw that you still hadn't returned, so he sent me to the Land of Water to investigate the situation! I never expected to run into you here. This is great!"
Mirai had anticipated this long ago, but what made him curious was Minato's relationship with Yoga Bear—and how the two of them were still living in the same room.
"Minato, there are no outsiders here now. Tell me, how did you end up sharing a room with her? Hmm... ah? Well?"
Minato smiled awkwardly and quickly explained, "Um... I really don't know where to begin. The last time I sent a letter to the Land of Lightning, Wooden Man received it. The Third Raikage disapproved of the Chunin Exams. However, he was willing to temporarily sign a truce with Konoha, and neither side would invade the other. So, he sent Wooden Man and me back to Konoha to handle the related matters. Later, after it was over, the Third Lord said you hadn't returned and hadn't replied either. They were worried that something had happened to you, so they sent me to the Land of Water to investigate. It just so happened that Wooden Man was returning to the Land of Lightning to resume her life. The two of us left with our companions..."
"Then how did she come to the Land of Water with you? And even live in the same house..."
"Um... she said the Land of Lightning was under strict control, and it was rare for her to get out, so she wanted to have fun outside for