Chojuro spoke first with some concern.
"Mizukage-sama, entrusting such an important internal cleanup task to a complete stranger, who may even be a ninja from another country... the risk is too great.
What if he..."
"What if he has other agendas or lacks the ability to be captured by the rebels and extract information?"
Mei Terumi took over his words and shook his head at the same time.
"I have thought about these things.
If we take direct action from within, it will cause greater shock and the eradication will take longer."
"This is not a good thing for us Mist Village."
At this point, she paused and her eyes became firmer.
"Besides, it's difficult for such an excellent ninja to be captured or obtain information.
I trust my judgment."
"As for strength, I think the captains here have learned a lesson."
Qing, on the other hand, had a gloomy look on his face, and now he spoke again.
"Sir Mizukage, with all due respect! Precisely because he is from Land of Snow, he is even more untrustworthy!"
This sentence also expressed the sentiments of the vast majority of people present.
Mei Terumi put down the tea cup, looked at the captains around him who nodded secretly, and continued in a calm tone.
"Qing, your worries are justified."
she admitted.
"But political trade-offs often involve choosing a path that is relatively closer to the goal and may be less costly when there is no perfect option."
"We cannot completely eliminate any risks, we can only try our best to avoid and control them."
"Besides, he is right under our noses now.
If he is really an enemy, it is better than hiding in the dark and being made a fuss by those remnants."
She sighed softly, stood up, walked to a Mist Village map, stood there, and then continued to speak.
"This is a cooperation and a trial."
"If he really has a problem, then... I will deal with it personally."
When she said the last sentence, her tone was particularly cold, with the unique majesty of a superior.
After saying that, she turned around again, picked up the tea cup by the table, and said.
"Okay, I've decided on this matter."
"What we have to do now is to gather all the forces that can be united and ensure the smooth execution of the plan."
"Qing, you are responsible for sorting out the list and screening preliminary information to ensure that the information provided to Mr. Fujiwara is accurate enough, but does not expose our core arrangements and informants."
"Chojuro, you will be responsible for assisting then. Do you understand?"
"Yes... Master Mizukage." Everyone looked at each other and finally agreed reluctantly.
"Why should I take a boat... ugh"
A few hours later, Kirigakure.
The ship did not sail to the regular port of Kirigakure, but quietly turned into a hidden bay.
After getting off the boat, under the guidance of Mei Terumi and others, everyone came to a slightly old house.
"This used to be an emergency archive of Mist Village, but it has now been cleared.
The place is absolutely quiet and has all the facilities."
"As for the seal scroll, I have sent someone to pick it up. Wait for a while and it will be delivered."
Ning Xue nodded when he heard this, and then looked around.
This room is not big. There is a bed beside the wall and a set of tables and chairs next to it.
On the other side are many empty bookshelves and a separate bathroom.
He is quite satisfied with this environment.
"Thank you, Mr. Mizukage."
"You are very welcome. I hope you will be satisfied with this place, and I wish you success in your study."
Mei Terumi smiled slightly, said no more, and retreated with his men.
"Well, Your Excellency, we will see you in five days."
(Speed up tomorrow and finish in the next country in five chapters)