Outside the council hall in the Mizukage Building.
The meeting ended in a tense atmosphere. The representatives of the major clans left with different expressions. With Mei Terumi supporting him, Genji slowly walked along the corridor. The elder, who had weathered countless storms, frowned slightly, as if pondering something.
"Lord Genji, do you think... Lord Mizukage's decision today was a little too forceful?" Mei Terumi asked softly, a trace of worry in her tone. She had keenly noticed the undisguised fury Kaguya Kenichiro showed when he left. It would probably plant no small hidden danger.
Genji stopped and looked deeply toward the Mizukage's office, then said slowly, "Mei, do you think Yagura has changed a lot over the past year?"
Mei Terumi was slightly startled. She thought it over carefully, then nodded. "He has... I feel Lord Mizukage has become much more decisive than when he first took office. He has shown great courage in handling the peace talks with Kirigakure, and in pushing these reforms today." She paused, then added, "However, sometimes I also feel... this decisiveness seems somewhat... inconsistent? Especially when he meets major resistance, he occasionally shows hesitation, but very quickly becomes exceptionally firm again." This was exactly what felt faintly off to her.
A nearly imperceptible glint flashed through Genji's eyes. He lightly tapped his cane against the floor and said in a low voice, "Yes... he has changed a great deal. I watched Yagura grow up. There is no doubt about his talent, and his strength is more than sufficient, but in terms of personality... he is indeed somewhat indecisive, too easily swayed, and easily influenced by others. When faced with major decisions, especially strong opposition, he often needs someone to push him from behind before he can make up his mind."
His gaze seemed