The woman was taken to Kirigakure.
Long Ye now knew that the woman's real name was Xue Ji. Her former name had merely been made up on the spur of the moment to conceal her identity.
After deciding to return to the Land of Snow, she had reclaimed her true name.
With the Mizukage, Mei Terumi, lending her assistance, Long Ye was spared a great deal of trouble. He could not help but sigh inwardly. Having one more friend really was crucial at times.
Early the next morning.
Long Ye had just gotten out of bed when someone appeared outside the door.
It was one of Mei Terumi's guards, who had come to deliver him a letter.
"Where's the Mizukage? Why did she send you here instead of coming herself?"
The moment he asked that, he secretly realized he had misspoken.
She was the leader of the Land of Water, with an extraordinary status. Under normal circumstances, why would she come see him personally?
But Long Ye had grown accustomed to the way the two of them interacted. Besides, he did not consider the title of Mizukage all that remarkable, so he had let his words slip.
Seeing the messenger's displeased expression, Long Ye quickly said, "Oh, I mean, did the Mizukage leave any message for me? Is this the only letter?"
The messenger said flatly, "There is one message. The Mizukage said that she found you a boatman."
Long Ye nodded slightly. "The Mizukage really has thought of everything. I know nothing about sailing, so I have her to thank for this. Where is she now? I want to thank her in person."
"No need!"
The Chunin delivering the letter refused outright.
"The Mizukage is very busy. She gave strict orders that for the next three months, unless Kirigakure