In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start

"But who should tell him?" Gaara asked calmly, his gaze drifting toward Mei Terumi beside him.

"I think we should leave that to the Fifth Mizukage," Ōnoki suggested, stroking his beard.

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

The Fourth Raikage and Minato Namikaze spoke in turn.

Mei Terumi rolled her eyes. What a bunch of fools. She knew her husband's plans inside and out.

You'd be lucky if he didn't come after you. And you want him to join your side?

She railed at them inwardly, but her face remained impassive.

"I'll tell my husband. Whether he comes is another matter!"

"That's all we need to hear from the Mizukage!" A broad smile spread across Ōnoki's deeply lined face.

The others secretly breathed a sigh of relief as well.

Whether or not Liuyun stepped in, they believed that once he heard about it, there was a good chance he would side with them.

With the matter of Liuyun settled, the Kage returned to their villages to mobilize their forces and tell their Ninja what had been discussed at the Five Kage Summit.

Unlike the others, Mei Terumi turned to Chojuro beside her.

"You heard everything at the meeting. Tell Ao what was said when you get back. He'll know what to do."

Chojuro froze, then looked at her in alarm. "Lady Mizukage, aren't you returning to Kirigakure?"

Liuyun: I Forgot I Was the Final Boss!

"No." Mei Terumi shook her head, a happy smile on her face.

"When I left Kirigakure with my husband, I decided I would stay by his side forever."

"And I made the right choice. With all my sisters there, my life in the Land of Demons has been fulfilling!"

"My strength has grown by leaps and bounds, too!"

"Lady Mizukage, if you don't serve as our Mizukage, Ao and