Mei Terumi stared at Uchiha Yin, struggling to process what had happened. She pointed at Utakata, her face full of shock.
Uchiha Yin found her stunned expression adorable.
Without caring that so many people were watching, he stepped forward and patted her on the head.
"What are you thinking? Isn't he the Jinchūriki who deserted your village?"
Only then did Mei seem to come to her senses. She had Utakata taken away.
The morning meeting ended early because of Uchiha Yin's sudden appearance.
After the meeting, Mei leaned against Uchiha Yin, and the two of them went to where Utakata was being held.
Mei had no idea why Utakata had suddenly left Kirigakure.
She wanted to take this chance to ask him properly.
After all, a Tailed Beast was an indispensable fighting force for a village and helped maintain the balance of power between villages.
Mei might have been a witch, but interrogation was not her strong suit. Having Uchiha Yin beside her was a comfort.
They soon reached the holding area.
Utakata sat inside with his head slightly lowered, studying the Gate of the Great God around his neck as if deep in thought.
When Uchiha Yin and Mei entered together, his expression remained calm. He seemed not to notice how fierce the two of them looked.
Utakata touched the restraint around his neck and gave Uchiha Yin a helpless look. "I'm already locked up. What else are you worried about?"
Uchiha Yin knew what he meant. After a moment's thought, he decided Utakata had a point.
He raised a hand, and the Gate of the Great God instantly came off Utakata's neck.
Mei's curious gaze stayed fixed on the Gate of the Great God.
Seeing how curious she was, Uchiha Yin found it amusing. He placed the Gate