Mei Terumi stared at the suddenly empty space before her, her face filled with disappointment. But that feeling lasted only a moment. Within two minutes of Uchiha Yin's departure, she had composed herself and erased every trace of it.
She slipped her Kage Ceremonial Robe back on. Uchiha Yin was right: she could not stay by his side forever, indulging in his affection. If she wanted to become the finest person at his side, she first had to become strong.
Mei Terumi looked at Ao with a cold expression. "What is it, Ao? What happened?"
When Ao saw Mei Terumi emerge, his deeply worried expression eased considerably. Until then, he had been very concerned that Lord Yin's departure would deal her a heavy blow.
Now it seemed that Mei Terumi truly deserved his confidence in choosing her. He had not been wrong about her.
Chapter 490: Ambush
Uchiha Yin had not used Space-Time Ninjutsu to return directly to Konoha. He had merely left Mei Terumi's side.
Uchiha Yin knew perfectly well that if he hesitated any longer, he might not be able to leave so easily.
He had originally had Kisame and Juzo Biwa for company, but both had stayed behind to support Mei Terumi's endeavors. Now he could only leave alone.
Although he was alone, Uchiha Yin had no intention of heading straight back.
Space-Time Ninjutsu was extremely convenient, but sometimes Uchiha Yin preferred the feeling of traveling slowly like this.
The instant Uchiha Yin left Kirigakure, he sensed someone following behind him.
The pursuer was merely an ordinary Kage Level ninja. Although he was doing his best to conceal his presence, those efforts might as well have been nonexistent in Uchiha Yin's eyes.
Despite sensing the other man's presence, Uchiha Yin had no intention of dragging him out