Mei Terumi ruffled Chōjūrō's hair as she asked:
"What does Genji need? Why is it so urgent?"
Chōjūrō blushed at Mei Terumi's gesture and lowered his head as he replied:
"Lady Mei Terumi, Elder Genshi may want to discuss the Fourth Mizukage. He's waiting for you in the Mizukage Building."
Mei Terumi found herself in a difficult position when she heard Chōjūrō's words.
She was spending time with Shin Uchiha right now.
Although Mei Terumi and Shin Uchiha had only spent a few days together, their feelings had deepened at a remarkable pace. Calling them inseparable would have been no exaggeration.
Anything concerning the Fourth Mizukage was bound to be among Kirigakure's most closely guarded secrets. If she went, she would have to leave Shin behind.
Still caught up in the bliss of new love, Mei Terumi was terribly reluctant to part with him.
Shin Uchiha noticed her dilemma. He reached out to smooth the hair beside her ear and said:
"If Genji sent for you, it must be urgent. Go ahead."
At Shin Uchiha's words, Mei Terumi felt both relief and a sweet warmth in her heart. Her eyes brimmed with tenderness.
Standing nearby and waiting for her answer, Chōjūrō had never witnessed anything like this. His face instantly flushed crimson, and he stood there, utterly awkward.
Afterward, Mei Terumi's cheeks were flushed, and her emerald eyes seemed to hold an entire starry sky.
She gazed tenderly at Shin while slowly steadying her rapid breathing.
After one last lingering look at Shin, Mei Terumi left him with a "Wait for me" and hurried toward the Mizukage Building with Chōjūrō.
Shin Uchiha took a deep breath, calming the passionate emotions from moments before. Once his breathing steadied, he looked toward the Mizukage Building, and a flash of brilliant blue flickered