Genji's fawning smile made Mei Terumi feel somewhat humiliated.
But she could not resist.
After speaking, Genji gave Mei Terumi a meaningful look.
Mei Terumi took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart. Lowering her head, she said in an almost inaudible voice:
"Yes... it is my honor."
Uchiha Yao nodded.
"Lead the way."
"Yes."
Mei Terumi answered, then turned and led the way.
Mei Terumi's residence was located in a relatively quiet area of Kirigakure.
As the door opened, a faint, elegant fragrance wafted over them.
"Hokage-sama, please."
Mei Terumi stepped aside and let Uchiha Yao enter first.
Uchiha Yao walked in without ceremony, casually surveying the furnishings inside.
It was simple and clean.
Standing behind Uchiha Yao, Mei Terumi felt uncomfortable all over.
"What are you standing around for?"
Uchiha Yao's voice broke the silence.
"Pour me a cup of tea."
Uchiha Yao walked over to the seat of honor in the living room and sat down.
Mei Terumi secretly shot Uchiha Yao a glare.
A powerful sense of humiliation and indignation surged through her.
She was Mei Terumi!
The youngest and strongest female ninja in Hidden Mist Village!
But under another's roof, one had no choice but to bow one's head.
"...Yes."
Before long, Mei Terumi returned carrying a tea set. She knelt beside the low table before Uchiha Yao and silently began brewing tea.
"The tea is good."
Uchiha Yao set down his cup and issued an order.
"Go. Follow the list Genji gave you and notify those willing to join you in launching the coup."
"Yes," Mei Terumi replied.
"Oh, and prepare a guest room for me."
"Yes."
Mei Terumi rose and took her leave.
Over the next two days.
Mei Terumi and Ao secretly contacted everyone on the list Genji had