For Mei Terumi, the entire journey was agonizing.
Even now, she knew Bai Ye might not be doing this out of kindness.
He definitely had an agenda of his own.
But when it came to this matter, Mei Terumi understood one thing very clearly.
Even if she refused, Bai Ye would still throw Kirigakure into chaos.
By now, she understood both Yagura's and Bai Ye's objectives.
Yagura wanted to kill Bai Ye.
And Bai Ye wanted to bring Kirigakure... under his control?!
When that thought first occurred to her, Mei Terumi startled herself.
She had never expected that.
But after thinking it over carefully, she realized it really wasn't impossible!
After all, Bai Ye couldn't possibly have come simply to "liberate Kirigakure," as he claimed.
For starters, if Kirigakure descended into chaos...
Wouldn't that be good for Konoha?!
So Bai Ye had no reason to do this.
Besides, however nice Bai Ye made it sound, his actions since taking office told another story.
He was clearly different from the previous Hokage.
Although Mei Terumi didn't know exactly what he intended to do, she could roughly guess. He definitely wanted something from Kirigakure.
Of everything Kirigakure possessed, what did Bai Ye need?!
A tailed beast?
That might hold some appeal, but not much.
Mei Terumi felt the real prize might be Kirigakure itself, and even the Land of Water behind it.
Seen that way, this would be worth the risk Bai Ye was taking.
"Bai Ye, I think we need to have an honest talk!!"
Mei Terumi's eyes flickered before she fixed him with a resolute gaze.
At this point, she understood perfectly.
She had to talk this through honestly with Bai Ye.
Otherwise, he would use her as his weapon.
He could sell her out, and she wouldn't even know