As a reward for Kakuzu's efficiency, Yechen gave him three Spirit-Transforming Fruits.
Spirit-Transforming Fruits could improve one's physique, making them quite valuable to ninja.
But to Yechen, they were merely food to fill his stomach, so why not give them as rewards to subordinates who actually got things done?
He turned his gaze to Mei Terumi and Kisame Hoshigaki.
"Regarding your tasks from now on, Mei Terumi, you must secure the Mizukage position as soon as possible. Kisame Hoshigaki, you'll assist her."
"Ah..." Yechen's words left Mei Terumi stunned.
Kisame Hoshigaki, however, was hardly surprised. He could tell that Yechen had approached them for two reasons.
The first was their talent.
The second was their influence within the village, which would allow him to achieve the same result as in Kumogakure.
That had to be Yechen's goal!
"Well..." Mei Terumi looked troubled.
"If you're facing any difficulties, tell me," Yechen said.
"The Fourth has contributed greatly to the village and holds an important place here. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it," Mei Terumi explained.
"Then do you truly believe your village's decisions benefit Kirigakure's development?" Yechen asked with a smile.
"All I see is internal strife. If nothing changes, Kirigakure won't meet a good end. It may even lose a great many people. That's also why I want you to become the Fifth Mizukage. Think it over carefully."
"Understood, Divine Lord," Mei Terumi replied. Whatever thoughts ran through her mind, her feelings were tangled and complicated.
An hour later, the meeting ended. Yechen had Kakuzu show the two around and arrange for them to join as core disciples.
In other words, they would now have residences of their own in Nine Heavens Evolution.
The fifth day arrived.
The negotiations between Konoha and Kirigakure finally produced a result.