Gekkō Raito thought carefully, as the timing truly had matured.
To become the Mizukage, master the entire shinobi village's resources, and forge Kirigakure into the true overlord of the Shinobi World.
Although he did not plan to harbor any chūnin dreams of uniting the Shinobi World, turning the village into one that nobody dared to provoke felt rather satisfying.
"It is about time to head back!"
Gekkō Raito spoke softly, a ripple of space stirring behind him as Kyuji and Yu Wucheng Ming appeared simultaneously like ghosts.
The three arrived at the edge of the island, where the seawater in front of Gekkō Raito surged automatically, instantly condensing into a massive water dragon.
Gekkō Raito tapped his toes, landing steadily atop the water dragon's head, and the water dragon violently twisted its body, carrying the three as it sped toward Kirigakure like a shooting star.
This degree of cool factor, riding the waves across the sea surface, was not a whit inferior to the Nimbus Cloud.
Moreover, after infusing more Yin Release Chakra into the Water Release, it was not only as nimble as an arm's reach to control, but its form maintenance was also extremely stable, completely usable as a mount.
This was the brand-new experience brought about by the harmonization of Yin and Yang.
Returning to Kirigakure.
Today the village was exceptionally bustling, because the highly anticipated reconstruction ceremony of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen was about to be held.
Countless Kirigakure Ninjas surged toward that huge central stadium like a tide.
Mei Terumi's walking posture was slightly unnatural, as if her legs and feet were somewhat inconvenienced.
Ao, following behind her, wore a puzzled look. "Lord Mizukage, what is wrong with you? Were you injured?"
Mei Terumi's aged face flushed, her gaze shifting evasively. "Nothing! Ahem, nothing much."