"Konoha is just ahead."
After passing through a forest, Mei Terumi and Zabuza made their way to Konoha's gates with practiced ease.
After greeting the two gatekeepers and presenting their credentials, Mei Terumi, Chōjūrō, and Zabuza entered Konoha.
Looking at the newly transformed Konoha, Mei Terumi could not help feeling a little wistful.
Konoha was growing ever more vibrant.
Chōjūrō followed behind Mei Terumi, diligently carrying out his duties as her guard, while Zabuza was much more casual.
He watched the crowds flowing around them and rubbed his chin.
Come to think of it, Naruto had told him last time that Haku's shop was on East Street.
"Mei Terumi."
Zabuza suddenly called out to her.
"Call me Lady Mizukage, Senior Zabuza~"
Mei Terumi rolled her eyes at Zabuza, speechless. Honestly, he had already returned to Kirigakure and obediently taken up the post of Anbu Captain, yet he still kept calling her by name.
"All right, Mizukage Mei Terumi. I have something to do, so I'll be gone for two hours. We'll meet outside the Hokage Building in two hours."
Having said that, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he looked at Mei Terumi and waited for her response.
"I see. All right, you have my permission."
Looking at Zabuza, who had not simply walked off, Mei Terumi rubbed her forehead and finally agreed.
He must be going to see his little sweetheart, right?
I heard Zabuza was brought to Konoha as a prisoner along with a very pretty girl.
She must be his old flame, right?
And she most likely has a kekkei genkai. He left her in Konoha because he didn't trust me.
Honestly, this guy...
After receiving Mei Terumi's permission, Zabuza left with the Body Flicker Technique.
Two hours would be enough for him to find Haku, stroll