"Pass on my orders-from this moment on, Kirigakure is withdrawing from the war!"
Karatachi Yagura issued his final order as the Fourth Mizukage.
"Furthermore, in my name as the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, I hereby formally announce that I am passing the position of Mizukage to Mei Terumi."
As his words fell, silence swept over everyone.
Mei Terumi stood frozen, looking at Karatachi Yagura, momentarily unsure what to say.
Although she had always dreamed of becoming the Fifth Mizukage.
When that moment actually arrived.
Mei Terumi still felt a surge of indescribably mixed emotions.
Was it exhilaration? Excitement? Responsibility? Pressure?
"What are you standing there for?"
Uchiha Minamoto's voice came from beside her, shattering Mei Terumi's state of mind.
"Aren't you going to thank your predecessor, Karatachi Yagura?"
"..."
Mei Terumi came to her senses and nodded. Gazing at Karatachi Yagura, she spoke softly.
"Lord Fourth... I will lead Kirigakure back toward peace and prosperity."
"I believe in you."
A smile appeared on Karatachi Yagura's face.
He suddenly turned around and, dragging his gravely injured body, bowed deeply toward Kirigakure in the Land of Water.
"My comrades in Kirigakure, I, the sinner Karatachi Yagura, have failed you."
Karatachi Yagura's voice was quiet, yet it reached the ears of everyone present clearly.
Only after doing all this.
Did Karatachi Yagura turn back and nod to Uchiha Minamoto.
Uchiha Minamoto said nothing. He merely raised his right hand, lightning dancing continuously in his palm.
Karatachi Yagura closed his eyes.
[Sage Art: Body Pathway Lightning Calamity Technique]!
Lightning flashed.
Uchiha Minamoto's Great Love Panel quietly popped up.
``` [You brought about the Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura's resignation and the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi's rise to power, ending Kirigakure's Blood Mist System!]
[You have completed a Great Love Action!]
[You have received ten million