"Is this 'Kakashi of the Sharingan'?"
"Yes."
Acting as the intermediary, Uchiha Minamoto introduced Mei Terumi and Kakashi Hatake to each other.
"There are still matters to attend to in Konoha.
"For the next few days, Kakashi will be responsible for keeping you safe."
"Him? Protect me?"
The Fifth Mizukage looked at Uchiha Minamoto in disbelief, then at Kakashi Hatake.
Mei Terumi had no idea Kakashi Hatake possessed that kind of strength!
Kakashi Hatake had no idea the Fifth Mizukage was such a rude woman, either.
His right eye, which had been bright and alert just a moment ago, instantly turned dull and lifeless.
"Don't worry."
Uchiha Minamoto reassured her.
"As long as Obito Uchiha appears before you, he definitely won't deal with you first.
"Well, probably."
To Obito Uchiha, who was more appealing: the Mizukage or Kakashi?
The answer could hardly have been simpler.
"How am I supposed to not worry?!"
Mei Terumi was getting a little frantic.
"Can't you just stay by my side?"
Hmm?
Kakashi Hatake widened his right eye again.
Hidden in the shadows, Zabuza Momochi couldn't help pricking up his ears, either.
"There are still matters to attend to in Konoha."
Unmoved, Uchiha Minamoto replied calmly.
"I can't get away for now."
"What could be more important than me, the Fifth Mizukage?"
"The Fifth Raikage."
The Kumogakure Diplomatic Mission arrived in Konoha once again.
This time, Dodai, Samui, and Mabui were still the three leading the delegation.
But unlike last time...
The leader of the Kumogakure Diplomatic Mission had changed from Dodai to Samui.
Samui had now officially become Kumogakure's Fifth Raikage.
She wore a brand-new white cloak and a conical hat embroidered with the character for "lightning." With her blond hair, blue eyes, and ample chest, she cut a striking, valiant figure.
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