After Mei Terumi left, Genji soon appeared beside her, his eyes full of complicated emotions. Just as he was about to say something, Mei Terumi said firmly, "Genji, please hold my training to the strictest standards from now on. I want to become strong, as strong as the Mizukage."
Genji had always known that the girl was highly gifted, but she was at an age when she loved to play. Although she trained hard, he had always felt that something was missing. Now, both surprised and delighted, he asked, "What suddenly gave you that idea?"
Her abrupt shift from romance to ambition left Genji bewildered, and he wondered whether something had upset her again.
Mei Terumi seemed to have grown up all at once. Drawing a deep breath, she said, "A true ninja village shouldn't be like this. I want to change it and fill it with life."
Of course, there was something Mei Terumi left unsaid. Once the village is on the right track in the future and no longer needs me, I can leave with a clear conscience and pursue my own happiness.
Genji gave her a long, searching look and nodded. "Good. If Kirigakure truly ends up in your hands one day, I hope you'll remember what you said today."
After a day of rest and recovery, Anyo had finally regained a fair amount of chakra, at least enough to control the Eagle Puppet without any trouble. Under his careful care, Haku had also recovered considerably, and her complexion had grown much rosier.
As for Kakuzu, Anyo naturally hoped he would escort them part of the way. After all, they were still within Kirigakure's territory. If even that girl could find him, then the Seven, should they refuse to give up, could presumably find him too. Unfortunately,