Hearing that familiar voice, Anyo stiffened. He withdrew his attention from the barrier, let out a long breath, then stood and gave the newcomer a brilliant smile. "Girl, it's been a long time."
Mei Terumi's graceful figure abruptly stopped in place. Disbelief appeared in her eyes, then turned to delighted surprise, followed by resentment. Mist even began to gather in them.
The two faced each other like that, seemingly with a thousand things to say, yet neither knew where to begin.
Finally, Mei Terumi swept her hand, and a door appeared in the secret chamber formed from Lava Release.
Lowering her head slightly, Mei Terumi said in a subdued voice, "Old man, leave us for now."
Genji sighed deeply, glanced at the two of them, and walked out with heavy steps, leaning on his cane.
Soon, the secret chamber closed again. Anyo was just about to speak when he saw Mei Terumi rush toward him at incredible speed.
Anyo reflexively spread his arms, ready to welcome her embrace.
He did get his embrace, her warm, soft body settling into his arms. But before he could savor it, a seal appeared on his body. As it activated, all his chakra was locked down. Several columns of water rose from the earth, binding his limbs like chains. With a forceful tug, they sent him toppling to the ground like a wooden post, unable to move.
Mei Terumi looked down at Anyo. "So, you finally deigned to come?"
"What's going on?" Orochimaru was baffled. Anyo had a relationship with this Mizukage? But something about this relationship seemed off!
Mei Terumi had clearly also noticed the little snake Orochimaru had become. She flicked a finger at it, sending a bead of water smacking into its forehead, and it too was trapped.
"You even brought