Tsunade a soft snort.
"Whatever you say is right."
After dinner, the two went to their respective rooms to rest.
The next morning.
Zhang Yu and Tsunade arrived at the Mizukage's office building.
Mei Terumi was already waiting in her office.
Today she was wearing Mizukage robe, her long hair hanging down her back, and a thick stack of documents was on the table.
" Tsunade, Zhang Yu."
Mei Terumi stood up to greet him.
Did you sleep well last night?
"Not bad."
Tsunade sat down in the chair.
Zhang Yu then sat down next to her.
Mei Terumi had tea served, then picked up the agreement on top.
"These are the terms of the trade cooperation between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water."
" The Land of Fire provided food, cloth, medicine, and daily necessities."
" The Land of Water provides seafood, boats, and shipping routes."
"Caravans from both sides can move freely, and unnecessary border checks will be reduced."
Tsunade took the document and read it through.
"No problem."
Mei Terumi picked up a second one.
"This is an intelligence exchange agreement between ninja villages."
"Both sides exchanged information on routine missions."
"Provide mutual support in the event of a major crisis."
"The parts involving the village's core secrets can be temporarily withheld."
Tsunade nodded.
"This arrangement is more reasonable."
Zhang Yu picked up a pen and signed his name at the bottom of the agreement.
Mei Terumi glanced at him and then signed the document.
Next, both sides confirmed terms regarding caravan routes, maritime transport, border troop deployment, treatment of the wounded, and emergency support.
One after another.
The documents on the table were quickly piled up in front of the two of them.
Mei Terumi flipped to the last agreement, her finger paused for a moment.
"If the two countries form an alliance, the Land of Water will also have to bear corresponding responsibilities when facing pressure from other countries in the future."
I understand that.
Tsunade said, "An alliance is not about one-sided demands."
" The Land of Fire will also keep its promise."
Mei Terumi looked at Zhang Yu.
"Is this what you mean?"
"Yes."
Zhang Yu nodded.
For cooperation to last, both parties must benefit and also bear responsibility.
Mei Terumi didn't hesitate any longer and picked up the pen to sign her name.
The alliance agreement between the two countries has been formally completed.
A system notification then sounded.
[bite!]
[Congratulations, host, on completing "Visiting Five Great Nations: 2/5"]
[Reward: 1 million gold coins.]
[Gained Mizukage credibility reward: 1 million gold coins.]
[Current gold coin balance: 11.1 million.]
Immediately afterwards, a second notification popped up.
[bite!]
[Congratulations, host, on completing the " Tailed Beast Mascot: Three-Tails Collection Quest"!]
[Reward: 3 million gold coins.]
[Current gold coin balance: 14.1 million.]
[ Land of Water Tailed Beast Collection Quest Progress: 2/3]
[Remaining target: Six-Tails.]
Zhang Yu glanced at the system interface.
The matter Land of Water is mostly resolved.
The Three-Tails' true form remained in the Land of Water.
Mini Three-Tails has joined the Undead Tavern.
Only the Six-Tails remain to be found.
Mei Terumi put away the agreement, a look of relief on her face.
"This collaboration was able to be completed smoothly thanks to you all."
"If Zhang Yu hadn't intervened, the Three-Tails incident would have been enough to cause Kirigakure heavy losses."
"I was just helping out."
Zhang Yu closed the system interface.
Mei Terumi looked at him.
"Since we're already here in Kirigakure, why not stay a few more days in the village?"
"I can arrange for someone to show you around Kirigakure."
"There are many places worth visiting in the Land of Water."
Tsunade immediately stood up and took Zhang Yu's arm.
No, thank you.
Mei Terumi's gaze fell on the hand she was holding onto Zhang Yu's.
"Are you leaving so soon?"
"We have other personal matters to attend to."
Tsunade held Zhang Yu's arm, her tone completely natural.
"The hotel outside has already been booked, so it's not convenient to disturb Mizukage any further."
Mei Terumi did not give up.
"Hotel reservations can be cancelled at any time."
"Since we've come all this way to Kirigakure, why not stay a few more days?"
"I can personally show you around."
Tsunade looked at her.
" The Mizukage must have a lot of official business to handle every day, right?"
"Official duties can be delegated to others."
Mei Terumi answered quickly.
I have time now.
"Then I absolutely cannot hold you back."
Tsunade said, "We can just wander around on our own."
Mei Terumi's gaze fell on Zhang Yu again.
" Zhang Yu, do you also want to leave so soon?"
Tsunade then looked at Zhang Yu.
Their eyes fell on him at the same time.
Zhang Yu immediately sensed that something was off in the office.
One is the Hokage of Konoha.
One is Kirigakure and Mizukage.
Now the two of them have thrown the choice to each other.
Zhang Yu coughed lightly.
"We also have other personal matters to attend to in the Land of Water."
"The hotel outside has already been booked."
"We won't bother Kirigakure this time."
Mei Terumi did not answer immediately.
Tsunade, however, tightened her grip on his arm.
Did you hear that?
Zhang Yu has made his decision.
Mei Terumi looked at her for a few seconds, then smiled again.
"In that case, I won't insist that you stay."
"But you can come find me anytime before you leave the Land of Water."
"The gates of Kirigakure will always be open to you two."
Thank you.
Tsunade pulled Zhang Yu and turned to leave.
Even after leaving the Mizukage office building, she still didn't let go.
The Kirigakure Ninja along the way all turned to look.
Someone recognized Tsunade.
Some people also recognized Zhang Yu.
The two walked down the street arm in arm.
Zhang Yu glanced down at it.
"You can let go now."
Why did you let go?
"They've already left the Mizukage's Office."
"I'd like to."
Tsunade raised her chin.
" Mei Terumi was staring at you the whole time."
Are you jealous?
"No."
"Then why are you holding on so tightly?"
"I'm afraid someone will steal you away."
Zhang Yu smiled.
"You're really direct."
Tsunade stopped and looked at him intently.
"I'm asking you."
"What do you want to ask?"
"Between me and Mei Terumi, who is prettier?"
"You."
Who is cuter?
"You."
Who has a better figure?
"You."
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.
"That was a quick answer."
"Do we even need to think about this kind of question?"
"You're smart to know what's good for you."
She took Zhang Yu's arm again.
The two returned to the luxury hotel in the market town.
On the other side.
Inside the Mizukage's Office.
Mei Terumi sat back in her chair and called out towards the door:
" The Anbu."
A figure appeared silently in the office.
"Lord Mizukage."
"Go check if there are any luxury hotels of the same standard in the town."
The Anbu were taken aback for a moment.
"Same specifications?"
"At least two places."
Mei Terumi picked up the documents on the table.
Tell me after you've found out.
"Yes."
The Anbu left.
Not long after, the message was sent back.
"Lord Mizukage, there are two identical luxury inns in the town."
"It's not far from the Mizukage office building."
"Knew."
Mei Terumi her hand, signaling the Anbu to retreat.
The office fell silent again.
She leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingers on the table.
"Trying to flirt and then run away?"
"It's not that easy."