"Um"
"Um!"
Mei Terumi and Kisame shared the same view on this point. They originally planned to stay in this area for a few hours at most. The reason they chose this location was because the port not far away was one of the best and safest routes for them to leave the Land of Fire and return to the Land of Water. Mei Terumi and Kisame guessed that if Ao and Kei managed to break through, they would most likely come here as well!
However, one shouldn't stay too long.
If Kai had arrived even a little later, Mei Terumi and Kisame would probably have already left. After all, this is enemy territory, and they had just been ambushed once!
"Where is Teacher Qing?"
However, Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment.
They've already been stuck here for a little while, and if they continue to wait, the risks will increase exponentially, as this area is very likely to be covered by Konoha's border defense forces.
Behind them was still a group of Konoha's Anbu in pursuit ( Mei Terumi and Kisame were unaware that it was Danzo's Root, and the three of them were also unaware that all of these pursuers had already returned to Konohagakure!).
"If Teacher Qing is trying to break through, she definitely has. Since she hasn't arrived here yet, she's most likely not going in the same direction as us. We should leave as soon as possible and let the village know our situation quickly; that's the safest course of action!"
After hesitating for a moment, Qi shook his head and said...
If possible, Qi would certainly be willing to provide support and assistance to his companions within his capabilities, but the premise is that he cannot sacrifice himself. Although it may sound a bit pretentious, Qi is truly the kind of so-called self-interested person with principles.
They are willing to sacrifice and make contributions, but not much; their core concern is their own safety and interests.
Perhaps there will be some change in the future, but definitely not now.
"Um!"
What Kei said, from the perspective of common sense among ninjas, is also a correct statement.
Mei Terumi could only sigh silently to herself before nodding slightly in agreement.
Let's keep waiting.
It's really risky and too passive. They can't possibly go to search for and meet their own Teacher Qing. It's not that they're unwilling, it's that they really can't do it.
Kisame didn't say much, but his posture was enough to show his attitude.
"Then, let's set off!"
After nodding, Chakra from his feet and took the lead, speeding ahead towards the port.
Mei Terumi and Kisame also leaped up, closely following behind Kei.
Before arriving at the port, the three of them used the Transformation Technique again to disguise themselves as adults traveling abroad, since it would be too conspicuous for a child to wear a ninja Forehead Protector!
Qi and his two companions didn't want to attract too much attention.
Not to mention, there's a possibility that Konoha ninjas might appear in this port, so it's always better to be cautious!
The three of them openly purchased tickets at the port for the fastest passenger ship to the Land of Tea. They planned to go to the Land of Tea, located in the southern region, and then transfer to a ship from there to return to the Land of Water.
This method is a bit more troublesome, but it's more reliable.
This is Qi's judgment.
Mei Terumi and Kisame had no objections; ninjas are supposed to be as cautious as possible when carrying out missions.
Afterward, the three spent more than ten hours at sea, changing between a passenger ship and a cargo ship, before finally returning to the territory of their Land of Water.
The moment I set foot on my own country's territory.
Only then did the three of them completely relax their tense nerves.
Before the Shinobi World War broke out, it was very difficult for ninjas from other countries' ninja villages to enter other countries' territories. Daily security was already very tight. Elite small units might be able to manage, but for large-scale infiltration and invasion, it would be suicidal!
Not to mention that the Land of Water, where Kirigakure is located, is an island nation isolated by the sea. It would be very difficult for people from other ninja villages to sneak into the Land of Water without being monitored by the Mist Ninja, who are the border guards!
Therefore, all we need to do is return to the Land of Water.
The three of them wouldn't have to worry about being hunted down by Konoha Ninja. Even if they were, could a small force really hold off the three of them?
Then.
The three people transformed back to their original appearances.
"Let's go to the nearest garrison post in the village first. If I remember correctly, it only takes an hour to get there from here!"
Kei turned to Mei Terumi and Kisame and said.
The information needs to be reported to my Mizukage as soon as possible.
If possible, it would be best to have the Mist Ninja responsible for guarding the border see if they could get close to the Land of Fire to pick up their comrades who had broken through earlier. Within their capabilities, Kei also hoped that more of the people who went to Konohagakure together this time could survive!
"Um!"
Mei Terumi and Kisame naturally had no objections.
A stretch of road traveled quickly.
The three of them were approaching the border reconnaissance and defense outpost when...
The sensory ninja inside discovered it beforehand.
"Whoosh!"
"Swoosh"
Several figures flew out on their own initiative, all dressed in the standard uniform of Kirigakure). The leader was a middle-aged man with long brown hair.
The immense aura emanating from him was enough to prove that the middle-aged man was a powerful Jonin.
The moment when we can see each other's silhouettes.
The three of them were fine.
The middle-aged man clearly showed a hint of joy.
"Is it Team 7 under Ao's command: Minazuki Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame Hoshigaki!?"
A figure approached in one step.
Before the three of them could speak...
The middle-aged man then took the initiative to ask.
After a brief moment of surprise at the fact that this Jonin could clearly name all three of them, Qi quickly realized that some of the news must have come back from Konoha!
At that moment, Qi and the other two quickened their pace and stepped forward, arriving in front of the middle-aged man.
Qi also spoke up, replying, "Yes, the three of us are from Team 7 under Teacher Qing's command. May I ask who you are?"
"Haha, it really is the three of you. I'm Jonin, the Jonin in charge of this garrison. Takuma just left the garrison last night, and he should be back in the village by now. The village knows everything that happened to you. You should rest at the garrison for a bit before heading back to the village!"
Takumi looked at the three of them with a smile on his face and spoke.
Putting aside the fact that the order to search for and meet Kei and the others came from the highest Mizukage of the village, just the fact that Takuma and Ao are good friends means that Takuma would definitely be happy to see Kei and the others return safely!