Natsume is always a ninja who keeps his word.
He didn't do anything more to Mikoto Uchiha.
A person's endurance is limited.
What he wants is a normal subordinate, not a crazy one.
As Natsume walked out of Mikoto Uchiha's room, he saw Tayuya.
She was still wearing a kimono, but without the bamboo tube.
"How was the punishment last time?"
Natsume smiled, showing an interested expression.
Perhaps this attitude made Tayuya angry.
She put her hands on her hips, raised her head, and said with a hint of contempt, "Just two days? It's nothing to write home about!"
Well, she would never admit that she was so hungry that she almost fainted, and her saliva had soaked the bamboo tube and dripped all over the floor, looking rather indecent.
"You seem to be in high spirits."
Natsume nodded in satisfaction.
"What do you want to do?"
Tayuya immediately showed a vigilant expression, glaring at him fiercely with her eyes, like a young beast.
"Am I really that bad in your heart?"
Natsume casually pulled out a lollipop and asked, "Wanna one?"
"No!"
Tayuya was stunned for a second, then shouted loudly, "I'm not a child!"
"Adults can eat lollipops too."
Natsume stuffed the lollipop into her hand and said, "You have to eat it, or I'll punish you."
Tayuya was a bit confused.
But Natsume had already left.
She thought for a while, tore open the lollipop wrapper and licked it. It was banana-flavored.
"What the hell."
Tayuya snorted lightly and said, "It's impossible to buy me over with just one lollipop. Next time, I'll definitely kill you!"
Natsume didn't leave the Land of Waves immediately.
It happened to be noon, so he spent an hour discussing cooking skills with Ena Uzumaki.
The next second, as the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] was activated, he appeared in the Mizukage's office.
"Can you give me a heads-up before you come?"
Mei Terumī, who was startled, patted her chest and said.
"Sorry."
Natsume smiled sheepishly and said, "I don't have any other way."
There is no Internet in the ninja world, nor mobile phones or telephones.
How could he give advance notice?
Mei Terumī stared at him. After a while, she asked, "Is this ninjutsu of yours the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] of Konoha Village?"
Natsume was a bit surprised.
As expected of the Mizukage.
She has such keen observation skills.
Logically speaking, the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] is impossible to defend against.
The fact that she could recognize this ninjutsu from the slightest details is truly amazing.
Speaking of which, Natsume had always been trying to gain her favor. He even rescued her heroically. But she still hadn't lost her rationality and fallen into the so - called lovestruck state.
She's a great woman.
You've caught my attention.
Cough.
Natsume directly admitted, "It is indeed the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b]."
"Sure enough, what you said before about being a ninja from Kiri Village was false."
Mei Terumī wasn't overly surprised. She had already suspected it.
Because Natsume was ridiculously strong.
Plus, some of the Water Release jutsu he used were not recorded in Kiri Village at all.
In the entire ninja world, the ninja village that excels the most in Water Release[b]Water Release[/b] is actually Konoha Village.
It's all because of Tobirama Senju.
This Second Hokage roamed the ninja world with his extremely powerful Water Release[b]Water Release[/b].
The Mist Ninja Village, Kiri, has borrowed quite a bit from Konoha's Water Release Ninjutsu[b]Water Release Ninjutsu[/b].
Although Mei Terumī knew something about Natsume's identity, there was little she could do.
After all, she was deeply in debt.
Moreover, if Natsume really wanted to harm the Mist Ninja Village, he would have had plenty of opportunities.
There was no need for him to go through such a roundabout way.
Mei Terumī had already understood that when a person was powerful enough, all schemes were useless.
What on earth can she do?
Kill Natsume?
Drive out the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild?
She could do nothing.
She couldn't defeat the former, and the latter was a major financial backer.
What a helpless reality.
"The sun is shining brightly today. It's cloud - free and there won't be any rain."
Standing by the window, Natsume smiled and invited, "Lady Mizukage, are you interested in going to the Land of Whirlpools with me?"
"You're wrong. This isn't accompanying. It's a mission commission."
Mei Terumī shook her head and corrected him.
"Right, it's a mission commission."
Natsume found it quite interesting.
Mei Terumī and Tsunade are poles apart in terms of personality.
One was dignified, and the other was straightforward.
No wonder the former was the Mizukage and the latter was the Hokage.
"Since it's Lady Mizukage taking on the mission, let's classify it as an S - rank mission. The reward, well, 5.2 million ryo."
Natsume said casually.
After having billions, a few million was just pocket money.
But it was different for Mei Terumī.
She had never met such a generous employer before.
It took her a few seconds to react.
"No, it's too much. A Land of Whirlpools without ninjas isn't worth that much."
Although Mei Terumī was quite tempted, she still declined Natsume's excessive generosity.
As a Mizukage with principles, she won't let money turn her head.
Moreover, such an excessive reward made her suspect that Natsume might have some ulterior motives.
"Then one million ryo."
Natsume's sudden price cut left Mei Terumī stunned again.
She took a deep breath and asked, "Were you just joking with me?"
Although one million was quite appropriate, suddenly cutting the price by more than four million was very abnormal.
The only explanation was that he did it on purpose.
"It's not good to keep a straight face all the time."
Natsume said with a smile, "I'm quite happy to see Lady Mizukage show a different side with money."
This chapter isn't over!
Mei Terumī couldn't help but glare at him.
What a lecher!
If it were someone else, she would have sprayed him with Boil Release[b]Boil Release[/b].
Mei Terumī patted her chest and silently recited that she was the Mizukage and shouldn't be angry.
Natsume, on the contrary, was ogling at the quivering curves.
Although they weren't as good as Tsunade's, they were still better than most people's.
"Let's go."
Mei Terumī regained her cold demeanor and said, "I've already sent Anbu members to investigate the Land of Whirlpools in advance. The most troublesome ones are the wandering ninjas."
Natsume nodded and suddenly thought of Kimimaro Kaguya.
Would Mei Terumī compete with him for Kimimaro?
Definitely.
It was a bit of a hassle.
Just from the situation, Mei Terumī didn't know that Kimimaro Kaguya was in the Land of Whirlpools.
Why?
Logically speaking, if Kimimaro Kaguya had taken action, she would surely have noticed.
After all, the characteristics of the Shikotsumyaku are too obvious.
Unless he didn't take action?
Natsume pondered for a moment and probably guessed the reason.
The blood-disease has flared up!
In the original story, Kimimaro Kaguya met Orochimaru when he was young, which allowed him to live a few more years.
Now that he's a wandering ninja, where can he get the funds and talents to treat himself?
"There are probably three forces among the wandering ninjas. The largest one is quite formal. The leader is called Suinako. She's a researcher who studies summoned beasts."
Mei Terumī glanced at the materials already prepared on the table and said, "There's nothing to say about the remaining two forces. There aren't even any Jonin."
In fact, it's hard for Jonin to become wandering ninjas.
With such strength, they can go to any small ninja village and live a comfortable life.
If they have ideals, they can join the Five Great Villages and might even achieve great success.
Hearing this, Natsume frowned.
The name Suinako seemed familiar.
The idol who sings and dances?
No, that's not right. It should be a character from the original story.
Since his strength had greatly increased, Natsume's memory had also improved.
He could remember many details from his past life that he had only seen once.
"What's wrong?"
Mei Terumī had been paying attention to him. Seeing the change in his expression, she asked, "Is there something wrong?"
"No, let's go."
Natsume shook his head and said.
Mei Terumī didn't ask any more questions. She stood up and walked towards the door.
"Wait."
Natsume called her back and said, "Don't go through all that trouble. I'll take you there."
Mei Terumī hesitated for two seconds before nodding.
She'd only heard of the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b], never seen it.
After all, during the Third Great Ninja War, when Minato Namikaze was active, Kiri only sent San and the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist.
As the Mizukage, she shouldn't take risks with such an unknown ninjutsu.
"The space transfer might be a bit unstable."
Natsume seriously stretched out his arm and said, "Hold on to me so you don't fall."
Mei Terumī immediately suspected his motives.
But after examining his expression several times, she didn't find anything wrong.
After all, she wasn't an ordinary woman. She simply hugged his arm against her ample bosom.
The Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] was activated.
The two of them appeared above the ruins of Uzushio Village.
The Flying Thunder God Kunai that Natsume had previously had his Kage Clone bury was right here.
Mainly because this place was remote, and under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be discovered.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] is really useful."
Mei Terumī let go of his arm. Although her heart was a bit flustered, she was mostly envious.
Konoha Village is so incredibly blessed!
It not only has a lot of resources, but also produces geniuses one after another.
In terms of forbidden jutsu or decisive ninjutsu, Kiri hardly has any.
"Lady Mizukage, please lead the way in front."
Natsume felt Mei Terumī's softness, but it was obviously not as good as Tsunade's.
"Yeah."
Mei Terumī looked around to identify the direction, then leaped and disappeared into the distance.
Natsume quickly followed.
Ten minutes later, they stopped in front of an izakaya.
"This is the stronghold of the first group of wandering ninjas."
As Mei Terumī said, she pushed open the door, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
"Where did this pretty girl come from?"
After a moment, a middle - aged man with a lewd appearance and even lewder words stood up. "It seems you don't know what real pleasure is yet. Come and keep me company!"
Mei Terumī's face darkened.
Before Natsume could say a word, she opened her mouth.
Boil Release: Dissolving Monster Jutsu[b]Boil Release: Dissolving Monster Jutsu[/b]!
The orange - colored acidic solution instantly poured all over the middle - aged man.
Without even a scream, he had gone to the afterlife to meet the Sage of Six Paths.
"Run!"
Even the stupidest of the remaining people knew they had met a master.
Mei Terumī showed no mercy. The acidic solution from her mouth scattered like flowers from a celestial maiden, covering everyone.
Wandering ninjas were not worth pity.
They were all full of sins.
Even though Kiri was short - handed, Mei Terumī didn't think much of them.
In the lawless Land of Whirlpools, human nature had long since been annihilated.
Screams rang out continuously.
Natsume wrote several big characters on the ground.
"From now on, it belongs to the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild."
After he finished writing, Mei Terumī also finished the fight.
She felt really great.
The annoyance from being teased by Natsume earlier had all been vented out.
As for what that unknown middle - aged man said, in her opinion, it was not worth mentioning.
Unless it was Natsume saying it.
Then she might react.
"Let's go."
Mei Terumī glanced at the words on the ground.
Oh!
Well, they were written quite nicely.
She turned around and left the izakaya.
Half an hour later, they appeared in front of a casino.
Although they encountered a little resistance, they still captured it smoothly.
Finally, there was only the last group of wandering ninjas left.
"In the mountains?"
Natsume was a bit surprised.
The chaotic environment of the Land of Whirlpools enabled even slightly capable ninjas to domineer over others.
Running all the way to the mountains was really extraordinary.
"Let me handle this, okay?"
Natsume stretched out his hand to block her way.
"…?"
Mei Terumī looked up at him.
Her smart mind was already thinking about the reason.
Earlier, Natsume had acted a bit strangely when he heard the name Suinako.
Could they know each other?
"I haven't done anything on this journey. I'm a bit bored."
Natsume casually found an excuse and walked into the cave.
Mei Terumī hesitated for a few seconds and still didn't follow him.
They were just wandering ninjas.
No matter how troublesome they were, it wouldn't be too extreme.
She didn't need to offend this big benefactor because of this.
In the dim cave, a faint light suddenly flashed.
Natsume tilted his head, and a kunai passed by his face.
Then, there was a whistling sound from behind, and a short sword stabbed straight at the center of his back.
Natsume, who was prepared, blocked the short sword with a kunai in his back - hand and then let go.
The kunai, with the help of chakra, flew out and hit the attacker's hamstring.
A scream rang out.
Natsume ignored it and continued to move forward.
The rushing wind transformed into Air Cannonballs[b]Air Cannonballs[/b].
They flew towards him not far away.
Natsume looked up and saw an ordinary young ninja.
He used the Shifting Body Technique[b]Shifting Body Technique[/b] to disappear, knocking the ninja out while avoiding the Wind Bullets[b]Wind Bullets[/b].
Just then, the fog filled the air.
The already dim cave became completely pitch - black.
Natsume was a bit surprised.
This was the Hiding in Mist Technique[b]Hiding in Mist Technique[/b].
Ordinary wandering ninjas didn't have so many tricks.
It was a bit interesting.
The sound of gurgling water came from afar.
A Water Dragon[b]Water Dragon[/b] instantly appeared in front of Natsume.
He was too lazy to dodge and suddenly swung the Sword of the Thunder God[b]Sword of the Thunder God[/b].
Several wounds instantly appeared on the attacking Water Dragon[b]Water Dragon[/b].
After a few breaths, it was cut into a dozen pieces and scattered on the ground.
Natsume swung his sword again.
Lightning flashed, transforming into a sword aura that illuminated the cave and electrocuted the jutsu caster, who foamed at the mouth on the ground.
But the fog still didn't dissipate.
This meant there was still another ninja.
Natsume turned around. The Sword of the Thunder God[b]Sword of the Thunder God[/b] roared, and dozens of sword lights shot out centered around the sword body.
"Be careful!"
"Scatter quickly!"
"Ahhh!"
A series of voices rang out.
Natsume glanced at the several people lying on the ground and didn't kill them.
He finally entered the depths of the cave, a rather large - scale underground hall[b]hall[/b].
At this time, six people were standing ready.
In the center was Suinako wearing a white dress.
What attracted Natsume the most was her fiery red hair.
The Uzumaki Clan.
He finally remembered who Suinako was.
In the original story[b]original story[/b], she was a ninja proficient in Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b] who appeared on the Summoning Island in the Land of the Sea.
She was good at Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b] and Summoning Jutsu[b]Summoning Jutsu[/b].
Although it wasn't explicitly stated that she was a member of the Uzumaki Clan, her characteristics were too obvious.
But why did she appear in the Land of Whirlpools?
Natsume pondered for a moment. It was indeed possible.
After all, there were still several years until the plot of the Summoning Island.
She should have gone there later.
"Excuse me, who are you?"
Suinako stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "I don't know what your intentions are. We can discuss it."
In the previous battle, she had already understood that Natsume's strength far exceeded theirs.
Unless they released Kimimaro Kaguya who was on the sickbed.
But in that case, it would only accelerate his death.
This is a combined chapter of four thousand words, including the First update[b]First update[/b] and the second update.
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