Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 236 Mei Terumi, the Traitorous Ninja (Please Subscribe)

Back home, Kushina still wouldn't let go of Naruto.

Unbeknownst to her, almost three months had passed since she left Naruto. Back then, Naruto could barely speak properly, but now he has started learning to read.

Listening to Naruto recount his experiences at the Uchiha family's house over the past few months, he realized he hadn't suffered any hardship. Even when Karin bullied him, as soon as Naruto cried out, Aunt Mina would come to his aid and hang Karin up with a golden chain.

When Naruto and Sasuke were at odds, Naruto didn't call for help, because he was the one who bullied Sasuke more often.

For some reason, the two just couldn't stand each other; even in front of Kushina, Naruto said the same thing. Compared to Karin, who bullied him, and Sasuke, whom he bullied, he hated the latter more.

Kushina chatted with Naruto for a long time until he got sleepy, then she took him to bed. Now she knows that Naruto is doing well and that he speaks with a happy expression.

Although she wished she could punch Uchiha Yoichi to death, she was still grateful to Mina and Mikoto for taking such good care of Naruto, and her previous jealousy towards Mina and Mikoto had disappeared.

After coaxing Naruto to sleep, Kushina thought to herself: "Just ten times is enough. If Jiraiya still can't retrieve Minato's body after ten times, then I'll go and retrieve Minato myself, and then it will all be over."

That's right, just ten times. This is just a ninja. Once you get past ten times, there won't be any problems.

Kushina took a deep breath and clenched her fist, thinking to herself; but after lying in bed for a while, she suddenly found that she couldn't fall asleep. Although she felt at ease for a while after returning home, the silence after the sound of the waterfall was gone made it even more difficult for her to sleep.

Moreover, the quiet made Kushina feel somewhat empty, and she tossed and turned in bed for two or three hours, unable to fall asleep.

"uh-huh."

A muffled groan came from the silent room, then silence returned; a minute or two later, Kushina poked her head out from under the covers, her red hair almost sticking together from the heat.

After looking around and making sure that Naruto hadn't been disturbed, Kushina quietly tidied herself up.

After finishing this task, Kushina suddenly felt tired and sleepy, so she covered herself with the blanket and soon fell asleep.

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"asshole!"

Inside the prison in Kirigakure, the place was crammed with ninjas; the one currently cursing was Mei Terumi, one of the first to be imprisoned and the main culprit in the previous incident.

As for the other Hidden Mist ninja, they were all Mei Terumi's companions and confidants. As one of the village's two kekkei jonin, many people valued Mei Terumi's talent and believed that she would most likely become the next Mizukage, so it could be considered an early investment in Mei Terumi.

Furthermore, Mei Terumi is well-liked in Kirigakure and often takes care of her juniors.

But now all the ninjas who were on good terms with her have been imprisoned.

"That bastard Fourth Mizukage, if it weren't for us, who knows how many stupid things he would still be doing under our control. And now he actually..."

Mei Terumi clenched her fist in resentment and said that after Uchiha Yoichi left, the Fourth Mizukage was so enraged that he ordered people to slander her as being in league with the Konoha ninja.

It was the right thing for her not to intervene at the time. Faced with a natural disaster with destructive power comparable to a tailed beast, should she have provoked it, allowing Konoha's Raiga to wreak havoc in Kirigakure before flying away?

"Never mind, Mei Terumi. The Fourth Mizukage needs a fig leaf. Our only mistake was that we were trying to cover up Kirigakure's shame. We should have told others about his being controlled."

Ao, who was imprisoned in the cell opposite Mei Terumi, spoke up, adding that he had an additional charge of failing to protect the village.

It's ridiculous. The Byakugan was his trophy, and in that situation, if he had refused, not only would he have died, but Mei Terumi and everyone else would have died as well.

Without thousands or tens of thousands of ninjas, they would be completely ineffective against Konoha's Raiga.

They shouldn't have been in such a hurry; they should have discussed the matter with the village elders. At that time, they felt that the Mizukage being controlled by a rogue ninja and doing so many shameful things would be a significant blow to Kirigakure if word got out, so they didn't say anything.

However, Mei Terumi and the others did not expect that Yagura would turn his back on them after being rescued, and even accuse them of colluding with rogue ninjas.

Mei Terumi gritted her teeth and said, "I'm just unwilling to accept it. We were the ones who saved Kirigakure, and that guy..."

Before she could finish speaking, footsteps sounded outside, and everyone immediately fell silent. However, upon seeing who it was, Terumi Mei exclaimed in surprise, "Master Genji?"

"Mei Terumi, thank you for your hard work this time. If it weren't for you, who knows what outrageous things the Fourth Hokage would have done."

Master Yuan spoke in his aged voice. He had served as a high-ranking official in the Hidden Mist Village since its founding and was now over seventy years old.

It was he who gave the approval to overthrow the Third Mizukage; because the Third Mizukage was too hostile to bloodline ninjas, and the Blood Mist policy made Kirigakure live in fear, and the Third Mizukage did not change his ways, so he had to be overthrown.

However, the Master did not expect that Yagura would be controlled again after taking power, and would launch a blood mist policy that was even more terrifying than that of the Third Mizukage.

"However, you didn't handle cooperating with the Konoha ninjas very well. Last time at the Mizukage building, nearly two hundred ninjas were killed or wounded, most of whom were Yagura's confidants, so he..."

Yuan Shi shook his head, then continued, "You should leave the village. Although I can protect you, Yagura will definitely continue to target you in the future. Moreover, if you leave the village, it will also divert Yagura's attention."

After hearing what Master Gen said, Terumi Mei was stunned for a moment, and then felt very unwilling.

"Elder Master, why must Lady Terumi be made a rogue ninja? If it's because the Fourth Hokage is forcing me, I'm willing to follow Lady Terumi."

"Me too. The Fourth Mizukage was blind; he was being controlled."

Before any trouble could break out in the cell, Master Yuan spoke up, "Shut up. Someone has to pay the price for the dead ninjas."

It could be someone else if it wasn't Mei Terumi, unless they could persuade Yagura to admit his stupidity and that he was controlled by the enemy, which led him to do a series of foolish things like restarting the Blood Mist.

However, that would be a huge blow to Kirigakure's reputation. The Daimyo of the Land of Water doesn't really trust Kirigakure anymore, and if this kind of thing happens again, the village's higher-ups won't agree to it.

"I understand, Master Yuan. Thank you for your help."

After much deliberation, Mei Terumi finally agreed to Genji's suggestion. If she didn't leave the village, she could rely on Genji to escape the prison this time, but she couldn't rely on Genji every time in the future. If she stayed in Kirigakure, she would be targeted by the angry Yagura sooner or later.

"It's good that you understand. You might achieve great things outside. After you leave, I guarantee they will all leave the prison safely."

"Then I'll trouble you, Master Yuan."

Although Mei Terumi was unwilling, she still agreed.

After instructing her companions, Mei Terumi left Kirigakure unnoticed by anyone, as arranged by her master.

Seven days after Mei Terumi left, Yagura learned of this. He immediately realized that it was Genji's arrangement. Although he was furious, he dared not do anything to Genji, the fourth generation elder who was in his seventies or eighties.

In the end, Yagura had no choice but to declare Mei Terumi a rogue ninja of Kirigakure. After issuing the arrest warrant, he released the ninjas who were on good terms with Mei Terumi; if too many of them were punished, the other high-ranking officials of Kirigakure would definitely object.

Now that Yagura is no longer controlled by the Kaleidoscope genjutsu, he no longer has the same arrogant and headstrong attitude as before. With his newfound rationality, Yagura is quite concerned about the attitude of the Kirigakure leadership.

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"Tell them they can find construction teams from other major countries to build the railway as quickly as possible. Also, have them continue their research; the current speed is still too slow. Ideally, they should be able to reach any border of the Land of Fire within half a day."

Uchiha Yoichi said to Nonou that Nonou is now helping Mikoto manage many things, and in return, four large orphanages have been built around Konoha, funded by the Uchiha Chamber of Commerce.

For the Uchiha, it's hard to say whether it's a loss or a gain. In any case, the talents who came out of the orphanage will eventually serve the Uchiha. Moreover, Nonou is talented and saves Mikoto half a day every day.

Uchiha Yoichi continued, "You'll also be in charge of the other routes in the Land of Fire. I'll inform the Daimyo's office and have them cooperate with you."

"I understand, sir."

Nono nodded and then reported on some other matters. After receiving a reply, she took her leave.

The daimyo is now under the control of Uchiha Shisui using Kotoamatsukami, and his eye power is almost fully restored thanks to Hashirama's cells. Next up are the other ministers of the Land of Fire. Once we have controlled the six ministers and the daimyo, we can consider merging them.

By then, Konoha should have annexed the Land of Wind, and Pakura's progress was going very smoothly. If he held the power to distribute resources, he would be the most sought-after person in Sunagakure.

dong dong!

A knock sounded at the door, and then Kurenai Yuhi pushed the door open and walked in, followed by three women.

These were the three Snake Princesses from Ryuchi Cave. This was their first visit to Konoha since Ryuchi Cave joined the village. They had just been led around Konoha by Kurenai Yuhi, and the three Snake Princesses were already wearing Konoha headbands.

However, from the outside, they are no different from Konoha ninjas.

"Teacher Yangyi, we're back."

Kurenai Yuhi spoke first, then stood obediently beside Yoichi Uchiha; being followed by three snakes that could transform into human form still made her a little uneasy.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Hong."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi looked at the three Orochimaru sisters and said to them, "Well, have you made up your minds? I can give you some advice."

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