XX-level Hokage

A moment later, the falling petals became sparse and were eventually replaced by pure white snowflakes. Most of the petals that had already fallen landed on the rooftop, forming a beautiful "graffiti" on the white "paper". A small portion was carried away by the wind and drifted down to the foot of the Samurai Pavilion.

Due to the unique climate of the Land of Iron, hot pot has become a staple food for the entire population.

In a private room at a hot pot restaurant in the Land of Iron, Mashiro and Kurotsuchi are eating hot pot.

Because Mashiro had opened the window, snowflakes occasionally drifted in and landed in the boiling chili oil of the hot pot. "Snowy days really are the perfect time for hot pot," Mashiro said softly.

Kurotsuchi looked curiously at the copper pot filled with red oil in front of her. Due to the terrain of Iwagakure, the temperature in Iwagakure is suitable all year round, so she had never eaten hot pot before.

Seemingly sensing Kurotsuchi's hesitation, Mashiro picked up a piece of tripe, carefully examined it, and then offered it to Kurotsuchi's mouth. After a moment's hesitation, Kurotsuchi gently opened her mouth and ate the tripe Mashiro offered.

"It's so hot and spicy, but it's also very delicious," Kurotsuchi said after swallowing the tripe. "As long as it suits your taste," Masashi said with a smile.

Then he picked up a piece of seaweed and put it in his mouth. Watching the chopsticks that his lips had just touched enter Shiro's mouth, Kuroto's face turned slightly red.

"Why is your face suddenly red? Is it too spicy?" Zhenbai put down her chopsticks, reached out and touched Heitu's face with concern.

"No, it's nothing, it's too spicy." Hei Tu said, raising his cup to take a sip of water. "That's good."

Mashiro gently pinched Kurotsuchi's cheek, then withdrew her hand and smiled. [Name: Kurotsuchi]

Gender: Female Age: 19 Affection Level: 60 Relationship: ?

Affection Reward (50): Bloodline Limit: Lava Release Affection Reward (90): Bloodline Elimination: Dust Release

While they were eating hotpot, a sudden gust of cold wind blew up, and a red petal quietly landed on Heitu's hair. Heitu didn't notice and continued to cook the mutton.

Mashiro gently stood up, walked to Kurotsuchi's side, reached out, and stroked Kurotsuchi's hair. Kurotsuchi froze instantly.

"A petal has fallen on your hair. Do you want me to remove it for you?" Mashiro whispered in Kurotsuchi's ear. "Yes, please," Kurotsuchi replied softly.

She plucked the petals and placed them on the table, then suddenly said, "Kurotsuchi, do you remember the last time I stroked your hair like this?"

"I remember, you stole my first kiss that time," Kurotsuchi said, her face flushed. "So, want to try?" Mashiro said with a light laugh.

Heitu didn't speak, but looked up at Zhenbai's lips. Her rosy lips were slightly swollen and red, perhaps because of the spiciness. They were very pretty.

Black Soil, impoverished, closed his eyes. True White leaned in, their lips meeting. Their love intertwined.

Cat catching mouse. Lips parting.

Heitu was already panting heavily. [Heitu's favorability +5]

"Next time, how about we play something more fun?" Mashiro asked, putting her hand into Kurotsuchi's mouth and gently fiddling with her tongue.

Kurotsuchi couldn't make a sound; her eyes were unfocused, and she nodded slightly. After sending Kurotsuchi back to the Iwagakure inn, Mashiro returned to the Samurai Pavilion.

"You're right on time, Hokage-sama," Terumi said softly, holding a light blue umbrella.

"Excuse me, something came up, let's talk somewhere else." Mashiro walked under Terumi Momo's umbrella without hesitation and said with a smile. Terumi Momo didn't say anything, and the two went to a nearby teahouse together.

"Did the Mizukage come to see me for something?" After entering the private room and taking a seat, Mashiro looked at Mei Terumi and asked softly.

"Since the Hokage has asked directly, I'll be frank. Kisame Hoshigaki, the rogue ninja from Kirigakure, possesses the weapon Samehada, which is extremely important to our Kirigakure. Therefore, could you please return it to Kirigakure?" Terumi Mo said with a smile, expressing her confidence.

"I see. So that strange weapon was Samehada. Its power is immense. If it weren't for it, Kisame Hoshigaki wouldn't have been so troublesome," Mashiro said meaningfully.

Terumi naturally understood Mashiro's meaning and said with a smile, "Please rest assured, Hokage, as long as we can get Samehada back, our Kirigakure is willing to pay the corresponding price."

"Forget about the price, as long as Lord Mizukage agrees to one condition, Samehada will be sent back to Kirigakure in a few days," Mashiro said, taking a sip of tea.

Terumi said very seriously, in her opinion that Mashiro's conditions would be quite difficult, and she was prepared to bargain. "Come with me to a hot spring," Mashiro said with a light laugh, putting down her teacup.

Soaking in a hot spring?! Is that all? This…” Mei Terumi seemed unable to understand Mashiro’s meaning.

“That’s right, it’s just this: come with me to a hot spring, and I’ll send Samehada back to Kirigakure,” Mashiro said softly. “Thank you very much, Hokage-sama.” Although she didn’t know what Mashiro was planning, Terumi Mo agreed.

There aren't many hot springs in the Land of Iron, but they are all of very high quality, and hot spring hotels are often booked well in advance.

However, this did not stump Mashiro. By using Mifune's connections, he successfully booked the best hot spring suite at Seisen-kai, the largest hot spring hotel in the Land of Iron.

“Let’s go,” Mashiro said softly, then pushed open the door and went inside. Terumi hesitated for a moment, then followed her in.

"The hot spring is in the backyard. As I expected, all the best rooms in the hot spring hotels have open-air hot springs. Let's change into our bathrobes in the room first," Mashiro said softly, and then began to take off her clothes.

Mei Terumi was still somewhat unaccustomed to it. She was born in the land of blood mist, isolated from the world, and had virtually no close female friends, let alone ever bathed in a hot spring with her human counterparts.

But eventually, Terumi Mei also began to take off her clothes. Wrapped in a yukata, Terumi Mei went to the backyard.

Looking at the scene in the backyard, even she felt a sense of bewilderment.

A huge hot spring pool, artificial mountains, pine trees, snow lotus, drifting snowflakes, and pure white skin floating in the hot spring, like a snow fairy. "Young people are so lucky, both in skin and figure," Mei Terumi said softly as she stepped into the hot spring.

Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Dragon, all the best, and a Happy New Year!

Chapter 166: Connecting Vehicles

"Really? You're very pretty too." Mashiro looked at Terumi and said softly.

Wrapped in a bath towel, Mei Terumi exuded an alluring aura with her ample breasts and shapely hips. "Thank you for the compliment," Mei Terumi said softly.

Terumi strolled over to Mashiro's side, leaned against the artificial hill, stretched, and showed off her curvaceous figure.

"Do you know why I invited you to soak in the hot springs?" Mashiro asked softly. Terumi shook her head; she was also deeply puzzled by this.

"You're beautiful and have a great figure. I was just about to soak in a hot spring, and having you with me is perfect," Mashiro said softly, pushing a floating cup of sake towards Mei Terumi.

Hearing Mashiro's reason, Terumi Mei was stunned. She hadn't expected that a Kage would give such a ridiculous reason.

"Do you think my reasoning is ridiculous, that I haven't considered Konoha at all?" Mashiro said with a smile, seeing through Mei Terumi's thoughts. Mei Terumi looked at Mashiro, and after a moment, nodded slightly.

"Before being called Kage, we should first be 'ignores,' not ignoring major issues. Being a little willful will make us happier," Mashiro said with a light laugh. I couldn't agree with that. After the Blood Mist Village era, the strength of the ninja village had greatly declined. As the new Mizukage, I...

"There might be some ulterior motive." Mei Terumi shook her head, poured herself a cup of sake, drank it, and said softly.

“I see. As a Kage, you are more competent than I am,” Mashiro said softly, picking up the sake bottle and pouring another cup of sake for Mei Terumi.

"Competent, I really don't know if that's a compliment or an insult. In order to end the Blood Mist Village and become a qualified Mizukage, I even missed my wedding, otherwise..."

"But I don't know why I still haven't met a good man." Miki said regretfully as she downed the wine in her glass.

"Wedding date? Do you really want to get married?" Mashiro asked softly, taking a sip of sake.

“Of course, I have no parents and no friends, and I’m already so old. If I can’t get married, I’ll really be all alone for the rest of my life.” Mei Terumi picked up the sake bottle, poured herself a cup of sake, drank it in one gulp, and said softly.

"That's a real shame," Mashiro said softly.

Although it was sake, its alcohol content wasn't low, and with the steam from the hot spring, Mei Terumi's head began to spin slightly.

"Soaking in a hot spring on a snowy day certainly has a unique charm," Mei Terumi said with a smile, sipping her drink. Snowflakes landed on her skin, feeling slightly cold, but quickly melted away by the warmth of the hot spring. "Have you never had a boyfriend?" Mashiro asked softly, looking at Mei Terumi.

Upon hearing this, Miki shook her head with a wry smile and said, "You should have heard that Kirigakure was once known as the Land of Blood Mist. I was born and raised during that period, and I killed many people because of it. In the end, I couldn't even find a male friend, let alone a boyfriend."

"Have you tried to find a girlfriend?" Mashiro said softly. "Girlfriend?" Terumi Mei was puzzled; she didn't quite understand what Mashiro meant. Terumi Mei turned to look at Mashiro, who then put her arm around Terumi Mei's shoulder.

A gentle pull. Lips touch.

Terumi Mo froze instantly, completely losing the ability to think. She only tried to resist after Mashiro had already inserted her head, but it was too late. Their skin pressed together, rubbing against each other.

...Mei Terumi's resistance seemed weak and feeble. After a long while, their lips parted.

Terumi Mo remained stunned, seemingly not yet having reacted.

A moment later, Terumi Mo came to her senses, her face flushed, her hands covering her mouth, and Mashiro said, "You, you, what are you doing? You... Do you like it?" Mashiro said softly.

"Like? How could that be? This is my first kiss, you..." Before Terumi could finish speaking, Mashiro kissed her again. Their lips met, and Mashiro's hands roamed freely.

Mei Terumi struggled, but Mashiro reached down and instantly, Mei Terumi squeezed her legs together, her body went limp, and her struggles stopped.

The snowflakes continued to fall. The steam from the hot spring was also very ammonia-like.

In the snow and mist, two bodies were gently intertwined.

"Stop, stop. Something's strange, so strange." Terumi Momo, struggling to keep her body from giving way, pushed Mashiro away forcefully and said, panting slightly. "Oh, why do you say that?" Mashiro licked her lips and said softly.

“We’re both women,” Terumi said, looking at Mashiro. “Yeah, so what?” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"Anyway, something just doesn't feel right. Oh well, let's talk about Samehada later. I'm leaving now," Mei Terumi said, arms crossed and blushing. "That's a real shame," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

As Mashiro spoke, the tail of desire emerged, and a faint fragrance blended into the mist of the hot spring rat, entering Terumi Momo's nose.

Terumi felt her body getting hot and flushed. She had been soaking in the hot spring for too long, and although she tried to get up to leave, her limbs felt weak. The sensations of the kiss, the mingling of their breaths, and the feeling of Mashiro caressing her skin began to wash over her.

"This feels so strange, really so strange," Terumi muttered to herself. "Is that so?" Mashiro chuckled, putting her arm around Terumi's shoulder.

The sensation of skin touching caused Mei Terumi to let out a fleeting, almost imperceptible "Hmm. Hmph~"

"What a strange sound, Terumi Momo, did you hear it?" Mashiro chuckled and said.

"Was there any sound? No, right?" Terumi said, blushing. "Then I must have misheard," Mashiro said, her hand moving downwards. "Please let go, I'm leaving," Terumi said softly.

“Of course.” Mashiro said, her hand moving from Mei Terumi’s waist to her waist.

Ultimately, Mei Terumi...

Snowfall, hot springs, gentle caresses

He fell into a coma due to the combined effects of the three factors.

Mashiro placed Terumi Mei on the hotel bed, covered her with the blanket, and turned to leave. Before leaving, Mashiro lingered at Terumi Mei's...

He wrote three words in ink: "One week later."

Upon returning to Konoha, Mashiro convened a meeting of all the high-ranking officials regarding the Allied Shinobi Forces.

During the meeting, Mashiro had Samui and Konan finalize the number of all Konoha ninja participating in the war, as well as the names of the participating Jonin. Two days later, the specific participation information from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, the Land of Iron, and Kirigakure was also delivered to Mashiro. Kirigakure's information was the last to arrive, but Mashiro understood this, as Terumi had returned a day later than the other four Kage. Finally, after Mashiro's planning and the opinions of the other four Kage, the specific information for the Allied Shinobi Forces was officially finalized.

Combat troops.

First Force Commander: Darui

Deputy Commanders: Akimichi Choza, Hyuga Hiashi, Atsui, Kotetsu, Izumo Kamizuki Second Unit Commander: Hirotsuchi

Deputy Commanders: Kurotsuchi, Hyuga Neji; Third Division Commander: Hatake Kakashi; Deputy Commanders: Zeiwashi, Might Guy; Fourth Division Commander: Gaara

Deputy Commander: Tsuchishiro, Matsuri Fifth Unit Commander: Mifune

Deputy Commanders: Hana Inuzuka, Special Forces in Urazuka.

Intelligence Unit Captain: Yamanaka Inoue; Deputy Captains: Ao and Tenka.

Reconnaissance Team Captain: Mitarashi Anko; Vice-Captains: Hyuga Sousuke, Arakawa; Raid Team Captain: Kankuro; Vice-Captains: Omoi, Sai

Daimyo Guard Captain: Hyuga Naoki; Vice Captain: Chojuro, Genma Shiranui; Supporting Force

Medical Logistics Unit Captain: Tsunade Senju; Vice Captains: Shizune, Sakura Haruno, Karin

Sensing Force Commander: Nozomi; Deputy Commanders: Mochizuki, Arashi