Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

[Summoning Jutsu: As for snow lotus seeds, they can be used in medicine, but their specific effects... are beyond my knowledge. You can ask your medical ninja teacher about that, or...]

[Healing Spell: Hmm, is there something the mistress needs her mother's help with?]

Mikami Yu: "..."

Ok.

This [Spirit Summoning] truly lives up to its name, "Doraemon." Just this intelligence network that knows a little bit about everything is invaluable and has a very high strategic value.

If you have time, you can chat with her for a while longer to see where her limits are.

Furthermore, although the "holy water" project failed, the medicinal herb business is still worth pursuing. I can go back and ask the Nara family about the price of the "Seven-Petal Snow Lotus" and what it can be used to treat. If all goes well, perhaps I can open a plantation in Shikkotsu Forest…

While Mikami Yu was concentrating on trying to "win over" the ninja girls.

the other side.

The Sunagakure delegation's ten-day visit to Konoha Village has finally come to an end.

After a difficult back-and-forth, the Konoha leadership and Yekura's group finally reached an agreement on all the details of the treaty's terms.

At Hiruzen Sarutobi's invitation, Yekura visited several iconic locations in Konoha, including the Ninja Academy, the shopping district, and the Hokage Rock, under the guise of providing guidance. She quickly toured each one.

Strictly speaking, this wasn't the first time Yekura had been to Hokage Rock.

The last time was with Yu Mikami.

At this moment, in broad daylight, seeing the place where she and Mikami Yu had used for their lovemaking... well, that's the right idiom—Ye Cang felt a bit complicated, even a little guilty.

"Lord Fengying, do you have any further requests regarding this trip?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a chuckle.

"This one……"

Yekura pondered for a moment: "Konoha truly lives up to its reputation as the number one ninja village. What we've seen and heard these past few days has broadened our horizons. However... we don't seem to have seen your village's 'White Reaper' since the first day we arrived. I wonder if there will be a chance to meet him before we leave?"

"?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, glancing at Minato Namikaze.

The latter also hesitated a bit.

Well, the reason why Mikami Yu hasn't participated in the treaty discussions during this period is not only because he himself doesn't want to get involved, but also because of the deliberate arrangements made by the Konoha leadership.

After all, Mikami Yu was the one who had personally captured Yotsuya and Rasa, making him a major threat to Sunagakure. If they were to see them again, it might provoke Sunagakure and cause unforeseen changes.

Therefore, when Hiruzen Sarutobi took Yokura to visit the shopping street a couple of days ago, he deliberately sent Yu Mikami away beforehand to avoid any chance encounters.

But now...

Why would Yekura actually ask to see Mikami Yu?

What does it mean?

It can't be about revenge, can it...?

“Well, Yu has an important mission to attend to recently, so it might not be convenient for him... I will try to ask him, and if he can find the time, I will definitely bring Lord Kazekage to meet him.”

Minato Namikaze made up an excuse.

"It's alright. Just do your best."

……

"Yakura wants to see me?"

Yu Mikami was somewhat surprised by the news.

no……

Didn't we just meet the night before last? Counting the two times last week, we've already "met in secret" three times. Why do you want to see me again?

Oh... this time it's a public meeting.

From an outsider's perspective, Mikami Yu was the main culprit behind Sunagakure's defeat in the Third Shinobi World War, similar in nature to Hatake Sakumo in the Second Shinobi World War. Now that Konoha and Sunagakure have reached a reconciliation and signed an alliance, this hatred naturally needs to be resolved. Therefore, Pakura's request to see him is reasonable.

However, based on Mikami Yu's understanding of Yogura, it's most likely that this woman is up to some new trick again...

"alright."

Mikami Yu nodded in agreement.

then.

The day before the Sand Village delegation was to leave Konoha.

Yu Mikami finally appeared in the reception room of the Hokage Building, where he met the Sunagakure delegation, whom he hadn't seen for many days, in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, the two advisors, and others.

Chapter 331 The Crimson Sand Scorpion Appears, A Clash of Iron Sand and Gold Sand! A White Lightning Strikes Yekura! (Three-in-One)

To be honest, Yu Mikami has always thought that Rasa is a pretty stupid person.

His virtue is comparable to Obito's.

In the original storyline, let's not even mention the bizarre things he did, like framing his fellow villagers and assassinating his own children. Now, after suffering so many losses and almost being killed by himself in the battle of Kikyo Mountain, he still dares to stand up and provoke others. He really can't tell the difference between a king and a queen.

However, Yu Mikami was quite cultured and didn't bother arguing with the latter.

—It would be a loss for him to say another word to this idiot.

opposite.

Karyu held onto Rasa's arm and whispered words of comfort.

Ignoring the commotion around him, Yekura looked up at Mikami Yu as if it were the first time he had seen him since the Battle of Kikyo Mountain, and nodded slightly: "It's been a long time. Your Excellency the 'Grim Reaper' is indeed as impressive as ever. No wonder you were able to achieve such success on the battlefield of Kirigakure. Our Sunagakure was truly not wronged in our defeat back then."

"...Lord Kazekage is joking."

Mikami Yu smiled slightly and began to flatter her: "'The White Reaper' is just an empty title. It is the Kazekage who, as a woman, took charge of Sunagakure and, in the face of the post-war difficulties, innovated and turned hostility into friendship, thus forging the Konoha-Sunagakure Alliance. That is truly extraordinary."

"...Heh, you little brat, you're not that old, but you have a nice way of talking."

Ye Cang's lips curled up slightly, then he quickly suppressed his smile, stood up gracefully, and walked towards Mikami Yu.

This action made Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart tighten. He paused in his movement to pick up his pipe, and began to consider how he would handle the situation if the Fourth Kazekage did something unexpected in public.

Mitokado and the others standing nearby were also a little nervous.

Only Minato Namikaze remained calm and composed.

Although he was unaware of the "private affair" between Mikami Yu and Yekura, he was still somewhat familiar with their interactions back in Wildfire Castle. Since Yekura had agreed to cooperate with Mikami Yu in the "Scorching Release" experiment, it was unlikely that they would start fighting now.

Besides...

Judging from the new Kazekage's performance during the negotiations a few days ago, he doesn't seem like someone who can't keep his composure.

The footsteps stopped.

Yekura stopped in front of Mikami Yu, looked up, and met his eyes.

Previously, on the battlefield in Sunagakure, Mikami Yu and Pakura were about the same height, with Pakura even being slightly taller. But now, more than half a year later, their heights have differed by half a head, and Pakura needs to look up slightly to meet Mikami Yu's gaze.

now.

Yekura carefully examined Mikami Yu for a moment, then patted him on the shoulder and said in an elder's tone, "Keep up the good work, kid. I look forward to seeing your performance in the future Mokusago Joint Martial Arts Competition."

"...Thank you for your kindness, Fengying. I will try my best not to disappoint you."

Yu Mikami's lips twitched slightly, somewhat speechless.

To be fair, Yekura is quite the drama queen.

Her current act of feigned maturity was a stark contrast to her bold and flirtatious behavior a few days ago, making her seem like a completely different person. And yet, in this situation, Mikami Yu had no choice but to play along…

the other side.

Under Karyuro's soothing words, Rasa barely calmed down, but still couldn't help but utter a harsh threat: "Mikami Yu, you wait, I will also participate in the joint martial arts competition, and then I will definitely return the humiliation you inflicted on me in full!"

Mikami Yu: "Oh."

This is the end.

The Sand Village delegation has achieved all its objectives.

"Well then... Lord Hokage, we'll take our leave now."

"Thank you for the hospitality I have received from Konoha these past few days. I have benefited greatly from it. I will personally oversee the implementation of subsequent joint military operations and the exchange of students."

Yekura bid farewell to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Kazekage, you're too kind."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, then winked at Shinnosuke, who was not far away. "I will dispatch a squad of ANBU to escort you all to the border of the Land of Fire. I wish you all a safe journey. I look forward to seeing you again soon."

soon.

With a creaking sound as the wheels rolled across the road, the Sunagakure delegation's carriage slowly drove out of the Konoha village gates. Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others responsible for escorting them lagged behind, following at a distance to avoid making the Sunagakure side feel like they were being watched.

Inside the carriage

Yekura lifted a corner of the curtain and looked back at the receding Konoha walls, her feelings slightly complicated.

"Kazekage-sama."

Having been granted special permission to sit in the carriage, Karyu pursed her lips, finally unable to suppress her curiosity, and asked in a low voice, "You seem to pay special attention to that Mikami Yu?"

"Ok?"

Ye Cang's heart skipped a beat, but he said nonchalantly, "Of course. He's the rising star, the 'White Reaper'."

"Even putting aside his title, he is a leading figure among the younger generation of Konoha, and he is very likely to become a high-ranking official in Konoha in the future, or even the Hokage. Paying attention to him now is a good way to prepare for the future."

"……really."

Karyu nodded, then sighed: "Konoha has produced so many geniuses in recent years, with each generation having someone who can amaze the ninja world... It's a pity that we in Sunagakure don't have such successors, otherwise we wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat before."

"It's all in the past."

Ye Cang coughed lightly and mumbled, "Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. We shouldn't dwell on the past, but look forward. Now that we have reached an alliance with Konoha, we need to consider how to fulfill that agreement... Who do you think would be the best choice to lead the team to the Hidden Mist battlefield?"

"Well..."

Karyuro hesitated for a moment, then looked out of the carriage.

She intended to nominate Rosa.

Since the defeat at Kikyō Mountain, the latter has been marginalized, spending most of his time each week mining outside the village. If he can redeem himself through this joint operation, he might have a chance to return to the upper echelons.

but……

Rasa is gone, what will Sunagakure eat?

After all, half of Sunagakure's current revenue depends on this gold miner. While their role on the Kirigakure battlefield was merely to help Konoha reap the benefits, mining is a matter of vital importance to the villagers' livelihoods…

"Yura, how is it?"

Karyu thought of a Jonin's name.

"Him... his abilities aren't quite up to par."

Ye Cang frowned.

During the negotiations.

The carriage traveled southwest along the official road.

Rasa and Maki walked along the sides of the carriage, while Sarutobi Shinnosuke's ANBU squad followed behind.

The sky gradually darkened.

The Sand Village caravan stopped at the edge of a dense forest, preparing to rest temporarily.

Karyu and Maki were setting up tents, another Sand Village Shadow Guard went to the river to fetch water, while Yekura sat cross-legged under a large tree, dozing with her eyes closed.

At a certain moment.

"!"

Ye Cang's eyelids twitched, and he suddenly woke up from his state of rest with his eyes closed, opened his eyes, and looked in a certain direction.

Not far away.

Luo Sha, who was sitting on a big tree pretending to be on guard duty, also sat up straight, his gaze fixed on the bushes diagonally in front of him, and his face showed an unusually solemn expression.

"There is a situation!"