Hearing Lord Third's words, Yūto blinked, unable to help but think to himself.
This old fox seems to have already considered Kinoshita Yoshiro a dead man. The next head of the Kinoshita Clan has probably already been chosen.
Yūto shrugged and said, "I never said I'd spare Kinoshita Yoshiro's life. It's just that there's something he's more suitable to handle. Oh, and we might need the Kinoshita Clan's strength soon."
"You need to use the Kinoshita Clan's strength? That's not a problem, but their clan head just became a rogue Ninja, so they might not be fully committed to doing things."
A hint of amusement flashed across Lord Third's face, but he didn't ask Yūto what he wanted Kinoshita Yoshiro to do. He naturally knew what to ask and what not to ask.
"Hehe, reputation is actually the easiest thing to solve. Is there any difference for Kinoshita Yoshiro now, whether he's a rogue Ninja of the Mist Ninja Village or a hero of the Mist Ninja Village?"
Yūto suddenly chuckled, looking at Lord Third.
Lord Third was slightly stunned for a moment, then a look of realization flashed in his eyes, and he also began to laugh.
Whether he's a rogue Ninja or a hero, Kinoshita Yoshiro's fate is already sealed. But whether Kinoshita Yoshiro dies as a rogue Ninja or a hero, it makes a difference to the Kinoshita Clan!
For a moment, two lewd laughs, like two foxes, echoed down the street.
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps came from the street ahead.
When this figure passed by Yūto and Lord Third, their body suddenly stiffened.
"Ah! Lord… Lord Third!"
The figure stopped abruptly, bowing to Lord Third.
"Oh, little Ameyuri, are you going on another mission?"
Lord Third looked at the figure who had suddenly stopped, his expression amiable.
Yūto, standing beside him, saw the familiar figure and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Isn't that Ameyuri Ringo!
"Yes, Lord Third, I just received a B-rank mission."
Ameyuri Ringo lowered her head, answering respectfully.
Lord Third chuckled, "Lord Third isn't as important as your mission. You should hurry and get to work."
Ameyuri Ringo raised her head, about to say something, when she suddenly saw Yūto standing beside Lord Third, and she froze.
"Yo, long time no see, Miss Ameyuri Ringo."
Yūto smiled faintly, grinning at Ameyuri Ringo.
Ameyuri Ringo's face couldn't help but turn bitter. From Lord Ao's attitude towards this man last time, it was clear that this young man's identity was unusual.
And now, this young man was walking with Lord Third, which further explained the situation. Could this young man be the son of the Land of Water Daimyo?
Ameyuri Ringo couldn't help but guess, and thinking of this, her face grew even more bitter. Not only did that girl Haruna fleece the other party for a meal, but she herself also secretly tipped her off.
Would she be resented by this young man in front of her!
"Lord Third, I'll be going now!"
After Ameyuri Ringo finished speaking, she turned and quickly disappeared, leaving Yūto and Lord Third looking bewildered.
"Lord Yūto, that girl Ameyuri Ringo seems quite afraid of you."
Lord Third turned to Yūto, his face full of curiosity.
Yūto rubbed his nose; he was a bit confused himself. It was just one meal, it couldn't be that serious, could it?
Seeing Yūto remain silent, Lord Third looked at the place where Ameyuri Ringo had disappeared with an admiring expression, sighing:
"This little girl is a promising talent in the current Mist Ninja Village. She has the title of 'Lightning Release Genius Ninja' in the Village."
"Unfortunately, Lightning Blade: Kiba, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, disappeared with the rogue Ninja Raiga Kurosuki. Otherwise, Ameyuri Ringo would definitely be the perfect successor to that blade."
Lightning Blade: Kiba!
Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!
Ameyuri Ringo!
Yūto's somewhat blurry memories instantly became clear: So it was her!
——
Conference room.
The meeting had already ended, and apart from Mei Terumī who remained seated, everyone else had already left.
Mei Terumī was intently looking at a scroll in her hand, a solemn expression on her face:
"Can Harusame actually develop such a Jutsu? Although it wasn't successful, this Jutsu is indeed feasible, but it's too dangerous."
Eek—
A faint groan came from the side. Bubble had just opened his eyes when he felt a wave-like pain wash over his body.
Where is this?
Not the forest!
Bubble's eyes suddenly widened. Ignoring the sharp pain in his body, he directly jumped up from the spot, his body rapidly expanding.
At the same time, Bubble continuously surveyed his surroundings, observing the environment.
After a while, looking at the red-haired woman sitting quietly on a chair in front, flipping through a scroll, Bubble finally confirmed that he was the only one in this place.
Mei Terumī closed the scroll again, looked up at Bubble, who was standing far away with a nervous expression, and spoke indifferently:
"No need to be so nervous, I'm the only one here."
"You are… the Mizukage!" Bubble's pupils constricted sharply as he looked at the woman who had raised her head.
"If you know me, then don't make any small moves. This is the center of the Mist Ninja Village; you can't escape."
Mei Terumī licked her lips, speaking indifferently.
Sure enough, he had lost!
Even summoning the Six-Tails Saiken hadn't defeated her?
"Regarding Jinchuriki, in my opinion, monitoring and isolation are the best methods. However, Lord Yūto doesn't seem to agree with my view."
Mei Terumī shrugged, a helpless expression on her face.
"From today onwards, Jinchuriki Bubble, besides not being able to leave the Mist Ninja Village at will, you will have the normal rights of an ordinary Ninja, and the monitoring of you will be canceled."
"As for where you live, that's up to you. You can go back to where you used to live, or you can live elsewhere in the Village, as long as you have money."
Mei Terumī spread her hands, and at the same time, threw the scroll she had just been looking at towards Bubble, saying indifferently:
"The content on this scroll is the secret Jutsu your master, Harusame, performed on you. There's a detailed explanation of the Jutsu's specific effects on it. Oh, by the way, remember to either destroy this scroll after reading it, or return it to the Mizukage Office."
After speaking, Mei Terumī didn't even look at Bubble's expression. She formed a hand seal, and with a "bang," Mei Terumī had already disappeared.
Bubble stared blankly in the direction Mei Terumī had disappeared. It was a long time before he seemed to fully process the information Mei Terumī had given him.
Bubble's hands trembled slightly as he slowly opened the scroll, carefully reading the introduction and effects of the secret Jutsu on it.
Drip! Drip!
After a moment, tears dripped down Bubble's cheeks onto the ground.
"Master…"