Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 146 Why not just cash it out directly?

Seeing this, Mei Terumi smiled faintly.

The boy's demonstrated strength made her no longer dare to underestimate him, but his frank request was more to her liking than his coy probing.

"Who is the person you're looking for? Is he a ninja from Kirigakure?"

Mei Terumi also asked directly, "Also, regarding the alliance... I only represent the Kirigakure faction I belong to."

As if worried that Qingwu would get angry, she quickly added:

"However, regarding the material support for the alliance, I will have someone draft the relevant documents and send them to the border of the Land of Fire within three days. You only need to have the Konoha leadership confirm them."

Qingwu said impatiently, "No need for all that trouble. Why don't you just give me the cash directly?"

"!!" Terumi Mei paused, subconsciously exchanging a glance with Ao standing to the side.

Both of them were filled with astonishment.

Who would have thought that this Konoha genius, who had just crushed the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, would demand benefits in such a simple and brutal way?

and……

Isn't it said that the younger generation of Konoha is influenced by the Will of Fire and is very "loyal"?

How could it be... not for the benefit of the village?

After a while, Mei Terumi came to her senses, and the surprise in her eyes gradually turned into a hint of amusement.

She coughed lightly, suppressing her surprise, and a smile returned to her lips. "Lord Qingwu... you're certainly direct. Aren't you afraid we'll think you're... mercenary?"

Qingwu raised an eyebrow, completely unconcerned, her tone remaining indifferent:

"The alliance document is useless to me, and the supplies sent to Konoha won't end up in my hands. It's more practical to convert them into cash. Besides, I'll need some travel expenses on my way to find people."

The topic shifted back, and Mei Terumi asked curiously, "Who exactly is the person you're looking for?"

After a while...

Mei Terumi breathed a sigh of relief. "So it was that person."

The names of the Legendary Sannin are legendary, but they are not from the same generation, so Mei Terumi is not familiar with Tsunade.

"As long as she is in the Land of Water, my intelligence network will definitely be able to obtain information. Please wait a few more days."

"Can!"

"Why don't you come with me first? Whether you are interested in the alliance or not, I believe the Konoha leadership will be happy to see the document. Also, I need time to prepare for the monetization of the resources."

"There's no need for me to go with you. I'll stay in this small town. Just let me know if there's any news."

As he spoke, Qingwu stood up and patted the dust off his clothes that had gotten a little dirty during the battle. "I'll stay in this town for a week. If I don't hear anything, I'll leave the Land of Water once I've received my reward."

He never wanted to get involved with high-ranking officials from other countries, and if he wasn't mistaken, Mei Terumi must have witnessed his strength before trying to win him over.

Go with her? Who knows, we might just be used as pawns again once we get to Kirigakure.

"..." Terumi Mei felt a little regretful, but as expected, she got up as well. "Don't worry, I, Terumi Mei, never make empty promises."

At this point, she changed the subject, her tone returning to its previous playful and soft manner, with a slight lilt at the end:

"Qingwu-jun, do you remember what I said beforehand? I promised you that I would do anything you asked for afterward if you helped me?"

After speaking, Mei Terumi leaned slightly forward and flicked her long hair with her jade-like fingertips.

This woman… Qingwu felt utterly overwhelmed, but outwardly maintained a stern face and said, “There’s no need to rush to repay this favor. I believe this kindness will be even more valuable in the future.”

Although it's not useful now, Mei Terumi might benefit more from it one day when she becomes the Mizukage.

"Your Excellency... you really are mercenary." Mei Terumi finally couldn't help but change her expression and retort.

Her favors were actually measured by their monetary value, even by a teenager, which is truly...unforgivable!

To this, Qingwu simply chuckled and said, "Heh..."

Mei Terumi had no choice but to say helplessly:

"Very well, this promise will remain valid. As long as it does not violate the interests of Kirigakure, please feel free to ask for help whenever you need it."

She discovered that her previously infallible tactics were completely ineffective when facing this boy who was even younger than herself, which made her feel somewhat disheartened.

"Let's go!"

Qingwu stopped talking, waved his hand behind him, and left the dilapidated gambling den.

Back at his temporary lodgings, he checked his interface and saw his experience points had reached 89%.

The battle against a ninja of Raiga Kurosuki's caliber yielded a significant amount of experience points, but unfortunately, the experience required to level up is increasing, and I'm still a ways off from reaching level 40.

……

Inside the gambling den, Terumi Mei and Ao were still there.

After discussing the "suppression of the rebellion" for a while, Qing couldn't help but ask, "Sir, do you really want to establish diplomatic relations with Konoha?"

Mei Terumi knew what Ao was worried about, and whispered:

"The Mizukage has secluded himself from worldly affairs, and the village is in chaos. Perhaps some external pressure is needed."

Qing's heart skipped a beat. "Does Your Excellency mean... to achieve internal unity through external forces?"

"That's one aspect of it." Mei Terumi nodded. "However, if we can get external support, we can also gain a lot of goodwill from Elder Yuan Shi."

Qing said with satisfaction, "Your Excellency has such foresight; it is truly a blessing for Wuyin."

His praise was genuine; a girl not yet 18 years old had far more insight than those high-ranking officials who only knew how to fight amongst themselves in the chaos.

That's why these people were willing to crowd around Terumi Mei.

"It's a pity that Raiga got away."

Ao exclaimed, "I never imagined that a teenager, a genius from Konoha, could defeat Raiga."

"Let him run away. He probably won't dare to show his face easily in the future."

Mei Terumi seemed unconcerned, saying, "We can incorporate some of the people Raiga brought this time, and leave the rest to Elder Yuan Shi."

Qing bowed and said, "Your Excellency's handling of this matter is excellent, but... isn't Your Excellency placing too much emphasis on Thousand Hands Azure Willow?"

"No!" Mei Terumi's tone turned serious. "From the information I have, his greatest strengths are Wood Release and Summoning Jutsu. And today, do you think he only used a fraction of his power?"

"Hiss~~" Qing gasped. He had been busy dealing with matters, but now, recalling the information about that person, he realized what had happened.

"To be able to easily defeat Raiga Kurosuki, he's at least equivalent to the Kage of a village?" Ao asked uncertainly.

"It's not that bad." Mei Terumi wrinkled her nose.

"Battles between ninjas are full of uncertainty and counter-relationships. Raiga, with his lightning blade, is very fast, and coincidentally, that kid's taijutsu is also excellent."

"That's true!" Ao nodded in agreement, then added, "Even so, the geniuses of Konoha are still...frightening."

"Yes..." Recalling that handsome figure, Mei Terumi sighed softly, "That's why I'm ending the 'Blood Mist Policy'!"

Qing's expression turned serious. "Yes, we will all help you, sir."

The Blood Mist policy caused the fall of countless geniuses in the Hidden Mist Village, and the appearance of Thousand Hands Azure Wu made these "ambitious people" feel an even greater sense of urgency.

Finally, Qing pulled out a scroll and held it in his hand. "Should we hand these two thunder blades over to the higher-ups? Or should we keep them ourselves?"

"Without the Raiga, the Black Sumire Raiga is no longer a threat," Mei Terumi said calmly.

"Go back and hand it over to Elder Yuan Shi. Also report that he led people to attack his companions today. In addition... prepare thirty million taels."

Ao was taken aback. "Sir, is it too much to win over a mere brat, especially one from Konoha?"

"Not much," Mei Terumi narrowed her beautiful eyes, "He... deserves it!"