Chapter 397 What are you doing standing here?
Terumi Mei, somewhat delighted, trotted towards the entrance of the station. Momochi Zabuza, who looked reluctant, followed behind her.
Some time ago, Hozuki Shingetsu was assigned to come to Sea Mist City to eliminate pirates. Since the two of them often teamed up with him to carry out missions, they also followed him.
Today, the village announced that the Fourth Mizukage, Mirukawa Kaito, would be going to Sea Mist City for inspection.
Hozuki Shingetsu went to greet him early with some people.
However, Terumi Mei herself did not follow the others.
Due to the difference in their current status, Terumi Mei hasn't met Kaito for some time.
Even when she occasionally went to the Mizukage's office to receive missions, she would handle them cautiously and in a businesslike manner.
In private, Terumi Mei and Zabuza were actually practicing several times harder than before.
Although they didn't expect to reach the abnormal level of strength that Kaito had in such a short time, they also didn't want to be left too far behind by their former teammate.
Today, Zabuza's swordsmanship alone is no less than that of an ordinary jonin.
Perhaps in a few years, he would be able to successfully challenge Kuriarare Kushimaru, officially obtain the 'Long Blade: Nuibari', and become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
At the same time, he also considered transplanting a Byakugan like his former captain Ao to improve his strength.
However, the proud Zabuza did not want to be looked down upon through nepotism, so he kept this goal hidden deep in his heart.
He will wait until the day when he has made enough contributions, and then he will ask for it.
The same is true for Terumi Mei.
It was just because a few days ago, she had studied the secret scroll given to her by Kaito, which talked about "Chakra Nature Fusion and Bloodline Limit", and finally successfully developed her second Bloodline Limit "Boil Style".
Although it is different from the Steam Boil Style mentioned in the Secret Scroll of Kaito, it is also a very powerful bloodline limit.
That's why today, contrary to her usual practice, she did not follow Hozuki Shingetsu to greet the Mizukage.
Instead, she excitedly dragged Zabuza inside the base and waited for Kaito to arrive.
She is going to wait for this guy to arrive and give this friend he hasn't seen for a long time a big surprise.
At this moment, Terumi Mei, who heard faint noises coming from outside the base, immediately turned to look at Zabuza who was squatting on the ground.
"How is it? How is it! Have they arrived yet?!"
Looking at the noisy Terumi Mei, Zabuza awkwardly withdrew his right hand that was used to activate his perception ability.
Terumi Mei really wanted to give Kaito and the others a surprise, but she didn't want to meet her former teammate now!
After all, the development of a new bloodline limit is something that can be seen at a glance.
But with all the improvement in his swordsmanship, he can't just go and fight with Kaito, who has become the Mizukage, right?
Besides, who knows how strong that pervert is now?
If he goes up and gets beaten up, maybe that bastard won't even notice his improvement, right?
However, it's not just Kaito who can beat him.
The violent woman next to him is actually more dangerous.
Zabuza could only speak in a low voice with dead eyes.
"They're here, they're here! Really, is this necessary?"
However, before Zabuza could finish his words, Terumi Mei couldn't wait to run out.
Helplessly, he could only slowly catch up with the other party.
At this time, Terumi Mei, who had already run out, had her eyes almost narrowed into slits due to smiling.
'Hehe, the ninja world has a unique double blood limit. I guess Kaito would be shocked if he knew about it, right?'
Terumi Mei arrived at the gate with great joy, and the first thing she saw was Kaito walking in front of her.
In the sunlight, the boy's figure is so dazzling.
'You bastard, Kaito, have you grown so much taller recently?'
Kaito!
Just when Terumi Mei was about to step forward to greet with some joy.
But.
Following closely behind Kaito, another figure walked out from the corner.
She was a black-haired girl who looked about the same age as herself, with fair skin and a hint of coldness between her brows.
The black-haired girl was listening to what Kaito was saying with admiration on her face.
And the most important thing is that the black-haired girl following Kaito was carefully pulling the corner of Kaito's clothes.
Terumi Mei, who saw this scene, didn't know why.
The pace that she was originally rushing forward has unknowingly slowed down.
All those words that she wanted to say in her mind before seemed to be stuck in her throat and she couldn't utter them.
The brown hair ends that were originally slightly curled up suddenly sank down for some reason.
Just because Terumi Mei didn't say anything at this time doesn't mean that she won't be noticed by others.
When the people with Kaito came towards them, they saw her figure at first sight.
"Ugh."
Kaito didn't realize that he would see Terumi Mei here.
After all, he couldn't figure out no matter how hard he tried, why didn't the other party go to find him with Hozuki Shingetsu since he was in Sea Mist City.
Instead, she was waiting for him at the gate of the base.
But there was nothing special about this. Kaito, who had experienced many storms, felt a little cold sweat on his back for some reason.
Uchiha Hikari, who was standing by, had been listening intently to Kaito and Hozuki Shingetsu talking about work.
Although she didn't quite understand what he said, she felt that Kaito was glowing as if he was pointing out the truth.
After all, they were still in this strange world, so she unconsciously and carefully held the corner of Kaito's clothes.
However, at this moment, she, who had always been paying attention to Kaito's expression, also noticed the other party's daze for the first time.
Subconsciously, she looked forward in the direction of Kaito's gaze.
Hozuki Shingetsu, who also saw Terumi Mei, suddenly reacted and covered his face in annoyance.
Of course he knew that Terumi Mei did not set out with him.
As a jonin, there was no way he could have failed to notice the unknown girl following the Mizukage.
But they were all discussing pirates and he actually forgot about this.
At this time, he could only quietly take two steps back while no one was paying attention.
"Kaito, is this person also one of your subordinates?"
Uchiha Hikari didn't know why everyone stopped, so she had to tilt her head and ask the person he was most familiar with.
'Kaito? Subordinates??!'
Terumi Mei was still in a daze, but for some reason, her mind suddenly buzzed and went blank.
The smile on her face, which had begun to become a little stiff, gradually turned into a look of confusion.
She just stared blankly at Kaito, waiting for him to speak.
Faced with Uchiha Hikari's sudden question, Kaito was also stunned with embarrassment.
Even though so many people with Hozuki Shingetsu came to pick him up before, the girl didn't care about their identities. But for some reason, she suddenly became interested in Terumi Mei.
Fortunately, at this time, Zabuza, who had been following Terumi Mei slowly and reluctantly before, also came over.
He looked at Terumi Mei who was standing there stupidly with some confusion.
"Mei? What are you doing standing here?"
(End of this chapter)