Chapter 243

The current Fourth Raikage is still in the growth stage, which is the so-called "young and vigorous" stage.

This personal mission to Kirigakure may determine how he views the relationship with Kirigakure in the future.

And under the long-term martial arts trend of Kumogakure, if you want to cooperate with Kumogakure for a long time, you must prove your own martial power.

A gentle approach is undesirable; this will only make Kumogakure and the young Fourth Raikage feel that Kirigakure is weak and can be bullied.

And under Kumogakure's "admiration of the strong," if you want to consolidate the alliance with Kumogakure, showing martial power is the best way!

Just take this opportunity to let the future Fourth Raikage see Kirigakure's strength and use this to deter the other party.

"Please sit down."

"The three of you have come from afar, is there anything?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a pleasant face, greeting the three to sit down first.

This question can also be considered Mizunuki Ryosuke asking what he already knows.

At this point in time, there is only one thing for people from Kumogakure to come to the door, and that is—to ask for help.

While speaking, Mizunuki Ryosuke looked up at the clock on the wall.

I saw the hour hand on it had already passed "12" and had reached the position between "12" and "1."

Hearing his inquiry, a flash of solemnity crossed Bee's eyes.

"To tell you the truth."

"This time we came to visit Mizukage-sama rashly, indeed~ there is something important to ask for."

Bee looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke with a serious expression, carefully observing Ryosuke's attitude.

But no matter what, he could not see a trace of extra emotional fluctuation from Ryosuke's gentle face.

Because no matter how he observed, it was as if he were standing on the shore watching the boundless sea; although he tried his best, he could only see the calmness on the sea surface and could not see the surging beneath the sea surface at all.

"Then I don't know, is it public business or private business?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke still just smiled gently, asking Bee without caring.

Hearing this, Bee's expression froze, a bit dumbfounded, not understanding why Mizunuki Ryosuke would ask this.

The two are not related, and belong to two different countries; he ran from far away naturally for "public business."

Could it be that he ran from far away to "reminisce about the past"?

But a dignified Mizukage would never shoot without a target; the other party saying this naturally has deep meaning.

Meeting for the first time, Bee was carefully pondering every word of Mizunuki Ryosuke.

After all, it is Kumogakure that is asking for help first, so naturally, one must constantly ponder the other party's intentions.

Bee pondered for a while, and finally chose a safer answer; he cautiously probed toward the Mizunuki Ryosuke in front of him.

"We came to see Mizukage-sama this time, actually there are two things."

"A 'public business', a 'private business'."

Hearing Bee's words, the smile in Ryosuke's eyes became more obvious; the other party was indeed as he expected, choosing an answer with a probing meaning.

"Alright then, please tell me first, what is the private business?"

The smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face did not change at all, his attitude still gentle.

After hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke's words, Bee's expression was strange, and he understood the depth of Mizunuki Ryosuke in front of him even less.

"Private business" was just something he made up casually; what private business could he have to discuss with the Mizukage?

The reason he said this was just to probe the Fourth Mizukage in front of him.

Logically speaking, at this time, in order to reflect the Mizukage's majesty and the attitude of "being public-spirited," shouldn't the other party ask what "public business" it is?

Mizunuki Ryosuke's answer caught Bee off guard, and he was stunned on the spot.

It was the female ninja Samui beside Bee, who was delicate and thoughtful, who reacted first and said softly to Mizunuki Ryosuke.

"Report to Mizukage-sama, it is like this."

"Before departure, Raikage-sama entrusted us to bring you a gift in his name."

"Hoping to use this as a witness to the friendship between Raikage-sama and you, please accept it with a smile."

Samui said respectfully, then stood up and took out a gift box from the bag carried behind Troy.

With Samui's relief, Bee also reacted, and under Samui's quick wit, he breathed a sigh of relief.

So Bee hurriedly added an explanation.

"The Land of Lightning is rich in gemstones."

"This is a precious gemstone specialty of our country, presented to Mizukage-sama as a meeting gift, please don't dislike it."

Bee said hurriedly; as an envoy of a major country, when meeting the leader of the other party, he would naturally choose to give a gift, which is a basic etiquette in diplomacy.

The gift given does not necessarily have to be very expensive, but it will definitely reflect the characteristics of the country.

And the act of giving a gift, although it is a necessary means of diplomacy between two countries, if you have to say it, it is indeed a "private business."

With the two singing in harmony, this time it was barely muddled through.

Regarding this, the smile on Ryosuke's face became more obvious.

"You don't mind if I open it, do you?"

He took the gift box handed over by Samui and said to the three Cloud Ninjas in front of him with a smile.

"Of course, please take a look, Sama!"

Samui said hurriedly; she looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke nervously, the blush on her cheeks still not fading.

At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not be polite and opened the box in front of him directly.

Subsequently, the brilliance of pearls and treasures bloomed from the box, and for a moment, it actually reflected colorful colors in this Mizukage office.

I saw five transparent gemstones that were almost identical in shape but different in color, emitting dazzling light in the box.

Just based on this appearance, this is definitely a treasure among treasures, and it is no exaggeration to say it is worth a city.

"This is a bit too expensive."

"The Third Raikage has a heart, please convey my thanks after you return to Kumogakure."

"Since it is a symbol of friendship, then I will accept it."

A flash of admiration crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes, and then he gathered the smile on his face and said seriously to the three people in front of him.

Seeing this, Bee and Samui looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.

Since the Fourth Mizukage accepted Kumogakure's gift, this shows that the other party's attitude toward Kumogakure is okay, which also provides a good start for the next conversation.

But who knew, before the two could continue to speak, Mizunuki Ryosuke suddenly stood up and then made a gesture to leave.

"Wait, please wait a moment!"

At this moment, Samui was startled and stood up to block Mizunuki Ryosuke.

"Mizukage-sama, what are you doing?!"

On the other side, Bee was also shocked, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke with puzzled and panicked eyes.

He didn't understand why everything was fine just now, accepting Kumogakure's gift, and now Mizunuki Ryosuke was going to leave.

"Hmm?"

"Of course, I'm going home."

Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at Samui blocking his way and Bee with a panicked expression on the other side, and said as a matter of course.

"Go, go home?!"

Samui was shocked, and a few black lines appeared on her forehead.

And on the other side, Bee's mouth was wider than his fist at this moment; he couldn't believe that such words would come from the Mizukage's mouth.

"Squad Leader Morita, these distinguished guests will be handed over to you for reception."

"I'm off work."

Mizunuki Ryosuke naturally picked up the gift box containing the gemstones on the table, and then smiled at Kuroshima Morita on the side.

Hearing this, a trace of realization appeared in Kuroshima Morita's eyes, and then he nodded seriously to Mizunuki Ryosuke.

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

Regarding Ryosuke's unreliable behavior, Kuroshima Morita not only did not have any idea of wanting to stop it but instead answered Ryosuke very seriously.

In Kuroshima Morita's heart, Ryosuke's move must have deep meaning, and as a subordinate, he only needs to cooperate.

Even if Ryosuke really just wanted to get off work and go home, Kuroshima Morita would not have the slightest obstruction or dissatisfaction.

No one knows better than him how much effort Mizunuki Ryosuke has spent for Kirigakure behind the scenes.

Even if he gets some preferential treatment, it is what Ryosuke deserves.

— Author's Notes —

.. Seeking flowers....