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Shin looked at Kushina, who was staring at him with suspicion. It wasn’t just Kushina; Tsunade, Mikoto, and Konan were also looking at him with the same expression.
“Did I do something wrong? I didn’t tell you guys I was leaving, but I asked Mei to tell you,” Shin said, confused.
He thought they were angry because he left without telling them.
“Hmph, Mei already told us everything. Honesty is the best policy,” Kushina said with a smirk.
Shin was confused. He looked at Mei Terumī, who avoided his gaze.
“What did she tell you?” Shin was certain Mei had framed him. He just didn’t know what she had said.
“She said you went out to meet your lover,” Tsunade said.
“…..” Shin’s face darkened. It seemed Mei Terumī needed another ‘spanking’.
“And you believed her?” Shin glared at them.
“Of course not. We’re just waiting to see how you’ll punish her,” Kushina said, grinning at Mei Terumī.
Mei Terumī’s jaw dropped.
“You didn’t believe me?” She had thought Kushina was genuinely angry. Had she been acting?
“No. I know Shin. If he had a lover, he’d be open about it, not sneaking around.” Kushina said, looking at Shin.
“Kushina, you know me so well,” Shin said with a smile.
“We grew up together, after all,” Kushina said, snuggling into Shin’s arms and giving Tsunade and Mikoto a smug look.
Tsunade and Mikoto exchanged a look. They would deal with Kushina later…
“Mei, come with me. You’re going to be punished for spreading rumors,” Shin said, glaring at Mei Terumī.
“Can I apologize now?”
Mei Terumī backed down. She regretted provoking Shin.
“A good child admits their mistakes.” Shin walked over and patted her head.
Just when Mei Terumī thought he would let her off, Shin continued, “But I don’t think you’re the type to learn from your mistakes.”
Shin dragged Mei Terumī away. Mei Terumī cried for help, but all she saw were Kushina’s and Tsunade’s amused expressions.
“She’s your subordinate, isn’t she? And you’re just going to stand there and watch? How heartless,” Tsunade said to Kushina.
“Not just her, but you guys are also my subordinates. I’m the Suikage of Suikagakure. You’re just members,” Kushina said proudly.
“Speaking of Suikagakure, Kushina, you’re not thinking about developing your village anymore?” Mikoto asked in surprise.
“I don’t know how to develop it. Let’s just leave it as it is. I think it’s enough with just us. There’s no need to expand.”
Kushina said, scratching her head. She found it too troublesome and had given up.
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Half an hour later, Shin returned, followed by a whimpering Mei Terumī.
Mei Terumī glared at Shin. He had been ruthless.
Her butt was numb!
Kushina, Konan, Mikoto, and Tsunade looked at Mei’s awkward posture, and she wanted to disappear. It was too embarrassing.
“I look forward to your next blunder.” Shin said to Mei Terumī. He had enjoyed punishing her.
“There won’t be a next time!” Mei Terumī said with a dejected expression. She didn’t know how long it would take for the pain to subside.
“I might have to go out again in a few days. Do you want to come with me?” Shin asked Mikoto and the others.
“No, thanks. I’d rather stay here and relax with some sake,” Tsunade shook her head.
She had quit gambling but had become addicted to alcohol.
“What are you going out for? Is it for fun? If not, then I’m not going,” Kushina said.
She was only interested if it was for fun.
“No, it’s related to Madara’s Eye of the Moon Plan.”
Getting rid of Yahiko was technically part of the plan. After all, without Yahiko, the plan would be difficult to carry out. If Yahiko didn’t die, Nagato would never become the villain he was in the original story.
“In that case, I’m not interested.” Kushina slumped onto the table.
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Five days later, Shin finally received news that Obito had put his plan into action. Hanzō and Danzō were now working together to deal with the Akatsuki.
Shin took Konan and Mei Terumī with him. Konan wanted to go with Shin, and Mei Terumī wanted to see the world.
“Shin, come back soon,” Mikoto said, waving goodbye.
“I might be back today. It won’t take long.”
Shin used Yomotsu Hirasaka to teleport to the Land of Rain with Konan and Mei Terumī.
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“Shin-sama, you’re finally here!” Zetsu rushed over respectfully.
“What is that thing? It has two faces! Is it even human?” Mei stared at Zetsu, surprised. She was right to be suspicious; Zetsu wasn’t human.
“Although you came with Shin-sama, please be polite,” Black Zetsu said, slightly displeased.
“Oh? Black Zetsu, do you have a problem with that?” Shin glared at Black Zetsu, making him tremble.
“No, I don’t.” Black Zetsu immediately backed down. It seemed Shin was protective of his companions. He would have to be careful.
Obito was also there. He frowned when he saw Konan and Mei Terumī.
The fewer people knew about the Eye of the Moon Plan, the better. Why did Shin bring two women with him?
He wanted to question Shin, but considering Shin’s strength, he decided to remain silent.
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