Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 142 First Encounter with Mei Terumi

After deliberately "giving away" hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, Qingwu also obtained more information from the "enthusiastic" gamblers.

One of the gamblers who arrived later said he saw "Big Fat Sheep" leave town the night before.

Qingwu's heart sank. If Tsunade had already left, then there was no point in him being a "fat lamb" here.

"When she was out having fun a few days ago, did she mention where she was going next?"

Clinging to a sliver of hope, Qingwu pressed on with the question.

The gamblers at the table looked at each other, and one of them scratched his head:

"They didn't specify the exact location, but they were grumbling about how this wretched place was unlucky and that they should try their luck in the Land of Water."

Another person laughed and said, "I think it's the same no matter where she goes. She can't blame the place for her own shortcomings."

"But I've heard that the gambling dens in the Land of Water have looser rules and it's easy to get credit, so maybe she really will go."

"Haha, maybe. If she can buy on credit, her terrible luck might allow her to play for a few more days."

"Hehehe..."

The gamblers' interest always soars when the topic turns to "big fat sheep".

"The Land of Water?" Qingwu murmured to himself, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The gamblers were still gossiping about the woman's arrogance and bad luck, but Qingwu didn't listen anymore. He pushed his chips forward, turned around, and walked out.

"Hey, why did you stop playing?"

"You've had both wins and losses, which doesn't seem like the 'fat sheep' you described at all."

Qingwu paused slightly, turned around and said, "The chips on the table are yours."

As a way of thanking her for the information she had just learned, Qingwu quickened her pace several times over, and the wind she stirred up when she opened the door carried an undisguised urgency.

In any case, we finally have a clue about Tsunade.

Moreover, he felt that there was a good chance that Tsunade was in the Land of Water.

As expected, Kirigakure in the Land of Water is now being "ravaged" by Obito, who is determined to take revenge.

As a result, the Land of Water is currently in a state of "closed-door isolation".

Otherwise, with the Leaf Village, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure fighting fiercely in the north, Kirigakure wouldn't have stayed out of it.

Meanwhile, the Mizukage of Kirigakure was taken over, and the "Village of Blood Mist," which had been almost abolished, was restarted, resulting in the elimination of a large number of bloodline limits.

In this chaotic situation, the Land of Water is really not well managed, so the so-called "loose rules" are to be expected.

Admittedly, for many, a closed-off and isolated country by water is not easy to visit.

But for a ninja of Tsunade's caliber, she can naturally go wherever she wants.

Of course, green parasol trees are also acceptable.

And he doesn't need to go to the port to find a ship...

……

Three days later

By constantly correcting its course, the tireless silver pegasus, carrying Qingwu, landed outside a small town in the northern part of the Water Kingdom.

The town is built along the water, and the bluestone roads seem to be perpetually damp.

The streets and alleys were filled with the aroma of seafood and wine. Even the lanterns of the gambling dens hung under the eaves by the water, swaying gently in the wind, giving it a style different from the Land of Fire and the Land of Thunder.

As Qingwu entered the town, he glanced around and followed the bustling streets and alleys, heading straight for the most lively place in town.

After making inquiries, I gained a clear understanding of the local entertainment venues.

That evening, Qingwu went to several gambling dens and izakayas, but couldn't find Tsunade anywhere.

Sighing inwardly, he decided to continue being the "easy target."

After losing for three consecutive days, and losing at least 500,000 taels of silver each night, his reputation as a "fat sheep" naturally began to spread in the surrounding area.

On the fourth night, while Qingwu was continuing to play the role of a "fat sheep" at the gambling table, the gamblers at the table were suddenly violently dispersed.

There was already someone sitting in front of him.

A woman;

Beautiful woman;

Her reddish-brown, tousled hair clung to her fair cheeks, and her eyes held a languid allure. A faint smile played on her lips as she twirled a few coins between her fingers.

"I heard you're good at throwing money around? How about I, this great one, keep you company for a while?"

Qingwu leaned back in his chair helplessly.

Damn it, instead of attracting a "fat sheep", we attracted this woman.

Mei Terumi, the future Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure, how could he not recognize her?

Mei Terumi casually rolled up her light blue sleeves and said, "What? Don't you like playing with pretty girls?"

Mei Terumi is the same age as Kakashi, and is currently only under 17 years old.

However, her languid and charming temperament has already begun to emerge.

Qingwu guessed that the woman must have received some information and was treating him as a "spy".

"Play, of course we'll play!"

Qingwu smiled, nonchalantly asking, "How does this little sister plan to play?"

His transformation technique was still working, and he looked older than Mei Terumi. Since Mei Terumi didn't intend to expose him directly, he wanted to see how this future Mizukage would handle it.

No sooner had he finished speaking than another person walked in from outside the gambling den and said, "Sir, he used a transformation spell."

Qingwu: "..."

The one who walked in was a ninja in a blue robe. He was tall and straight, with a single eye that looked like an eagle's, and conspicuous sealing talismans hanging from his ears.

Blue—a Jonin of the Hidden Mist Village.

The sealed right eye is the Byakugan from the Hyuga clan of Konoha.

"Bang!"

Qingwu's transformation technique was forced to be canceled, and he returned to his original appearance.

Wearing light-colored casual clothes, with delicate features, he showed no outward characteristics of a ninja.

He knew that even his chakra couldn't be hidden in the face of the Byakugan.

It doesn't matter, though. My chakra level is only that of a Chunin, so I don't think it will attract too much attention.

Just as Qingwu was thinking this, Terumi Mei suddenly widened her beautiful eyes, her tone filled with disbelief and surprise: "It's you?!"

"??" Qingwu looked completely bewildered.

Do we know each other?

Looking back, he dismissed the idea in his heart.

Impossible. He had never left the village before his cheat ability was awakened. How could he have had the chance to meet Mei Terumi?

Before he could figure it out, Mei Terumi suddenly smiled, her eyes crinkling into a playful grin. Instead of exposing him further, her tone became even more flippant:

"Since you just called me 'little sister,' how about I keep you company for a bit, Konoha's... Jonin?!"

Qingwu looked up and glanced around, only to find that the gamblers and dealers in the gambling den had been cleared out.

At the entrance of the gambling den, a dozen or so Mist Ninjas were already lined up to block the door, each holding ninja tools and exuding a solemn aura, clearly having been prepared in advance.

He lost his patience, looked at Qing who had rolled his eyes, and said, "How did you recognize me?"

Without uttering a word, Qing suddenly unfolded a portrait with a whoosh.

Qingwu: "..."

The person in the portrait has delicate features and is none other than Qingwu himself.

Next to it were a few lines of small print: Member of the Hokage's Guard, Senju Clan, Wood Release Kekkei, Konoha Jonin.

I see. So he's no longer some nobody. After his battle with the Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, his portrait has probably spread throughout all the major ninja villages in the ninja world.

Qingwu rubbed his temples, looking rather helpless.

He was looking for someone and really didn't want to get into a conflict with ninjas from other villages for no reason.

"If I said I was just here to find someone, not to cause trouble, would you believe me?"