Chapter 170: Wait a Minute, Where’s My Husband?

In the Land of Water, within Kirigakure.

Mei Terumi, along with a group of Kirigakure ninjas, returned triumphantly, having quelled the rebellion of the Taketori clan. The elder "Genji" had been waiting at the village gates for some time. Seeing Mei Terumi and her team return safely, a slight smile appeared on his face.

"Genji-sama, it's so late. Why are you...?" Mei Terumi hurried over, concerned, and supported the elderly man's frail body.

Genji smiled and nodded, unable to speak clearly due to his advanced age. A relatively younger elder standing behind him quickly translated, "Genji-sama was very worried about your safety and that of everyone else. He couldn't sleep peacefully without seeing you all return safely."

Mei Terumi expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for your concern, Genji-sama. Don't worry, we are all safe, and the Taketori clan is nearly wiped out. From now on, Kirigakure will be at peace, and you and the villagers can sleep soundly."

Hearing this, Genji nodded in satisfaction and then slowly made his way back.

Watching Genji's departing figure, Mei Terumi sighed deeply. "Everyone has worked hard these past few days. Go home and rest. We won't be taking on any missions for a while, so everyone can recover and relax."

"Yes!" The ninjas dispersed, heading back to their respective homes.

"Ao, Chojuro, why aren't you two going home?" Mei Terumi asked as she was about to head towards the Mizukage building, noticing that Ao and Chojuro were still standing behind her.

Ao responded, "Mizukage-sama, are you going back to the office so late? I understand that the village's reconstruction and planning are top priorities after such a significant upheaval. I don't want you to handle it all alone. Take me with you; I can help with the planning and relieve some of your burden."

Chojuro added, "I'm still young and might not be able to offer good advice like Ao-senpai. But since the rebellion just ended, I'm afraid there might be remnants of the Taketori clan who might attempt to harm you. I want to stay by your side and protect you!"

Mei Terumi smiled warmly, touched by their concern. "Alright, you can both come with me."

"Yes!" Ao and Chojuro nodded in unison.

The three of them walked towards the Mizukage building. As they reached the entrance, Ao suddenly looked up at the sky, alarmed. "Mizukage-sama! There are two extremely powerful chakra signatures in the sky! They're comparable to, no, even more terrifying than a tailed beast! They're heading towards the village and getting closer!"

"Wait, this chakra..." Ao's expression shifted as he recognized one of the signatures. "It's Natsuhane's chakra!"

"Natsuhane?" Mei Terumi's eyes lit up, and she quickly looked towards the misty sky.

She almost felt like flying up to meet him, though she couldn't fly.

The next moment, the mist in the sky seemed to part, revealing a colossal figure. Chojuro's face turned pale. "What...what is that? Is that a tailed beast?"

"No, it's not a tailed beast! That's clearly a person—a giant woman! My god, she's so... well-endowed!" Ao exclaimed.

A gigantic, beautiful woman descended from the sky, a sight so extraordinary it left everyone in shock. The villagers, along with Ao and Chojuro, were nearly petrified with fear, while Mei Terumi stood there, bewildered.

"Wait a minute... Where's my husband?" Mei Terumi blurted out.

"Ao, didn't you say Natsuhane was up there? Why is there a woman instead?"