Towards the few women before her, Mei sensed no hostility.
On the contrary, from their faces, Mei could even detect a subtle sense of closeness.
And it's a bit embarrassing, but Mei was quite happy about the closeness she saw on the women's faces.
After all, during the many years of the Bloody Mist, killing intent was something Mei felt every day.
But closeness was only given occasionally by a few people.
And the people who could give it, Mei had appointed as her close guards… namely, Ao and Chojuro.
Others, even if they were Mei's Anbu, were controlled through the traditional Kirigakure mix of favor and authority.
Of course, compared to other Kirigakure's Ninjas, Mei's Anbu did have some of her style… like having some dreams, etc. They were among the more elite ranks in Kirigakure.
So Mei's attitude towards the women before her was relatively good.
Seeing Mei's confusion, Pakura and Kushina, who had initially been very friendly, also reacted.
Clearly, the Mei of this world did not know them.
Though this was somewhat expected, it still puzzled everyone. The two worlds were different, but the two didn't yet know exactly how.
So Pakura and Kushina wanted to ask Mei about this world's situation.
But at this moment, Ao, who had been quietly standing to the side watching the women with a puzzled expression, suddenly reacted.
In this room, Chojuro was a youth, Mei was an older sister, and only he was the middle-aged uncle!
Moreover, Ao, possessing the Byakugan, was Kirigakure's rare super intelligence officer. He knew a lot about the intelligence of various Ninja Villages.
Therefore, even regarding old intelligence that had passed for some time, Ao still remembered.
"You... are the Fourth Hokage's wife from Konoha, the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Kushina. Didn't you die during the Nine-Tails' Attack?"
Ao looked at Kushina in horror.
The reappearance of the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki was no small matter.
However, compared to Kushina, the person beside Kushina frightened Ao even more!
"And you! You are Sunagakure's Scorch Release User, Pakura!" Ao pointed at Pakura, his expression full of fear: "Didn't you die? Sent to her death by Rasa as a sacrificial offering for peace talks with Kirigakure?"
"Pakura, I handled your corpse myself! Are you human or ghost?" Ao said in shock.
"So it's Pakura?" Hearing Ao's words, Chojuro also reacted.
Kushina was famous, but the news hadn't really reached him.
But Pakura was different. Scorch Release User Pakura… that name was renowned in Kirigakure!
The name 'Scorch Release User' was actually given to her by Kirigakure because of a certain raid on Sunagakure!
And this Pakura was squarely Kirigakure's enemy.
Seeing this, Chojuro directly drew the Hiramekarei sword and assumed a defensive stance.
"Hmm? Pakura? Kushina?" Reminded by Ao, Mei also understood the identities of the two women before her.
Looking at the two women, Mei also became alert.
The earlier sense of closeness might have been an illusion. Compared to that earlier closeness, Mei knew that the village allegiances between them were an absolutely unchangeable thing!
"What brings you distinguished guests to our Kirigakure?"
Mei's tone became formal and business-like: "And this handsome gentleman..."
Mei looked at Sora, then her words trailed off.
It must be said, Sora's handsome features really hit the mark for Mei's preferences as a looks-conscious person.
Just looking at this handsome face, Mei felt a wetness in her lower regions.
Moreover, Sora's noble aura from holding a high position, and the confidence borne of strength, made this handsomeness even more striking.
For a moment, Mei was actually entranced!
Her beautiful eyes gazed at Sora, seemingly unable to look away!
And looking at the suddenly infatuated Mei, Ao also felt helpless.
Clearly a stunning, delicate, and charming beauty, yet still a virgin.
How desperately Mei wanted a man, Ao knew all too well. She had even seriously discussed with him the idea of visiting the host club for sightseeing.
But, so what?
Mei was his village's Kage. Of course he could only spoil her!
"Cough!" After Mei fell silent, Ao coughed twice and took over the communication.
"You, sir, are... from the Yuki Clan? Although the Yuki Clan is now extinct, I've dealt with them before. Though I cannot see through you, sir, I can sense a flavor similar to the Yuki Clan."
Ao said seriously.
At the same time, his words were also for Mei's benefit.
Hearing Ao's words, Mei also reacted.
"Oh, the Yuki Clan?"
"The Bloody Mist no longer hunts down Kekkei Genkai Clans!"
"Handsome, are you here to return to Kirigakure?"
Mei looked at Sora with burning eyes.
If Sora really came to return to Kirigakure, then could she get close to him?
Maybe the man she wanted was right here!
Yes, unlike the Mei familiar to Sora, who would still get jealous, this one was different.