Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 69: For a Shinobi Village to Thrive, a Sacrifice Sometimes Necessary

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"As an advisor, I will personally provide her with meticulous guidance~"

"...Surely, Councilor Gonbee, you can't refuse me this condition."

Gojo Kaigetsu spoke with a smile, but no one could discern the true emotions hidden behind those dark shades.

Was it shrewd calculation or lecherous intent?

A chill ran down Mei Terumi's spine.

She instinctively took a step back, wrapping her arms around herself, her gaze wary as she looked at Gojo Kaigetsu and the Konoha officials.

Hokage Minato Namikaze appeared unfazed, while Danzo and Homura Mitokado wore expressions of disgust.

Seeing the reactions of Konoha's leadership... Mei's heart sank. Despite her best efforts to avoid such thoughts... the reactions of the Konoha officials, coupled with Gojo Kaigetsu's words, were unsettling!

'He's after my body!'

Mei arrived at the conclusion that disgusted her the most.

Mei acknowledged that her physique, as an ordinary woman, would be considered attractive. However, as a kunoichi born in Kirigakure, it was undoubtedly a burden!

Because of it, she was likely to encounter situations like this. Being treated as a spoil of war, claimed by high-ranking officials of the enemy village... The thought was repulsive.

However, displaying any resistance at this juncture would be pointless and would only provoke Gojo Kaigetsu, potentially leading to even more outrageous demands.

It was up to Councilor Gonbee to find a way to refuse through diplomatic means.

Mei turned slightly, her gaze fixed on Gonbee, filled with a veiled hope.

Her talent as a ninja was top-tier, even by world standards. Moreover, with the Bloody Mist regime ended, her two Kekkei Genkai were no longer a liability but rather a prized asset of Kirigakure.

Under these circumstances, if the village still chose to offer her as a hostage to Konoha, then Kirigakure truly was hopeless!

Gojo Kaigetsu had presented Gonbee with an incredibly difficult dilemma.

His expression shifted repeatedly.

From "ten" down to "one," it seemed like the price Kirigakure had to pay was significantly reduced. However, anyone with a discerning eye understood Mei's importance to the newly reformed Kirigakure.

Exceptional talent, dual Kekkei Genkai... If nothing unexpected happened, in a few years, Mei would be at the pinnacle of Kirigakure's fighting force, one of their strongest assets.

But if she were handed over to Konoha... Even if it were only for three years, what might she endure during that time?

Gonbee turned his head, meeting Mei's hopeful gaze.

His heart flinched, and he instinctively averted his eyes. He couldn't bear the weight of such hope.

'If this internal conflict hadn't occurred, Kekkei Genkai users would have been purged from the village like impurities.'

'Leaving Mei in Konoha for three years... she might even return pregnant... Her talent as a ninja would undoubtedly be squandered by Konoha.'

'Refusing, given Gojo Kaigetsu's assertive demeanor, would likely lead to even harsher conditions.'