Uchiha Naruto: The Sage

Chapter 40

Mei believed that there was some good in Naruto, she'd tested it a few times and truly believed that there was some good in him. He didn't like evil and was its enemy. However, at the same time he just couldn't be called a friend of the weak and justice. If anything, he seemed to be far more interested in his own ''little'' plans than anything.

She had not thought that he would go as far as to destroy Konoha like that. Even though everyone within the village was still alive, she didn't think he would go that far. He didn't seem to be interested in destroying the village when she talked to him and he didn't seem to be the type to seek revenge, but he'd done it. Konoha had been destroyed.

The Mizukage hadn't wasted time once she received the news; she'd quickly left everything and rushed over to the Imperial Kingdom to see Naruto to demand answers. She'd turned a blind eye on whatever that he was planning, but now she realized that she couldn't be ignorant about everything. Yes, she had to know what she had gotten herself into.

When she reached the capital, she didn't know how to get to Naruto since not even Guren had seen him or even his special messenger. Mei had been even thinking of visiting Kumogakure to see that blonde woman Naruto had been with the other day. She had to speak to him one way or the other.

But now she was facing him, he'd finally heard her voice. The Mizukage looked around the throne room for a few moments before she took delicate steps towards the man himself. She wasn't much interested in anything other than speaking to Naruto so he could answer some of her questions.

''You are rather loud,'' Naruto stated calmly, his back comfortably leaned back against the throne with the eight truth-seeking balls floating above the throne. ''Did you really need to talk to me that much that you'd leave your responsibilities and demand to see me?''

Mei didn't stop until she was just a few feet away from the Emperor, she could clearly see him now. He looked much different from before, no, he looked like a new person. Even the mask of expression her wore on his face seemed new. However, it wasn't anything that she appreciated from him. She liked the mask he wore the last time she spoke to him.

That Naruto she spoke to was bearable, and likeable. That Naruto was a decent human who seemed to care for other people's emotions and needs. She liked the warmth he gave her that day. However, this person she was seeing in front of her wasn't giving her anything. In fact, she couldn't sense anything from him, neither emotions nor power.

''The matter that I needed to discuss with you is of great importance. I couldn't just sit back and watch without questions after what you did,'' There was no sweet smile from the Fifth Mizukage not even her eyes were filled with warmth. Her expression was just straight and tone tuned to formality and business.

She couldn't afford to be smiling at him at this time. No, she felt a heavy burden on her shoulders, and it would continue to weigh down on her until she got some answers. This matter had to be resolved, or she would consider other options. She couldn't afford to seek after someone who enjoys destroying villages for his own amusement. She was a peace loving person and peace is what she sought, not destruction.

''Everyone has questions about this and that. Humans are always questioning everything that is around; they can't accept anything without analyzing it and judging it with their standards. Well, a human is curious specie. When there are things that you don't understand, your mind refuses to settle down in favor of trying to solve the puzzle. Your heart gives you no sense of peace until your worries are taken away,'' Naruto stated in a tone that was just natural to him.

''We question things because we are alive, and only ignorant people accept things without trying to understand them. I do admit that I've been ignorant in your plans so far. Even though I knew you had some plans, I ignored to question and now I find out that you have destroyed Konoha. I should've never been foolish to keep a blind eye on what you had planned,'' Mei was shaking her head, her regret clearly evident in her tone.