In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 3 Mei Terumi, Zabuza

boom!
Mei Terumi's fiery red hair flew wildly as she punched the wall next to Kaguya Naoki.

The splashed bricks gently brushed against the mask, sending a slight vibration through the skin.

Naoki Kaguya turned his head to the side, watching the cracks spreading outwards from Mei Terumi's fist as the center, and couldn't help but swallow.

"Naoki Kaguya, if you ever leave the village without permission again, I promise I won't cover for you anymore!"

"Next time, you'll be in for the village's punishment!"

Naoki Kaguya quickly put on an awkward smile and tried to explain.

"Mei Terumi, I don't have many friends, and you're the only one who can use my brain. I have no choice but to ask you for help."

Mei Terumi glared at him, intending to feign anger to teach the incorrigible Naoki Kaguya a lesson.

But then Kaguya Naoki said innocently that he didn't have any brainy friends.

Her anger subsided, and she even felt like laughing.

Mei Terumi clenched her teeth, trying not to show any unusual expression, and lowered her voice to Naoki Kaguya.

"Recently, there have been very few requests from the village, but many ninjas. If someone as eye-catching as you doesn't show up for a long time, he will definitely attract the attention of others."

Leaving the village without permission is a serious crime.

Seeing Mei Terumi's serious expression, Naoki Kaguya nodded in agreement on the surface.

His eyes had involuntarily drifted toward the Water Shadow Building, and he was somewhat dismissive of it.

Apart from Madara Uchiha, the man behind the Third Mizukage, there is no one in Kirigakure who can defeat him one-on-one.

Now, he can act recklessly and arrogantly in Kirigakure without any danger.

However, he naturally wouldn't reveal what was on his mind, and immediately turned to say helplessly.

"Mei Terumi, I understand what you mean. I will be more careful in the future."

But could you please put your fist away?

"If you're going to be like this, I'm afraid no one but me would be able to marry you."

Hearing the first half of Kaguya Naoki's speech about Terumi Mei, he nodded in satisfaction, but upon hearing the second half...

Mei Terumi's fiery red hair flew wildly in an instant, clearly indicating that she had channeled her true energy.

"Oh?"

"Do you think I need to worry about this? I am Mei Terumi."

"Why is it that no one wants to marry me?"

Naoki Kaguya didn't believe it, but she nodded casually nonetheless.

This woman, who can only get married in the Infinite Tsukuyomi world, really lacks a clear self-awareness.

Mei Terumi could already feel the hateful face behind Kaguya Naoki's mask. Her teeth clenched, and she raised her fist to strike.

"Mei Terumi, someone is looking for me."

Naoki Kaguya opened his Byakugan at some point, first glancing subtly at Mei Terumi before turning his gaze into the distance.

There was an ANBU ninja there, staring intently at Kaguya Naoki from afar.

The reason for revealing murderous intent before even meeting was none other than the four words "Kaguya clan." Kaguya Naoki was not surprised and turned to look at Terumi Mei.

At this moment, upon hearing what Naoki Kaguya said, Mei Terumi's previously flowing, fiery red hair drooped down.

With a smile on her face and her fist clenched, she regained her gentle, dignified, and considerate demeanor.

Upon seeing this, Naoki Kaguya couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This gentle childhood goddess, in my memory, was only occasionally cunning and prone to playing little emotional tricks.

Why do you enjoy playing with your fists in front of him?

Unaware that the man opposite her was secretly making fun of her, Terumi Mei waited for a long time without seeing him, and a look of suspicion gradually appeared in her eyes.

That Naoki Kaguya is lying to me again!
Just as she was about to raise her fist, an ANBU ninja swept into Mei Terumi's perception range, causing her to look on in surprise.

There are really people!

From this perspective, Naoki Kaguya's current perception range is a bit too long.

Is it a coincidence, or has Kaguya Naoki mastered some new secret techniques?

chop!
The ANBU ninja stopped abruptly, reached into his robes with one hand, and swiftly retrieved a purple scroll. Only after Mei Terumi, seeing the scroll revealing crucial secrets, chose to leave did the ANBU continue coldly:

"Kaguya Naoki, this is the Mizukage's mission."

Naoki Kaguya nodded slightly, reached out, and took the mission scroll. Before he even opened it, transparent text that only he could see was already revealed.

[Mizukage Mission: Destroy Konoha]

[Mission Description: Lead the Hidden Mist ninja in a surprise attack on Kakashi Hatake, capture Rin Nohara, and make her the Three-Tails Jinchuriki. Afterwards, lead Rin to release the Three-Tails in Konoha. PS: You may encounter an unexpectedly powerful ninja, such as Obito Uchiha.]

[Mission Difficulty: SS]

[All tasks successful: 3 redemption attempts added.]

[Depending on the completion of the task, you may receive the following redemption attempts: attempt fragments, attempt "1", or attempt "2".]

The number of exchanges can be increased by one directly? And it's not even for fragments?
Naoki Kaguya's heart stirred.

He had never seen such a generous reward in the system before.

But if you think about it carefully, it's normal.

This mission was a historic moment that involved Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha, White Zetsu, and Black Zetsu at the same time!
Any amount of reward would be reasonable.

but.

Considering my plan to save Nohara Rin, there's no need to think about exchanging for rewards a second or third time; they're destined to be out of my reach.

However, you should be able to get a reward for capturing Nohara Rin.

Once you win an exchange opportunity, you can choose any of several bloodline limits and bloodline diseases that delay their progression and put them into your possession.

As for how to choose, let's consider it after we come back alive from the battlefield.

Suppressing his slight excitement, Kaguya Naoki was about to open the purple scroll. At that moment, the ANBU member standing in front of him vanished instantly, clearly unwilling to have any interaction with Naoki.

Naoki Kaguya was used to such scenes.

While such prejudices may be stubborn, it's probably not such a big deal if one can gain strong prestige on the battlefield.

Focusing his mind, Naoki unfurled the scroll, carefully perused it, and meticulously memorized it. Most of the contents contained the action routes set by the Mizukage, along with the distribution of Konoha ninja numbers.

As for why it's so detailed, there's no need to elaborate; it's all thanks to the omnipresent White Zetsu!
He turned the page, casually glancing at the list of ninjas he was leading this time. Just as he was about to close the book, his wandering gaze suddenly became fixed.

Slowly focusing his gaze, Kaguya Naoki looked at those familiar words and murmured softly.

Zabuza Momochi?
A whisper stirred up Kaguya Naoki's memories.

Kito, Momochi Zabuza!

He is easily angered, arrogant and conceited. He doesn't give a good look to Kaguya Naoki and it's common for him to provoke her.

However, he is a man of great loyalty and righteousness, and more importantly, like Kaguya Naoki, he wants to change the status quo of Kirigakure.

Historically, in order to end the Blood Mist policy, he will assassinate the Fourth Mizukage in the future.

He failed and fled the village.

After a long period of wandering, he died alongside Haku at Kakashi's hands. He was an elite Jonin with pseudo-Six Paths strength.

However, what was called defection was not actually the case.

Even the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, Hozuki Mangetsu, Chojuro, and other Kirigakure ninjas never considered Zabuza a rogue ninja in the end.

Because he, Zabuza, is the hero of the change in Kirigakure.

This is a great helper for a future rebellion to kill the Mizukage.

However, as everyone knows, the people of Kirigakure have always held deep prejudices against the Kaguya family.

Eliminating prejudice is by no means easy.

But isn't this a ready-made opportunity?
Naoki Kaguya smiled.

Isn't this operation to capture Nohara Rin the perfect opportunity to change Zabuza's prejudices?

Just as he was thinking this, a ruthless mechanical voice rang in his ears, making Kaguya Naoki's eyes light up even more.

Zabuza Momochi's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a Hidden Mist Ninja. Exchange Fragment *1 obtained.

[PS: Exchange fragments can be used to exchange for characters, thereby gaining that character's experience, skills, etc.]

Zabuza was a very well-developed character in the early stages of Naruto, leaving a deep impression on me when I was in elementary school. Based on my deductions, he was most likely in the same class as Kakashi, while Obito and Rin were both Chunin at that time. It's not too hard to understand why Zabuza joined the Anbu, right? [Manual doge emoji]

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