Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

"Lord Shuichi, this woman doesn't seem to have any intention of using your power!"

Beside Hoshino Hideichi, White Zetsu Tobi emerged from the ground.

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled lightly: "You won't shed tears until you see the coffin."

"Nagato was right about some things: how can one understand and comprehend pain without experiencing it?"

"Without experiencing despair, one cannot cherish the hard-won hope."

White Zetsu Abi asked with a smile, "So, Lord Shuichi, are you going to wait until Nagato makes his move before intervening, appearing as a savior?"

"Besides, this is also a classic case of a hero saving a damsel in distress, who knows, Mei Terumi might just fall completely for you, Akihiro!"

Hoshino Hideichi said calmly, "That depends on their performance."

The person had already disappeared as they spoke.

at the same time.

Zabuza Momochi, who was on his way to Kirigakure, asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

Mei Terumi said, "Let's unite some people and break the illusion for the Fourth Mizukage."

Zabuza Momochi then asked, "And then?"

Mei Terumi coldly replied, "Of course, we should gather all our strength and drive the enemy out!"

Zabuza Momochi scoffed, "An enemy with the Rinnegan, and the Mangekyou Sharingan, Mei Terumi—even though you possess two bloodline limits, you still can't possibly be their match, can you?"

"Unless your strength has reached the level of that of Lord Shuichi."

"Have you forgotten the battle where the Third Mizukage was seriously injured?"

"We could never be a match for such a being; we're not even in the same dimension."

Mei Terumi calmly said, "Since the other party has chosen to control the Fourth Mizukage, it means they are intentionally hiding their existence and have other intentions."

"If we can break the Fourth Mizukage's genjutsu, he probably won't start a major battle with us."

Zabuza Momochi scoffed, "Are you gambling?"

Mei Terumi did not respond, but she thought to herself: The reason why the owner of the Rinnegan hides himself is probably because of that guy, Shuichi Hoshino.

The target was the tailed beasts, but given the village's situation, the owner of the Rinnegan should have been able to capture the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails long ago.

But they didn't do that, so there must be other hidden reasons behind it.

Moreover, since Hoshino Shuichi is trying to annex the village, he won't just stand by and watch the village be destroyed by the Rinnegan user.

Even the Three-Tails and Six-Tails will not be taken away by the owner of the Rinnegan.

Simply put, Terumi is trying to get free access to Hoshinobu Shuichi, who has his eyes on Kirigakure!

Seeing the silent Mei Terumi, Zabuza Momochi couldn't help but say, "It seems that Lord Shuichi was somewhat mistaken in favor of you becoming the Fifth Mizukage!"

……

As night fell, Mei Terumi, accompanied by Zabuza Momochi, quietly entered Kirigakure and first found Jonin Ao.

"What? The Fourth Mizukage has been controlled by genjutsu?"

After learning the situation from Mei Terumi, Ao was incredulous, but then chose to believe it: "Since it's information from the God of Shinobi, it can't be wrong."

"Furthermore, it is indeed strange that the Fourth Mizukage suddenly changed his policy and restarted the Blood Mist of the Third Mizukage."

"But according to the intelligence you provided, we simply don't have the ability to fight against an enemy like that, do we?"

Mei Terumi said in a deep voice, "Ao, go see the Six-Tails Jinchuriki and have him come with us."

"He has mastered the power of the Six-Tails, a fact that no one else knows."

Both Ao and Zabuza Momochi were surprised to hear this.

"That certainly gives us a better chance!"

Qing smiled and said, "I'll go right away."

"If we can break the Fourth Mizukage's genjutsu, then the two Jinchuriki, along with us, should be able to put up a fight."

As he spoke, he used the Instantaneous Movement Technique to leave.

Zabuza Momochi looked at Mei Terumi and said, "I must say, Lord Shuichi's judgment is indeed excellent."

Mei Terumi ignored Zabuza Momochi and sat on the floor, silently eating her soldier pills.

Zabuza Momochi, however, continued, "Do you still think that Lord Shuichi, who covets Kirigakure, would just stand by and watch it be destroyed?"

"After all, there's no point in annexing Kirigakure, which has already been destroyed."

Mei Terumi glanced at Zabuza Momochi and finally spoke, "That's indeed a thought I have."

"However, no matter what, we can't always rely on others."

Zabuza Momochi said, "Then you should be well aware that this decision will cause many people in the village to die, right?"

Mei Terumi remained silent, then nodded, unmoved: "The successive Mizukage and our ancestors made many sacrifices to create the village we have today."

"As successors, we have no reason to easily hand over the fruits of our ancestors' hard work."

Zabuza Momochi sighed upon hearing this: "Although I don't agree with you, I admire you."

"You are indeed qualified to become the Fifth Mizukage."

"I will fight with all my might in this battle. If I die... hehe, if I survive, then we might become enemies from now on, Mei Terumi!"

Mei Terumi glanced at Zabuza Momochi, then ignored him.

Zabuza Momochi is not on the same level as her.

Before long, Ao arrived with Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.

Zabuza Momochi looked around: "Don't we need anyone else?"

Mei Terumi said, "As long as we break the Fourth Mizukage's genjutsu, we can naturally gather everyone in the village."

"Ao, after dawn, you will request an audience with the Fourth Mizukage. The three of us will use transformation techniques to transform into ninja tools, which you will then take to the Mizukage's office."

Qing nodded: "Understood!"

Silent all night.

The following morning, after washing up, Ao meticulously groomed himself as always, while Mei Terumi and the other two transformed into kunai and were carried by Ao in his ninja tool bag.

On the rooftop, Hoshino, in his bird form, watched as Ao walked into the Mizukage Building.

They also heard the Mist Ninja calling out "Lord Ao".

Less than half an hour later, a masked Mist Ninja appeared before Ao: "Lord Ao, the Mizukage summons you!"

Qing immediately got up, nodded, and went to the Water Shadow's office.

At this moment, Yagura was sitting behind his desk as always, and from Ao's perspective, there was absolutely no flaw to be found.

"What a pity about that white eye..."

Qing sighed inwardly, then took a deep breath.

At this moment, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, spoke up: "Ao, what's wrong?"

Qing simply raised one hand and shouted, "Release!"

Yagura knew something was wrong the moment Aoshiki raised his hand, but it was too late to stop him.

The genjutsu was broken, and Yagura froze, his gaze initially blank, but he quickly recovered, filled with intense anger: "Sharingan!"

boom!

The Three-Tails' chakra erupted, and the Mizukage's office exploded.

shhhhhh!

One after another, figures rushed in.

"Lord Mizukage!"

"What's going on?"

"Qing, what are you doing?"

Loud shouts rang out.

Then, Mei Terumi and the other two appeared together.

"Zabuza!"

"Mei Terumi, and the Six-Tails... are you also going to assassinate the Mizukage?"

The arriving Mist Ninja were utterly shocked.

However, Yagura had already calmed down by then: "It wasn't them!"

To be manipulated by illusion is a great disgrace.

"Ao, Mei Terumi, thank you!"

Yagura stood up, about to order the annihilation of the Akatsuki, when a figure suddenly appeared in the office: "We were far too careless; the genjutsu was broken so easily!"

Obito Uchiha appeared, wearing a divine robe and a mask.

Swish!

Mei Terumi and her three companions instantly surrounded Yagura.

Yagura glared at Obito Uchiha: "The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, you bastard... unforgivable!"

"Take him down!"

Immediately, three masked Mist Ninjas rushed out, their blades piercing Obito Uchiha's body. However, the three were stunned, finding no flesh or blood at all.

Obito Uchiha strode forward, passing through the blades and attacking Mist Ninjas under shocked gazes. Then he made his move, wooden spikes extending from his palm and piercing into the bodies of two Mist Ninjas. He kicked another Mist Ninja away.

With their hands forming hand seals, the two Mist Ninjas, pierced by wooden spikes, had wood growing inside their bodies, piercing through them, and letting out shrill screams.

"This... is Wood Release!"

Terumi Mei's pupils shrank sharply.

How can the Uchiha clan know Wood Release?

At this moment, Zabuza Momochi had completed the hand seals and shouted, "Scatter!"

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

The water vapor gathered into a stream, surged upwards and transformed into a water dragon, rushing towards Uchiha Obito.

However, the water dragon broke through the house, but Obito Uchiha was completely unharmed and walked straight through the water.

"Be careful, this guy's ability seems to make his body intangible, so neither physical attacks nor ninjutsu attacks have any effect."

Qing shouted, "But if he's going to attack, he'll definitely materialize!"

"Looks like there are some talented people here!"

Obito Uchiha chuckled, unconcerned that his abilities had been exposed.

After being reminded by Ao, several Mist Ninja launched another attack.

This time, they cooperated perfectly, seizing the perfect moment to strike Obito Uchiha.

But the next moment, the Kirigakure ninja who was about to hit Obito Uchiha suddenly stopped and stared blankly.

"It's the Sharingan!"

Zabuza Momochi formed hand seals, and the next moment, thick fog began to rise in the room.

"what!"

A heart-wrenching scream rang out from the thick fog.

Zabuza Momochi, hidden in the thick fog, launched a silent attack, but it passed right through Obito Uchiha's body.

"Using the Mist Concealment Technique to interfere with my eye technique is a clever choice, but..."

Obito Uchiha, having released his intangibility, grabbed Zabuza Momochi with one hand.

"You've fallen for their trap!"

Zabuza Momochi's voice rang out from behind, his sword already aimed at Obito Uchiha's nape.

"Water clone!"

Obito Uchiha's expression changed slightly beneath the mask, and the Zabuza Momochi he was holding turned into a stream of water with a splash.

But just when Zabuza Momochi thought he was about to win, he discovered that his sword could no longer cut down.

"This is……"

His pupils contracted sharply as he looked at the sky-blue skeleton that had blocked his blade.

The next moment, Zabuza Momochi, caught off guard, was blasted away by Susanoo's punch.

boom!

Zabuza Momochi, having crashed through one wall, was embedded in the other, spitting out blood. He was completely immobilized: "Damn it... my bones are broken!"

Mei Terumi had already sensed something was wrong and shouted, "This place is going to collapse! Get outside!"

Swish swish!

One after another, figures leaped out of the gap and flew out to the outside of the Water Shadow Building.

Zabuza Momochi was severely injured, and his ninjutsu lost control, causing the thick fog to dissipate immediately.

Many of the Mist Ninja stared wide-eyed at the enormous figure standing atop the Mizukage Building.

"What is that?"

"Wow...that's some really strong chakra!"

"Gurgle~~"

……

Yagura bypassed Mei Terumi and Ao, looking at the sky-blue Susanoo, and said, "Mangekyou Sharingan, Susanoo!"

"Qing, take some men and evacuate the villagers!"

"Mei Terumi, Utakata, work together to take him down!"

"Be careful of his illusions!"

Qing immediately nodded, accepted the order, and left.

Mei Terumi commanded the surrounding Mist Ninja, shouting, "Everyone, use Water Release!"

"yes!"

The numerous Mist Ninja shouted in unison, and then began to form hand seals.

Water Release: Water Whip!

Water Release: Water Chaos Waves!

Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

A dozen or so Mist Ninja simultaneously used Water Release ninjutsu to rush towards the Susanoo, which had all four limbs but was not covered by armor.

"A grain of rice can be a beacon of light!"

Obito Uchiha scoffed, casually waving his hand to shatter the water dragon; the onrushing water couldn't even budge him.

Taking advantage of the numerous attacks from the Mist Ninja, Mei Terumi leaped up and spat out a powerful breath.

Lava Release - Lava Monster Technique!

A large amount of mucus fell from the sky, like a white veil, covering Susanoo.

Chi Chi Chi!

The slime immediately started smoking upon landing on Susanoo, and Susanoo's defenses were quickly dismantled.

Obito Uchiha, standing between Susanoo's eyebrows, was somewhat surprised: "Lava Release like the Six-Tails? That's more like it."

At that moment, Mei Terumi shouted, "Everyone else, scatter!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her second ninjutsu was completed.

Boil Release - Skillful Mist Technique!

The high-temperature acid mist erupted, enveloping Susanoo and accelerating its disintegration.

However, as Obito Uchiha formed hand seals, Susanoo underwent a transformation. The Tengu Armor appeared, instantly increasing Susanoo's defense and even its size.

The slime and high-temperature acid mist that were originally able to corrode Susanoo could no longer penetrate its defenses.

"This guy..."

Mei Terumi was utterly shocked.

However, Yagura and Utakata, who had already donned the Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak, were ready, and two Tailed Beast Balls shot out.

"This is the true power of a tailed beast!"

As Obito Uchiha watched the two Tailed Beast Balls hurtling towards him, he grabbed with both hands using his Susanoo, creating chakra blades that acted as shields as he collided with the Tailed Beast Balls.

Boom!

Susanoo stepped back, causing the Mizukage Building to collapse.

However, Obito Uchiha only took one step back to regain his balance. Then, he swung his twin swords outwards, and two Tailed Beast Balls instantly flew into the sky and exploded.

Rumble!

The Tailed Beast Ball exploded in the air, like two great suns.

Qing, who was leading the evacuation of villagers, looked up in shock: "They were actually able to defuse such an attack..."

boom!

A storm from the Tailed Beast Ball explosion swept in, blowing many people away. Ao rushed to rescue them.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the battlefield, Mei Terumi was equally shocked.

Both Tailed Beast Balls were neutralized.

Moreover, this guy is just a controlled Uchiha; the owner of the Rinnegan has not yet appeared.

At that moment, Mei Terumi suddenly felt a pang of regret.

At this moment, Yagura and Utakata, who had revealed three tails and six tails respectively, charged out at an extremely fast speed.

Close-quarters combat began. (End of Chapter)