Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 204 Mei Terumi: The Sharingan is way more attractive than the Byakugan.

"Illusion?!"

Upon hearing this, Ao's face showed surprise, then he frowned and asked, "Is it the Uchiha clan of Konoha or the Kurama clan?"

In Konoha Village, there are two major clans that excel in genjutsu (illusionary techniques). Generally, when genjutsu proficient ninjas are discovered, those from these two clans are given priority.

Another Mist ninja said, "The Kurama clan's genjutsu manipulates the five senses. The wounds appear rather strangely, unlikely to be caused by their own weapons. This behavior of controlling ninjas to commit suicide seems more like the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan!"

Seeing her teammates discussing this, Mei Terumi interrupted, "Don't forget, Konoha also has the Nara clan; their Shadow Imitation Technique can do just that!"

"However, the weather and time don't seem suitable for them to use their secret techniques."

"So it must be an illusion."

However, after saying that, Mei Terumi noticed that it was still nighttime and there was no light at all, so she immediately dismissed the idea.

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan!"

"This is a bloodline limit that even the Third Mizukage coveted!"

Qing licked her lips, a hint of excitement in her eyes.

After the battle with Konoha, Ao originally wanted to obtain a Byakugan from the Hyuga clan.

However, by Mei Terumi's side, he hasn't had the chance to go to the front lines yet.

After all, Mei Terumi is the only ninja in the Land of Water with two bloodline limits, and she is highly regarded by the higher-ups in Kirigakure.

In particular, Master Genji was very fond of Mei Terumi, believing that Mei Terumi would be the hope for the future rise of Kirigakure.

It's worth mentioning here that although the highest leader of Kirigakure in the Land of Water is also the Mizukage, there is another special figure in this village, namely Genji.

The Master of the Yuan Sect possesses power and status equal to that of the Mizukage.

Even on some important matters, the Third Mizukage needed to consult this elder.

"Ming, should we give chase?"

Ao asked Terumi Mei a question.

Although this group of Konoha ninjas was able to wipe out a group of Kirigakure ninjas in an instant.

But Qing still felt that the opponent's strength might not be that great.

After all, it's possible for a Jonin to be killed by a Chunin if there's a lack of intelligence.

This is especially common when the other person's bloodline limit is unknown.

Qing felt that he had reconstructed the course of the battle.

The opponent must have been subdued by the Konoha ninja with the Sharingan when the deceased Kirigakure Jonin was not paying attention, and then other Konoha ninjas rushed forward and instantly dealt with the Kirigakure Jonin and the two Kirigakure members.

The last Hidden Mist Villager was controlled by the Sharingan and committed suicide.

Qing felt that the other party had simply caught her off guard.

Now that they know one of the opponents is an Uchiha clan ninja, they can certainly guard against the opponent using Sharingan genjutsu to control them.

If you're prepared, it'll be harder for your opponent to perform!

Mei Terumi had already thought of everything that Ao could think of, and a glint of light flashed in her eyes.

"Keep your distance if you encounter them, lest you fall for the Sharingan's genjutsu!"

"Even if the other party is a Jonin from the Uchiha clan, it is impossible for him to control all four of us at the same time."

"Furthermore, the Sharingan is countered by the Hidden Mist Technique, and with the current weather, the power of the opponent's Fire Release techniques will be greatly reduced."

"As long as we maintain our distance from them, beating them won't be a problem!"

As Mei Terumi spoke, her face became extremely excited.

Keep in mind that this is a ninja from the Uchiha clan.

If only I could kill such a ninja and obtain his eyes.

She knew that Qing had always wanted a Byakugan, but she felt that the Sharingan was the better thing!

Furthermore, the Sharingan that can control a Jonin must be a pair of Sharingan with three tomoe.

This is a top-tier bloodline limit that there are only a handful of people in the entire ninja world!

Not to mention Aoko, even Mei Terumi wondered if she could also get a Sharingan.

The ninjas of Kirigakure mostly have fierce and menacing appearances, coupled with their bloody graduation exams.

Everyone smelled of blood.

Mei Terumi felt that to gain a foothold in such an environment, a three-tomoe Sharingan with its eerie and scarlet color was the perfect match.

After all, that thing doesn't look like a cataract, unlike the white eye!

Mei Terumi's choice between the Byakugan and Sharingan was entirely based on appearance.

She licked her lips, and under the expectant gazes of her teammates, said coldly, "Chase!"

Upon hearing this, the three men revealed bloodthirsty expressions, and their figures suddenly disappeared from the spot.

Somewhere in the Land of Hot Water.

It was already noon, but the sky was still gloomy because of the snow.

The Chiga Squad had already infiltrated the territory of the Land of Hot Springs.

"The nearest town to the Land of Hot Springs is still a long way off, so let's not rush and rest here for a bit."

Using the faint light, Chiga took out the map from his chest and looked at it. He didn't want to waste this little bit of time, especially since he was in the unfamiliar capital of the Land of Hot Springs. It was always better to be cautious in everything he did.

Sarutobi Asuma and the other two also agreed with Chiga's decision.

The four searched the vicinity for a suitable place to hide.

Kurenai was lucky enough to find a cave. After calling Chiga and the other two over, the four of them hid inside the cave.

To avoid being tracked down, Chiga went out again to clean up the traces they had left outside and made some disguises before she felt at ease.

After resting for a full day and night, Chiga and the other three left the cave and headed towards a small town in the Land of Hot Springs.

Considering that we have already penetrated deep into the Land of Hot Water, the probability of encountering Kirigakure has greatly increased.

To travel so ostentatiously as a Konoha ninja would be tantamount to walking into the line of fire of the Mist Ninja.

So from now on, they will have to pretend to be war orphans and walk to the town.

Since the task was to investigate the number of Kirigakure ninja and the location of their strongholds within the Land of Hot Springs, and since most of these were located on the border, Chiga needed a temporary place to stay.

After all, their reconnaissance mission takes time; I wouldn't say two or three months, but at least half a month.

In such cold weather, it's difficult to find a place to stay in the wild; one can only choose from towns.

This is also why Chiga pretended to be a war orphan.

They sealed all the ninja-related items on their bodies into a scroll, and wore only a thin autumn shirt.

To make it look more convincing, they even smeared some dust on their bodies to make themselves look like they had escaped from a fire.

Along the way, groups of villagers from the Land of Hot Water were also walking, carrying large and small bags, all heading towards the nearest town.

Most of these people are from small villages on the border of the Land of Hot Water.

The Land of Hot Springs has become a battlefield, and the border villages are the first to suffer from the flames of war.

The ninjas from the great powers probably wouldn't specifically go to these villages to search for supplies or capture villagers to work for.

But the situation is less certain for those wandering samurai and ninjas.

Because of the chaos of war, they could take advantage of the confusion and run rampant in villages without the protection of ninjas.

There were quite a few boys and girls dressed like Chiga and the other three.

Even many young and strong men were dressed in tattered clothes, carrying all their belongings on their backs, walking on the road to town.

And so, the four of them walked for more than an hour in the midst of heavy snow and howling winds.

"I take back what I said, that was absolutely a terrible choice, achoo!"

In this kind of weather, even a ninja couldn't withstand it for long. Sarutobi Asuma felt that he had lost all feeling in his feet.

Chiga wasn't feeling good either, but as the team leader and since it was her idea, she could only grit her teeth and say, "Speak less, conserve your energy."

Chiga and his companions walked silently through the snow, encountering many Mist Ninja along the way. They merely glanced at Chiga and his group, found nothing suspicious, and hurriedly left.

It's not that they weren't vigilant, it's just that there were simply too many war orphans like Chika, and they didn't have the energy or time to investigate them all.

Half a day later, Chiga's team finally caught a glimpse of a town.

Upon seeing this, the four of them perked up and quickened their pace.

But as they approached, their expressions suddenly changed.

At the town's entrance, two Mist Ninja stood on the city wall, observing the people coming and going. If they spotted anything suspicious, they would come down and question them.

"Chiga, what should we do? Should we move to another town?"

Sarutobi Asuma moved closer to Chiga and asked in a low voice.

Chiga stared at Kirigakure for a while, then breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Just act natural. They're not that wary of children."

It's probably because Mei Terumi and the others thought that a Konoha team capable of easily defeating a bunch of Kirigakure ninja wouldn't consist of four children; they should be older.

At the very least, there should be a powerful ninja leading the team.

The fact that Chiga and the other three were all children made them overlook them.

Therefore, when examining war orphans under the age of ten, they are naturally overlooked.

"Am I still considered a child?"

Sarutobi Asuma touched his mature face and made a sarcastic remark.

Qianhe glanced at him sideways, thinking to himself that this kid actually had some self-awareness.

The town's exit was a flat, open space, and Chiga and his companions didn't want to linger and attract the attention of the Mist Ninja.

The four of them took small, quick steps and slowly approached the Mist Ninja.

These two Mist Ninjas were not sensory ninjas, and after glancing at Sarutobi Asuma a couple of times, they paid him no further attention.

At most, people might think this kid is really mature for his age, and that no girl will ever like him!

After Chiga and the other three entered the town, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the small town, passersby hurried by, rarely exchanging words with each other. War orphans like Chika were a common sight, driven by hunger and cold to wander and beg.

Meanwhile, ninjas wearing Mist Ninja headbands would occasionally appear on the streets, vigilantly observing for any suspicious individuals.

"Damn, are the Mist Ninja really this cautious?"

Sarutobi Asuma exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this.

(End of this chapter)