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Chapter 228 The Monster of Akatsuki! (Third Update! Please Subscribe!)

Glug glug…

Qing's body rolled on the ground...

Finally, his body stopped in front of Mei Terumi, blood gushing from his throat flowing onto the ground, staining Mei Terumi's shoes with crimson.

"Senior Ao..."

A trace of sorrow appeared in Mei Terumi's eyes.

Since she became a high-ranking member of Kirigakure, Ao has always followed her, guiding her growth like a senior and obeying her orders.

Because Ao knew that a ninja like Mei Terumi was the future hope of Kirigakure, and her dual bloodline limits were enough to allow Kirigakure to produce a strong ninja comparable to a Kage.

Now, Ao's corpse was right in front of Mei Terumi, his stiff face still showing a hint of astonishment. Clearly, he had never expected his sneak attack to be discovered.

After all, he paid the price of his own eye roll to assassinate that hooded Akatsuki member!

"Hahahaha..."

Deidara couldn't help but clutch his stomach and burst into loud laughter: "What kind of village is this? How can there be such an idiot? Who does he think he's assassinating?"

To be honest, Deidara was a little scared at first.

After all, if Uehara Naraku were really assassinated, Konan would probably go crazy, right? Given her doting on Uehara, she might just blow the entire Land of Water to smithereens, and he and Sasori might get their comeuppance from her.

Now that Uehara Naraku is alright, it's time to be arrogant!

Deidara grinned, pulled a lump of clay from his pack, and swallowed it into his mouth, chewing it bit by bit.

Qing unilaterally broke the agreement, so it's time to make a scene!

"How utterly presumptuous of them..."

Sasori's mood gradually calmed down, and he glanced at Uehara Naraku beside him with a slight sense of amazement. After all, even he hadn't been able to react to Ao's sudden outburst!

Uehara casually slit Ao's throat, without a trace of blood on his body.

It's no wonder that both Pain and Konan have high hopes for him.

"Senior Scorpion, may I borrow a scroll?"

Uehara Naraku waved his hand and threw Ao's kunai on the ground. He then leisurely borrowed a sealing scroll from Sasori and sealed the Byakugan in his hand.

That's the most important thing.

In the future, perhaps this Byakugan can be given to Kabuto Yakushi so that he can install it on that White Zetsu cloak, which will definitely enhance Kabuto's strength once again.

The ninjas looked at Uehara Naraku with fear on their faces.

This monster from the Akatsuki organization seemed to have completely disregarded the assassination attempt.

Mei Terumi gritted her teeth and ordered the ANBU beside her, "Help me collect Ao's body. I'm going to avenge him."

Her voice was somewhat calm.

Even the spies around her could detect a hint of anger in her calm voice, like the calm before a volcano erupts.

A member of the Mist Ninja Anbu involuntarily swallowed, recalling the terror of Mei Terumi, and hurriedly replied in a low voice, "Yes, Lady Mei Terumi."

Ta-da…

Da da da da…

The sound of high-heeled wooden clogs clicking on the floor was somewhat crisp.

Mei Terumi walked step by step toward the Akatsuki members, and the Mist Ninja whispered among themselves as they gathered around her again, ready to provide support at any moment.

Uehara Naraku put away the scroll containing the Byakugan, watched Terumi Mei stroll towards him, and then turned to Momochi Zabuza: "Zabuza-san, has she always been this brave?"

"…yes."

Zabuza Momochi nodded with a grim expression.

Just a moment ago, Zabuza had a faint hope in his heart.

He hoped that Uehara Naraku would be successfully assassinated by Ao, so that he could immediately betray them, attack Sasori and Deidara, and return to Kirigakure as a hero undercover agent.

Unfortunately.

Qing failed, and failed miserably.

Sasori glanced at Zabuza Momochi, then at the Executioner's Blade in his hand, and frowned slightly. "Zabuza Momochi, was that killing intent you were emanating from just now directed at me?"

"..."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Zabuza Momochi's forehead.

Uehara Naraku smiled and spoke up to help Momochi Zabuza out of the predicament: "There are still enemies around. We can deal with some things later. After all, the one we're facing now might very well be the future Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure!"

Zabuza Momochi breathed a sigh of relief.

He wanted to wait until the battle was over before making any plans.

If Akatsuki's attack on Kirigakure fails this time, he will immediately return to Kirigakure. Based on the information he has about Akatsuki, he will definitely be able to hold a high position in the village.

If Akatsuki's attack on Kirigakure succeeds this time, he will immediately become a loyal member of Akatsuki again. After all, although Akatsuki has few members, their combat power is very strong, and they may really be able to rule the ninja world!

Just as Zabuza Momochi was beginning to relax, Naraku Uehara suddenly spoke up: "Now, let Zabuza-san kill this woman named Mei Terumi to prove his loyalty!"

Uehara Naraku's voice held a hint of amusement: "In that case, if he wins, it proves he still has value; if he loses, his death has nothing to do with us, which means we don't need a traitor and a piece of trash like him..."

asshole!

Zabuza Momochi cursed inwardly.

How much does that bastard Uehara Naraku despise him? His men are still with them, and yet Uehara arranges things like this for him?

After finishing his sentence, Uehara Naraku looked at Momochi Zabuza and chuckled, "Zabuza-san, I believe you will prove yourself, right?"

"Hmph, don't worry."

Zabuza Momochi gave a cold snort, then picked up his Executioner's Blade and charged toward Mei Terumi!

Mei Terumi frowned when she saw that Zabuza Momochi was the first member of the Akatsuki to rush out.

Based on the information she's gathered from Hozuki Mangetsu over the years, Momochi Zabuza is no good!

Sasori gazed at Zabuza Momochi's retreating figure and murmured, "Uehara, Zabuza Momochi is a very disobedient fellow..."

"So he's dead."

Uehara Naraku watched as Momochi Zabuza charged towards Terumi Mei, brandishing his Executioner's Blade, and chuckled, "There was never a place for Zabuza among the Akatsuki members; he was just temporarily filling in for someone else."

"Hmm? Another person?"

Deidara immediately became curious: "Could it be that other people in our organization will join us?"

"yes."

Uehara Naraku nodded and said softly, "After all, it would be too unfair for Hozuki Mangetsu to be teammates with Momochi Zabuza... Fortunately, a little guy has grown up, and he also longs to obtain the Executioner's Blade and to see Mangetsu."

Uehara was referring to Hozuki Suigetsu, the younger brother of Hozuki Mangetsu.

Zabuza Momochi's strength has never kept up with his ambition; he constantly dreams of returning to Kirigakure and seizing power there.

During this period, the Akatsuki members were very active, posing a greater threat to the ninja world, and every ninja village was doing its best to gather intelligence on Akatsuki.

Zabuza Momochi would definitely not let this opportunity pass him by.

Sasori's expression was somewhat subtle: "Then recruiting a guy like that into Akatsuki back then was truly a disgrace to Akatsuki!"

I thought he would change.

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed softly, "I just didn't expect that this guy would be so hard to change, even less loyal to his comrades and Akatsuki than the previous wielder of the Executioner's Blade, Kizuki Biwa!"

Uehara Naraku gazed at Momochi Zabuza, who was falling behind in the early stages of the match, and said softly, "With Momochi Zabuza's strength, there's absolutely no way he can defeat that woman, Terumi Mei. Let him be buried in his hometown!"

Deidara's face twisted in mockery as he sneered, "Tsk, you're really cruel!"

After Deidara finished speaking, he opened his palm, a more cruel smile appearing on his face: "However, Momochi Zabuza actually tried to attack Sasori while you were being assassinated. That guy is unforgivable... Even if he hadn't died at the hands of the enemy, I would still kill him regardless of the organization's rules!"

"rest assured."

Uehara Naraku looked at Terumi Mei, whose lips were beginning to puff out, and muttered, "This girl... she's doomed!"

as predicted.

Mei Terumi's combat experience is inferior to Zabuza Momochi's, but her bloodline limit is enough to make up for all her shortcomings, and even her willpower far surpasses Zabuza Momochi's fighting willpower!

After all, how could Zabuza, who lacked strength and tried to cheat and take shortcuts, possibly defeat a woman like Mei Terumi...?

Especially since this woman was in a state of extreme anger!

"Lava Release: Melting Monster Technique!"

Mei Terumi opened her mouth and spewed out a stream of acid that directly corroded Zabuza Momochi's body. The acid even corroded a large hole in his body, and Zabuza's internal organs could be seen through the hole!

Zabuza Momochi stared in disbelief at the gaping hole in his chest and abdomen. He immediately turned to look at Naraku Uehara, desperately trying to rush to Naraku's side!

Zabuza knew very well that Uehara Naraku's medical ninjutsu was extremely powerful.

As long as the person isn't dead, Uehara Naraku can save them.

However, when despair appeared in Zabuza Momochi's eyes, it seemed that none of the three Akatsuki members in the distance intended to rush over to support him.

Sasori of the Red Sand even slowly extended a chakra thread, pulling away the guillotine that Zabuza Momochi had tightly gripped in his dying hand: "If I remember correctly, Hozuki Mangetsu seems to be able to use any ninja sword?"

"That's right."

Uehara Naraku nodded, and after watching Momochi Zabuza fall completely silent, he slowly clapped his hands amidst the cheering Kirigakure.

clap clap clap...

slap slap slap slap slap...

Looking at Mei Terumi, who was slightly out of breath, Uehara Naraku suddenly spoke up: "Thank you, Lady Mei Terumi, for helping us eliminate the traitor from Akatsuki. After joining Akatsuki, Momochi Zabuza always wanted to gather information about Akatsuki, planning to return and become the Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure by virtue of his actions in ending the Blood Mist policy and the information about Akatsuki!"

"..."

The entire Hidden Mist Village was in an uproar!

Each of the Mist Ninjas glanced at the gruesome death of Zabuza Momochi, their expressions instantly changing as they subconsciously recalled the past contributions of the Mist Ninja.

Mei Terumi's expression remained unchanged.

Because she had complete faith in Hozuki Mangetsu's judgment.

Hozuki Mangetsu believed that Kisame Hoshigaki could still be redeemed, and if they had to fight in the future, Terumi Mei could show him mercy; as for Momochi Zabuza, there was absolutely no need to hold back.

Therefore, Mei Terumi brazenly killed Zabuza Momochi.

"Tsk, what I said might actually be true..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed, slowly stopping his slap. He said in a long voice, "Congratulations, Mei Terumi. Congratulations on killing one of our Akatsuki members. You will receive a reward from Akatsuki for Kirigakure."

"What?"

Mei Terumi frowned. She didn't think Akatsuki's reward was anything special, especially since those words were clearly an insult to Kirigakure!

Uehara Naraku's voice suddenly changed, carrying a hint of impending doom: "The reward is that you will see the sun rise today!"

As Uehara Naraku finished speaking, a red sun slowly rose, and the first rays of morning sunlight shone down, illuminating the stone slabs in Kirigakure.

This is the first time that Kirigakure has seen the sunrise.

The village had always been shrouded in mist, and the only time they saw the midday sun was during the day. If Uehara Naraku hadn't used a strong wind to blow away all the mist in the village today, they wouldn't have seen such a sight.

The sunrise was truly beautiful.

However, Mei Terumi's expression suddenly changed!

If she heard correctly, the sunlight was now streaming in, so Xiao and his gang of lunatics were definitely going to launch an attack on the village!

"Time is up."

Uehara Naraku calmly uttered four words, then suddenly squatted down, slammed his palm into the ground, and coldly shouted, "Fire Release: Pillar of Flames!"

The next moment, pillars of fire shot up from the ground all over Kirigakure, appearing in a very regular pattern every few tens of meters!

However, these suddenly emerging pillars of flame turned the entire Hidden Mist Village into a sea of ​​fire in a short moment, and some unlucky Hidden Mist Village ninjas were burned to ashes by the suddenly emerging flames!

Just the sheer number of these pillars of flame, even a rough calculation, is more than the number of ninjas in the entire Hidden Mist Village!

Even Mei Terumi, the strongest member of Kirigakure at the moment, had a hint of despair in her eyes: "What kind of monsters... are inside Akatsuki..."

(End of this chapter)