Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 229 You were so close to hurting my finger!

In an instant, the Hidden Mist Village was engulfed in flames.

Flames scorched the air, creating waves of air. Explosions and screams echoed throughout the village. It was the first time the Kirigakure ninja had ever seen someone unleash such a powerful fire-style ninjutsu, the technique's range covering the entire Kirigakure village.

A sense of despair welled up in the hearts of every Mist Ninja.

A ninja from the Mist stared blankly at the billowing pillars of fire, took a few steps back, and collapsed to the ground: "Is this... the power of Akatsuki?"

"Water Release: Water Pillar!"

A huge ball of water suddenly shot into the sky, then scattered and extinguished the surrounding pillars of fire. Water vapor immediately began to appear in the area.

The person who put out the fire was Mei Terumi.

Unfortunately, even though she extinguished the flames here, she couldn't extinguish the pillars of fire throughout Kirigakure. There were still thousands upon thousands of pillars of fire throughout Kirigakure!

"Stand up!"

Mei Terumi had recovered from her initial shock and shouted, "Everyone, immediately organize the villagers to evacuate and put out the fire!"

At this moment, Mei Terumi, just like in the past, became the backbone of the Kirigakure ninja. She waved her hand to summon the surrounding Kirigakure ninja and issued orders to them, requiring them to form small teams to go to various parts of Kirigakure for rescue.

However, the extent of the disaster that struck Kirigakure this time was so vast that the Kirigakure ninja who had been surrounding Uehara Naraku and the others had to retreat and go to their rescue.

After Mei Terumi finished giving her orders, only one ANBU squad remained by her side, and this squad was also waiting for her command.

Perhaps because she had talked too much, Mei Terumi's voice sounded somewhat tired: "Harunai, immediately send a message by carrier pigeon, ordering a small squad of troops stationed at Mio Isobu to stay behind, and the rest to come and support them as quickly as possible. Make sure they return to the village within four hours!"

"Yes, Terumi Mei-sama!"

Without hesitation, the ANBU ninja turned around and disappeared from Mei Terumi's sight with a few leaps.

Another ANBU ninja finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked in a deep voice, "Lady Terumi Mei, according to the information we've received, Akatsuki's goal has always been the Tailed Beasts. What if they're planning to use the pretext of attacking Kirigakure..."

"I know, Chojuro."

Mei Terumi shook her head with a grim expression, gazing at the few black-robed figures in the distance, seemingly detached from the wind and clouds. She said in a low voice, "If the village weren't short-handed, I would never have thought of mobilizing the ninja forces there. Only by protecting the village first can we have a chance to protect the Three-Tails from falling into enemy hands."

Mei Terumi had one more thing she didn't say.

That is, she has absolutely no confidence in repelling Xiao's invasion.

Faced with a situation so powerful that no one dares to reverse it, the will to fight becomes somewhat insignificant.

Mei Terumi did not believe that Kirigakure was confident of defeating the Akatsuki members.

Then we'll have to find another shortcut. If the information from Konoha is correct, and Akatsuki's goal is only to collect the Three-Tails, then perhaps once they bring in reinforcements from outside the village, these Akatsuki personnel might still withdraw.

The Three-Tailed Isobu is just a tailed beast.

Mei Terumi glanced at the last two Anbu members beside her and continued, "Kawamae, Chojuro, go and provide assistance elsewhere! Leave this to me!"

"Terumi Mei-sama!"

"Terumi Mei-sama!"

The two ANBU members involuntarily raised their heads, staring at Mei Terumi in disbelief. There were still thousands of ninja stationed in Kirigakure. How could they let Mei Terumi fight the enemy alone?

"It's alright."

Mei Terumi shook her head and said in a low voice, "You can't do much here. If you go elsewhere, you might be able to rescue more people..."

"But…"

The Kirigakure ANBU scouts at Uehara Naraku and the others in the distance, gritted their teeth, and said, "There are still three of them. Even if it's just to hold them off, we can still tie down two enemies for Lady Terumi Mei!"

"yes!"

Another Mist Ninja ANBU member spoke up firmly, "I've been working hard all along to become Mei Terumi-sama's future bodyguard ninja!"

The two Mist Ninja Anbu resolutely refused to leave.

Perhaps knowing the threat that Mei Terumi was about to face, the two Kirigakure ANBU tried to refuse Mei Terumi's orders and insisted on staying to fight together.

"Hey, it looks like you two are having some kind of argument."

Uehara Naraku smiled as he watched this scene, then suddenly interrupted Terumi Mei and the Kirigakure Anbu, drawing their attention.

Uehara Naraku, a sinister laugh escaping from within his hood, slowly opened his palm and chuckled as he spoke, "Lady Terumi Mei, why don't I kill these two for you? That way, you won't have to argue anymore, right?"

"retreat!"

Mei Terumi shouted coldly, kicking two Mist Ninja Anbu flying one after the other. The next moment, a pillar of fire suddenly burst out from where the two Mist Ninja Anbu had just stood!

The two Mist Ninja Anbu members were still somewhat shaken.

If Mei Terumi hadn't acted swiftly, the two of them would have been burned to ashes by the flames that erupted from the ground.

Mei Terumi waved her hand and shouted, "Now you two see, you're only getting in the way. Get out of here immediately!"

"yes!"

Left with no other choice, the two Mist Ninja Anbu members could only fly away.

Uehara Naraku looked at the solitary Mei Terumi, shook his head, and clicked his tongue in dismay, saying, "Lady Mei Terumi, you're all alone now. You look pitifully lonely..."

"Heh...you thought you had me figured out?"

Mei Terumi curled the corners of her lips into a cryptic smile before suddenly exhaling a cloud of acidic mist: "Boiling Release: Skillful Mist Technique!"

The cloud of mist rushed towards Uehara Naraku and the others!

The buildings on the street were gradually affected and directly corroded by the acid mist, and Deidara and Sasori involuntarily frowned.

This Boiling Release technique is a troublesome bloodline limit!

Especially for Sasori of the Red Sand, if he were to fight Mei Terumi, he might not come out on top, since the Boil Release attack area is too large, and his puppets and even the puppet strings might be corroded.

"Tsk, women shouldn't be so sharp-tongued..."

Uehara Naraku simply waved his hand, and a strong gust of wind blew by, clearing away the acidic mist of the Boiling Release. He slowly raised his head and looked at Terumi Mei, saying, "If you had a sweeter tongue, I believe many people would like you."

"Hehe, I'll learn."

Mei Terumi smiled, her eyebrows slightly raised, making it seem as if they were chatting rather than fighting.

As for her mood, it wasn't that good.

If the Akatsuki member on the other side is very skilled in Wind Release ninjutsu, then it's equivalent to rendering her Boil Release bloodline ineffective.

This battle is extremely difficult.

No, there's not even a glimmer of hope.

Mei Terumi had never encountered an enemy as powerful as Naraku Uehara before, and in the battle, she demonstrated her strength with the most nonchalant attitude.

Uehara Naraku slowly extended his palm towards Terumi Mei, and whispered, "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

A gust of wind suddenly blew straight towards Mei Terumi!

The buildings along the streets were swept away and destroyed by the gale, and the ground was also plowed open by the gale, leaving a deep ravine!

"Water Release·Water Formation Wall!"

Mei Terumi gritted her teeth, spitting out a powerful jet of water to withstand the onslaught of the gale. Her expression was extremely tense: "Can a mere C-rank Wind Release ninjutsu really unleash such power?"

"Wind Release: Wind Cutter!"

A hurricane sliced ​​through the water array wall, revealing a huge hole!

"You're a pretty good woman..."

Uehara Naraku looked at Terumi Mei hiding in the water array wall and said something that was hard to understand. In fact, he was talking about how Terumi Mei thought he was picking up food in the garbage dump many years ago and thought he was pitiful, so she gave him a cookie.

Unexpectedly, Mei Terumi suddenly giggled and stretched lazily, saying, "Which part do you think is the best?"

"..."

Just as Uehara Naraku was sizing her up, Terumi Mei's expression suddenly changed, and she opened her mouth to spew out a torrent of orange acid: "Lava Release: Melting Monster Technique!"

The acid covered the tops of the three of them!

If this acidic liquid were to fall, Sasori and Deidara would definitely not be able to escape it, and they might even be severely injured!

No wonder this woman could command the submission of the entire Hidden Mist Village; it's definitely not because she's beautiful!

She is also very powerful.

At least her dual bloodline ability is quite effective at restraining them.

Both Deidara and Sasori showed surprise on their faces. Sasori hurriedly manipulated the puppets of the Third and Fourth Kazekage, intending to release their Magnet Release defensive ninjutsu.

"Don't panic."

Uehara Naraku spoke up to calm them down, slowly raising his finger: "Secret Technique! Soul Protection!"

A purple energy shield appeared around them, enveloping them within it—a skill that granted group invincibility.

Clumps of orange acid fell under the energy shield, but it couldn't corrode anything. The acid could only flow down the shield and gradually corrode the floor.

Just as Uehara Naraku deactivated his energy defense, Terumi Mei charged towards them from afar, her face resolute: "You think you can escape? Die! Monsters of Akatsuki! Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!"

A ball of flame suddenly spewed from her mouth! This woman could actually use Fire Release ninjutsu, and it was even an Uchiha Fire Release ninjutsu!

No, this doesn't seem surprising at all, considering that Mei Terumi possesses multiple chakra natures, one of which is composed of water and fire...

Instead of landing on Uehara Naraku and the others, the balls of flame that flew towards them landed in the acid surrounding them!

Moments later, when the ball of flame landed on the acid, it immediately caused a violent explosion, affecting the entire street and instantly destroying the buildings on it!

That ball of acid was actually able to explode from the flames!

Mei Terumi suddenly unleashed her hidden attack, her true killing move, since she never expected that the acid would kill any Akatsuki members.

Even Mei Terumi herself was knocked back by the shockwave from the explosion!

As Mei Terumi panted heavily, looking at the street that appeared somewhat quiet after the violent explosion, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She chose the perfect moment, exactly the instant the eerie purple energy shield disappeared—a time when the Akatsuki members were completely defenseless.

According to Mei Terumi's assessment, even if the Akatsuki's ninjutsu is incredibly strange, it's impossible for them to emerge unscathed from such an explosion; there should be two dead and one seriously injured...

To be on the bright side, all three of them might get blown up!

However, when the smoke and dust from the explosion dissipated, Mei Terumi stared in astonishment at the three figures dressed in black robes adorned with auspicious clouds, who hadn't even moved an inch.

"Hello!"

Deidara grinned at Mei Terumi and chuckled, "Your methods are truly ruthless! I acknowledge your artistry!"

Sasori of the Red Sand surveyed the wrecked environment with a blank expression, and said softly, "Judging from the power of the explosion, it seems that this woman spat out something called nitric acid and then detonated it with flames..."

"Truly amazing."

Uehara Naraku gazed at Terumi Mei in the distance and softly praised, "The weak in the ninja world always find opportunities to defeat the strong through various novel tactics. I must say, Terumi Mei's tactics just now were indeed admirable."

Uehara Naraku flipped his palm over, laughing as he continued, "It's truly remarkable; you almost hurt my finger just now..."

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