Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 219 Mei Terumi and the Jinchūriki

The country of ghosts.

Ziyuan opened her eyes.

An unusual light and shadow flickered constantly in his white eyes.

A moment later, she reached out and touched her forehead, finding it covered in sweat.

"Is it a dream?"

Ziyuan took a deep breath and gripped the bell on her chest tightly.

There is a red stone inside, which was left to her by her mother, Maitreya.

He possesses the power to protect her.

"Your Highness, the Priestess."

A familiar voice came from outside the door.

It was her bodyguard, Zui.

Shion grabbed the shrine maiden's robe, quickly put it on, and walked a few steps to the door, opening it.

"Your Highness, the Priestess."

Ashiho bowed and said, "We have received a reply from the five great villages."

"How so?"

A look of anticipation appeared on Ziyuan's face.

Not long ago, the Land of Demons discovered traces of the Yellow Springs Cult.

Eight years ago, it was the Yellow Springs Cult that released the demons and commanded the Undying Legion, intending to unify the ninja world.

Ziyuan thought they had all been wiped out, but she didn't expect there were still remnants.

Fearing a repeat of the monster rampage, she entrusted the task to the five major villages.

Hopefully, we can help them find the Yellow Springs Cult and prevent the demons from breaking free.

Because once the demon is resurrected, there is only one way to deal with it.

That was the shrine maiden sealing it with her life.

Shion's mother, Miroku, died because of this.

She did not want to follow in his footsteps.

"Konoha and Kumogakure have replied that they will send people over."

Azusa sighed and said, "The other three ninja villages all declined with different excuses."

"Don't they understand that the entire ninja world will suffer after the demons are resurrected?"

Ziyuan's expression was rather unpleasant.

"Konoha and Kumogakure are currently the strongest ninja villages. With their strength, dealing with the Yomi Cult should not be a problem."

Ashiho quickly comforted her, saying, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so angry."

Upon hearing this, Ziyuan's expression softened slightly.

Although the Yellow Springs Cult was powerful in its heyday, it has become extremely weak after so many years.

Moreover, the key to the resurrection of the demons lies in the two temples.

One lives in the land of demons, the other in the land of swamps.

The former sealed its soul, the latter sealed its body.

As long as the ninjas of Konoha and Kumogakure protect these two temples, nothing will happen.

"Who were the ninjas they sent?"

Ziyuan calmed down and asked.

"Konoha responded that Hokage Natsume personally led the team, while Kumogakure sent a Jonin named Yugito Nii."

Foot ear immediately answered.

Ziyuan was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised.

The fact that the ninja from Kumogakure was understandable was surprising, but the fact that the ninja from Konoha was none other than the Hokage, Natsume.

She had also heard of his exploits in the land of demons.

Quite magnificent.

But I feel like I've seen this name somewhere before.

Shion lifted her shrine maiden skirt and ran outside.

Zui was stunned for a moment, somewhat confused, but still quickly followed.

"You stay here."

Ziyuan arrived at a room, said something, opened the door, and went inside.

Upon hearing this, Ashiho had no choice but to stop.

He glanced at the plaque above the door.

This is a secret chamber reserved for priestesses throughout history.

On the surface it is a study, but in reality there is a room with a special purpose hidden underground.

Ziyuan followed the passage and arrived at her destination.

She rummaged through drawers and cupboards, and finally found a box hidden in the deepest part.

When Miroku died, Shion was only six years old.

She was young and didn't remember many things.

Natsume thought she didn't trust him, but the truth was that she had no memory of him.

Shion opened the box and saw the promise left behind by the shrine maiden Kikuri.

"It's really true?"

Because she possesses the ability to foresee the deaths of others, she has a strong belief in fate.

At that moment, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She had no doubts.

In her mind, priestesses possess mysterious and unpredictable powers.

Kikuri was a great priestess from a thousand years ago.

In the era of the Sage of Six Paths, she must have been incredibly powerful, right?

Perhaps her prophecy can predict the future.

That makes sense.

Ziyuan put the box back.

She remembered that the ninja sent by Konoha Village, as mentioned by Azusa, was none other than Natsume.

This made her even more convinced of the note left by the shrine maiden Kikuri.

She composed herself and left the room.

"Your Highness, the Priestess."

Ashiho noticed her sudden relaxation and asked, "Is there some good news?"

"Um."

Ziyuan looked at him, took a deep breath, and reached out to put her hand on his shoulder.

His eyes swirled like stars, foreshadowing his impending death.

Zu Sui's heart tightened immediately.

Because Shion could predict the deaths of others, she was feared by people.

However, this ability has limitations.

As long as you stay away from her, it won't trigger.

Shion had kept her distance from him because she didn't want to see him die.

"Your Highness, the Priestess?"

Ashiho asked rather nervously.

"fine."

Shion smiled and said, "You won't die."

"It seems there won't be any danger this time."

Shiho took a few deep breaths and then smiled.

Meanwhile, in a valley somewhere in the Land of Demons.

"Huang Quan, when do you plan to make your move?"

Danzo Shimura, leaning on his cane, asked with a gloomy expression.

After dying and being resurrected twice, he lost his Sharingan with three tomoe.

Currently, only ordinary eyes can be transplanted.

Fortunately, the arm Orochimaru gave me is still usable.

His strength shouldn't have dropped too much.

After his defeat in Sunagakure, Danzo Shimura went to see Orochimaru.

But the response we received was that we should not contact each other anymore, for fear that Konoha Village would misunderstand.

In other words, Orochimaru just wanted to focus on his research and didn't want to pay any attention to him.

Danzo Shimura realized that he had lost his value.

He was so angry he vomited blood, but there was nothing he could do.

Compared to Konoha, he really couldn't offer Orochimaru much more.

When Shimura Danzo wandered to the Land of Demons, which was not far from Sunagakure, he was reminded of the demon rampage eight years ago.

Monsters from another land, and the undead legion led by the Yellow Springs Cult.

This caused a great deal of trouble at the time.

Furthermore, Danzo Shimura remembered that Mouryou was not in its complete form, yet it was already comparable to the Tailed Beasts.

He immediately had an idea.

After much effort, he found the Yellow Springs.

Huang Quan also lacked skilled fighters, so the two hit it off immediately.

Danzo Shimura actually benefited from the misfortune, as his strength was enhanced.

The reason is Huang Quan's dark medical ninjutsu.

It sounds somewhat similar to Shennong's dark chakra.

However, his dark chakra comes from the Zero-Tails.

Huang Quan's dark medical ninjutsu is actually just normal medical ninjutsu.

However, its intended use is incorrect.

He wasn't meant to save people, but to kill them.

By transforming and amplifying themselves, they gain power far exceeding their usual level.

It's actually more like a cursed seal created by Orochimaru.

However, the effect is far inferior.

It can only be said that its strength is limited.

But for Danzo Shimura, it was a rare surprise.

After all, he has no way to improve himself for the time being.

"Wait a few more days."

Huang Quan explained, "My men haven't found the location of the sealed temple yet."

"However, you should be careful of the ninjas from Konoha and Kumogakure."

Danzo Shimura's tone revealed hatred, "Especially since the one who came from Konoha this time is the Hokage, Natsume."

Although he left Konoha, the Root organization he secretly cultivated remained, thus providing him with a certain source of intelligence.

However, without their base, these members are like water without roots; one day, they will disappear.

After all, every one used is one less available.

"Don't worry, it won't matter how many people come."

Huang Quan slightly raised his chin and said confidently, "Lord Wangliang and the Undead Legion are invincible."

"I hope so."

Shimura Danzo did not witness it himself, so he did not quite believe it.

After all, even Shukaku was no match for Natsume.

Now all we can do is pray that what Huang Quan said is true.

The complete form of the demon can surpass the tailed beasts and possesses the power to destroy everything.

Mizukage's office in Kirigakure.

Mei Terumi stared blankly out the window.

As always, the fog was thick.

There wasn't much scenery to see.

She was simply spacing out.

Natsume, it seems like it's been a long time since you've come, hasn't it?

Mei Terumi subconsciously bit her lip.

Am I really that unattractive?

I have no idea what he's been up to in Konoha.

Mei Terumi sighed.

She thought for a moment, then called out, "White."

Soon, Bai, with his delicate features, appeared before her.

He is now the captain of the Hidden Mist Village's Anbu.

"Lord Mizukage."

Bai bowed slightly and said, "Please give your orders."

"What has the Sixth Hokage, Natsume, been up to lately?"

Mei Terumi added, as if burying her head in the sand, "As an ally, we need to know his movements at all times."

"He and his three students went to Ghost Lantern Castle."

Bai recalled the intelligence and said.

So they were out on a mission?

Terumi realized she had misunderstood him.

As the Hokage, Natsume must be just as busy as he is.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Mei Terumi waved her hand.

The white figure disappeared.

Ao entered, his face grave. He said, "Lord Yagura, your body has reached its limit."

Terumi Mei was stunned.

Not long ago, Yagura Karatachi encountered problems.

I never expected it to deteriorate so quickly.

"We need to find a new Jinchūriki as soon as possible."

Qing paused for a moment, then continued, "Otherwise, we can only let the Three-Tails be reborn."

Being a Jinchūriki is not something that can be done by just anyone.

It requires a very high level of physical fitness.

Naruto Uzumaki is so easy to get because he has the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan.

But other ninja villages weren't so lucky.

For example, Sunagakure Village.

In the original work, it was mentioned that after the death of Bunpuku, the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast, Rasa found three more Jinchuriki test subjects, but all of them went berserk.

Ultimately, on the advice of Granny Chiyo, Gaara was chosen as a Jinchūriki, which barely qualified him.

The situation in Kirigakure is even worse than in Sunagakure.

Terumi had imagined herself as a Jinchūriki, just like Yagura Karatachi.

But she couldn't bear the consequences of failure.

Because failure means she is very likely to die.

If Kirigakure loses her, the future is predictable.

Similarly, Mei Terumi also did not want Zabuza Momochi, Ao, or Haku to try.

Unless you are absolutely certain.

"Did you find the foam?"

Mei Terumi slowly frowned and asked.

Kirigakure has two Jinchūriki.

The Three-Tailed Jinchuuriki Gotachibana Yagura.

Six-Tails Jinchuriki, Foam.

The former was controlled, the latter defected.

Moreover, the reasons given for defecting were rather hasty.

It's because of the teacher who makes bubbles.

He researched a ninjutsu that would allow Jinchuriki to continue living even after losing their Tailed Beasts.

When the teacher was about to kill him, he thought the teacher was going to kill him, so he ran away.

In short, this Jinchūriki left Kirigakure because of a misunderstanding.

After Mei Terumi became the Mizukage, she kept sending ANBU to search for him all over the world.

My thought is to bring him back.

After all, a Jinchūriki is a guarantee of martial prowess.

Moreover, if there are bubbles, there's no need to panic too much even if you lose the Three-Tails.

"no."

Ao also understood the importance of Jinchūriki, but luck was indeed not on Kirigakure's side.

"Is that so?"

Mei Terumi rubbed her forehead, feeling a little annoyed.

The situation in Kirigakure is extremely difficult.

Thanks to Natsume's support, they were able to barely survive.

However, all this support comes at a price.

There's no problem if Kirigakure and Konoha don't clash.

However, if there were a so-called Fourth Shinobi World War, Natsume could have used the loan to coerce Kirigakure.

At that time, they will only be able to fight for Konoha Village.

Mei Terumi likes Natsume, but she doesn't want to see this happen.

Thinking of this, she sighed inwardly.

Despite their reluctance, Kirigakure would find it unbearable to sever ties with Natsume.

I'm terrified of being poor.

"Qing, you can go now. I'll figure something out."

After a long pause, Mei Terumi spoke.

"Yes."

Qing noticed her expression, but he didn't know what to say.

He turned and left.

Mei Terumi leaned back in the Mizukage chair, exhaled, and said, "If that guy were here, he should be able to handle it."

"Solve what?"

The sudden sound made her sit up straight immediately.

She instinctively turned her head and immediately saw a familiar and handsome face.

Mei Terumi opened her mouth, hesitated, and finally spoke softly, "Did you come here to laugh at me?"

There was some resentment in his tone, and something else entirely.

Where?

Natsume moved closer, sat on the desk, and looked down at her.

"Looking around aimlessly again."

Mei Terumi glared at him.

"You showed it to me, why wouldn't I look at it?"

Natsume gazed at her exposed, fair, smooth shoulders and sexy collarbone, and couldn't help but smile.

"..."

Mei Terumi crossed her arms, partially obscuring her face, and asked with disdain, "If the people of Konoha knew that their Hokage was a pervert, what do you think they would think?"

"Hey, that's slander!"

Natsume retorted, displeased, "I'm your biggest sugar daddy!"

Mei Terumi was immediately reminded that she still owed a lot of money.

It's not just about the money, but also the two and a half years of working time.

Oh, and let's add the condition we used to exchange for Momochi Zabuza and Haku.

A seven-day-old maid.

Mei Terumi pursed her lips, then lowered her hands, letting him enjoy the scenery of the valley.

"What do you want?"

"I'm fine, but you seem to be in trouble."

Natsume's gaze shifted to her face.

"Did you overhear my conversation with Qing?"

Mei Terumi frowned and couldn't help but say, "As the Hokage, how could you do such a thing?"