Konoha: Intentionally losing to Hinata at the start

Mei Terumi nodded; she thought so too, as Kakashi's strength was inferior to hers.

Although they are all ninjas of the same generation, Mei Terumi is indeed considered a super genius among Kakashi's generation.

He already possessed Kage-level strength at the age of thirty.

Moreover, it wasn't through human Jinchūriki, but by developing two bloodline limits on its own.

Even Yu Ming admired this talent.

If it's not Kakashi, then who is it? Could it be another ninja from the Akatsuki organization?

Mei Terumi fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Yu Ming said, "Actually, you don't need to care so much about who it is. Anyway, it must have been the Akatsuki."

Mei Terumi had always thought it was the work of the Uchiha clan from Konoha, but considering what Yu Ming said, it's likely that the one controlling the Mizukage wasn't a member of the Uchiha clan.

Of course, strictly speaking, Obito Uchiha was indeed a member of the Uchiha clan.

Many people just don't know that he is still alive.

Mei Terumi did not believe that Yu Mei would deceive her.

The fact that someone as strong as him was willing to stay and cooperate with the Hidden Mist Village's investigation already demonstrates Yu Ming's sincerity.

Mei Terumi really wanted to know who did it. After all, she was the Fifth Mizukage and had to get to the bottom of the Fourth Mizukage being controlled. She wasn't as easygoing as Yu Ming, and besides, it concerned the reputation of Kirigakure.

It's impossible not to investigate.

However, the strength of the Akatsuki organization exceeded Mei Terumi's expectations.

According to Yu Ming, there seem to be many Kage-level powerhouses within Akatsuki.

Moreover, their leader possesses the Sage's Eyes.

A pair of eyes capable of destroying the world.

Seeing Mei Terumi deep in thought, Yu Ming didn't disturb her and continued drinking his tea.

Although Mei Terumi appears aloof and somewhat alluring when she's not doing anything, she's actually quite spirited when she's serious.

After a long while, Mei Terumi looked up at Yu Ming and asked with some curiosity, "The Akatsuki organization gathers the most powerful rogue ninja in the entire ninja world. What exactly is their purpose?"

Chapter 326 The terrifying Yu Ming, in Konoha

Yu Ming put down his teacup and smiled, "We don't know yet. We only know that they are collecting tailed beasts, possibly to start a war. The various ninja villages that have lost their tailed beasts are indeed lacking strategic weapons on the battlefield."

Don't be fooled by the fact that tailed beasts are so easily defeated, and that it seems like a Kage-level powerhouse could suppress them.

In fact, if the Tailed Beasts appeared on a battlefield like the Fourth Shinobi World War, their destructive power would be terrifying.

Basically, one Tailed Beast Ball is enough to end the battle on one battlefield.

They might not be good at fighting tailed beasts one-on-one, but when it comes to killing groups of tailed beasts, their power is the strongest attack in every village.

Just considering the Tailed Beast Ball alone, even if Madara Uchiha's complete Susanoo's full-force attack could rival his own, he would still be proud.

Just how terrifying is Madara Uchiha's full-power attack in his complete form?

That was an attack capable of severing countless mountain peaks with a single strike. This was just a casual blow; if he were to unleash his full power, the area within several kilometers would be destroyed—it was a map-wide attack.

In the ninja world, apart from Hashirama Senju's True Several Thousand Hands, no one can withstand a Tailed Beast Ball head-on.

At most, some ninjas with special abilities can survive, that's all.

Mei Terumi, as the Mizukage, actually knows the most clearly.

Even the Three-Tails of Kirigakure, although still in a wild state, is released into the waters near Kirigakure.

The only problem is that Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) hasn't found a suitable Jinchuriki to seal the Three-Tails yet.

Meanwhile, Kirigakure was also worried that someone would enter the Land of Water and capture the Three-Tails.

After listening to what Yu Ming said, Mei Terumi asked, "Are they collecting the Tailed Beasts to start a Fourth Shinobi World War?"

Yu Ming didn't say anything.

Mei Terumi thought that must be the case, otherwise why would they go to so much trouble to collect the tailed beasts?

Moreover, they were willing to offend the five great ninja villages.

Even if Akatsuki's goal wasn't to start a ninja world war, the villages whose tailed beasts were captured would probably still wage war against them.

Mei Terumi felt that what she thought was very likely.

After spending some time at Mei Terumi's house, Yu Ming returned to the hotel.

The next day, the Hidden Mist Village's Anbu investigated and confirmed that Yu Ming's account was correct.

Therefore, Mei Terumi personally escorted Yu Mei, Yamato, and Naruto to the village entrance.

Looking at Yu Ming, Terumi Mei smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Yu Ming, for taking up so much of your time."

Yu Ming smiled and said, "It's nothing."

Without further ado, Yu Ming led Yamato and Naruto back to Konoha using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

·········Requesting flowers··········

Seeing Yu Ming and Yamato disappear in an instant, Mei Terumi's gaze narrowed slightly. "Is this the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique? What a terrifying guy."

Although I talked with Yuming for a while last night and know a little about him.

However, Mei Terumi still found Yu Mei terrifying.

At only sixteen years old, he possessed power surpassing that of a Kage, a power comparable to that of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju in their prime.

...............

Mei Terumi was unwilling to provoke Yu Ming, but at the same time she was very wary of him.

Yu Ming's strength is clearly not a good sign for Kirigakure.

Although the two villages rarely clashed, they did briefly fight each other during the First and Third Shinobi World Wars.

There was basically no conflict between the other two villages.

However, if Yu Ming is too strong, it will greatly enhance Konoha's strength. If the Fourth Shinobi World War were to occur, who could defeat Konoha?

Yesterday's battle where Yu Ming suppressed the Zero-Tails showed that Yu Ming's strength is already enough to suppress a large ninja village.

Even if all five great ninja villages attacked together, they might not be able to suppress Yu Ming.

Such a person in Konoha truly caused Mei Terumi great concern.

Chapter 327 Tsunade's Sorrow

Yu Ming and Yamato, who had returned to Konoha, went to the Hokage's office.

Tsunade looked at Yamato and Naruto with some disappointment. "Naruto, you should continue your training. There are no missions until you have fully mastered the power of the Nine-Tails."

Naruto, however, was somewhat unconvinced, saying, "Grandma Tsunade, this was definitely a mistake."

Before Tsunade could finish speaking, she said loudly and seriously, "Enough! You are Konoha's Jinchuriki. You should know your importance right now. This is an order. Go and train in the '177' training."

Naruto wanted to explain further, but seeing Tsunade's firm stance, he immediately shut up.

Although Tsunade was usually very kind to him, he knew that if he continued talking after he had just said he was serious, she would get angry.

After Tsunade finished speaking, she said to Yamato, "Yamato, you watch him. Don't let him go out until I give the order."

Yamato sensed Tsunade's anger and quickly replied, "Yes, Hokage-sama."

After Yamato led Naruto away from the Hokage's office, Tsunade complained, "Seriously, they're all so troublesome."

Tsunade was really angry this time. She originally thought that with Naruto's current strength, he could easily defeat Shennong, but who knew that he was almost captured by Shennong.

Yu Ming, sitting in his seat, rarely saw Tsunade so angry.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. As the Hokage, Tsunade would be the one most worried if Konoha's Jinchuriki were lost.

All the pressure was on her.

So it's completely understandable that you're so angry.

So he came over, patted her on the shoulder, and comforted her, "There were indeed some mistakes this time, but don't be so angry. Just take it as a lesson."

Tsunade sighed, grasped Yu Ming's hand, and looked up at him. "Being the Hokage is exhausting. I really wish you could take over."

Yu Ming looked at Tsunade with a wry smile and said helplessly, "Don't be ridiculous. I already told you, I'm not cut out to be Hokage. But if you arrange everything, Kakashi-sensei can help you with some things."

Kakashi is quite talented in this area.

That's why they say Kakashi is a jack-of-all-trades.

He can do almost anything, and he does everything well.

Although he wasn't the absolute best, he excelled at every single ability, making him arguably the strongest overall ninja in the world.

Apart from Minato Namikaze, he was basically the ceiling of overall ability among elite Jonin.

He is highly skilled in taijutsu, genjutsu, and ninjutsu, and excels at them all.

Even under normal circumstances, in terms of taijutsu, he is about the same as Guy, a Jonin who specializes in taijutsu. In terms of genjutsu, although he is not as good as Kurenai Yuhi, he is not far behind.

In terms of ninjutsu, he also has the title of Konoha Technician. In addition to the ninjutsu he copied, he is also quite proficient in Chidori, Lightning Prison, and various sealing techniques. He has a good grasp of all five elemental ninjutsu.

He was even quite adept at handling government affairs.

Therefore, Yu Ming has always been very optimistic about Kakashi.

If he were Hokage, he would definitely do a great job.

Tsunade knew Yu Ming would refuse, and could only sigh helplessly, "I'm currently training Kakashi, but I hope that after Kakashi, you can take over."

"He can become the Sixth Hokage, and you can become the Seventh Hokage in 5.5."

Yu Ming shrugged. He felt that he didn't want to become Hokage. It wasn't that he looked down on it, but simply that he didn't want to do it and shouldn't delay the village.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. When I went to Kirigakure, I talked to the Mizukage. It seems that their village was also harmed by Akatsuki. The Fourth Mizukage was even controlled by Akatsuki ninjas using their Sharingan."

"I think the incident in the Blood Mist Village was probably done by Akatsuki."

Chapter 328 Sakura in a Low Mood

At this point, Tsunade's gaze turned serious. "The Akatsuki are controlling the Mizukage? Wasn't the Fourth Mizukage a perfect Jinchuriki?"

"It's impossible to control a perfect Jinchuriki using the Sharingan."