Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

He personally led the way, taking Qingwu and Tianxin Shenji away from the isolated island, boarding a small, fast boat that had been prepared beforehand, and sailing towards the direction of Kirigakure...

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Several days later, at a secluded stronghold outside Wuyin Village.

This place is much larger than the previous seaside cave; it's more like a small mountain campsite.

The camp is fully equipped with residences, training grounds, and a council hall, and the security is even more stringent. Those who can move around here are the most core and trusted forces under Mei Terumi's command.

In a simply yet elegant wooden house, Qingwu met Terumi Mei once again.

However, unlike her previous "alluring" demeanor when facing him,

Today, Mei Terumi wore a dark blue outfit that allowed for easy movement, which made her look less lazy and more capable and heroic.

Her emerald green eyes, like the finest jade, fell upon Qingwu and Tianxin Shenji, filled with undisguised admiration.

"Qing has already told me everything."

Mei Terumi's voice still possessed its unique magnetism, but her tone was much more serious:

"Although Kurosuki Raiga lost his sword, it is by no means easy to defeat him in such a short time using only physical skills. Day Tiger, your strength has impressed me."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over the woman standing quietly behind Qingwu, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

Qing's report specifically mentioned the strange aura of the woman with her eyes closed.

"You flatter me, Lady Terumi Mei."

Qingwu bowed slightly, her attitude neither humble nor arrogant: "It's just demonstrating my due value!"

"Value!?" Mei Terumi chuckled softly, walked to the window, and looked at the ninjas training in the valley outside:

"For me, value is not only reflected in strength, but also in... whether one is trustworthy and whether one shares a common vision."

At this point, Terumi Mei turned and stared at Seigo:

"Day Tiger, you said you came here for money and to find a place to exert your power. So, what do you think of the current situation in Kirigakure and the 'Village of Blood Mist'?"

Mei Terumi was quite direct, which can be seen as a further test and an assessment of whether their ideologies align.

Qingwu remained silent for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts, before slowly speaking:

"Chaos, oppression, no future in sight. When I was a child, my father told me that ninjas could be tools, but..."

It should be a sharp weapon to protect the country and the village, not a butcher's knife used for internal strife and the slaughter of one's own people.

He appropriately feigned unfamiliarity with the 'Village of Blood Mist,' expressing his views merely from an observer's perspective.

"Then let me tell you, the 'Blood Mist' policy is eroding the foundation of Mist Shadow."

Mei Terumi raised her voice slightly, "I can't see any hope for Kirigakure if things continue like this, so I'm trying to change it!"

Almost every ninja who joins the "reform faction" accepts the spread of her ideas, and this time is no exception.

And this is hardly a secret; the reason so many people are standing by her side today is because they are all like-minded companions!

"Of course, I know that you, Day Tiger, are not from Kirigakure, so you may not be able to empathize with me as directly."

Mei Terumi's mood "lowered." "However, I completely agree with what you said. The profession of ninja should be used for protection!"

Qingwu nodded and said sincerely, "My village was also affected by the Hidden Mist Policy, and my father even died in the chaos, so when I grew up I wanted to come and see for myself."

Now that I hear there are people trying to change all this, I'm willing to get involved!

"Very good." A hint of satisfaction flashed in Mei Terumi's eyes.

What she needs is not an idealist who talks big, but a pragmatic person with ability, ideas, and the ability to see the ills of reality.

She walked up to Qingwu, extended her hand, and said, "Welcome to join us, Zhouhu. The pay will be generous, and there will be plenty of opportunities and tasks where you can utilize your abilities."

I hope you can join us in ending all of this and forging a new future for the Water Kingdom and all the surrounding seas!

At this moment, she truly regarded Zhou Hu as a talented young man from overseas.

In fact, she had suspected Qingwu's identity from the beginning; she didn't know why, it was just a gut feeling.

However... the combination of a blind woman traveling together was strange, but it didn't make Mei Terumi think of Aogo at all.

Moreover, even a roll of the eyes wouldn't reveal a flaw!

"It is my honor, my lord!" Qingwu extended his hand, then withdrew it immediately.

"Ao," Mei Terumi said, withdrawing her hand and instructing Ao beside her.

"Arrange accommodation for Zhouhu in the core area. Also, compile a list of intelligence on the more troublesome targets recently and show it to him. Since Zhouhu is good at rapid raids, let him make use of his strengths."

"Yes, sir." Qing accepted the order.

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Chapter 242 Heaven Blesses Uchiha

"This...Miss!"

Mei Terumi turned to Shinki Tagore and said tentatively, "Please get some rest too. If you need anything, just let me know."

"..."

Princess Tianxin closed her eyes and nodded slightly, saying nothing more.

Qingwu and Tianxin Shenji settled down in this valley stronghold. Qing arranged for them to live in a quiet, secluded cabin.

Qingwu quickly received the task list compiled by Qing, which contained several objectives.

There are radical Jonin who stubbornly support the "Bloody Mist Policy" and whose hands are stained with the blood of their colleagues;

There were rogue ninjas who took advantage of the chaos to "occupy islands and become kings" in the surrounding areas;

There were spies sent by other forces to investigate and monitor the activities of the reformists.

These missions are all quite challenging, with targets whose whereabouts are uncertain or who are in dangerous situations.

However, for Qingwu, this was a good opportunity to gain experience and further build trust.

While planning the mission route, Qingwu instructed Tianxin Shenji to send a message to Tianzang at the port of the Land of Hot Springs via her summoned snake.

They had a "half-month" agreement, and it wouldn't be good if they hid back and made a big fuss.

In the letter, Qingwu used code to say, "The plan has changed, and we need to extend our stay," and attached a secret mark that only members of the Shadow Guard would understand, indicating "safety."

He then combined the illusionary reconnaissance of the Heavenly Princess with his own natural perception to formulate a plan, and launched a swift attack as the "Day Tiger".

In just ten days, she completed three tasks that Terumi Mei found difficult.

During this time, Princess Tianxin also made her move.

During the extermination of the rogue ninja who occupied the island, Princess Tashin used illusionary smoke to distract the henchmen, while Seigo used his powerful taijutsu to directly attack the leader.

This task is relatively simple; when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.

They also obtained a batch of supplies and intelligence from the rogue ninja on the island.

Subsequently, Qingwu set his sights on another target—Hozuki Zangetsu, a radical Jonin from Kirigakure.

This person is an extremist of the Hozuki clan, a fanatical supporter of the Blood Mist policy, and has personally executed many opponents.

Qingwu lay in ambush outside his usual training ground, launching a surprise attack when he was alone.

To the astonishment of the opponent, he got close and snapped their neck. Then, before reinforcements arrived, he calmly withdrew using the illusion magic of the Goddess of the Heart.

Princess Tianxin's help was immense.

Without illusion magic, and with only physical skills to avoid revealing his identity, it wouldn't be so easy for Qingwu to break through.

The last task took the longest.

A hidden, secret organization codenamed 'Blackwater'.

This person is skilled in stealth and disguise, making them extremely difficult to track.

Thanks to the help of the Goddess of the Field Heart, the area they could explore was expanded by using a spirit snake hidden in the shadows.

Qingwu then set a trap, deliberately leaking a bit of false information to lure the snake out, and finally forced it out at an abandoned dock, where he killed it.

Three missions, all three successful, and all completed cleanly and efficiently, without any personal injury.

Qingwu's efficient, ruthless, and precise action style, as well as his ability to lock onto targets, deeply impressed and impressed the core members of the reform faction, including Qing himself.

Mei Terumi's trust in him grew day by day.

They began to assign him some more critical tasks, involving the identification of internal personnel and the escort of important supplies.

During this time, Qingwu had Tianxin Shenji deliver another letter in the same way.

This letter is for Anko in Konoha Village.

In the letter, speaking as the captain, he informed Hongdou and Shisui:

"I need to stay away from home for personal reasons, and the Shadow Guard has no mission for the time being. Let them rest in the village and we will decide on their return date after the New Year."

When Zhishui and Hongdou returned to the village before, they both said they would return to the front line before the end of the year.

Qingwu felt that... since Hongdou and the others would just stay and train after coming back, they might as well spend the New Year with their families.

Having dealt with these matters and with no worries left, Qingwu fully devoted himself to the role of "Day Tiger" and the reform cause of Wuyin.

He no longer passively accepted tasks but began to actively participate in some core meetings.

Listen to Terumi Mei and Ao's analysis of the situation, and learn about the factions within the reformists, the difficulties they face, and their future action plans.

These things had nothing to do with his interests; he was just patiently waiting for Obito to appear while finding some "toys" for himself.

As he gradually moved into the core of the organization, he realized that the reformists' power was far more complex than he had imagined.

Besides Mei Terumi and this apparent leader, there are also some bloodline clans supporting them, as well as some commoner ninjas who see the situation clearly and are unwilling to see Kirigakure perish.

Their goal is not just to overthrow the "Bloody Mist Policy"!

Furthermore, they must overthrow the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, who is controlled by a mysterious force, set things right, and bring Kirigakure back on track.

"It turns out that Mei Terumi and the others had already discovered that the Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was being controlled."

Qingwu clicked his tongue in amazement; Wuyin was truly chaotic.

Mei Terumi has a special identity; she is a genius ninja with two bloodline limits, so she should theoretically be a target of the 'Blood Mist Policy'.