blogombal Chapter 167 The Water Reflection of Mei Mei, the Butterfly Effect
Chapter 167 The Water Reflection of Mei Mei, the Butterfly Effect
"Yo~~ Isn't this that handsome young man from Konoha from last time? I didn't expect to see him again so soon!" As soon as I entered the Mizukage's office, Mei Terumi's charming and teasing voice rang in Ishikawa's ears.
The next instant, Mei Terumi rose seductively, her red lips curving into a seductive smile. Her frivolous movements caused the neckline of her strapless blue dress to ripple and undulate slightly...
The allure that bloomed in that instant made Tarojiro hold his breath and quickly avert his gaze, afraid of causing any misunderstanding.
That's the Mizukage! A super ninja who, like the Hokage, stands above all others; how could they dare to desecrate such a being?
In contrast to the timid and hesitant two, Ishikawa openly admired the beautiful scenery before him, saying, "Lady Terumi Mei, I never imagined that the young lady who was a Jonin of Kirigakure just a few months ago would become the Fifth Mizukage. Congratulations!!"
As he spoke, Ishikawa glanced at the water-shadow hat on the table, then turned back to continue admiring the beauty as a sign of respect.
If the other person dares to dress like that, why shouldn't he dare to look? He's not some innocent young man; why should he pretend to be a hypocrite, acting all awful and inappropriate...
"Kids, what did the Hokage send you here for?" Mei Terumi's eyes turned cold as she was stared at by Ishikawa's seemingly harmless gaze. She immediately sat down, changed tactics, and got straight to the point.
She had originally planned to use her mature and bold demeanor to tease him and try to gather information, but this guy didn't seem to be an ordinary kid. Damn it, she'd been taken advantage of!
After a while.
"Joint Chunin Exams?" Mei Terumi murmured in slight surprise as she looked at the contents of the letter, a hint of surprise and nervousness flashing in her eyes.
Mei Terumi was fully aware of the implications behind the Chunin Exams. If she hadn't become Mizukage before, she would have readily agreed to this proposal. The joint exams would demonstrate Kirigakure's strength to other nations, dispelling their perception of them as the weakest power.
Mei Terumi, who has already succeeded as Mizukage and knows the true power of Kirigakure, doesn't dare to take this risk at all! The truth is, after the Fourth Hokage's tyranny, Kirigakure's overall strength has been reduced by more than half compared to ten years ago, and there are even fewer talented genin to use.
If they participate in the joint high school entrance exam like this, wouldn't that be telling other countries that Kirigakure is no good?
A direct refusal wouldn't work either, as that would likely expose Kirigakure's weakness to Konoha. War might break out, but it would certainly be bad news for Kirigakure!
"I need to discuss this with the elders. You all stay here and wait for news. I will give you an answer in three days at most." After thinking for a moment, Mei Terumi pretended to refuse, preparing to find a suitable excuse to decline the test.
Yes, participating is impossible! Absolutely impossible!!
Especially with Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan from before, and the genius Chunin boy in front of her, Mei Terumi became increasingly wary of Konoha's strength.
"Then we'll have to trouble you, Lord Mizukage. We're not in a hurry, so we'll go with the flow." Ishikawa nodded with a smile, secretly praising Terumi Mei for being so cooperative.
Three days is enough time for him to explore the Hidden Mist Village and gather intelligence.
"No trouble at all, just don't mind." Just as Ishikawa was secretly pleased with himself, Terumi Mei suddenly smiled and beckoned to the bespectacled boy next to her. "Chojuro, arrange for them to wait for the results in Iceland in the second island chain."
Instantly, Ishikawa's smiling face fell, and he turned his head stiffly. "Iceland? Does that mean we can't stay in Kirigakure?"
Seeing the slight change in Ishikawa Terumi Mei's expression, her good mood grew even more, and she smiled with narrowed eyes, "That's right, but don't worry, there will be food and lodging there, and they won't make things difficult for you. However, you can only wait for news on that island."
[This is... being placed under house arrest!!]
Upon hearing this, Ishikawa suddenly realized that the Mizukage was also afraid that they were gathering intelligence in the village, which was why he had thrown them directly into the so-called second island chain.
Even a fool could guess that the area near Iceland was definitely uninhabited, and there was no way to gather intelligence there.
Once they leave Iceland without permission, they will naturally be caught by the Hidden Mist and their fate will be uncertain!
"No problem." Ishikawa reluctantly agreed through gritted teeth, without making a fuss about it.
Gathering intelligence is a secret mission in itself, so causing trouble at this time would be an admission of guilt and alert Kirigakure.
Rather than doing that, it would be better to play it by ear in Iceland!
With Kagura's red eyes and Karin's keen insight, obtaining information would be a piece of cake.
"By the way, I still don't know your name." Just as Ishikawa and his team were about to leave, Mei Terumi's teasing question came from behind.
"Konoha Chunin - Mitarashi Ishikawa".
Ishikawa continued walking and spoke calmly, then followed Chojuro out of the Mizukage's office and headed towards Iceland.
"Mitarai Ishikawa, huh... Hmph, I hope I don't catch you, or I'll show you what a passionate kiss is." Watching Ishikawa's departing figure, Terumi Mei touched her red lips and smiled radiantly.
Her arrangement of Ishikawa and his group in Iceland was not simply a matter of isolating and protecting Kirigakure's intelligence; it also aimed to force them to reveal their true colors.
Thinking of this, Mei Terumi's eyes turned cold, her pretty face frosty. "Ao, take two ANBU squads and work with your Byakugan to monitor them 24 hours a day. If you discover any unauthorized actions, capture them alive without mercy!"
"Yes, Lord Mizukage." Kirigakure Ao immediately responded respectfully, turned around and went out to summon the Anbu to begin their operation.
Meanwhile, in the grove near Tazuna's house in the Land of Waves.
"I didn't expect you guys to have already mastered tree climbing and water walking. It seems I'll have to teach you some ninjutsu." Kakashi glanced at Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura hanging across the tree trunk and scratched his head with a helpless sigh.
After a good night's rest, Naruto, full of energy, immediately began to pester Sasuke and Sakura for guidance on their training. Although Sasuke and Sakura didn't say anything, their burning gazes made their stance clear.
Under the intense gazes of the three, Kakashi could only nod in agreement. After creating two shadow clones to guard Zabuza, he brought the three of them here.
To his surprise, Ishikawa would instruct the three of them in these chakra techniques. This forced Kakashi, who was preparing to teach the basics, to temporarily change his plans!
"Well then, let's test your chakra attributes first before making a decision. But let me make it clear beforehand that ninjutsu training is not something that can be achieved overnight. So after today, the three of you will take turns coming with me to the bridge to protect Mr. Tazuna."
"Yes, Zabuza will also be coming with me to the bridge to keep an eye on things. So if you have any questions about training, ask and answer them when we're together."
"Yes, Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura nodded repeatedly, excitedly accepting the chakra test strips handed to them by Kakashi.
After a brief explanation, the three people who understood the function of the test strip immediately entered their chakra to detect their attributes.
Unsurprisingly, Naruto is wind, Sasuke is fire and lightning, and Sakura is water.
"Sasuke, you have dual elemental attributes just like Ishikawa. You have great talent." Kakashi praised Sasuke, then asked them what type of ninjutsu they wanted to learn.
"A major breakthrough! I want to learn this ninjutsu. Master's Wind Release yesterday was so cool!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically without hesitation, instantly igniting the atmosphere.
The four, engrossed in their teaching, were completely unaware that a piece of ice crystal had flashed and disappeared on the river surface not far away...