"So disobedient!"
Uka looked at Mei Terumi, and the Mangekyo behind his mask activated.
He didn't even bother to use cosmetic lenses to hide it.
Instantly.
The two Mist Ninjas beside Mei Terumi collapsed without a sound.
"Watch out for his genjutsu!"
Mei Terumi shouted.
As her shout echoed, it was like a bugle call, and the great battle erupted.
The Fire God spread his hands, and two fireballs, white on the inside and orange on the outside, appeared and flew towards the Mist Ninjas.
"It's Scorch Release!"
"Be careful!"
Exclamations arose one after another as streams of water rushed towards the flying fireballs.
The Mist Ninjas were far too familiar with this Kekkei Genkai, having witnessed it during the Third Great Ninja War.
Back then, to get revenge, they had forced the Sunagakure's Fourth Kazekage to hand over Scorching Style Pakura for them to deal with.
They never expected another Scorch Release Ninja to appear now!
At this moment, the Thunder God's body was covered in blue electricity, which then exploded outwards, forming streaks of lightning. They dodged the sight of the Mist Ninjas and attacked from blind spots.
Suddenly, screams erupted continuously as Mist Ninjas were electrocuted by the lightning, their hair standing on end, and they fell to the ground, convulsing.
"It's Storm Style!"
Mei Terumi completed her hand seals, opened her mouth, and spat out a large river of white, highly corrosive mist that surged towards Uka and the other two.
The Fire God pushed his palms forward, and the Scorch Release Fire surged, transforming into a dragon's shape. It collided with Mei Terumi's Corrosive Mist Technique, making sizzling sounds as acidic fumes filled the air.
Suddenly, Uka's figure appeared in front of Mei Terumi. Their eyes met.
Mei Terumi's pupils contracted: "Sharingan... No!"
Before she could react, her entire body became immobilized.
"Damn it!"
"I should have known they'd have the Sharingan..."
Mei Terumi's body went limp as she collapsed.
After dealing with Mei Terumi, Uka glanced at the Fourth Mizukage directing the battle from behind and retreated.
Their abilities had been revealed, and it was time to leave.
Fighting and retreating, the three quickly broke free from the Mist Ninjas and then used space-time ninjutsu to disappear.
On the battlefield.
Mei Terumi had her genjutsu dispelled by the veteran Jonin Ao. She looked at the Fourth Mizukage and recalled the intel Uka had revealed earlier.
Taking a deep breath, she asked, "Fourth Mizukage-sama, should we inform the other Five Great Shinobi Villages to pursue the members of the Tenshin Group together?"
The Fourth Mizukage Yagura nodded, his expressionless face saying, "Ao, represent the village and negotiate with the other villages!"
"Yes!"
Ao accepted the command.
He didn't have the Byakugan, so he didn't notice that the Fourth Mizukage had been hit by genjutsu.
Just as the Fourth Mizukage turned around, Mei Terumi suddenly raised one hand: "Release!"
Yagura, who had just turned around, stiffened, then knelt on one knee, his face pale: "Damn Uchiha, using genjutsu..."
Thump!
Yagura's eyes closed as he slumped down.
"Fourth Hokage!"
"What's going on!"
The Mist Ninjas cried out in shock.
From the shadows, Uchiha Obito, wearing a mask, frowned: "The Mizukage's genjutsu was dispelled. Was it seen through by someone from the Tenshin Group?"
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Uchiha Obito disappeared.
Since the Fourth Mizukage was no longer under control, there was no need to stay any longer.
After all, Rin's revenge had been served!
...
Half an hour later, Yagura was revived, and Mei Terumi's assessment was confirmed, shocking all the high-ranking Mist Ninja.
Their Fourth Mizukage had been controlled by genjutsu!
This was a complete disgrace!
"How was something like this even done?"
"With the Fourth's abilities, genjutsu shouldn't be able to control him for so long, let alone a Jinchuriki!"
One high-ranking Mist Ninja found it unbelievable.
Mei Terumi stated, "It was the Sharingan!"
"Sharingan genjutsu cannot be dispelled by oneself."
"Even though the Fourth is the Three-Tails' Jinchuriki, he can't perfectly control the Three-Tails."
A high-ranking Mist Ninja angrily shouted, "It's Konoha!"
"Damn it!"
"We can't let this matter go!"
Controlling the Fourth Mizukage was even more unacceptable to them than killing him.
If this news got out, Kirigakure would likely become a laughingstock of the entire Ninja World.
Kirigakure's mercenary missions would probably plummet.
After all, if even their village's Kage could be controlled, how could they guarantee the successful completion of their clients' tasks?
"No!"
The rather weak Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, appeared. "It wasn't Konoha!"
"Fourth Mizukage-sama!"
"Mizukage-sama!"
...
Mei Terumi and the others offered their respects.
Yagura looked at Mei Terumi. "Thank you!"
Mei Terumi replied, "This intelligence actually came from the Tenshin Group who ambushed me."
"According to them, the one who attacked you is the same person responsible for the Nine-Tails Attack on Konoha years ago!"
Everyone present was shocked upon hearing this.
Yagura nodded, not surprised, as he had also thought of this.
Only someone capable of controlling the Nine-Tails could so easily control him and the Three-Tails within him after injuring him.
"This matter is to be classified as top secret!"
Yagura didn't dwell on the matter further and looked at Mei Terumi. "Also, prepare yourself to become the Fifth Mizukage!"
"What?"
Mei Terumi was stunned.
The other high-ranking Mist Ninja were also surprised.
Yagura continued, "My time is short."
"Within the village, only you, Mei Terumi, can bear the responsibility of Mizukage!"
"I have a premonition that the Ninja World is about to undergo a tremendous and abnormal change!"
With that, Yagura looked at the other high-ranking Mist Ninja. "Do any of you have objections?"
Ao and the others exchanged glances, then shook their heads in unison.
...
Two days later.
The other four Great Shinobi Villages were all in an uproar.
The Tenshin Group had appeared again and attacked Kirigakure.
Furthermore, they had displayed the Sharingan, Scorch Release, and Storm Style – three Kekkei Genkai.
Undoubtedly, this meant that the Tenshin Group's goal in acquiring the blood of Kekkei Genkai users was to obtain Kekkei Genkai through their blood.
At that moment, the previously halted pursuit resumed.
Moreover, the Five Great Shinobi Villages intensified their efforts.
Namikaze Minato knew the truth, but to maintain the facade, he had to expend a bit of manpower.
Konoha, Sage Domain, Underground Experimental Base.
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Haku, who looked somewhat like a younger sister, then turned to Uka and the others with a speechless expression.
"I asked you to collect blood, not to bring people back."
However, speaking of which, didn't Zabuza defect?
Uka chuckled, "Besides, we can't just watch her starve, can we?"
What else could Sarutobi Asuma say?
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Send him to the South Sage Continent and have Honoka look after him!"
"Understood!"
Uka nodded, placed a hand on Haku's shoulder, and the two of them vanished.
The other clones returned to their incubation pods, the Multiple Spiritualization Clone Technique was dispelled, and the spiritual bodies returned with their memories and chakra.
As expected, Black Zetsu had come knocking again to recruit him for a deal.
"The only thing that could prove the existence of Kekkei Mōra, besides the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, is nothing else."
Sarutobi Asuma was filled with anticipation.
The analysis of the Kekkei Genkai genes was still being handled by shadow clones. Sarutobi Asuma left the experimental base, patiently waiting for the meeting time.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
Uka left with the Fire God.
Land of Wind.
On a sand dune.
Uka and the Fire God both turned their heads to look as a figure shot towards them.
It was Nagato!
No, it should be Deva Path Pain!
"Planning to use force?"
Uka raised an eyebrow.
Only Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Fugaku knew about the Tenshin Group; Nagato and Uchiha Obito had not been notified.
Given the Akatsuki Organization's recruitment style, using force wasn't strange.
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