"That female ninja, come up."
A vine extended down from the wooden dragon.
This thick vine slowly descended in front of Terumi Mei.
Akihara Kagura manipulated the vine to bind Terumi Mei, and loudly said, "Don't resist, I won't hurt you. Our target is only Uchiha Obito."
"..."
Terumi Mei gritted her teeth, and with her fingers slightly forming a hand seal, she allowed the vine to bind her, believing she could escape at any time.
This is a misunderstanding of Wood Release.
At the moment the vine bound Terumi Mei, it suddenly began to quickly retract, absorbing the chakra from Terumi Mei's body.
"No, my chakra!"
Terumi Mei quickly felt the loss of chakra within her.
She wanted to release a jutsu to break free, but the vine tightened abruptly, threatening to kill her even faster!
"Aren't you here for negotiation?"
Akihara Kagura casually spoke, once again reminding, "Don't worry, we definitely won't harm you."
"..."
Terumi Mei's heart tightened!
The point was, she intended to harm them!
Terumi Mei knew very well that she had no information on Uchiha Obito, she was merely taking the opportunity to rescue the Fourth Mizukage!
"Lava Release: Lava Monster Jutsu!"
Terumi Mei suddenly opened her mouth and spat out a stream of acid!
The corrosive acid quickly dissolved the vine, allowing Terumi Mei to break free and shout loudly!
"Ao, make your move!"
"Water Release: Hidden Mist Jutsu!"
A group of Mist Village Ninja quickly formed hand seals together and spat out clouds of mist, instantly engulfing the entire area in fog!
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Jutsu!"
Using the cover of the spreading mist, Terumi Mei spat out an acid mist toward Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, quietly corroding the vines that bound him!
Other Hidden Mist Ninja quickly launched an attack on the wooden dragon, jumping onto it like ants trying to devour an elephant!
"They don't want to negotiate!"
Uchiha Itachi instantly entered battle mode!
"Careful! Someone's coming up!"
Kakashi Hatake drew his shuriken!
"Tsk, really underestimated her."
Akihara Kagura was prepared, moving faster than them. Vine after vine quickly covered the wooden dragon, cloaking it in a net-like layer of scales!
Each of the climbing Mist Village Ninja was ensnared by the vines!
"Byakugan·Open!"
Ao, who had been coordinating the battle from the ground, stared intently into the mist, his Byakugan able to see a moving figure within!
Long ago, during the war between the Hidden Mist Village and Konoha, the Hidden Mist Village had luckily acquired a Byakugan from a Main Family member of the Hyuga Clan, helping them to oppose Konoha.
Ao closely monitored the chakra changes on the wooden dragon, aware that the controller had to concern themselves with other Mist ninjas, urging, "Other squads continue attacking and cover Jonin Terumi Mei!"
On the wooden dragon!
Terumi Mei deftly maneuvered through the gaps of the vines, finally reaching the top of the wooden dragon, facing the enemies responsible for this disaster!
A white-haired man.
Two black-haired youths.
Judging by their ages, no one could believe it was this small team causing such a large turmoil in the Land of Water, even tarnishing the reputation of the Hidden Mist Village...
"This definitely doesn't look like a negotiation..."
Akihara Kagura chuckled, looking at Kakashi Hatake: "Captain Kakashi, we want peace, but the Hidden Mist Village doesn't want a peaceful resolution..."
"..."
Kakashi Hatake felt at a loss for words.
The actions of the Hidden Mist Village were indeed contrary to their intentions. They were just thinking about having a good conversation with the Hidden Mist Village, exchanging information on Uchiha Obito... But, the other side took advantage of their desire to negotiate to launch an attack.
"See?"
Akihara Kagura spoke out against the enemy's credibility: "Our goodwill towards the enemy is always exploited. We must inform Lord Danzo and the Third Hokage that the Hidden Mist Village is a despicable ninja village, impossible to negotiate with..."
"That's not our intention!"
Terumi Mei quickly interrupted Akihara Kagura, shaking her head, "Konoha Ninja, it's your actions that have gone too far! We aren't against negotiating..."
Akihara Kagura also interrupted her, exposing her ulterior motives: "But the premise of your negotiation is for us to return the Fourth Mizukage to you, preferably under conditions where you don't have to pay anything, while we agree to terms beneficial to you..."
"..."
Terumi Mei was left speechless.
Isn't that how negotiations usually work?
"I seriously doubt..."
Akihara Kagura smiled, a trace of sarcasm in his eyes: "Even if I return the Fourth Mizukage to you, can you provide information on Uchiha Obito?"
"Of course..."
Terumi Mei nodded quickly, but then shifted the topic with a smile: "We should first discuss your invasion of the Land of Water..."
Now she only needed to buy time here, attracting the attention of this team, so her Boil Release could corrode the vines restraining Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura...
"You're right."
Akihara Kagura nodded slowly, suddenly asking back: "We invaded the Land of Water, and then what? Do you have any objections?"
"..."
Terumi Mei gritted her teeth, feeling the tension in her mind about to snap.
This little brat, of course, we have objections!
"The Third Great Ninja War is long over."
Terumi Mei forced herself to remain calm, continuing: "Your invasion could trigger a war between Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village..."
"We're just reconnaissance..."
Kakashi Hatake found himself unable to continue.
"Even if it leads to war, then what?"
Akihara Kagura tilted his head, seemingly puzzled: "Your strongest Mizukage isn't my match, how could they be a match for our Third Hokage?"
"Wars result in many deaths..."
Terumi Mei gritted her teeth, feeling that she couldn't delay much longer, feeling infuriated by the kid's righteous tone, wanting to openly confront him!
"Konoha Ninja are not afraid of sacrifice."
Akihara Kagura represented Konoha Village in answering this question.
"..."
Kakashi Hatake and Uchiha Itachi exchanged glances, feeling something wasn't quite right, but also feeling that Akihara Kagura made a valid point.
Konoha Ninja...
Are indeed not afraid of sacrifice.
Snap!
The sound of a vine suddenly drew their attention!
The vine binding Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura broke, and his body swiftly fell from the dragon's horn, about to crash onto the wooden dragon's head!
Terumi Mei suddenly leaped up!
However, before she could jump into the air, two vines blocked her path, wrapping around her waist, keeping her from resisting!
Boom!
Terumi Mei's body instantaneously turned into a splash of water!
"That was a water clone!"
Kakashi Hatake scanned the surroundings, astonished at the opponent's speed: "So fast! When did she use a water clone?"
"A while back, perhaps?"
Terumi Mei's form instantly appeared behind Akihara Kagura, her arm latching around Akihara Kagura's neck as she smiled and said, "Now, can you return Lord Mizukage to us?"
"Certainly not."
As Akihara Kagura spoke, his body slowly transformed into a large tree.
"Because when did you assume, that I was the real body?"
The tree rapidly expanded, its branches quickly binding Terumi Mei, trapping this formidable female ninja on the tree.