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Chapter 574: Faction Leader: Mei Terumi!
Chapter 574: Faction Leader: Mei Terumi!
"Feel the kiss of passion!"
The slender figure with brown hair and blue eyes, dressed in a blue gown, smiled and blew a kiss.
However, what she blew was not a flying kiss, but something deadly.
"Boil Escape: Clever Fog Technique!"
A wave of corrosive acid mist swept through, engulfing five Root ninjas and twelve modified humans.
Sizzle!
The terrifying sound of corrosion made Minoko and Koushin, who were about to pursue, turn pale.
If it were a normal kill, they would definitely not do this, but such a terrifying method made them feel awe in their hearts.
They were not afraid, because they had recognized the person who came.
Mist Ninja!
The one who made the move was none other than the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.
They had met her a few times, and although they were usually distant, they belonged to the same camp, so it was natural for them not to be afraid.
"Mizukage-sama!"
The two greeted respectfully.
Since they weren't too familiar, it was natural not to call her by name, and as a leader of a faction, addressing her as 'sama' was not excessive.
Mei Terumi!
Indeed, she could be considered one of the 'bigwigs' of the Heavenly Castle.
Her abilities and influence were comparable to those of the Heavenly Castle, and she was constantly at odds with Uchiha Yae.
Don't get the wrong idea!
She is loyal to the Heavenly Castle, or rather, to Lord Tang Ping, but she wants to climb to a higher position.
The Heavenly Castle naturally takes a neutral stance on this kind of healthy competition, as long as no underhanded means are used, and as long as it does not hinder the interests of the Heavenly Castle, they welcome competition based on ability.
Even Uchiha Yae herself has expressed that she is 'awaiting the challenge'.
The two can be considered the two strongest leaders within the Heavenly Castle.
Not only are they strong in all aspects, but their personal strength is also impressive, and they each have their own influential followers.
Take Hyuga Cangyue, for example, even though her strength may be even greater, her fame is extremely low-key, and apart from those within the organization, outsiders have no knowledge of her, which is why she was not included in the list.
This is also the reason why Minoko and Koushin dare not be presumptuous.
"Didn't I tell you to call me big sister?" Mei Terumi ignored the Root ninjas and modified humans who had been completely corroded, leaving not even a trace of ash, and came to the two, gently touching their heads.
She knew that these two were the future of her faction, so she had always treated them well.
"Big Sister Mei!" 2
Minoko and Koushin cooed and acted cute.
Knowing that the Mizukage had many good things in her hands, they naturally wouldn't mind getting close to her.
At this moment, Lord Tang Ping also walked over with Izumi.
"Is the leader not around?" Mei Terumi asked, a little disappointed.
She had received Lord Tang Ping's orders, but she hadn't expected to not see him.
It had been years since she had last seen him.
If Lord Tang Ping hadn't personally informed her years ago that he would be disappearing for a while, she might have thought that something had happened, and the higher-ups had kept it a secret.
"It's been a long time!" Lord Tang Ping greeted her.
He had gotten used to his current smaller self.
He might as well just laugh about it; it wouldn't make him lose a piece of meat.
So, he didn't bother hiding it anymore.
However, he wouldn't directly reveal his identity; he would only hint and remind.
Just like in the Heavenly Castle, he hadn't directly introduced himself as Lord Tang Ping either.
It wasn't that he wanted to be mysterious, but rather, he was being cautious.
This way, even if the Great Toad Sage accidentally dreamed of him, he wouldn't be able to find out from him that he was 'Uchiha Tang Ping'.
Even with the help of Maitreya and the Ghost Country's priestesses to block information, it didn't mean that it was 100% safe.
Caution is the key to longevity! Lord Tang Ping deeply understood this principle, so he was always careful.
Of course, when it was time to be bold and take a risk, he never lacked courage.
Just like now, he had set his sights on the massive prey of Mystic Wood Mountain, aiming to resolve them in one fell swoop.
"You..." Mei Terumi frowned.
She didn't understand why this little kid dared to speak to her like that. They had never met before, yet his tone was as if he was greeting an acquaintance, which was a bit too disrespectful.
As she thought this, her eyes caught the expressions of Minoko, Koushin, and Izumi, who didn't seem to find anything wrong with the boy's attitude.
'Something's wrong!'
Mei Terumi instantly realized that there was a problem with the boy who had greeted her.
It wasn't an enemy! If they were, they would have been killed by the group long ago, so they must be someone trustworthy.
A careful examination!
Chou Mei Ming carefully pondered the identity of her companion.
Soon, clues began to emerge in her mind.
First, she considered the people she knew, and those who spoke to her in such a tone were few and far between.
If she added the fact that she had come to the Wave Country solely on Tang Ping's orders, the list became even shorter.
In other words... Her eyes widened, and she looked at the handsome black-haired youth before her in disbelief.
"Shh!" Tang Ping raised a finger to his lips and introduced himself, "I'm Cangping, from the Heavenly Castle exchange team!"
He didn't want the other party to know his real name.
"?"
Chou Mei Ming was a bit confused.
The other party's reaction confirmed her guess; he was indeed Tang Ping, who had given her orders, but he introduced himself as 'Cangping'. She didn't know what he was up to.
However, her emotional intelligence was high enough that she naturally wouldn't dig deeper and ask unnecessary questions.
"It's been a long time!"
Chou Mei Ming responded to his greeting, indicating that she understood Tang Ping's intention to keep his identity a secret.
As the new bigwig of the Heavenly Castle, she naturally knew about the 'open secret'.
Tang Ping could make prophecies, and they were incredibly accurate! So, he must have foreseen something to act this way, and even if she didn't understand, she would cooperate.
"Did you see that seed?" Tang Ping asked.
The other party must have been there for a while, so they had definitely seen Bai.
"Yes, it's indeed a seed that can grow into a towering tree," Chou Mei Ming replied with a smile.
Although the other party had joined the Heavenly Castle, they were naturally affiliated with her own faction, serving as her support, which made her extremely excited.
The current Mist Ninja faction was strong, but compared to the next generation of the Heavenly Castle, they seemed a bit lacking. She didn't want to fall behind Uchiha Yae, so strengthening her own faction for the future was necessary.
Faction!
This was a common occurrence, as the Heavenly Castle had become a massive organization, and naturally, internal factions had formed.
Of course, the prerequisite was loyalty to Tang Ping and the Heavenly Castle.
"If you perform well this time, there might be another chance to obtain an even better seed in the future!" Tang Ping offered Chou Mei Ming another promise.
This Wave Country conquest was led by the other party, and if they worked hard, it would be easier for her as well.
"The Mist Ninjas will not disappoint!" Chou Mei Ming nodded eagerly and stepped back.
She had a lot to do next.
This wasn't just about making small moves; it was about completely occupying the Wave Country.
Although the country was pitifully small, with a radius of less than 100 kilometers, its strategic position was too important!
It could serve as a springboard and a war base, and it was located in the middle of the Land of Water, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Lightning, making it the best trade center.
Taking it was a must.
If they took their time, both Konoha and the Village Hidden in the Clouds would interfere.
But by taking advantage of this mission, they could occupy it in one go, and by the time others found out, they would have already established a solid defense base.
After settling things here, Tang Ping would return.
On the other side, Kakashi had defeated Momochi Zabuza but let him escape.
Based on this outcome, the plot had already deviated significantly due to Tang Ping's influence, and this deviation was growing, almost completely diverging from the original storyline.
This was already his effort to 'correct' the plot; otherwise, it would have been chaotic from the start.
For example, in the previous battle against the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, if he had been a bit more ruthless, Zabuza wouldn't have appeared today, and Bai wouldn't have shown up either, as they wouldn't have met.
"Are you okay?" Tang Ping asked Kakashi while glancing at Naruto and the others. He noticed they had no injuries but showed signs of having been beaten up.
Zabuza must have intentionally taught them a lesson to make them aware of the dangers during missions.
"I'm fine!" Kakashi shook his head and didn't ask where Tang Ping and the others had been.
After repelling Zabuza, the next step was naturally to protect Dazna and complete the bridge construction.
With only a little work left, the bridge could be completed in less than half a month, and Kado would definitely launch a full-scale attack before the bridge was finished.
But in reality...
(End of Chapter)
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