Embarking on the Path of Lonely Death!

With Jin's words falling,

A gust of wind suddenly blew in, dispersing the mist under the moonlight and stirring the flames to blaze fiercely.

Sparks flew with a crackling sound,

The profile of the young man under the glow of the huge round moon deeply imprinted on the eyes of the three people present.

Despite being wrapped in bandages and looking like he had just been through a fierce battle,

The corner of his mouth was curled up with arrogance, and he had amazingly beautiful features!

Looking at Jin's confident smile, the green eyes of the brown-haired girl slightly dazed,

As if her gaze was being drawn into the grand vision in the young man's ideals.

But soon, she snapped back to reality, unable to resist the curve of her lips, as if she had thought of something interesting.

"Is that so?"

"In that case, I will acknowledge you as my opponent."

"Uchiha Jin."

She narrowed her green eyes, brushing the chestnut-red tassels that had fallen to her earlobes behind her ear, and glanced at the round moon in the sky, carefully choosing her words.

Then, she smiled:

"Let me reintroduce myself. My name is—"

"Mei, Terumi Mei."

"Although it might be a blow to you, neither you nor I have yet reached the moment of standing on the most dazzling stage of the Jonin world."

"However,"

"As long as you still cling the delusion of becoming the conqueror of the world, with such a crazy thought,"

"There will come a day when we will meet again on the battlefield."

The girl's green eyes sparkled with a gentle yet serious expression, but deep within her pupils, a trace of cold, The cruel killing intent was flashing quietly.

"When that time comes, I will show no mercy to you."

At this moment, Jin still had his Sharingan activated,

And he could naturally capture every change in expression on the face of the girl named 'Terumi Mei.'

This name, this hair color, this appearance, combined with such a resolute will.

Jin finally recognized the true identity of that girl.

Terumi Mei. The future Fifth Mizukage of the Land of Water!

The powerful female ninja who mastered the unique dual Kekkei Genkai and ended the chaotic era of the "Bloody Mist"!

Jin couldn't help but want to laugh. Looking at Terumi Mei's youthful and cute face, he almost blurted out:

"You seem pretty nice!"

This feeling of suddenly having a formidable enemy declared and being threatened with having his ashes scattered was strangely satisfying.

To be honest, it was a bit refreshing.

But, can we skip to the part where you scatter my ashes now?

Jin raised an eyebrow, with a tone that was a mix of peculiarity, arrogance, and dissatisfaction, and provocatively asked:

"Is this your way of declaring war on me?"

Terumi Mei shook her head and said with some regret:

"Jin, although the battles you fought in the village, even I had to admit, were impressive."

"Your excellent Shuriken techniques, relentless Fire Release, and the combat intelligence you displayed at the last moment— even in my village, you could be considered a talent."

"But I'm sorry—"

"At your current level, you are unlikely to be my match."

"Nor can you be considered among those true geniuses of your generation."

"Minato Namikaze of Konoha, Hozuki Mangetsu of the Mist, Sasori of the Red Sand who is missing, Killer B of the Hidden Cloud, these people are the current trendsetters in the ninja world, and their talents make even me envious."

Terumi Mei paused, her green clear eyes showing seriousness.

"You possess such chilling ambition and bear the Uchiha surname. In the future, you may not be able to surpass others."

"You can consider this as me declaring war on you."

"On your future self—"

The girl's words drifted with the wind, and the firm will contained in them shone brightly under the moonlight.

Jin felt a bit helpless upon hearing this.

As a genius of Kirigakure, Terumi Mei should have already mastered her two Kekkei Genkai by this time. Fighting her now would be like child's play for her.

As long as she doesn't show hostility, he has a reason to fight her!

Quickly collecting his lunch and heading home to enjoy the riches.

But since she doesn't want to kill him right now, he can't force her to do so with a knife at her throat.

However,

Jin was not discouraged. He just thought with a smirk that she probably wouldn't live to see that day.

Laughing to death, He, Uchiha Jin, was about to head to the Jashin Cult soon.

A row of knives awaited him, And Terumi Mei wouldn't even get to see the day when she could chop him up!

Of course, he wouldn't miss this opportunity; after all, it was a significant insurance, wasn't it?

So,

Jin seriously looked at Terumi Mei, suddenly smiled, and confidently said:

"Very well, Terumi Mei."

"I'll look forward to the day you come to kill me."

"I hope that on that day, you, who dared to stand in my way, can make it worthwhile for me!"

Jin's words made Terumi Mei's mind tremble.

"Look forward to," "that day," "stand in my way," "make it worthwhile."

These words automatically combined in her mind, forming a sentence that made her blush and heartbeat.

Terumi Mei blinked rapidly, took a deep breath, her green eyes trembling, and her white ears flushed red in an instant.

She immediately turned away and awkwardly huffed:

"Do whatever you want. I'm not pleased at all."

Jin's smile froze, thinking, "Are you blushing like a teapot or something?"

I was just trying to confirm the exact day you plan to kill me!

If you come late, you won't even touch my ashes.

Why the sudden display of arrogance?

Jin shook his head, not daring to think further about it.

He turned to look at Hidan, who had already gotten up from the ground, and gave him a pat on the shoulder with a smile.

Then, he said seriously:

"Hidan."

"The Jashin Cult is not something good. Killing everything around won't solve the problem."

"On the contrary, for the current Land of Hot Water, the Jashin Cult not only cannot save this country,"

"It is actually a threat."

"This worm clings to the Land of Hot Water's main arteries, continuously draining fresh blood, continuously abducting children to perform rituals, and will only accelerate the country's deterioration."

"I believe someone educated like should understand this principle."

Hidan nodded heavily, then fell into silent contemplation.

The light in his eyes seemed to be fading.

Knowing this does not mean one can decisively cut off the problem.

Due to the war, the negligence of the Hot Water Ninja, and the inactivity of the Land of Hot Water's nobles, the Jashin Cult has grown and strengthened aggressively on this land, reaching an uncontrollable trend.

Hidan, a mere Ninja trainee who isn't even a Genin, Can only choose the lesser of two evils.

Looking at the now-awakened Hidan, Jin smiled, feeling gratified by his little brother's realization.

The reason for saying all this

Is because he is someone who dislikes being in debt to others.

Hidan saved him twice, so he should repay him.

And the only way to repay him is to prevent Hidan from coming into contact with the Jashin Cult.

The current little brother Hidan, who had read books, seen the news, understands the situation in the ninja world, and has sharp instincts,

Can even be considered intelligent.

He is clearly a different breed from the future lunatic Hidan, who is as crazy as a fool.

The reason for this change, Jin can only attribute to the bloody and cruel rituals of the Jashin Cult.

Exchanging power with a devil comes with a cost.

Among a large group of people tested, Only Hidan who was tortured to madness, successfully pleased the evil god and obtained immortality.

Offering his sanity for the future of the Land of Hot Water, and then, having lost his mind, went mad and killed all his own people.

This is undoubtedly a tragedy.

Jin will never let such a tragedy repeat itself.

"Don't look so gloomy, after all, you have me, your brother, right?"

Jin laughed heartily and patted Hidan's shoulder strongly.

"Since I've said I'll bring peace to this country, I will definitely do it!"

"I'll take care of what the Hot Water Ninja dare not manage!"

"I'll kill those the Hot Water Ninja dare not kill!"

"I'll destroy the Jashin Cult that the Hot Water Ninja dare not provoke!"

"Little brother, you just need to stay safely behind me and watch me shine!"

Jin put his arm around the shorter Hidan's shoulders, thumped his own chest with his fist, and said with a low laugh:

"That's all."

Jin released Hidan. Without saying anything else, he turned around and started walking away.

"No need to see me off, Hidan. Go back to your hometown and wait for my good news there."

After saying that, Jin raised his hand and waved to the three as a farewell.

He walked alone, under the moonlight. Crossing the campfire, Passing by the three people.

He headed towards the path of lonely death.