Chapter 149: Two unexpected surprises

Inside the Akatsuki organization.

Nagato and Obito looked at Itachi with vigilance.

The Uchiha clan actually hides such formidable strength?

Fortunately, Natsuo's technique seems to have encountered problems; Otherwise the war would have already ended, right?

Of course, for Akatsuki at this time, apart from eagerly earning war funds they didn't pay much attention to other things.

But there is one thing that all members of Akatsuki have to take seriously. Itachi's defection, which seems to have some hidden motives.

Danzo's actions have already been exposed, and various signs indicate that Itachi's defection is not as he claimed, a measure of his own capacity.

So what choice will Itachi make next? Continue to stay in Akatsuki? Or return to Konoha and clear his name?

Of course, Obito actually knows the truth about Itachi's defection. But he feels more than anyone else in Akatsuki that Itachi will return to Konoha. It is currently the time of war, and as long as all the blame is pushed onto Danzo and the Third Hokage, Itachi can easily wash away his sins.

Even Fifth Hokage Tsunade would not refuse a Kage-level expert who is loyal to the village at a time like this.

But Itachi knows too many Akatsuki secrets. With this in mind, his eyes are filled with even more vigilance.

While everyone focused on Itachi, Kisame stared deeply into Obito's only visible eye. He then turned his gaze towards Itachi with amusement in his eyes.

Uchiha Itachi keenly perceives the alertness in everyone's gaze, but his expression remains calm. Only the occasional complexity in his eyes indicates that he is not as calm as he appears. 'Natsuo, have you also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan... When did you awaken it? Was it after you learned about the annihilation of our clan?'

'Now that you have uncovered part of Danzo's conspiracy and have the power for revenge, why haven't you sought revenge against me... Do you have any thoughts on this?'

'And also...'

He slightly raises his head and looks at the moon in the sky. 'Sasuke, how have you been lately...'

While other forces begin to take precautionary measures because of Natsuo, then Konoha was completely dumbfounded.

"That technique should be the Susanoo... Is Natsuo really that strong?" Even Tsunade, who understands something about Natsuo, is a little surprised.

But at that moment Tsunade suddenly remembered the deal with Natsuo: "If you defeat Kirigakure, I will agree to have children with you as a condition."

But honestly, she thought at the time that this mission was too difficult for him, but Tsunade now regrets not having added the additional condition of 'defeating Kumogakure, Iwagakure and Sunagakure'.

On the other side, Terumi Mei was almost in tears.

In addition to Sunagakure, Kumogakure and Iwagakure also contacted them, wanting to form a strategic alliance with Kirigakure and willing to support them with supplies for free. They only hoped that Kirigakure could bring more trouble to Konoha.

In other words, they hoped to use Kirigakure to discover what the problem is that is preventing Natsuo from exerting the full power of his technique, and if it is possible to seriously injure him in the process. Our two countries support you!

But others don't know, can Terumi Mei not know?

Terumi Mei was so angry that she wanted to hit someone. "If there really was a problem with her technique, would he still use it every day to intimidate a weak woman like me?"

"Damn it! Don't talk about his technique having a problem. Last time he harassed me for two full hours, while keeping the technique activated the entire time..."

Terumi Mei had a resentful expression on her face. She had never seen someone maintain such powerful ninjutsu while also intimidate women.

"Forget it, I have already given up." Terumi Mei didn't really know how to feel. On the one hand she feels very safe being with Natsuo, but on the other hand she was bothered that their relationship is a secret from everyone.

Kirigakure was not idle during this time.

The elite ninjas of Kirigakure gathered one after another. Experts such as Hozuki Mangetsu and Ao, who were originally assigned to ambush Konoha's supply line, returned and launched attacks against the Susanoo, hoping to find Natsuo's weaknesses.

However, it was all in vain.

Terumi Mei was the strongest shinobi in Kirigakure, and if even she couldn't break through the defense, how could others?

Furthermore, Natsuo was not recklessly using the Susanoo and charging directly into the traps set by Kirigakure.

Terumi Mei could only 'distract Natsuo's attention' while they fought.

Well, actually, if it weren't for Kirigakure's higher-ups refusing to give up a portion of their power and surrender to Konoha, Terumi Mei would have surrendered a long time ago.

She didn't want to be at the mercy of the enemy and still have to pretend when she returned to camp... Although her 'confrontations' were very comfortable, and the truth was that she quite liked them. But as a proud heiress of a great clan, she didn't like having to do everything on the sly like a mistress.

The Kiri ninjas began to gather to attack Natsuo, but his progress did not slow down at all. On average, Kirigakure's defense line would retreat about fifty kilometers per day. Although it may not seem like much in terms of a ninja's pace, even a Genin could complete this distance in an hour. But they were getting closer to the coastline.

In her mind, Terumi Mei had already made up her mind. 'Fight' with Natsuo some more, then use the excuse that the defense line can't retreat any further once it reaches the coast, to propose some kind of final fight against Natsuo.

As a consequence of the 'fight to the death and being defeated by Natsuo', Terumi Mei will send a request for peace to Konoha.

After this time Terumi Mei's confidants should have been able to take control of much of Kirigakure, so the influence of the higher ups should have decreased significantly, and the village should be more harmonious internally.

Moreover, due to the spoils captured from defeating Konoha in the early stages, even if they had to give up all the occupied land, Kirigakure would only suffer a small loss this time.

After all, thanks to Terumi Mei's efforts, apart from Natsuo initially using Susanoo to eliminate the Kiri ninjas, the losses suffered by Kirigakure are within the tolerable range, and the material resources gained are abundant.

Of course, Terumi Mei took advantage of this situation to attribute all this success to herself.

During this time, Natsuo 'battled' fiercely with Terumi Mei every day.

During this time he also received a pleasant surprise. Ringo Ameyuri gave birth and the child that was born brought a big surprise to Natsuo.

[Offspring +1, the comprehensive potential evaluation is 186, you gain Chakra +16, Flying Thunder God Technique.]

"Flying Thunder God Technique! This is a good thing!" Natsuo immediately showed a joyful expression.

With Natsuo's current combat power, the requirements for the techniques he needs are very high.

That is why since he obtained the Renshu no Kankei, he decided to strengthen some of his wives to the maximum before continuing to have children with them. But still some of Natsuo's wives with considerable strength or a special bloodline can give him some surprises like now.

Natsuo's speed is fast, and his strength is strong, but he has never touched space ninjutsu. This extremely powerful mobility skill, even for him now, can still enhance his strength!

Therefore, Natsuo did not hesitate to create, in the style of the Fourth Hokage, a large number of kunai with the seal of the Flying Thunder God.

Then in the shortest time possible he scattered these kunai throughout Konoha, the battlefield and several other key locations.

The emphasis is on one phrase: time management master!

Natsuo used the power of the Flying Thunder God to quickly return home after 'defeating' Terumi Mei every day, take care of his wives, and then return to the front the next day.

Of course, he deliberately concealed his actions. Aside from the wives he planned to focus on and use the Renshu no Kankei to strengthen them, such as Yukino, Anko, Yoko, and other wives, everyone else was kept in the dark. Also during the period of time in which he came and went from the battlefield he managed to form more connections with some of his children, the same connection that he had with Raion and Hikari.

As Natsuo hugged the seductive Terumi Mei who was exhausted, with a smile on his lips he thought: 'This is called having a family and a wildflower.'

A few more days passed.

Terumi Mei decisively led a group of Kiri shinobi to launch an attack, using the excuse of 'we can't continue like this, otherwise we will lose all our previous achievements.'

Naturally, they were defeated in the end. It was Terumi Mei who stood up and fought Natsuo for eight hundred rounds, protecting the retreating shinobi.

The Kiri shinobi felt ashamed, thinking that they had hindered the Mizukage's progress.

"Damn! If I could work harder and become stronger, maybe I could help our Mizukage defeat Natsuo." A young Mist shinobi punched the ground, filled with resentment.

"Yeah!" an elderly Kiri Ninja sighed. "It's all because our Kirigakure is too weak. It forced Lady Terumi Mei to go into battle, and when she came back, she was exhausted and worn out."

"It's all our fault."

Everyone clenched their teeth, tears streaming down their faces. They felt angry at their own weakness. They felt guilty for involving Lady Terumi Mei, who had to stop Natsuo single-handedly.

However, Terumi Mei had a determined expression on her face.

"No, it's not that all of you are weak, it's that our Kirigakure is weak!" Her voice was resolute, her gaze determined. "We have been fighting among ourselves for far too long, putting all our energy into internal conflicts."

"While we were fighting among ourselves, Konoha perfected their medical system and trained a large number of elite shinobi."

"While we were fighting among ourselves, Iwagakure formed a massive Earth Release shinobi force."

"While we were fighting among ourselves, even Sunagakure, which was considered weak, worked hard and produced a man known as the strongest Kazekage in history!"

"We have wasted too much time!"

"We have fallen far behind other villages!"

Terumi Mei lamented. "Fellow Kiri ninjas, wake up! We can't continue like this!"

"What we must do now is abandon internal conflicts, unite and build a better Kirigakure!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Terumi Mei with admiration.

It seemed that Terumi Mei was not there, but rather a ray of light. A ray of light belonging to Kirigakure. A brilliant light, shining in people's hearts.

"Mizukage-sama!" Many Kiri ninjas cried out in unison.

"For Kirigakure, I have decided to seek peace with Konoha!" Terumi Mei took a deep breath, her expression firm. "We need a time of peace to resolve the lingering issues from the Bloody Mist era."

"What?! Mizukage-sama, are you going to bow down to Konoha?" Many Kiri ninjas became excited upon hearing this. "We can still fight! We are willing to give everything for your dignity!"

Their first reaction upon hearing Terumi Mei's proposal for peace was not about what benefits the Village would lose.

It was about losing Terumi Mei's dignity...

It is evident that this strongest Mizukage has already established her own authority during this time. All Kiri ninjas are her fans, admiring her from the bottom of their hearts.

"No! Kirigakure needs time." Terumi Mei's expression remained resolute. "As the Kage, I cannot sacrifice the lives of my comrades for a mere reputation."

With that, her expression changed, and she smiled gently. "Kirigakure needs to complete its recovery. There is still much work to be done..."

"My dear comrades, are you willing to help me?"

"Willing! Willing!"

"I am willing to give everything for you!"

"Please give me your orders, Mizukage-sama!"

Everyone excitedly exclaimed.

Terumi Mei smiled slightly, feeling relieved in her heart. She had finally fooled them.

"As the Fifth Mizukage, I command all Kiri ninjas to send a signal of peace to Konoha Village!"

"Yes! Fifth Mizukage-sama!"

Everyone shouted in unison, their loud voices making it seem as if they were not the ones seeking peace, but rather Konoha sending a peace message.

Soon, Terumi Mei personally arrived at the Konoha forces where Natsuo was located, stating that she had dispatched ninjas to seek peace with Konoha and requesting the Konoha forces present to cease their attack.

Natsuo accepted this, after all...

Natsuo leaned in close to Terumi Mei's ear and whispered softly: "Take good care of our child when you return to the village..."

Upon hearing this, Terumi Mei's face blushed.

Yes, after Natsuo's arduous battles...

Terumi Mei became pregnant.

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