Chapter 144: A one-of-a-kind battle

"What do you want to do?" Terumi Mei said angrily, stopping the Lava Release.

"Can you defeat me?" Natsuo blinked.

"Why are you answering me using a question?" Terumi Mei asked.

"Because I think that question explains the situation better."

Terumi Mei: "..." She had a face full of anger and shame. If it weren't for the large number of Kiri ninjas behind her, she would have fought to the death with the man in front of her!

But unfortunately, there were a large number of Kirigakure ninjas behind her. Her own death was insignificant compared to the future of Kirigakure.

She could only endure it!

Although Natsuo's actions became more and more excessive, she could only endure this humiliation.

And what made her even more uncomfortable was that the Kiri ninjas might have had a mental breakdown over Natsuo's destructive behavior. Although many ninjas were still desperately trying to escape, there were still many ninjas who had lost hope and had a self-deprecating expression on their faces.

Escape? Can we really escape? Either way, death was inevitable. Whether we died early or late, it was still death. Since that is the case, we should just lie on the ground and wait for death.

Terumi Mei was so angry that she wanted to expel these ninjas from Kirigakure!

'Why don't you run away quickly!' Terumi Mei inwardly shouted. 'I'm sacrificing myself to restrain Natsuo, why aren't you running away?'

'Are you wasting my hard-earned time for you?' But unfortunately, due to her excessive sense of responsibility she couldn't just abandon those Kiri ninjas.

There were too many Kiri ninjas who had given up hope and were lying down, already exceeding half of Kirigakure's forces.

If she gave up on them, the losses for Kirigakure would be too great.

However, even though Natsuo was casually controlling Susanoo and only moving at a slow pace, he would eventually reach them. Even if he didn't use his sword, just by stepping on them, he could easily crush this group of Kiri ninjas. If things continued like this, Kirigakure would be finished.

Terumi Mei gritted her teeth as she was facing another problem. Her chakra was running low.

The 'Lava Release' that they had been using also required chakra consumption. However, Terumi Mei's chakra, although meeting the standards of a Kage-level, is definitely the lowest among the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

What does she have to compare with Natsuo, who possesses the Sage Body? Even if Natsuo maintains Susanoo, it is much easier for him compared to her.

Terumi Mei gritted her teeth, and after the influence of her subconscious affected her again, she finally made a decision.

"Natsuo, don't you want to have some fun?" Terumi Mei showed a hint of charm. "Then let me escort you properly!"

"Forget about those boring battles, let's have some fun and enjoy ourselves."

Finishing speaking, she grabbed Natsuo's hand and willingly pulled him towards her.

Her eyes still showed a bit of doubt and also some embarrassment, and she occasionally gritted her teeth, showing a bit of resentment. But her words were full of temptation, and her expression was very charming.

For the village! For the Kiri ninjas! She has sacrificed too much!

Even Natsuo was somewhat surprised as he glanced at Terumi Mei. He thought that the manipulation of her subconscious would take time to take effect and that it would take time for her to reach the current commitment, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon...

However...

"Of course." Natsuo smiled slightly.

After a while...

Whether it was the Kiri ninjas lying down or the Konoha ninjas who were still shocked, they suddenly noticed a problem. The Susanoo had stopped completely. It stopped chasing the Kiri ninjas, as if it had stopped working directly.

After a while, noticing that the Susanoo still did not move, the Kiri ninjas who had lost all hope immediately stood up and tried to look into the distance at the glass of the Susanoo where Natsuo was.

But even with a ninja's vision, they could only see a black curtain blocking their vision.

Seeing that time continues to pass and the Susanoo did not move. The Kiri ninjas suddenly felt a surge of vitality course through their bodies.

"It's the Mizukage! Mizukage-sama must have restrained Uchiha Natsuo!"

The Kiri ninjas became excited, as they regained hope for survival. Since there was hope, why lie down and do nothing? One by one, they quickly got up, carried the wounded, destroyed the remaining supplies, and quickly evacuated.

Of course, there were also ninjas who were even more excited. They shouted slogans like "Mizukage-sama, we will help her!" and they ran towards the Susanoo.

They began to perform the drama of throwing kunai at the Susanoo. For a while, there was a constant clanging sound coming from the Susanoo.

In contrast, the hearts of the Konoha ninjas sank.

"It's not right! The Susanoo has been standing still for too long. Something unexpected must have happened!"

The Nara clan member's expression changed slightly. The historical records of the Nara clan were very clear, and he was very sure that Natsuo was now using Uchiha Madara's Susanoo.

This was indeed a very powerful ninjutsu, but remember, how old is Natsuo? He's only in his twenties! Can this person, even if he has the talent of Uchiha Madara, really control Uchiha's strongest ninjutsu completely? Could it be that Susanoo is not moving because Natsuo has a problem controlling the ninjutsu?

For example, the fact that the Mizukage entered the Susanoo is strange behavior. How can someone allow the enemy to reach the weakest position of his own ninjutsu?

"Quick! Let's go support Natsuo!" The Nara clan member shouted.

The other Konoha ninjas responded one after another and rushed out.

As soon as they appeared, they engaged in combat with the remaining Kiri ninjas.

Both sides understand very well that the battle between Natsuo and Terumi Mei is at a critical moment. Whoever can give them more interference will determine the future of the battle in favor of that side.

One is protecting Susanoo, the other is cheering for Terumi Mei. They are fighting fiercely.

Terumi Mei, who is being harassed, is so angry that she wants to personally go down and take down the Kiri ninjas one by one.

"I have worked hard and endured humiliation, this is how you waste my efforts?" Terumi Mei's eyes are red with anger.

However, although both sides are fighting fiercely, the number of people is not large.

Most of the Kiri ninjas have already begun to retreat, but there are still some who have still stayed behind. They have left a few people who intend to 'help' Terumi Mei, but their number is much smaller than that of the Konoha ninjas.

On the other hand, the situation is even worse for the Konoha side. They were already at an absolute disadvantage during the previous confrontations, so almost all of the ninjas were injured. Now, those participating in the battle are mostly injured ninjas who have not yet lost their mobility...

One side has fewer numbers, the other side is injured. Even though both sides are fighting with all their might, it hasn't had much impact.

Even the number of deaths is not high. After gaining the upper hand, most of the Kiri ninjas/Konoha ninjas will not take the opportunity to kill their enemies, but instead give Susanoo a heavy blow/apply a layer of Earth Release protection to Susanoo.

And once someone is seriously injured, as long as they retreat decisively, neither side will pursue them. After all, the key point that both sides are fighting for is the battle between the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei and Uchiha Natsuo

A one-of-a-kind battle began to unfold in the ninja world.

The Konoha and Kiri ninjas have been fighting for about ten minutes and both sides are exhausted.

Terumi Mei finally breaks free from Susanoo.

"Let's go!" She shouts loudly, her face still flushed.

Most of the Kiri ninjas have already evacuated, and the remaining few brainless guys are not enough for her to continue sacrificing herself.

"Yes! Mizukage-sama!"

Many Kiri ninjas responded and quickly retreated.

Their number is already small, and the weak ninjas have long since been injured and retreated from the battlefield. Now those qualified to continue fighting Konoha are the remaining elites of Kirigakure. With their great strength, the speed at which they retreated is naturally very fast.

And Konoha is not interested in chasing them at all. Natsuo also released the Susanoo and landed next to the Konoha ninjas.

Similar to Kirigakure, only elites remain here. Led by the Nara clan member, they are covered in blood, but there are no serious injuries.

"Don't chase them." Natsuo smiled slightly. "Your injuries are not light. Go back to the camp and rest."

"Yes! Natsuo-sama!"

Including the Nara clan member, everyone shouted loudly. This time, it is a great victory for Konoha!

They defeated Kirigakure and also eliminated a large number of Kiri ninjas, reducing Kirigakure's fighting power. Although Natsuo-sama was unable to fully demonstrate his abilities due to the outbreak of the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, it is still a miraculous victory!

Whether it is the deputy commander of the Nara clan or the ordinary Konoha ninjas, they all look at Natsuo with a look of admiration.

"So this is the power of Uchiha Madara..."

"What a terrifying power... It's a blessing that it's on our side now!"

"Such formidable power..."

"If it weren't for the First Hokage's suppression, wouldn't Konoha already be under Uchiha Madara's leadership, unifying the entire ninja world?"

Power brings prestige. There is no doubt that they have all become fans of Natsuo now.

"Thanks to Natsuo-sama, we finally have time to recover!"

"We just have to wait a little longer and the village's reinforcements will arrive!"

"Then we will have the ability to counterattack Kirigakure!"

However, Natsuo shook his head. "There is no need for that, I will personally defeat Kirigakure... Tomorrow I will launch an attack on Kirigakure myself!"

Natsuo said with determination: "It was fine when I wasn't here, but now that I'm here, Kirigakure can no longer be as imposing as before!"

"On behalf of everyone I will teach you a profound lesson!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with passion.

"Yes, Natsuo-sama!"

However, they did not know what Natsuo was thinking deep down...

'There is not enough time, I have barely started, and the most crucial thing has not been done yet... How can I waste the effects of the Yumenso and waste time waiting for the village's reinforcements?'

Ten minutes is too short! There was barely time for foreplay. How could Natsuo be satisfied with the current profits?

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