The great battle within the village began the moment Mei Terumi led several thousand ninja under her command into Kirigakure.
At this point, there were only two sides: Mei Terumi's side and Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura's side. Only one side could emerge victorious, while the other would be defeated. That was an eternal truth.
It was just that neither side was willing to be the loser.
As they advanced, Mei Terumi's forces uprooted one hidden sentry after another. The streets were deserted. Karatachi Yagura's men were all gathering at the Mizukage Building, while the neutral faction only needed to stay home and keep out of sight.
Of course, while the neutral faction had preserved their lives, they would not be entitled to the redistribution of resources brought about by the war.
Mei Terumi, Naruto in his black robe, Zabuza, Haku, Chojuro, and Ao took the lead, leading several thousand ninja toward the Hokage Building. Along the way, whenever they encountered a lone ninja from the Mizukage's side, several thousand people would gang up to duel that one person.
War had never been fair.
Before the Mizukage Building, Karatachi Yagura had also learned of Mei Terumi's movements. He issued order after order, gathering his own ninja at the Mizukage Building so they would not be defeated one by one.
Before long, more than a thousand ninja had gathered at the Mizukage Building, putting their numbers roughly on par with Mei Terumi's forces.
Karatachi Yagura's face was grim. He swore that once he caught Mei Terumi, he would make that bitch experience his ruthlessness. She had actually dared to rebel. Her crime was unforgivable.
Mei Terumi's group soon arrived before the Mizukage Building and met Karatachi Yagura's forces. In an instant, both sides glared until their eyes nearly split, killing intent surging