But after thinking it over and recalling the enormous gap in raw strength between them and Hōzuki Mangetsu,
Mei Terumi's little face immediately fell.
She frowned, then let out a defeated sigh.
"Ci, I mean... shouldn't we figure out how to run away instead?"
"Even if he really is some lunatic who wants to destroy everything, we're still no match for him."
"The Hōzuki Clan's secret techniques are practically unsolvable in this environment."
Uchiha Ci shook his head and narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Hōzuki Mangetsu, whose wounds had already been stopped with a water healing technique.
The guy was clearly enraged, his killing intent nearly freezing the water's surface.
Yet the subtitles before his eyes still refused to appear.
Thinking of what that implied, Uchiha Ci's expression became slightly strange as he patted Mei Terumi on the shoulder.
"It's fine. I believe in you."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Mei Terumi's little face reddened as she asked in astonishment.
Was this really the time to say something like that?
However, Uchiha Ci pointed at the savage-faced Hōzuki Mangetsu, who looked like an Evil Ghost, and spoke to Mei Terumi with complete trust.
"Mei Terumi, you fight him!"
Mei Terumi blinked, raised her head, and stared blankly at Uchiha Ci.
Did I hear that wrong, or is this guy messing with me?
Me, fighting Hōzuki Mangetsu?
What am I supposed to fight him with?
Uchiha Ci took a deep breath and spoke solemnly.
"Kirigakure is not my hometown."
"I have no standing to help you solve your problems from your perspective."
"But I can tell you what to do!"
Uchiha Ci's face darkened as he said in a low voice,
"Assassinate the Third Mizukage, overthrow the regime, and seize power!"
"That is only the first step!"