She was strong, though.
But.
She was still suppressed by the terrifying pressure emanating from Izumi.
"Is... is this a genjutsu?"
Ringo Ameyuri saw a vision of her own death.
At the same time, she felt her body stiffen, too afraid to move.
"No...
This is pure intimidation...
This woman.
She's terrifying...
Probably more terrifying than that Uchiha who controlled the Fourth Mizukage!"
"Kirigakure is so cold-blooded, you might as well join us."
Izumi suddenly deactivated her Sharingan.
Then, she smiled slightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
She said gently and peacefully, "Look.
You're on death's door.
And no one has come to see you~"
"That's true~"
Ringo Ameyuri didn't have a strong sense of belonging to Kirigakure.
Upon seeing Izumi's smile, she was immediately infected by it.
"In that case, I'll join you!
This way, I can not only gain power.
But also experience a more exciting life~
It's great."
"Then, welcome to the organization."
Izumi nodded with a smile, "I'll take you to meet the Holy Lord."
"Then how do we get out of the village?"
Ringo Ameyuri's face showed an expression of great interest.
"You know, our Kirigakure has strict security.
I don't know how you got in.
But it won't be easy to take me out."
"Get out?"
Izumi chuckled upon hearing this.
She remembered when she asked Bai Hao about the organization's operating style.
Did they need to maintain secrecy when operating outside?
Or be low-key?
However, Bai Hao's reply was simple: prioritize the mission. When there's no mission, just charge in. The organization fears no one.
"Throw away your forehead protector.
You won't need it anymore."
With that, Izumi kicked straight through the wall of the room.
"Let's go.
First, I'll help you get your ninja sword back."
Ringo Ameyuri was stunned by this.
"So reckless?"
But after a moment, she became excited.
"I'm starting to like this organization!"
Ringo Ameyuri threw off her forehead protector.
Then she quickly followed.
The two of them jumped directly through the hole that had been kicked open.
Then, they walked unhurriedly towards the Mizukage's office building as if no one else was around.
"Who are you?!
Stop right there!"
"Ringo Ameyuri?
What are you doing?
Who is that in front of you?"
"Stop immediately and answer our questions!"
The two hadn't walked for long.
When a group of Anbu suddenly appeared.
They followed closely, cautiously guarding them.
"Where is Kaminari no Ya?"
Izumi asked the Anbu as she walked.
They completely ignored her questions.
"What do you want!?"
"Stop right there!"
"Ringo Ameyuri, stop immediately, or you'll be treated as rogue ninja!"
The Anbu were all confused, not knowing what these two girls were trying to do.
Seeing that they wouldn't answer her questions, Izumi didn't ask anymore.
She continued on her way to the Mizukage's office building.
Seeing Izumi's arrogance, the Anbu finally couldn't hold back and attacked.
Instantly, all sorts of hidden weapons were thrown at the two girls.
A cold smile flickered across Izumi's lips.
She then lowered her hat.
At the same time, she activated her Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
Whistling a tune, she continued to walk forward slowly.
Simultaneously, a senbon shot out from her ninja tool pouch.
The senbon danced in the air, accompanied by a pleasant whistle.
It instantly struck down all the hidden weapons aimed at them.
The whistling and the "ding-ding" sound of the weapons being struck down complemented each other.
Together, they formed a perfect melody.
This was the ability of Izumi's Mangekyo Sharingan's left eye—controlling ninja tools.
"So... so cool!"
Although Ringo Ameyuri was powerful, she was still a 13-year-old girl.
Seeing Izumi's incredible display of power.
She truly admired her.
However, the other Kirigakure Anbu became enraged.
While throwing hidden weapons, they also used explosive tags, Water Style ninjutsu, and smoke bombs.
Seeing this, Izumi frowned slightly.
Then, she slightly increased the volume of her whistling.
Suddenly.
The senbon in the air changed its demeanor.
From gentle at first, it became menacing and murderous.
Every dance brought forth a splash of blood.
Although no one was killed, it made the fog-filled Kirigakure Village even more eerie.
The Anbu were struck down as soon as they got close, losing their ability to attack.
"Who is it?"
Suddenly, a stern shout rang out, and the thick fog dissipated.
A beautiful woman appeared before the two girls.
She was wearing a blue strapless dress.
Red-brown, long, curly hair that crossed over her shoulders, like a pine tree.
Although her appearance was delicate and peculiar, she was brimming with killing intent.
"What do you want?"
"Give me the Kaminari no Ya, and I'll leave with Ringo Ameyuri."
"Hahahaha!"
Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage, was so angered by the statement that she burst into laughter.
"Die!"
Mei Terumi quickly formed hand seals.
Then, she spat out the Lava Style: Lava Monster Jutsu.
"Hmph~"
Izumi let out a cold snort and directly activated the third form of Susanoo.
Not only did it block Mei Terumi's attack, but it also casually grabbed the other woman.
Mei Terumi, the Mizukage, was completely unable to dodge!
"This woman seems to be a high-ranking official of Kirigakure, right?
If no one reveals the location of the Kaminari no Ya.
Then I'll take this woman with me."
Listening to Izumi's calm and indifferent voice, the entire Kirigakure fell silent.
Chapter 23: Karin and Violet's New Mission, the Third Round of the Chunin Exams Begins! [Third update, seeking collections and flowers]
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