The Girl

Qi Shuang knew that was a High-Pressure Water Sphere.

Only a highly compressed water sphere could produce such an effect.

If it hit someone directly, it would undoubtedly result in broken bones and fractured muscles.

The four Konoha Ninja across from them acted with great coordination. They dodged the water sphere that Ao shot at them, their bodies flickered, and they immediately launched a close-quarters assault.

They intercepted Qi Shuang and the other three, separating them one by one.

"You detestable Mist Ninja, not a single one of you will leave here alive today!" one of them cursed at Zabuza.

Zabuza lowered his voice and replied, "That... depends on how much skill you have!"

Before he finished speaking, he used Body Flicker Technique to flash in front of his opponent. Accompanied by a flash of silver light, he drew his short sword and immediately slashed down.

Clang!

A crisp collision sound was heard. It was the Konoha Ninja who blocked Zabuza's short sword with a kunai.

"Your speed is indeed fast, you're considered a top-tier Genin, but unfortunately, you've run into me!" The Konoha Ninja separated Zabuza's short sword with one strike, forcing him back. He then shouted, "The gap between a Chunin and a Genin is enough to make you despair!"

"That's not necessarily true!" Zabuza gently shook his head, unmoved. He then raised his short sword and charged again.

The leading Konoha Ninja blocked in front of Ao. He glanced meaningfully at the others beside him and said calmly, "Aren't you worried about those three little ones?"

As he spoke, he shifted his position slightly, focusing most of his attention on the opponent, searching for an opening to strike.

Ao immediately threw two kunai and replied with a forced smile, "If I kill you, I'll naturally have enough time to go back and rescue those three!"

Facing the kunai thrown by his opponent, the Hyuga family member was unfazed. He immediately channeled Chakra to his palm, preparing to block the two kunai with Gentle Fist.

"Not good, there's an Explosive Tag!"

As he struck one of the kunai with his palm, he finally saw clearly that an Explosive Tag was wrapped around the handle of the flying kunai.

"Gentle Fist Style: Eight Trigrams Palms Rotation!"

Without any hesitation, he twisted his waist and spun in place, releasing Chakra from all the acupoints in his body, forming a pale blue sphere of light with a diameter of over two meters.

Boom! Boom!

The moment the sphere of light appeared, two consecutive explosions sounded. The crimson flames and the gray-black smoke completely obscured the sphere of light.

"As expected, it wasn't that easy, was it?" Ao remarked with a sigh as he saw his opponent, unharmed, after the smoke cleared.

Immediately, the Hyuga family ninja lunged forward, launching a relentless barrage of attacks.

Knowing that the Hyuga family's Gentle Fist could seal Chakra, Ao didn't dare to meet it head-on. He dodged while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

"What a cute little girl, it's a shame you'll die by my hand today!" On the other side, a Konoha Ninja sighed as he looked at Mei Terumi, who had the makings of a beauty.

"Then... big brother, can you not kill me... and let me go?" the "little girl" asked weakly.

Seeing her pathetic appearance, the Konoha Ninja's heart softened, and his gaze became distant.

He seemed to see his little sister at Konohagakure, waiting for him by the door, eagerly anticipating his return.

Mei Terumi was also a little surprised to see her opponent falter and get distracted. She had only followed his words, hoping to gain some sympathy, weaken his defenses, and then seize an opportunity to strike.

She hadn't expected the effect to be so surprisingly good.

Despite her surprise, she didn't hesitate. She quickly formed a series of hand seals, then puffed out her cheeks and spat a milky white viscous substance at her opponent.

After all, opportunities in battle were fleeting. If she missed this one, she didn't know if she'd have another chance to defeat him.

"Lava Style: Lava Globs Technique!"

The milky white viscous substance rapidly expanded in mid-air, like a large blanket, swaying as it descended towards her opponent's head.

"Careful!"

Seeing this, the Hyuga ninja, who couldn't disengage to provide support in time, shouted a warning.

Hearing his comrade's voice, the Konoha Ninja immediately snapped back to reality and saw the milky white blanket descending from the air.

He quickly retreated, but his movements were still a beat too slow. The "blanket" landed on his shoulder and covered half of his body down his arm.

Although he didn't know the exact effect of this viscous substance, he didn't dare to be careless and immediately struggled to break free.

Just then, he felt a strange sensation on the half of his body that was covered.

It started as a slight itchiness, which quickly intensified into a stinging pain, a bone-deep, unforgettable pain!

It hurt so much that he lost the strength to struggle and immediately collapsed to the ground, his legs giving way.

What terrified him even more was that the half of his body that was covered was gradually slipping away from his perception, as if it no longer existed.

All that remained for him was pain! An indescribable pain!

"Ah... ah... ah..."

He could do nothing but wail!

Seeing this, the other three Konoha Ninja were all in a panic.

From the looks of it, their comrade was beyond saving!

They couldn't understand what had happened.

Because the situation changed so suddenly, from the moment that "big blanket" fell to the companion collapsing, it all happened in a matter of mere breaths. They hadn't even had time to react before the battle on the other side was decided.

Helpless, they could only intensify their assault, hoping to finish off their opponent before the little girl could join the fray.

"Bastard... ah... you... what... ah... did you... do to me... ah..." The Konoha ninja lying on the ground wailed in pain as he struggled again, trying to break free from the "big blanket" that was covering him.

Unfortunately, though the "big blanket" looked soft and fluffy, it was incredibly sticky. No matter how he struggled, he couldn't escape its bonds.

Instead, it completely exhausted the last bit of strength he had painstakingly gathered, leaving him too weak even to wail anymore!

"Do you want to know what this actually is?" Mei Terumi walked leisurely up to her opponent and slowly crouched down. She pointed at the "big blanket" covering him and asked mockingly.

The man opened his mouth, but the intense pain coursing through his body had sapped all his strength, leaving him without the energy to even speak. He could only stare longingly at the little girl standing so close, hoping for a satisfactory explanation.

Even the three Konoha ninja not far away slowed their attack, pricking up their ears, eager to uncover the truth behind the terrifying "big blanket."

"It, it's actually..."

Before she could finish speaking, Mei Terumi smiled sweetly and, in an instant, severed the man's throat with a kunai.

This caught the three surrounding them completely off guard.

"You really think this young lady is stupid? A bunch of idiots!" Mei Terumi dropped her smile and spat fiercely at the man on the ground, then swept her gaze over the three with a sneer.

How could she not see through the man's intentions?

He was merely trying to feign pity, hoping to pry into the secret of her ninjutsu, and then make a final contribution to her other companions in dealing with her.