Water Release Counters Fire Release! We've Got This!

Just as Ao was feeling sentimental, before he could finish expressing his feelings, he, along with Mei Terumi and Chojuro, was blasted away by the powerful force of Shinra Tensei!

"Boom--"

Even after getting far away from the range of Shinra Tensei, the three of them were still sent flying dozens of meters backward!

When the smoke and dust cleared, all three of them had some injuries, more or less.

"Are you alright, Mei Terumi- sama?"

Chojuro was the first to get up, quickly went to Mei Terumi's side and helped her up.

Mei Terumi stood up, waving her hand slightly. "I'm fine."

As the strongest fighter in Mist Village right now, she will not easily admit defeat.

Although it was only a single glance, they were able to basically discern the difference in strength between themselves and their opponent.

There were three opponents present, and with just one of them making a move, the three of them were overwhelmed, essentially suffering a crushing defeat.

Then, Qing, who was not far away, moved the rubble in front of him and climbed out.

"Mei Terumi- sama, you..."

Just as he was asking Mei Terumi with concern, he found that Mei Terumi Chojuro already helped her up, so he didn't finish his sentence.

"Clatter."

After completing Shinra Tensei, Pain slowly landed on the ground.

At this moment, not only was the Mist Concealment Technique, but even the thin mist that had existed in Mist Village before was completely dispelled.

Within a radius of about thirty meters, not a trace of fog could be seen.

"Why bother standing up? What's the point?"

Pain spoke slowly.

His goal was clear: to occupy Mist Village. He wasn't particularly interested in killing these people.

Killing them wouldn't bring him any benefit, nor would it make him feel any better.

It would only waste a few minutes of his time.

"If we don't stand up, the village... will..."

Just as Mei Terumi turned pale and was about to explain the reason, she suddenly froze.

His pupils trembled slightly for a moment.

She saw the Mizukage's Office Building not far away.

Although it was dilapidated before, it still appeared to be the tallest and largest Building in Mist Village.

But at that moment Mizukage's Office Building in front of her had already collapsed.

The whole place looks like ruins!

What... what happened?!

She couldn't understand it. It was only a split second, and she hadn't been lying on the ground for long, so why did the office building in front of her collapse?

He didn't see the other side use any Ninjutsu to damage the office building!

Just then, her pupils suddenly contracted, as if she had remembered something.

She looked slightly flustered and quickly ordered Qing behind her, "Qing, use your Byakugan to check inside the building. Is Genji still in the office building?"

Qing's pupils dilated instantly as well.

"Yes!"

After responding, he quickly expanded the range of his Byakugan.

Genji, please don't let anything happen to you!

Mist Village can't do without you now!

"Sizzle--"

The Byakugan's range quickly expanded to the Mizukage's Office Building.

The moment it was enveloped, the entire view, inside and out, was revealed to Qing.

After quickly scanning every corner, he let out a long sigh, "Genji isn't inside!"

"Very good."

Mei Terumi's heart sank.

"Are you worried about that old man?" Black Zetsu asked slowly. "Is he some important person?"

"How... how could you sense Genji?"

Mei Terumi looked warily at the strange man whose body was half black and half white, with green aloe vera growing on both sides of his head.

"Heh heh, I noticed it a long time ago, but the Chakra fluctuations around him gave me the feeling of an old man on his deathbed."

Black Zetsu said casually.

If it weren't for the fact that there was no real threat, he would have informed Nagato much earlier.

"Damn it! You're not allowed to insult Genji!"

Qing roared and ran forward, throwing several Kunai, each with Explosive Tag strapped to its Kunai.

"Wait a minute, Ao!" Mei Terumi quickly called out to stop him.

But Qing heard it, yet pretended not to.

Just watch, Mei Terumi- sama! Even without Zabuza Momochi, I, Kirigakure, can still become a powerful man you can rely on!

How could a little boy like Chojuro possibly be worthy of a strong woman like you!

Only I, Qing, am worthy to be your man!

He secretly hardened his heart, then used his Byakugan to carefully analyze the tactics based on the opponent's position, keeping himself, Kunai, and Akatsuki in a straight line.

"Boring."

Obito Uchiha and unleashed a Fire Style, a tornado-like flame that instantly engulfed the incoming Kunai and detonated the Explosive Tag.

"Bang--!"

Puffs of black smoke rose up.

"You've been tricked! They even used Fire Style! Humph!"

However, this was just a smokescreen by Ao. The moment the Explosive Tag detonated, his Water Release Ninjutsu followed immediately.

"Water Release · Water Shockwave!"

Massive waves of water appeared out of nowhere and swept towards the Fire Dragon tornado in front of them!

The scene was magnificent! The waves were easily five or six meters high!

"So what if it's Akatsuki! As long as I can drive you all out, I, Ao, will go and tell Lady Mei Terumi my true feelings!"

"Die!!"

He roared, a victorious smile spreading across his face!

"Zzz--"

The moment the water crashed into the Fire Dragon tornado, plumes of white steam rose up!

"You actually used Fire Style? Don't you know that Water Release is the Ninjutsu that we Mist Village Ninja most skilled at?"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, his expression became increasingly strange, gradually turning ashen and his eyes widening!

What was happening before his eyes completely overturned his entire understanding of life.

Why!

Why can't Water Release counter Fire Style?!

The Fire Dragon tornado in front of him instantly vaporized his Water Release: Water Shockwave!

It wasn't his Water Shockwave that evaporated the Fire Dragon tornado!

Both are losing energy, but his Water Release is clearly losing more energy!

Unreasonable!

He was screaming inside.

Just then, a "pfft" sound rang out as something was pierced.

I caught his Byakugan!

Several short Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence shot straight through the waves at incredible speed and pierced directly into his body!

He could see it, but his body lacked the speed to dodge it.

"It's just a tiny Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence, watch me..."

Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he reached out to pull out several Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence from his abdomen.

However, the next second, "Puff puff puff--"

An even louder sound followed!

The Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence inside his body suddenly burst open!

It instantly expanded inside Qing's body, blowing him up to death!

All five internal organs were ruptured!

Fresh blood dripped onto the ground.

"What am I doing...?"

"Puff."

Before Qing could finish speaking, he forcefully spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Green!"

Mei Terumi and Chojuro both stared wide-eyed as Ao, his body riddled with tree branches, crashed heavily to the ground.

"Boring," Obito Uchiha. "Boss, let's hurry up and finish this."