On the other side, Terumi Mei's expression was grave, and she felt increasingly hopeless about the state of the Mist Ninja.
Both people on the field were younger than her, yet neither was any weaker. If anything, they were stronger.
Kakashi was one thing—he had become a Jonin several years ago. But this Uchiha Itachi was only twelve, and already this strong. It was truly frightening.
"Don't overthink it."
Yugito suddenly patted Terumi Mei on the shoulder.
"If you can help it, don't dwell on it too much."
"Konoha isn't as simple as you think..."
Terumi Mei narrowed her eyes at Yugito, puzzled.
But Yugito didn't seem inclined to say more.
Still, Yugito clearly remembered that one day in Konoha, the Two-Tails inside her had grown restless.
It wasn't trying to go berserk. After she came to Konoha, the Sealing Squad had reinforced the Tailed Beast's seal considerably, so the Two-Tails had no chance of breaking loose.
As a Jinchuriki, Yugito could clearly sense that the Two-Tails was afraid!
As a Jinchuriki, Yugito could hardly imagine what could frighten a Tailed Beast.
Although Tailed Beasts seemed to be sealed and used by humans, they had never truly thought much of humanity. Tailed Beasts were immortal and noble long-lived beings.
No matter how powerful humans became, in the end they would all turn to dust.
Even if a Tailed Beast was killed, it would be reborn after some time. That was what gave them confidence.
But that day, the Two-Tails had indeed grown restless in the direction of the Konoha Research Institute. It was frightened and uneasy, as though it had sensed something terrifying.
After that, Yugito understood that Konoha wasn't as simple as she had imagined. Perhaps they were amassing the strength to establish dominion over the Ninja World.
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