Naruto's Support Arrives

Mei Terumi did not respond to Hozuki Gengetsu's teasing. Her hands came together before her chest as Lava Release Chakra surged through her body. The corners of her lips lifted slightly—not because she found it amusing, but with the confidence of a Mizukage saying, "Since you called me out, I'll make sure to entertain you properly."

"Senior Hozuki Gengetsu." Mei Terumi finally spoke, her voice calm and clear. "The last time, your Steaming Danger Tyranny caused us quite a bit of trouble. This time, I came prepared."

"Oh?" Hozuki Gengetsu raised his nonexistent eyebrows. "What preparation?"

"You'll see soon enough."

Hozuki Gengetsu laughed—the sound was soft, carrying the gratification of an old man watching the younger generation grow. Then his body began to swell, steam violently pouring from his skin as a massive child-like clone made of vapor separated from his body.

"Steaming Danger Tyranny." His voice became even more languid than before. "Little girl, let's see whether your preparations are enough."

The steam child opened its mouth, and a scorching steam bomb gathered deep in its throat. But at that instant, the ten Kirigakure Water Style ninja behind Mei Terumi formed hand seals at the same time—not Water Wall, but another technique.

"Water Style: Water Mirror Formation!"

Ten enormous mirrors made of water rose before the Allied Forces' lines. Each was smooth as glass, reflecting the steam child opposite them. The steam bomb shot from the steam child's mouth, but the instant it struck the water mirrors, the reflected steam children within them fired steam bombs as well. The two volleys collided in midair, erupting into a massive shockwave and scorching mist.

"Mirror reflection..." There was a trace of surprise in Hozuki Gengetsu's voice, which then turned into appreciative praise. "Interesting. A tactic developed specifically against Steaming Danger Tyranny?"