Owe You Nothing

"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Destruction!"

"Boom..."

A ferocious fire dragon, fueled by Mei Terumi's chakra release after completing hand seals, surged towards the last remaining Sand Village Jonin.

The Sand Village Jonin behind Mei Terumi was stunned for a second upon witnessing his comrade's death. Furthermore, his injuries from fighting Uchiha Tsukito were already severe, so at the crucial moment of forming the hand seals, he couldn't keep up with Mei Terumi's movements and was instead struck by her Fire Release ninjutsu.

Then, scorching flames engulfed the Sand Village Jonin, burning his clothes in mere seconds. The acrid smell of burning flesh, carried by the ferocious fire dragon unleashed by Mei Terumi, gradually reached the senses of Uchiha Tsuki and Mei Terumi. With that, the last Sand Village Jonin was finally killed by Mei Terumi, and Uchiha Tsuki and Mei Terumi achieved final victory.

However, just as Mei Terumi killed the last Sand Village Jonin, Uchiha Tsuki, weakened by the earlier use of spiritual energy, collapsed to the ground. Fortunately, Mei Terumi noticed Tsuki's predicament when she killed the last Sand Village Jonin and caught him in her arms before he crashed to the ground.

However, Uchiha Yue's situation did not improve as a result.

Even just opening his eyes required all his strength, let alone getting up from Mei Terumi 'Uchiha Yue arms.

However, Mei Terumi, who was kneeling there and embracing Uchiha Yue, seemed extremely excited.

Even then, Mei Terumi didn't notice that Uchiha Tsuki seemed a little listless. After killing the two Sand Village Jonin and embracing him, Mei Terumi still couldn't forget the excitement of killing two Jonin-level ninjas. Then, as Uchiha Tsuki half-closed his eyes, silently checking his injuries, Mei Terumi's voice suddenly reached his ears. "Uchiha Tsuki, did you see that? I just killed two Sand Village Jonin!"

"Yes, I saw it!"

Hearing Mei Terumi's words, Uchiha Yue Mei Terumi her feelings perfectly. After checking his own injuries, he forced a smile and said, "Mei Terumi, congratulations. Originally, with your strength, I thought it would take you another year to reach the Jonin level. However, after this battle, I think your strength will definitely improve significantly. As long as you remember how you felt at this moment, it will definitely help your training. If all goes well, I estimate you can further improve your strength in just one month."

"Cough cough..."

With that, Uchiha Tsuki coughed lightly, and after finally managing to stop coughing, he took a deep breath and continued speaking to Terumi Mei, "However, Terumi Mei, there's something I need to remind you of. When you fought those Sand Village Jonin just now, you used my fighting style. So, when you're improving your strength, don't fall into the trap of my fighting style. Otherwise, even if you successfully enter the ranks of Jonin, further advancement will become extremely difficult."

"Because every successful ninja has their own fighting style. Just like my fighting style, it was developed through countless battles. As a member of the Bloody Mist, you originally had your own fighting style. Don't change your fighting style because of me. Continue on your own path, and sooner or later you will surpass me!"

"You bastard, you're acting like I'm inferior to you now!"

When Uchiha Yue arrived, Uchiha Yue Mei Terumi and made a sarcastic remark.

However, at this moment, Mei Terumi's eyes softened, and a hint of concern appeared in them. To Uchiha Yue, her words carried no hint of sarcasm, but rather sounded like she was being coquettish.

Immediately afterwards...

After staying in Mei Terumi's arms for a while, Uchiha Yue finally felt that his body could move freely again.

However, after Uchiha Yue was able to move freely, every time he tried to break free from Mei Terumi's embrace, Mei Terumi pressed him down hard.

Even when Mei Terumi made a relatively large movement, Uchiha Yue could feel the soft, slightly raised breasts of Mei Terumi rubbing against his face.

"Ahem, do I really have the potential to be a lolicon?"

Feeling a surge of heat in her chest, Uchiha Yue couldn't help but blush, wondering if she was really heading down the path of perversion.

In contrast, Mei Terumi, who was forcefully embracing Uchiha Yue, had no expression on her face, as if she wasn't the one being taken advantage of.

Immediately, Uchiha Yue and Mei Terumi fell silent in this awkward atmosphere.

After a long while, Mei Terumi finally turned her gaze to Uchiha Yue and asked, "Uchiha Yue, how are your injuries?"

"My injury?"

Upon hearing Mei Terumi's words, Uchiha Yue immediately realized that he still had very serious injuries.

Then, after Uchiha Yue checked his injuries again, a bitter smile appeared on his face. He said, "My injuries won't heal anytime soon, so I might have to stay in the Land of Wind for a while. Mei Terumi, if you're in a hurry, you can leave the Land of Wind first and reunite with your companions. This time we wiped out an elite Sunagakure force, so there shouldn't be many Sunagakure ninjas left around. As long as you're confident you can leave the border of the Land of Wind, then reuniting with your companions shouldn't be a problem."

As for me...

"Heart!"

Just as Uchiha Yue arrived, a look of surprise suddenly appeared in his eyes. He then abruptly broke free from Mei Terumi 'Uchiha Yue embrace and shielded her Mei Terumi his body. When Mei Terumi, still shaken, turned her Mei Terumi to Uchiha Yue, Mei Terumi saw in her dilated pupils that a Kunai Uchiha Yue deeply embedded in his chest!

To Mei Terumi, that crimson hue was like an endless black hole, tormenting every nerve in her body.

Then, when Mei Terumi looked back, she realized that the Sunagakure ninja she had killed with her Fire Release Ninjutsu wasn't completely dead. He had just been feigning death, waiting to kill her and Uchiha Yue. If Uchiha Yue hadn't shielded her at the most critical moment, Mei Terumi might have been the one with Kunai piercing her chest!

However, after the kunai was thrown, the Sand Village Jonin, who was not quite dead, had already stopped breathing and truly passed away.

And at the same time, which was also the moment when that Sand Village Jonin finally passed away...

Uchiha Yue's words suddenly reached Mei Terumi's ears.

"Mei Terumi, I owed you my life, and I've repaid it!"