The summer coast was calm and breezy. In this remote stretch of night sky, free from the light pollution of cities, countless stars shone clearly. Combined with the pure white radiance cast by the moon, anyone with sharp enough eyesight could even make out hazy shapes a hundred meters away.
Among the wooden fleet upon the sea, most people had already drifted into sleep. Only a few unlucky souls, chosen by drawing lots, remained at their posts to stand watch.
On an inconspicuous warship, a female ninja was keeping watch atop the towering mast. Unlike the other listless night guards, the young girl sat contentedly at the mast's peak, swinging her legs as she gazed into the distant night sky, as though she were enjoying herself.
This female ninja was only in her teens, still a girl, yet her figure had developed exceptionally well. The twin peaks on her chest were already no less impressive than those of an adult woman. With her long brown curls and daring off-the-shoulder fishnet top, she looked both sexy and alluring, no less attractive to men than a mature beauty.
If Nawaki had seen this girl, he would have recognized her at a glance. She was one of the most beautiful women in the Naruto world, as well as one of his favorite popular characters—the future Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure, Mei Terumi, possessor of the dual kekkei genkai of Boil Release and Lava Release!
Mei Terumi was roughly the same age as Kakashi and was likewise a genius ninja, so it was only natural that she had taken part in this Shinobi World war. However, she was not part of the Mist Ninja air force. Instead, she had joined the campaign as support personnel assigned to the ship, mainly responsible for logistical work. Although