Illusion Expert Nami

For Aburame Torune, that suit of 'Nano-Poison Insects' was his most advantageous weapon.

Therefore, he had to find a way to close the distance with Mingyou to have any chance of overcoming strength with weakness and seizing a sliver of life.

"That sudden disappearance... that's the second time it's happened."

Aburame Torune frowned slightly, seizing the opportunity to throw another punch, aiming straight for Mingyou's face.

Whoosh~~

Unsurprisingly, his fist, covered in 'Nano-Poison Insects', passed right through Mingyou's body once again.

"Hmph~~"

A triumphant smile crept onto Aburame Torune's lips, his attacking form not pausing in the slightest.

He headed straight for Nami, who was entangled in battle with Yamanaka Fu.

Nami was now less than five meters away from him, a distance that a well-trained ninja could cover in just a couple of breaths.

As long as he could take care of Nami first, he could team up with Yamanaka Fu and launch a combined attack on this Uchiha boy.

"Oh? A feint to the east, attacking in the west? Haha."

Mingyou chuckled dismissively. With a violent spatial distortion, Mingyou's body was sucked into the void and disappeared.

"Nami, haven't you played enough? Time to reel it in."

The next second, Mingyou arrived behind Yamanaka Fu, placing a hand on Yamanaka Fu's shoulder and sucking him into the Kamui space.

"Nani~~"

Aburame Torune's face was filled with shock as he watched his companion get sucked into the void and disappear.

It seemed that his little plan was insignificant in the face of this Uchiha boy's absolute power.

"Ninjutsu: Fox Mind Illusion!"

Just then, taking advantage of Aburame Torune's daze, Nami rapidly formed several ninjutsu hand seals.

"What's going on?"

Aburame Torune was horrified. In his vision, Nami and Mingyou's figures twisted strangely.

Then, they disappeared from the surface of the sea.

Immediately afterward, the seawater behind him erupted with a deafening roar, and a giant octopus burst from the surface.

The octopus waved its numerous tentacles, tightly wrapping around Aburame Torune's body.

"Damn it... This really is an illusion..."

Aburame Torune felt unbearable pain all over his body. As the octopus's tentacles tightened, he found it increasingly difficult to breathe.

Finally, with a 'plop', Aburame Torune fell headfirst into the sea, his body slowly sinking beneath the waves.

"Done! How was it, Mingyou-niichan? My illusion isn't bad, right?"

Nami clapped her hands, smiling triumphantly at Mingyou.

"Of course, it was amazing. I didn't expect our Nami to be a genjutsu master." Mingyou reached out and ruffled Nami's hair.

Through these past few days, the two had gradually become familiar with each other, often exchanging harmless jokes.

Nami brushed back the bangs that had been messed up on her forehead, acting spoiled, "Ugh, you're so annoying, you messed up my hairstyle."

"Nami, kill him. We can't leave any survivors." Mingyou pointed at the sinking Aburame Torune. "Also, don't touch his body, it's poisonous."

"Okay." Nami nodded, quickly walking to Aburame Torune's side. With a flick of her kunai, a large hole was pierced through the back of Aburame Torune's head.

Blood stained a large area of the seawater red. It wouldn't be long before the sharks underwater followed the scent of blood and swam over to devour the corpses.

"Let's go."

Mingyou didn't use Kamui, instead jogging towards the shore.

"Okay."

Nami nodded in agreement. It was her first time killing someone, and she felt a little nauseous and wanted to vomit, her face turning pale.

But she didn't want to show a weak side in front of Mingyou, so she didn't reveal anything, quickly following behind Mingyou.

"Young Clan Head!! You're so amazing!"

On the watchtower, the Uchiha Clan's guards were waving and shouting loudly.

They had observed the battle just now through the binoculars.

The terrifying black flames that Mingyou used, and the ability to nullify attacks, made the guards extremely excited.

They had been cheering for Mingyou and Nami from the watchtower the whole time.

When the two returned triumphantly, they jumped down from the watchtower, their faces full of excitement as they greeted them.

"Haha, if you practice your ninjutsu diligently, you'll all become excellent ninjas someday."

Mingyou scratched the back of his head awkwardly, still not quite used to being adored like this.

"Hey! What kind of talk is that? Is only the Young Clan Head amazing?"

"My illusion technique just now completely subdued the enemy, okay? That's pretty excellent, you know."

Nami snorted softly, seeming a bit unconvinced.

"Young Clan Head's wife, of course you're also amazing."

"That's right, that's right, as the Young Clan Head's capable assistant, how could you not be excellent?"

The guards nodded repeatedly, not daring to provoke Nami's bad mood.

Several guards even teased Nami with mischievous smiles.

"You... what are you talking about? I haven't married Mingyou-aniki yet..."

Nami was only 12 years old and couldn't handle the teasing. Her cheeks immediately flushed red with embarrassment, and she fled towards Gato's mansion.

"You guys," Mingyou shook his head helplessly and said in a deep voice, "Hurry back to your posts. The Uchiha are still in a dangerous situation, so we can't let our guard down."

"Yes, Young Clan Head."

The guards answered in unison, leaping onto the watchtower ladders and climbing up to continue observing the movements on the sea.

"Nami, wait for me!"

Mingyou shouted and chased after Nami.

"Mingyou-sama, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."

As Mingyou returned to the mansion, Haku suddenly jogged up and stopped in front of him.

It was the first time it had taken the initiative to talk to Mingyou. Before, it was like a little tagalong, always following Zabuza around.

"Oh? What is it? Just say it."

Mingyou was slightly surprised. Why would it suddenly come to him?

Haku nodded and, after a moment of preparation, said, "I heard you've already chosen the location for the ninja training class. I'd like to be a substitute teacher for the ninja training class, is that okay?"

"I used to be in Kirigakure's Anbu for a long time, and I've also received professional training."

"So, I believe I have the ability to help you."

"Mingyou-sama, I hope you can agree."

"Okay," Mingyou nodded, but he still didn't quite understand its intentions. "Haku, why do you want to become a substitute teacher?"