Mingyou turned to Mei Terumi and smiled as he nodded to her. "Hello, beautiful big sister. I admire your fiery figure too. You're exactly my type."
Being flirted with in front of so many people, Mei Terumi froze slightly, and a flash of anger crossed her face.
But she was, after all, the experienced Fifth Mizukage, and she quickly composed herself.
"Is that so? Little brother, I'm afraid all you can do is admire me. You don't have what it takes to handle me."
At that moment, Kurotsuchi and Kitsuchi also caught Ōnoki's meaningful look.
They rushed toward Mingyou while rapidly forming hand seals.
"Earth Release—Earth Fissure!"
"Lava Release—Quicklime Congealing Technique!"
This father and daughter were both experts in Earth Release techniques.
Kitsuchi slammed a fist violently into the ground. The earth shattered outward from beneath his fist, and the meeting room rumbled as though an earthquake had struck.
Fortunately, the building was sturdy enough and did not collapse.
Kurotsuchi continuously spat out clumps of white, viscous solid matter, firing them toward Mingyou.
You copied an Earth Release technique, Earth Fissure.
You copied an Earth Release secret technique, Quicklime Congealing Technique.
"Kamui!"
Mingyou continued using Kamui. This ocular technique was simply too useful for evading enemy attacks.
None of the congealed masses struck Mingyou. They all landed with a wet splat, merging with the shattered floor tiles.
Very soon, a large patch of white, flowing cement formed beneath Mingyou's feet.
"Not a bad attack, but unfortunately, it's useless against me."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Mingyou's mouth. With a light leap, he landed gracefully atop the U-shaped conference table.
But because Mingyou had left where he had been standing, Ōnoki finally broke free from the shadow's restraint and regained his freedom.
"Don't underestimate me!"
Kurotsuchi leaped onto the U-shaped table after him and lifted a leg, kicking straight at Mingyou's face.
Faced with Kurotsuchi's attack, Mingyou did not choose to use Kamui.
At her current level, Kurotsuchi was at most a special jōnin. Compared to Mingyou, she was still far behind.
Mingyou merely sidestepped, and Kurotsuchi's kick struck empty air.
Then Mingyou reached out and grabbed her, wrapping an arm around her long, pale leg.
Kurotsuchi was about the same age as Mingyou, yet her pair of snow-white, slender legs were exceptionally alluring.
"Mm, nice feel. These legs must be well cared for."
Humiliated by Mingyou's public teasing, Kurotsuchi's face flushed with shame and anger. She had never suffered such an insult before.
"Go to hell, you bastard!"
Kurotsuchi bent backward at the waist, then fiercely swung her other leg upward, smashing it toward Mingyou's head.
"Whoa, such a temper. Be careful you don't mess up your period."
Mingyou raised an arm to block the kick, then shoved hard with both hands and flung Kurotsuchi away.
"Brat! Today, this old man will turn you into dust in this world."
At the same time, Ōnoki, now freed, finally flew back into the air.
His hands formed a particular seal as he aimed directly at Mingyou, intending to unleash the Dust Release Ninjutsu he was most skilled at.
"Wait, Third Tsuchikage!"
The Fourth Raikage, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, leaped forward and blocked the Third Tsuchikage.
As the host of this meeting, he naturally had to step in and stop the fight.
Moreover, the plan to attack Konoha had not even begun. He could not let the two sides fight to the death just like this.
"Fourth Raikage, what do you mean by this? Are you helping that brat?"
Ōnoki was so furious that his beard bristled and his eyes bulged. He was deeply displeased by the Fourth Raikage's interference.
"No." The Fourth Raikage shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, stop! Don't keep fighting!"
"Third Tsuchikage, on behalf of Brother Mingyou here, I apologize to you. He truly should not have insulted you like that."
"But this matter began because of you as well. I don't think Brother Mingyou's request to add another seat was excessive."
"And with his strength, he is indeed qualified to sit on equal footing with us, isn't he?"
"Hehe." Mei Terumi covered her mouth as she laughed softly. Rising to her feet, she slowly said, "Indeed. I agree with Lord Fourth Raikage. The Uchiha Clan's Sharingan is truly remarkable in power."
Fourth Kazekage Rasa also nodded lightly. "I also agree to add a seat for this young Uchiha. He does possess that level of strength."
Mingyou was somewhat surprised instead. He had not expected these people, who had just been watching the show, to suddenly speak so much in his defense.
Were they trying to win him over?
After a brief moment of thought, Mingyou understood the key point.
The Uchiha were merely a rogue clan from Konoha. If any of their nations could truly absorb the Uchiha as a force of their own, their village's strength would surely increase greatly.
Unfortunately, Mingyou was afraid he would have to disappoint them.
The Uchiha Clan could no longer live under another's roof. If they were going to do anything, they would become the masters of their own nation.
"Hmph! Don't think I can't see through your little schemes. I'm afraid this brat is more than any of you can swallow."
Ōnoki snorted coldly, but did not press the matter further. He withdrew the hand seal for Dust Release and slowly descended to the ground.
The Fourth Raikage gave an awkward laugh and stepped out with the air of a peacemaker.
"Alright, alright. This place has been wrecked, so we can't continue our discussion here. Everyone, come with me somewhere else, and we'll continue discussing the plan to attack Konoha."
"Yes, I think that would be best as well." Mei Terumi nodded in agreement, rose, and headed outside.
Chōjūrō and Aoki followed behind her, one on each side.
"Hmph! Let's go." Ōnoki snorted and shot Mingyou a fierce glare. Then the three generations of his family also left the meeting room.
"Brother Mingyou, let's go." The Fourth Raikage slowly stepped forward and greeted Mingyou with a smile.
"Mm." Mingyou agreed, glanced at Samui, and followed him outside.
Although Samui was quite displeased by Mingyou's wanton behavior, she was even more worried about his safety at the moment.
She knew perfectly well that the Fourth Raikage's friendliness toward Mingyou was merely surface-level politeness.
Once Mingyou no longer had any value, the Fourth Raikage would likely dig out those Sharingan.
After everyone relocated, the Fourth Raikage arranged for them to meet in a spacious hall.
The hall was lavishly decorated. Besides being spacious, it gleamed with golden light everywhere, as though some special material had been used in its interior furnishings.
The Fourth Raikage still carried himself like the host and sat in the seat of honor at the very front.
The other three Kage and Mingyou sat facing one another in the four seats below.
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