First Battle with Mei Terumi

Changing faces at the drop of a hat.

Regardless of the world, this is a woman's prerogative!

When it is time to strike, one must strike.

As the Mizukage of Kirigakure, Mei Terumi is not the type to be indecisive.

Beneath that gentle, intellectual, and charming exterior lies a heart as ruthless and decisive as any!

The moment she saw that there was no possibility of negotiation with Namikaze Naruto, Mei Terumi launched her attack directly.

"Hiramekarei: Release!"

To the side, Chojuro immediately unleashed his great sword, Hiramekarei, the chakra bursting forth intense and chilling.

Ao also moved to flank them from the side.

The two closed in, sandwiching their target from the left and right.

"Lava Release: Lava Monster Technique!"

Mei Terumi, positioned directly in the center, had no intention of holding back.

She opened with her Kekkei Genkai right from the start!

He looked like a callow youth, but based on the scene she had just witnessed—where he had single-handedly sealed Isobu—Mei Terumi had already elevated Naruto's strength to an infinite degree in her mind.

She viewed Naruto as an equal to the level of the Five Kage!

Although she was still unclear as to who this boy named 'Namikaze Naruto' was, the fact that he had captured Isobu ahead of them—and was not affiliated with Kirigakure—meant he was an enemy!

When facing an enemy, Mei Terumi had no habit of showing mercy!

Whoosh!

A figure darted forward, followed by the scorching lava lunging toward him.

"What a 'warm' welcome indeed, Fifth Mizukage!"

In the center, Naruto, caught in the pincer attack, curled the corners of his lips into a faint smile.

He crouched slightly.

Boom!

Chakra erupted suddenly.

A dazzling, azure brilliance!

An aura of extreme weight.

On the surface of the sea, a rolling, gargantuan wave