"Heh. Since you know it's impossible, why go to all this trouble, Snow Shadow? Kirigakure was passed down to us by our ancestors. It has stood in the Shinobi World for decades and never fallen. As the Fifth Mizukage, it's my duty and responsibility to lead the village forward! Give up!? Then you'll have to ask the ten thousand Mist Ninja in Kirigakure whether they agree!"
Mei Terumi stood at the very front, meeting Naruto's gaze with an expression that showed no trace of fear. Her voice rang out with conviction.
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
All around them,
the thousands of Mist Ninja gathered around Mei Terumi erupted with overwhelming fervor.
Each and every one of them was clearly ready to die fighting.
Naruto's brows knitted slightly, his expression turning cold in an instant.
"Why are you so stubborn!?"
His words came out in a low voice.
"If that's your decision!"
A terrifying killing intent surged forth.
"Then not one of you will be spared!"
"Yes, sir!"
As Naruto's murderous words rang out,
"Rumble!"
from behind him,
powerful waves of chakra burst from one after another of his forces.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
Figures raced forward.
"Engage!"
"Yeeaah!"
"Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!"
"Clink, clink, clink!"
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"
"Ice Release: Ice Crystal Needles!"
"Earth Style!"
"Lightning Style!"
They clashed from all directions.
All kinds of released techniques surged in waves, violent fluctuations rippling one after another as cold flashes streaked through the air.
Almost as soon as Naruto and Mei Terumi gave their orders,
the Snow Ninja and Mist Ninja under their command plunged into fierce combat.
And as their subordinates clashed at close quarters,
"Karin, I'll leave the command to you. I'm going straight for Mei Terumi!"
After