At this moment, many Mizukage guards had already gathered around Mei Terumi.
Zabuza, Ao, and the others stood before her as well, their expressions grave as they stared at Yammy, who appeared completely at ease.
"The Zero Espada..."
Ao's face tightened as he murmured under his breath. Then, glancing quietly at Mei Terumi, whose expression had also turned slightly cold, he said in a low voice.
"Lady Mizukage, there is no record of this person in the intelligence files. He may be an unknown new member of Las Noches."
As he said this, he seemed to recall something. His expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly added in a grave voice.
"However, according to information obtained earlier..."
"It seems that the one called Emperor Barragan in Las Noches has always referred to himself as the Twentieth Espada... Of course... this subordinate cannot confirm the authenticity of that intelligence..."
Hearing this, Mei Terumi's expression remained unchanged. She merely stepped forward, moving in front of the guards.
Beneath her brown bangs, Mei Terumi narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold gleam flickering within them as she stared at Yammy's savage grin and spoke in a crisp but grave voice.
"I never expected to encounter a member of Las Noches on the road to Konoha..."
"Wasn't your organization always known for skulking in the shadows? Since when did you gain the nerve to appear so brazenly in the Ninja World!?"
Hearing Mei Terumi's provocative words, Yammy, whose face had been twisted in a savage smile, frowned. His bull-sized eyes widened as he glared fiercely at Mei Terumi, his rough voice filled with anger.
"Skulking in the shadows!?"
"Woman, is that what Las Noches looks like in your eyes!?"
Hearing Yammy's furious voice, Mei Terumi narrowed her eyes slightly, a beautiful smile curving across her lips