When the hunting and rounding up at the beach reached its climax, the atmosphere in the conference room of the building was eerily quiet.
Soon after Qing and Chojuro took the order and rushed out, Mei Terumi raised his hand slightly.
The two confidants Anbu who were guarding the door understood it and quietly triggered the mechanism.
"Click, click, click--"
The heavy metal gate slowly fell, sealing all exits from the conference room, and the special Chakra barrier was raised at the same time, completely isolating internal and external sounds and signals.
The conference room instantly turned into a luxurious cage.
The originally noisy debate came to an abrupt end.
Everyone looked at Mizukage on the main seat in shock.
"Master Mizukage, what does this mean?!"
An elder asked in a deep voice, an ominous premonition welling up in his heart.
Mei Terumi did not answer immediately.
She calmly took out a heavy scroll from under her desk and spread it out on the table leisurely.
Her movements were still elegant, but everyone present felt a cold pressure permeate the air.
"You don't need to panic,"
She raised her eyes and calmly scanned every face present, finally landing on a few of them.
"It's just time to clean up the door. It's time."
Her fingers ran across the list and pictures on the scroll, her voice clear and cold.
"Kurihara Sosuke has long provided funds, materials and intelligence to the remnants of Blood Mist Village. The evidence is conclusive and he was executed yesterday."
"The head of the xx family planned and participated in the massacre of the xxx jounin three years ago. This is the testimony of the survivors of that year and the pattern of your family's unique ninja tool found at the scene."
"Elder xx took advantage of his position to secretly misappropriate village materials and secretly finance the defecting ninja gang. This is the current account and the confession of the contact."
"..."
One charge after another and one evidence after another, Mei Terumi spoke in a plain but unquestionable tone.
Every time a name is read out, the face of the person named becomes paler.
The other neutral factions who were not named were holding their breath and concentrating, with cold sweat dripping from their backs.
Only now did they understand that this young Mizukage had everything in hand, and the previous delays and compromises were just to lure the snake out of its hole.
"Bloody mouth!"
A burly family representative who was named stood up abruptly, with a strong Chakra erupting from his body.
"Mei Terumi! If you want to eradicate dissidents, just say so! Why make up these things..."
"You know whether it's fabricated or not."
Mei Terumi interrupted him and stood up slowly.
"As for eradicating dissidents... No, what I am eradicating are the moths adsorbed on Mist Village's body, the cancer that hinders the village's rebirth."
She untied the god's robe and threw it aside, revealing a close-fitting combat attire that was easy to move around.
"I know that some of you are stronger."
She looked at the targets who also stood up and assumed fighting postures, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"So, I'll give you a ride myself."
The fight breaks out in a confined space.
The first to attack was the burly representative, who roared Hand Seals.
"Water Release..."
But before his surgery was completed, Mei Terumi's red lips opened slightly.
"Lava Release, Melting Apparition Technique!"
The highly corrosive acid instantly swallowed up his Water Release and pounced on him unabated.
The screams were accompanied by a terrifying sizzling sound, and the thick solid wood tables, chairs, and hard floors melted like butter under the acid.
Almost at the same time, two people from the other side joined forces to attack. One person released dense water Senbon, while the other person's figure was like electricity and stabbed with a knife.
Mei Terumi's body swayed slightly and he easily dodged, but his hands were already Hand Seals finished.
"Boil Release, Skilled Mist Technique!"
The high-temperature acid mist spread silently and instantly enveloped the two attackers.
They were horrified to find that their ninjutsu quickly failed in the mist, their skins felt a burning pain, their breathing became extremely difficult, and the operation of Chakra was extremely sluggish.
"Impossible... these are two kinds of blood successors... ah!"
With absolute strength and site advantages, the resistance was quickly broken down.
The neutral faction and other members had already retreated to the corner, watching in shock the purge that happened so close.
The last trace of luck in their hearts disappeared.
Fifth Mizukage's strength and determination are far beyond their imagination.
I don't know how long it took.
The sounds of fighting ceased.
The acid mist was slowly drawn away by the ventilation system, revealing the scene of the conference room.
Amidst the chaos, Mei Terumi stood alone in the field, breathing slightly, but his posture remained upright.
At her feet were several remnant party leaders who had lost the ability to resist or had lost their voice.
"Clean up and get ready to take over."
She ordered her confidant Anbu, her voice returning to its usual calmness.
Those who resisted the most fiercely and had the most conclusive evidence of their crimes were killed on the spot.
Some people who gave up resistance at the last moment and showed regret or fear were locked with specially made Chakra shackles and collapsed to the ground.
Mei Terumi's eyes swept over these prisoners, and then past the pale neutrals, and slowly spoke, his voice spreading throughout the silent conference room.
"Mist Village needs new life, but new life also needs strength.
Outright killing is not the best option... Those who are willing to change their minds and spend the rest of their lives serving Land of Water's atonement can temporarily save their lives to see the consequences."
This is politically pragmatic.
Of course, all their power and wealth will be completely stripped away.
Soon after, news from the two battlefields was gradually compiled.
The ambush battles and encirclement and suppression battles along the coast have basically ended.
Broken ice and some wreckage were floating on the sea. Most of the pursuers were defeated by the roar of Ice Dragon and Anbu.
The siege on the shore was without any suspense. Under the charge of treason and absolute superiority, they were quickly suppressed, the leader was captured, and the remaining people surrendered.
Those who surrendered were put under centralized custody and, like the prisoners in the conference room, awaited their subsequent release.
The troops directly under Mist Village Anbu and Mizukage began to take over the mansions, shops, warehouses and other properties of each family on the list in an orderly manner, and controlled their remaining personnel.
In the evening of that day, the thick fog that had shrouded Kirigakure for many days seemed to have dissipated a little.
The next morning.
Mei Terumi is standing on the terrace of Mizukage Building wearing a royal robe.
The villagers, ninjas, and important prisoners who were escorted to the square gathered in the square below. Through the loudspeaker device, her voice was heard clearly and majestically throughout the streets and alleys of the village.
"Yesterday, Kirigakure carried out a necessary and thorough internal purge! For a long time, some corrupt families have colluded with the remnants of Blood Mist Village to embezzle village property, harm compatriots, and secretly undermine the stability and development of the village. The evidence is conclusive!"
She released some of the crimes that could be made public, showing images of key evidence.
"The previous assassinations that created panic were actually attempts by these rebels to suppress and frame them internally!
It has now been verified that the so-called Snow Clan Avengers is a conspiracy directed and acted by himself, with the intention of confusing the public and provoking civil strife! Fortunately, Anbu and loyal people have relentlessly pursued the investigation, and the truth has been revealed!"
"The chief culprit has been killed, and all the followers have been captured! Here, I declare in the name of Fifth Mizukage.
All those involved will be severely tried in accordance with the Mist Village law! All their illegal gains will be returned to the village and used to subsidize the victims and build homes!"
"From today on, Mist Village will bid farewell to the shadow of the blood mist and eradicate all rotten foundations! Anyone who attempts to destroy the peace of the village and hinder the rebirth will face the same fate!"
"Mist Village's future should be created by all ninjas who are loyal to the village and yearn for the bright future, and the people!"
After the announcement, under the gaze of countless complex, shocked, relieved, fearful, enthusiastic, and joyful eyes, the prisoners were taken away, and the forces that symbolized the bloody and dirty interests of the old era were uprooted.
The balance of Ning Xue was a favor from Mist Village and several boxes of cash. (Copied from home)
Okay, not bad.
Of course, the day after this matter ended, Ning Xue became profitable after receiving the reward.
When Anbu came to find him at the hidden stronghold, there were only farewell notes.