After several days of investigation, they finally found Terumi Mei's whereabouts.
Terumi Mei had finished a day's work and was walking through an alley, exhausted in both body and mind.
Terumi Mei was still thinking about the task the Mizukage had assigned her.
"The Mizukage said there were intruders and ordered me to thoroughly investigate the Hidden Mist Village, but after several days, I haven't found a single clue."
Terumi Mei let out a deep sigh.
Terumi Mei suddenly became alert, stopping in her tracks as her gaze turned sharp.
"Who is it?"
Zabuza Momochi stepped out from around the corner of the alley.
Terumi Mei was startled. Seeing the Executioner's Blade on his back, she quickly realized who he was.
"You are... Zabuza Momochi. You actually dared to return to the Hidden Mist Village? You're a wanted criminal with a bounty on your head."
Zabuza Momochi revealed a savage smile, looking as though he wanted to fight Terumi Mei for hundreds of rounds.
Terumi Mei prepared herself for battle.
But Zabuza Momochi turned and ran.
Terumi Mei froze for a moment, wondering what exactly Zabuza Momochi was up to.
"Don't think you can escape."
Terumi Mei was bold enough to pursue him alone.
Terumi Mei darted through the twisting alleys, but quickly lost Zabuza Momochi.
Terumi Mei did not dare lower her guard. She knew of Zabuza's infamous reputation, and she knew he had once slaughtered every classmate in his graduating class.
Terumi Mei recalled Zabuza's records.
After slaughtering every classmate in his class, Zabuza Momochi became a ninja of the Hidden Mist Village and earned many accomplishments for the village.
But later, Zabuza Momochi had dared to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura. After failing, he defected from the village and became a rogue ninja of the Hidden Mist