The Three Choices at the Start in Konoha

Chapter 263: Mei Terumi: My Man Is the Best in the World. Yagura Is Nothing!

The instant they made their move, a chill spread through the area. Ice surged, turning the Mist Anbu before them into deep-blue ice sculptures.

"Who's there?"

Ao frowned and activated his Byakugan. He and another ninja moved to either side of Mei Terumi to protect her.

As his shout faded, the frozen Mist ninja shattered into deep-blue ice shards that burst outward like flower petals.

"What terrifying Ice Release! Could there still be survivors from the Yuki Clan?"

Ao's face darkened. Even with his Byakugan, he could not spot a single Chakra fluctuation.

Behind him, Mei Terumi finally relaxed her tense body.

A beautiful smile lit up her tired face.

"Stop shouting. My man's back!"

"I'm going to make Yagura pay!"

"Your man?" Ao and the other Mist ninja exchanged bewildered looks.

They had practically watched her grow up. Since when did she have a man?

Their expressions turned strange. Had the Anbu's pursuit exhausted her so badly these past few days that she was hallucinating?

With that thought, Ao hesitated. "We know you want to get married, but when did you find a man? Why don't you sleep here for a while? We'll stand guard outside."

"Once the Elder deals with the Fourth Mizukage, you can have any man you want. We'll find one you're sure to like!"

Mei Terumi rolled her eyes and shouted toward the cave.

"Aren't you coming out? Look what they've done to your woman!"

"Get some sleep. I'll go kill a Mizukage for you. By the time you wake up, everything will be back to the way it was."

The detached voice carried an unmistakable chill. Ao and the other Mist ninja shivered.

The murderous intent made Ao feel