Rustle!
Countless sheets of white paper poured out like a blizzard, turning into sharp paper spears that shot toward Mei Terumi from every direction.
"Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome!"
The twin sisters needed no exchange of glances. They pressed their palms together at the same time.
A terrifying chill erupted instantly, and a crystal-clear yet immensely thick wall of ice rose from the ground.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
The instant the paper struck the ice wall, flames shot into the air.
Deafening explosions echoed through the underground space, sending shock waves rolling.
When the smoke cleared, the ice wall was riddled with craters, but it still stood tall, without the slightest sign of collapsing.
Its defense was outrageously tough!
The disdain in Obito's eyes vanished completely, and his tone grew grave.
"These two women are no pushovers. No wonder they were specifically assigned to guard the Jinchūriki."
The ice wall slowly dissolved into scattered ice crystals, revealing everyone behind it, completely unharmed.
Mei Terumi rested one hand on her hip, still exuding allure on the tense battlefield.
"Though they're still a little short of Kyuji and Akira at Raito's side, they're the absolute peak among ordinary kekkei genkai ninja!"
Just then, Hiroshi Akayama, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki behind her, began to lose his patience.
Scalding steam rose from his body, and his skin began turning red-a sign that his Lava Release chakra was about to run wild.
"Lord Mizukage! Stop wasting words on them! Let's all attack and crush these sewer rats!"
"No! Stand down!"
Mei Terumi stopped him with a sharp shout, her wary eyes still fixed on their opponents.
"The enemy hasn't shown all their trump cards yet, especially that masked man. His ability is too bizarre."
"Focus on defense. No one is to launch a reckless attack without