Regardless of the reasons or the truth.
This was not a situation that a Genin like them could intervene in or even make a judgment about, not to mention that none of them possessed the corresponding power. The three of them, who could freely display their strength among their peers, were still just insignificant grains of sand in the entire Shinobi World.
They must learn to clearly understand their own position and situation.
"!?"
Upon hearing Kei's stern words, Mei Terumi's expression changed slightly. After taking a deep breath, she slowly nodded and said, "Yes, I understand!"
A ninja is a creature who must always prioritize reason over emotion. If one is dominated by the latter, while it may not necessarily lead to terrible consequences, it certainly means that one is not a qualified ninja!
"Very well, then, we..."
Seeing that Mei Terumi was no longer acting on emotion, Kei's expression softened considerably. He was about to say his next sentence when, before he could finish, he hesitated.
Qi's face immediately turned cold.
This is the aura that is directly captured as it approaches at high speed.
Just as Qi suddenly turned his head.
Kisame Mei Terumi, who were sitting nearby, glanced at Kei with a puzzled look, and after a few seconds, their expressions suddenly changed.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, four or five upright figures appeared around the three of them. In particular, the face of the Cloud Ninja, who was clearly not in the second round of assessment, but whose forehead was covered with Cloud Ninja Forehead Protector, came into the view of the three of them.
Sensing the chilling and cold aura emanating from these people.
The expressions on Qi and the other two's faces at that moment were incredibly ugly.
" Cloud Ninja? No, that's not right!"
Mei Terumi blurted out those words almost unconsciously, but immediately rejected them herself!
These people are not Cloud Ninja!
The atmosphere was deathly still and extremely tense. You could tell from their eyes that these people were all veterans of countless battles. Just by sensing their aura, you could tell that the worst of them were Chunin, and they were the best of the Chunin!
They're completely different from those mediocre Chunin!
Especially the leader standing at the very front, with his eyes devoid of any emotion, as if looking at a dead man, sent a chill down the spines of the three of them the moment their eyes met.
This is a Jonin, and a Jonin!
They should at least be comparable to that former Jonin from Kumogakure named Hato!
But why would such a group appear in the Chunin Exams? Does Konoha really have some grand scheme going on?!
Without any clues or hints, this was the only level of reasoning that Mei Terumi and Kisame could come up with.
But Qi in the middle position already confirms my previous guess!
' Shimura Danzō, you old bastard, you actually did it!'
No further clues or evidence are needed.
A judgment can be made in just one second.
These so-called ' Cloud Ninja ' appearing before them at this moment are definitely one of the greatest assets of that Konoha's Pot Kage —the elite Root!
The imposing aura emanating from these people is unmatched by ordinary ninjas.
No further explanation is needed.
It was at the very moment they were surrounded.
With a single wave of his hand from the leader.
"Swoosh"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
From the head of the group, these elite members of the Root leaped forward and swiftly surrounded and attacked Qi and his companions.
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
Accompanying the overwhelming barrage of Shuriken.
" Water Release: Water Formation Wall Technique!"
Kisame moved swiftly, appearing directly at the front of the three. He quickly formed hand seals, then clapped his hands together, releasing a large amount of refined Chakra. The ground shook, and the next second, a massive, surging wave formed a giant, azure-blue wall of water.
"Thump!"
"Thump!'
"Thump!"
He easily caught all the Shuriken Kunai his kunai, and then, with a backhand motion, he formed another seal.
" Hidden Mist Technique!"
As the three of them flashed away, taking turns moving forward, the thin mist that quickly spread out gradually thickened, and combined with the dim night, instantly robbed everyone present of their remaining vision!
At this moment, everyone is groping their way in the darkness.
However, this wasn't a big problem for the three of them. The Hidden Mist Technique was a specialty of their village; the only difference was their level of proficiency. They hadn't used it in previous battles simply because they felt it was completely unnecessary, not because they couldn't do it!
They're a Mist Ninja!
In that extremely brief moment, there was an unspoken understanding that required no words.
With just a glance, the three of them were able to make the most appropriate response.
This time, the enemy is definitely stronger than the enemy that their Team 7 encountered during their first mission, but the three of them are also stronger than they were a few months ago!
So what if they're elite at the Root!?
I'm targeting the elite!
A chilling killing intent flashed in Qi's eyes.
"Whoosh!"
A figure flashed upwards.
The Chakra that was rapidly refined was quickly condensed into a cold, icy sword with a single hand.
Judging by the aura!
Qi, as if strolling leisurely through the thick fog, easily traversed the area and directly targeted a slightly short and stout man from the Root.
"Whoosh!"
With a push of his right foot, he closed in.
A sharp blade slashing down from above.
Lock down the vital points.
A chilling aura permeated the air.
However, this short, stout Root member reacted incredibly quickly. With a slight tilt of his body, he swiftly drew a Kunai from his ninja toolbox and immediately assumed a blocking stance.
"Clang!"
Along with the burst of intense sparks, a sharp impact sound also followed.
A sense of unwavering composure.
The powerful aura it conveys.
Ling Qi's gaze also sharpened.
But he wasn't surprised at all. You have to know that any ninja chosen by Danzo to join Root was definitely not an ordinary person!
If you want to instantly kill someone, Qi isn't qualified yet.
Qi was mentally prepared.
With a pull of the right hand.
All the force that was directly and forcefully pressed upwards.
"Buzz!"
The chilling white mist that spread further in.
At the moment of its rapid spread.
From the side.
"Whoosh!"
Another figure flashed out, with an unremarkable face, but with a wave of his right hand, a peculiar black 'cloud' suddenly appeared.