" Water Release: Water Gun."
Without the interference of the Kirigakure Anbu, Naoki Senju initiated the battle first, launching a water bullet imbued with terrifying power from above towards Mei Terumi.
Facing Water Release Ninjutsu with power approaching A-rank, Mei Terumi curled her lip in disdain. When it comes to Water Release, who can compare to the Kirigakure Ninja?
Mei Terumi's slender fingers Hand Seals with a fluid, almost dancing motion; although the speed wasn't particularly fast, it was incredibly captivating to watch.
" Water Release: Water Formation Pillar "
The nearly ten-meter-high Water Formation Pillar firmly protected Mei Terumi within it. When Naoki Senju fired his Water Gun at it, it disappeared almost without causing any ripples.
"This difference..." Naoki Senju suddenly felt a toothache. Kirigakure truly lived up to their reputation for being skilled in water-based techniques; he had to admit that their Water Release was far superior to his own.
However, Naoki Senju did not underestimate himself. He had been training for less than a year, and he had practiced Water Release Ninjutsu almost entirely on his own, following Ninjutsu scrolls. Neither Tsunade nor Orochimaru were good at Water Release, and the Otogakure was just a bunch of small fry, so they couldn't even find a Water Release sparring partner.
" Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique ".
From within the Water Formation Pillar, a powerful water dragon coiled and surged forth, heading straight for Naoki Senju under Mei Terumi's control.
Now Naoki Senju was in even more trouble. This combo was originally meant for dealing with Root ninjas, but he never expected to have the chance to experience it firsthand one day...
"Looks like I can't hold back anymore, it would be embarrassing if I messed up." Naoki Senju changed his Hand Seals, no longer limiting himself to Water Release.
" Wood Release ·Tree Boundary Wall."
The surrounding trees began to grow wildly, pressing tightly together to form an impenetrable wooden wall.
The Water Dragon Bullet Technique, swooping down, crashed straight into the wooden wall. However, this A-rank Water Release Ninjutsu, performed by Mei Terumi, failed to unleash its full power. It only cracked the wooden wall a few times before it could no longer solidify into a dragon shape and scattered into water droplets that fell from the sky.
Mei Terumi, who was preparing her next Water Release Ninjutsu, involuntarily stopped her hand Hand Seals and stared in surprise at the wooden wall made of trees.
"This is... Wood Release?!"
Mei Terumi's tone was both surprised and somewhat doubtful, after all, she had never seen the legendary Wood Release, and there were very few records of Wood Release in Kirigakure.
" Lord Mizukage has excellent judgment. However, does Lord Mizukage still consider me a expendable pawn?"
The wooden wall slowly parted, and Naoki Senju, having removed his mask and revealed his true appearance, stepped out from behind it.
Since their Wood Release has already been exposed, there's no point in hiding their identities anymore. They can take advantage of the opportunity to fight the Fifth Mizukage and rebuild the Senju Clan's reputation.
Naoki Senju's silver-white hair was particularly distinctive, and coupled with the Senju Clan's Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, Mei Terumi instantly recognized her opponent. Except for his pupils not being red, his appearance was almost identical to the portrait of the Second Hokage in the village!
What is your relationship with the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju?
With an appearance that is eight or nine parts similar to his, and his budding Water Release Ninjutsu, Mei Terumi is almost 100% certain that this somewhat troublesome member of the Senju Clan is one of the descendants of Tobirama Senju, but his specific identity remains unknown.
Naoki Senju made no attempt to hide anything, openly admitting:
"I am Naoki Senju, Tobirama Senju is our ancestor."
"So he's the grandson of the Second Hokage." Mei Terumi nodded thoughtfully, but the killing intent around her did not diminish because of Naoki Senju's identity; on the contrary, it intensified.
"For the sake of the Second Hokage's former prestige, Naoki Senju, step aside now, and I can make the decision to let you leave the Land of Water safely."
Mei Terumi's delicate face was as cold as frost, and her powerful aura pressed down on Naoki Senju with unstoppable force.
Although she had already witnessed Naoki Senju's Wood Release, Mei Terumi showed no fear whatsoever. She wasn't the reincarnation of Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi. Even with Wood Release Kekkei Genkai with immense potential, she had no reason to back down before the battle even began.
"Heh... Lord Mizukage's attitude changed quite quickly. However, if Lord Mizukage wants to return to Kirigakure, there's only one way—defeat me!"
As Naoki Senju finished speaking, the trees around Mei Terumi seemed to come alive. Branches and vines lashed out at Mei Terumi, and even the tree roots on the ground snaked and crawled, wrapping around Mei Terumi's alluring body with its curvaceous figure.
"So this is Wood Release? What a troublesome ability." Mei Terumi frowned slightly, muttering to herself, while simultaneously forming hand Hand Seals, pouting her rosy lips, and then exhaling sharply.
" Boil Release: Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique."
The highly corrosive pale green mist spread rapidly. Although his vision was obscured, Naoki Senju could clearly feel that the trees shrouded in the mist were dying quickly, and even the life force of his Wood Release Chakra could not save them.
"Young man of the Senju Clan, it's a pity, but you must die here today. Who told you not to seize the two chances I gave you?"
Mei Terumi's mature voice drifted out from the smoke, but Naoki Senju could no longer pinpoint her location. It seemed that Mei Terumi Mei Terumi's Boil Release could achieve the same effect as the Hidden Mist Technique.
The best way to deal with the Hidden Mist Technique is to use a large-scale Wind Release Ninjutsu. Unfortunately, Naoki Senju has not deliberately trained in Wind Release. Fortunately, Naoki Senju is quite experienced in dealing with such large-scale Ninjutsu.
Many of Aunt Snake's Ninjutsu have a wider range and are more dangerous than the Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique, and they are also the kind that can easily trigger trypophobia.
Faced with this kind of Ninjutsu, the only option besides running away is to use Ninjutsu with a wider range to fight back and wear it down.
Senju clapped his hands together, somewhat resembling Hashirama Senju, and shouted at the same time:
" Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Powered by Wood Release Chakra, the wildly growing trees surged forward like rolling waves, forming a unique 'sea of trees' unique to Wood Release.
Using the Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique to draw attention, Mei Terumi had already stealthily approached Naoki Senju's side. She looked at the ever-churning, advancing sea of trees with a mixture of shock and helplessness.
Is this the real Wood Release? It truly is... an outrageous ability. It's unimaginable how one could counter this on the battlefield. No wonder the First Hokage was able to end the chaotic Warring States period and was Shinobi World as the God of Shinobi. Who would want to fight such an unfair ninja...?
Mei Terumi's Taijutsu were also quite good. Even while wearing five-centimeter high heels, she was still able to dodge left and right amidst continuous attacks, eventually hiding back into the light green smoke.
Naoki Senju controlled the churning sea of trees, crushing them into the acid mist, but no matter how many trees he manipulated into it, they all vanished without a trace.
Conversely, the original white smoke, mixed with pale green, gradually deepened in color, revealing a more intense green hue...