"Nine tails Jinchuriki? Don't say silly things, that's impossible."
On a bustling street.
Watching the bright lights and the lively crowd.
Upon hearing Ao's speculation, Mei immediately dismissed it without hesitation.
Rumor had it that the medical expert Tsunade had been wandering outside Konoha for years, even during the Third Great Ninja War when Konoha's situation was far from optimistic.
She still hadn't returned to aid the village.
There was no way Konoha would allow Tsunade, as the new Nine tails Jinchuriki, to roam freely outside the village.
"Forget about that for now. Just keep a close watch on the Six-Tails Jinchuriki."
Taking a deep breath, Mei spoke to Ao in a low voice.
"The tailed beasts are crucial strategic assets. Ever since the Fourth Mizukage passed away two years ago, our village lost the Three-Tails, and we absolutely cannot afford to lose the Six-Tails."
Their opponent's presence here was likely a coincidence.
As a skilled kunoichi herself, Mei did feel curious to test Tsunade's strength, but there was no need to provoke such a powerful individual needlessly.
"Understood," Ao replied, nodding gravely.
From the beginning, Ao had been carefully monitoring the movements of the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.
Considering that he was a Jinchuriki, they were restraining themselves from making a direct move to avoid potentially causing mass casualties or sparking political and diplomatic problems.
However, the moment Utakata left town, they would take action without hesitation.
Their mission was to subdue him and bring him back to the Mist Village.
"I'll leave it to you, then."
Removing her mask.
Mei revealed an enchanting, beautiful face and smiled gently.
Her allure was captivating, a beauty that tugged at the heart.
"Of course, it's my duty," Ao replied humbly.
Though he was technically Mei's senior by rank and experience, as an elite Jonin of Kirigakure and the one who exposed the fact that the Fourth Mizukage Yagura was being controlled, Ao did not consider himself above her.
This young woman, powerful enough to rival a Kage and wielding two Kekkei Genkai, was the favored candidate of village elders to become the next Mizukage, directly managing the village after Yagura's death.
Recognizing her potential as the future Fifth Mizukage, Ao had already pledged loyalty to Mei.
"The Princess of Konoha…. Lady Tsunade, huh?" Mei murmured as she gazed in the direction Ao indicated. "If there's ever a chance, I'd love to test her strength."
Time slipped by.
The lively firework display finally ended around eleven at night.
After the festivities, the crowd dispersed in small groups, chatting happily as they returned to their homes.
The once-bustling street gradually grew quiet.
"Time passed so quickly."
"I wish it could stay like this forever."
Back at the inn.
Karin and Shizune wore smiles, clearly having enjoyed themselves and not quite ready for it to end.
"Alright, that's enough," Tsunade tapped Karin's head gently and smiled, "There'll be plenty more chances to play."
"Since we've had our fun, why don't we go watch a show?"
Kiyoshi, who had donned a black coat that perfectly complemented Tsunade's white coat, couldn't help but twitch his lips.
While he intended to stir up a little excitement and had no plans to let the tailed beast slip away, Tsunade's eager expression said it all.
This wasn't just "watching a show."
She was clearly ready to jump into action.
The Six-Tails Jinchuriki from the Kirigakure, a rogue ninja at that.
She had to admit, it was the perfect chance to test her Wood Release powers.
"Huh? We're going out?" Karin looked surprised.
Beside her, Shizune seemed to realize something. "Earlier, I did sense a few significant chakra sources around the festival."
They had already noticed the presence of strong ninjas in the village, but since neither Kiyoshi nor Tsunade reacted, they paid it no mind and just enjoyed the festivities.
Now, both women's eyes gleamed with interest.
They quickly changed into more suitable attire.
"Swoosh... swoosh…."
In an instant—
Their silhouettes vanished from the inn, blending into the night.
The four, all highly skilled sensory ninjas, easily locked onto the chakra signals that were already drifting away from town.
They pursued them outside of the village.
At that moment—
In a forest several miles from the village, a heavy atmosphere filled the air.
"Swoosh… swoosh…." A few masked figures appeared one after another.
They had surrounded the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, Utakata, just as he was about to leave.
Blocking his path.
"This never ends, does it?" Utakata's expression remained calm.
He was a young, handsome man, wearing a blue haori that hung open across his chest.
His black hair fell over one eye.
No one would guess that this seemingly serene individual was the host of the Six-Tails, much less an S-rank rogue ninja who had killed his own master and defected from the Kirigakure.
"Utakata, you treacherous disciple, you'd best surrender and return with us to the Kirigakure, where you might receive some leniency in punishment," Ao's sharp gaze carried a cold command.
Unlike the previous mask, Ao and the others, including Mei, now wore tactical masks marked with the Kirigakure's symbol, symbolizing their allegiance to the Kirigakure's assassination squad.
They exuded an unmistakable killing intent.
"Not a bad-looking guy at all."
To activate her Kekkei Genkai freely.
Mei took off her mask, revealing her face.
Looking at the Six-Tails Jinchuriki before her, she spoke with a sly smile, "If I accidentally melt that handsome face of yours, don't blame me."
"We'll see about that."
Utakata's expression was calm.
Holding a soap bubble pipe.
Unhurriedly, he blew out a stream of bubbles. "Huff."
Ao's face immediately shifted upon seeing the bubbles, "Everyone, be careful. Don't let those bubbles get close—they can explode on contact."
….
Meanwhile, one of the shinobi beside Mei completed a series of hand seals.
"Drip… drip…."
Without warning.
The sky began to drizzle.
The chakra-infused raindrops tore through the bubbles, making them burst mid-air.
"This is….?" Utakata's expression changed.
This was a Kirigakure technique that reacts to chakra, reducing its effectiveness.
It severely restrained his jutsu.
"Utakata, I don't know why you killed your teacher, but you should come back with us," Mei said bluntly.
She no longer wore her kimono.
Now clad in shinobi attire.
But her alluring figure was still impossible to hide.
Every subtle movement radiated a seductive charm.
"Stop joking!" Utakata scoffed.
In an instant, he leapt backward.
A thick, slimy tail suddenly appeared behind him, lashing toward the Kirigakure member trying to intercept him.
"What?" The shinobi recoiled in shock, retreating immediately.
Wood splintered, and debris flew.
Not only were several thick tree trunks crushed and shattered, but the ground that had been dampened by the mysterious rain was also smashed apart.
The thick, gelatinous tail left behind strange, corrosive liquid, burning into the earth and leaving a series of gaping pits.
It made their skin crawl.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu."
Mei held back, waiting for her moment.
But Ao and the other shinobis immediately scattered.
Remaining calm amidst the chaos, they formed seals in unison.
Massive water dragons materialized, clawing and snapping as they surged toward the fleeing Six-Tails Jinchuriki.
"Boom! Boom!"
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