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Chapter 21 Mei Terumi: Kirigakure will eventually be utterly defeated.

"Naoki, give up the idea of ​​making a name for yourself in the war, and come with me to retreat behind the scenes."

"This has many advantages."

Mei Terumi poured out all her thoughts in one breath, then looked anxiously at Naoki Kaguya, awaiting his decision.

"What's the reason?"

Although Naoki Kaguya knew he was unlikely to be persuaded, he did not immediately refute her decision.

Since childhood, the two have shared life and death and supported each other. Mei Terumi's decision must have been the best solution she made for herself after analyzing the existing conditions and thinking it over carefully.

Who is Mei Terumi?

The future Fifth Mizukage will possess both superior strength and wisdom.

Her analysis and decisions must be listened to and considered comprehensively.

Mei Terumi paused, a little guilty, before pulling out her carefully prepared persuasive words, hoping to use them to get Naoki Kaguya to agree with her point of view.

"Don't do this, Mei Terumi." Naoki Kaguya's face showed a hint of helplessness.

"We've been friends for over a decade, sharing life and death. Your expression tells me you're about to lie."

"Instead of trying to convince me with elaborate lies and clichés, just tell me your whole story."

Mei Terumi sighed.

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you."

She opened her mouth as if to speak, her expression somewhat conflicted. After a moment's hesitation, her face turned serious.

"Naoki, if I tell you the truth, I'm afraid it will make you feel bad."

Naoki Kaguya shook his head: "You lied to me, that's what really hurts me."

"Tell me, Mei Terumi. What if you can convince me?"

Mei Terumi let out a long sigh.

"Naoki, do you think the village will win this war?"

Naoki Kaguya glanced at Mei Terumi with some surprise.

As expected of the Fifth Hokage, he maintained his own judgment even amidst the fervent atmosphere that others believed Konoha was weak and Kirigakure was bound to win.

"will not."

Naoki Kaguya said directly, "Konoha is too big and too strong."

"We will not win."

Mei Terumi smiled at Naoki, then immediately became sad again.

"Yes, Naoki, the village will not win."

But I'm even more pessimistic than you.

Mei Terumi's face showed obvious sadness.

"Our war will not only fail, but it will also be difficult to obtain any spoils."

"The final outcome will probably be that he is arbitrarily driven out of the Land of Fire by Konoha and dragged back to the village with a pile of corpses."

Mei Terumi let out a long sigh.

"Military spending cuts have led to suffering for the people, increased land desolation, and greater national decline."

"An increasingly dilapidated village, and an increasingly bloody talent cultivation policy."

"Our future is really bleak."

As Naoki Kaguya listened, his mood gradually turned somber.

Mei Terumi's judgments were all correct.

In the history of the ninja world, this was indeed the fate of Kirigakure.

Having lived there for over a decade, Wuyin had long become his second home, and he did not wish to see such an ending.

However, with me here this time, although it's still difficult to carry the load alone, it shouldn't be such a crushing defeat.

However, Konoha still has Kage-level powerhouses like Minato Namikaze, Orochimaru, the Third Hokage, and Jiraiya. Even if they were to suffer a dignified defeat, it would probably be very difficult.

Kaguya Naoki composed herself, her heart still heavy, and continued asking questions.

"And what else? What are your reasons for wanting me to make this choice?"

"We can't just die because we've lost the war."

Naoki Kaguya shook his head, not believing it.

"besides."

Mei Terumi secretly observed Naoki Kaguya's expression.

If anything seemed amiss, she would immediately change the subject.

"You are a member of the Kaguya clan."

When war breaks out, you will likely be sent to the front lines by the battlefield commander, serving as the sharpest spearhead.

"Ah."

Naoki Kaguya remained somewhat indifferent; he had long anticipated all the unfairness and discrimination in the village.

If it weren't for Madara Uchiha's sudden intervention, which gave him the opportunity to become the leader of Kirigakure, he would have been in a much better position.

This is probably how he was treated compared to the Kaguya clan.

But things are different now.

If Kaguya Naoki can win everyone's respect at the conference three days later, everything on the battlefield will be decided by him. Whether to fight, to make peace, to retreat, to advance, or to kill, Kaguya Naoki will have the power to decide everything.

This is power.

Knowing that he could control his own destiny on the battlefield, Kaguya Naoki couldn't help but show a rather calm expression.

"Is she really going to be so indifferent?" Mei Terumi felt indignant on behalf of Naoki Kaguya.

Then she felt a pang of sadness.

It can't be Naoki, he's probably used to it.

With sympathy in her eyes, Terumi Mei became serious.

"After such a crushing defeat, how will you survive, having been pushed out by those insects as their sharpest spear?"

Terumi Mei said dejectedly.

"You are probably the most likely to die on the battlefield."

Mei Terumi continued, stating the most important reason why she wanted to persuade Naoki Kaguya to step back from the limelight.

"If I die, I can no longer become the Mizukage and change this village."

"So, Naoki, let's step back from the limelight together."

Mei Terumi, fearing that Naoki Kaguya would be stubborn, quickly added.

"And Naoki too."

"Most commanders don't treat you, Kaguya's Blade, fairly."

"The moment you become famous, you may very well fall into Konoha's trap in some reasonable way."

Mei Terumi sighed, having absolutely no faith in the character of some of the villagers. Then, with a apprehensive expression, she looked at Naoki Kaguya.

"so."

"Naoki, for the sake of your life and the future of the village, give up the idea of ​​going to the battlefield for now."

"Mei Terumi."

Naoki Kaguya was almost about to reveal that he was going to be recommended by the Third Hokage to be the leader of Kirigakure, but he swallowed it back down immediately.

If Terumi Mei knew...

She'll probably have to abandon her dignity again and go to the Terumi family to beg the elders.

So, let's not tell her yet.

"Ah."

A glimmer of hope appeared in Mei Terumi's eyes.

"I can't possibly give up this opportunity."

"Oh."

Disappointment flickered in Mei Terumi's eyes.

Once the word "impossible" was uttered, there was probably no room for maneuver for someone as stubborn as Kaguya Naoki.

"You'll find out the reason later."

Naoki Kaguya shook his head, not intending to waste his breath explaining.

Anyway, we'll know everything in three days.

"understood."

Mei Terumi sighed.

"Then I'll go to the battlefield too."

"I'll be in your squad."

Mei Terumi emphasized this point, then immediately turned around, not giving Naoki Kaguya a chance to object.

Kaguya Naoki stretched out her hand, and her fiery red hair immediately accelerated, disappearing at the end of the street before giving Kaguya Naoki any chance to speak.

That’s true.

A touch of warmth filled Kaguya Naoki's heart.

In this cold, ruthless, and discriminatory village, Terumi Mei is his only warm haven.

Perhaps things will change in the future.

Wait for me, I will change this village.

Kaguya Naoki thought to herself, and then she couldn't help but think of the heroes of Konoha, and immediately felt a sense of urgency.

He opened the umbrella and walked towards the tribe's territory, and soon returned to his room.

Despite his exhaustion, Kaguya Naoki immediately opened the system.

The battle is about to begin. If I were to face Minato Namikaze, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to win by simply using the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse).

Other techniques are needed.

Ice Release was one of the backup plans that Kaguya Naoki used against Minato Namikaze.

At the same time, it also marks the beginning of the Bloodline Cultivation Network.

first step.

We're about to leave!

Naoki Kaguya took a deep breath, and seeing that he had already redeemed nine times, he didn't hesitate and immediately chose to redeem.

Exchange for Ice Release Bloodline!
(End of this chapter)