Pokémon Ninja Scrolls of the Mizukage

Chapter 397 What are you standing for?
Mei Terumi, feeling somewhat delighted, trotted towards the entrance of the base.

Behind him, followed Zabuza who looked reluctant.

Some time ago, Gui Deng Xin Yue was assigned to come to Hai Wu City to eliminate pirates. Since the two of them often teamed up with him to carry out missions, they also followed him.

Today, the village announced that the Mizukage, Jianchuan Tachibana, would be going to Sea Mist Castle for inspection.

Guideng Xinyue went to greet them early with some people.

However, Mei Terumi herself did not follow the others.

Due to the difference in their current status, Mei Terumi hasn't met Tachibana Kanagawa for some time.

Even when he occasionally went to the Mizukage's office to receive missions, he would handle them cautiously and in a businesslike manner.

In private, Mei Terumi and Zabuza were actually practicing several times harder than before.

Although I don't expect to reach the level of perversion of Jianchuan Ju in a short period of time, I also don't want to be left too far behind by this former teammate.

Today, Zabuza's swordsmanship alone is no less than that of an ordinary jonin.

Perhaps in a few years, he would be able to successfully challenge Kurisai Kushimaru, officially obtain the 'Long Sword*Stitch', and become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

At the same time, he also considered transplanting a Byakuyan like his former captain Qing to improve his strength.

However, the proud Zabuza did not want to be looked down upon through nepotism, so he kept this goal hidden deep in his heart.

I will wait until the day when I have made enough contributions, and then I will ask for it.

The same is true for Mei Terumi.

It was just because a few days ago, she had studied the secret scroll given to her by Jianchuan Ju, which talked about "Chakra Nature Fusion and Bloodline Limit", and finally successfully developed her second Bloodline Limit "Boiling Release".

Although it is different from the Steam Boiling Release mentioned in the Secret Scroll of Jianchuan Jue, it is also a very powerful bloodline limit.

That's why today, contrary to his usual practice, he did not follow Kizuna Shingetsu to greet the Mizukage.

Instead, he excitedly dragged Zabuza inside the base and waited for Jianchuan Tachibana to arrive.

I'm going to wait for this guy to arrive and give this friend I haven't seen for a long time a big surprise.

At this moment, Terumi Mei, who heard faint noises coming from outside the base, immediately turned to look at Zabuza who was squatting on the ground.

"How is it? How is it! Are you here?!"

Looking at the noisy Mei Terumi, Zabuza awkwardly withdrew his right hand that was used to activate his perception ability.

Mei Terumi really wanted to give Jianchuan Tachibana and the others a surprise, but she didn't want to meet her former teammate now!

After all, the development of a new bloodline limit is something that can be seen at a glance.

But with all the improvement in my swordsmanship, I can't just go and fight with Jianchuan Tachibana, who has become the Mizukage, right?

Besides, who knows how strong that pervert is now?

If I go up and get beaten up, maybe that bastard won't even notice my improvement, right?

However, it’s not just Jianchuan Ju who can beat me.

The violent woman next to me is actually more dangerous.

Zabuza could only speak in a low voice with dead eyes.

"Here we are, here we are! Really, it is necessary."

However, before Zabuza could finish his words, Mei Terumi couldn't wait to run out.

Helplessly, he could only slowly catch up with the other party.

At this time, Mei Terumi, who had already run out, had her eyes almost narrowed into slits due to smiling.

"Hehe, the ninja world has only two bloodline limits. I guess Tachibana would be shocked if he knew about it, right?"

Mei Terumi arrived at the gate with great joy, and the first thing she saw was Tachibana Jianchuan walking in front of her.

In the sunlight, the boy's figure is so dazzling.

"You bastard, Ju, have you grown so much taller recently?"

橘！
Just when Mei Terumi was about to step forward to say hello with some joy. But...

Following closely behind Jianchuan Ju, another figure walked out from the corner.

She was a black-haired girl who looked about the same age as herself, with fair skin and a hint of coldness between her brows.

The black-haired girl was listening to what Jianchuan Ju was saying with admiration on her face.

And the most important thing is that the black-haired girl following Jianchuan Ju was carefully pulling the corner of Jianchuan Ju's clothes.

Mei Terumi, who saw this scene, didn't know why.

The pace that was originally rushing forward has unconsciously slowed down.

All those words that I wanted to say in my mind before seemed to be stuck in my throat and I couldn't utter them.

The brown hair ends that were originally curled up suddenly sank down for some reason.

Just because Mei Terumi didn't say anything at this time doesn't mean that she won't be noticed by others.

When the people from Jianchuan Ju came towards them, they saw her figure at first sight.

"Forehead"

Jianchuan Ju didn't realize that he would see Terumi Mei here.

After all, he couldn't figure out no matter how hard he tried, why didn't the other party go to find him with Gui Deng Xin Yue since he was in Haiwu City.

Instead, he was waiting for me at the gate of the base.

But there was nothing special about this. Jianchuan Ju, who had experienced many storms, felt a little cold sweat on his back for some reason.

Uchiha Hikaru, who was standing by, had been listening intently to Jianchuan Tachibana and Kizuna Shingetsu talking about work.

Although I didn't quite understand what he said, I felt that Jianchuan Jue was glowing as if he was pointing out the truth.

After all, we were still in this strange world, so I unconsciously and carefully held the corner of Jianchuan Ju's clothes.

However, at this moment, she, who had always been paying attention to Jianchuan Ju's expression, also noticed the other party's daze at the first time.

Subconsciously, I looked forward in the direction of Jianchuan Ju's gaze.

Hozuki Shingetsu, who also saw Mei Terumi, suddenly reacted and covered her face in annoyance.

Of course he knew that Mei Terumi did not set out with him.

As a jonin, there was no way he could have failed to notice the unknown girl following the Mizukage.

But we were all discussing pirates and he actually forgot about this.

At this time, I could only quietly take two steps back while no one was paying attention.

"Ju, is this also one of your men?"

Uchiha Hikaru didn't know why everyone stopped, so he had to tilt his head and ask the person he was most familiar with.

"Tachibana? Subordinates? ? ! "

Terumi Mei was still in a daze, but for some reason, her mind suddenly buzzed and went blank.

The smile on his face, which had begun to become a little stiff, gradually turned into a look of confusion.

She just stared blankly at Jianchuan Ju, waiting for him to speak.

Faced with Uchiha Guang's sudden question, Jianchuan Ju was also stunned with embarrassment.

Even though so many people from Kizuna Xinyue came to pick her up before, the girl didn't care about their identities. But for some reason, she suddenly became interested in Meiming.

Fortunately, at this time, Zabuza, who had been following Mei Terumi slowly and reluctantly before, also came over.

He looked at Mei Terumi who was standing there stupidly with some confusion.

"Ming? What are you doing standing here?"

(End of this chapter)