The Wind-Controlling Swordsmanship from Under One Person

Chapter 231 Capturing the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, First Encounter with Mei Terumi

Yagura Karatachi remained highly vigilant throughout his ninjutsu.

Each of his hand seal movements was accompanied by a subtle turn of his neck, and his purple pupils constantly scanned his surroundings through the thick fog.

He deliberately lowered his center of gravity and slightly bent his knees, like a cheetah poised to pounce, ready to deal with a surprise attack from any direction.

However, the enemy's movements were too unpredictable, almost beyond his reaction limit. By the time he sensed the danger, the cold blade was already upon him, and the biting chill almost pierced his nerves.

But Yagura Karatachi remained completely calm. His hands suddenly accelerated, his fingers flying like lightning, performing eight hand seals in a second, his movements so fast they almost left afterimages.

boom--

In an instant, a raging torrent of water appeared out of nowhere, spiraling upwards like a tornado, carrying with it pebbles and broken branches, before suddenly spreading out and transforming into a towering waterfall that cascaded down.

Water escape - water rushes into waves!

The surging waves crashed against the surroundings with overwhelming force, swallowing up the surrounding shadows and sweeping them away in the blink of an eye.

The chilling blade hovered an inch from his throat, the cold glint of its edge sending shivers down Yagura's spine.

The chilling killing intent gave him a terrifying illusion, as if his head had already left his body, and only a cold, empty void remained above his neck.

"Drink!"

Yagura let out a low growl, his chakra surging within him like a tidal wave. A violent torrent of water exploded from his body, engulfing the enemy in front of him and attempting to disperse this deadly threat into the distance.

However, at this moment, another change occurs.

Suddenly, two ghostly black arms emerged from the water curtain, their pitch-black hands gripping his shoulders like iron clamps.

Immediately afterwards, a figure burst out of the water using the pulling force. The cold blade light drew a deadly arc in the splashing water droplets. This time there was no obstruction. The sharp blade, imbued with killing intent, tore through the air and made a piercing whistling sound.

The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh was accompanied by a gushing of blood. Yagura's body was thrown into the air like a broken puppet in a storm, leaving a blood-stained trail in the air before crashing heavily onto the muddy ground.

The wound on his chest was gruesome and terrifying; between the torn flesh, one could even see his violently convulsing heart, pounding wildly beneath his ribs.

"Mizukage-sama!"

The surrounding ninja were shocked by what they saw and simultaneously emerged from the thick fog.

But one figure was faster than them, arriving beside Yagura Karatachi ahead of the others, enveloped in a streak of crimson light.

The longsword in Qin Ye's hand emitted a chilling, eerie light. The blade flashed continuously like lightning, accompanied by a series of 'whoosh' sounds as it cut through the air. Yagura's limbs were severed in response, and blood gushed out like a spring, forming a winding stream on the ground.

"what--"

Yagura Karatachi let out a heart-wrenching scream as a large amount of scarlet chakra began to seep uncontrollably from his wounds. The viscous chakra writhed like a living thing, trying to envelop his broken body.

Qin Ye has captured quite a few Jinchūriki, so he is very experienced and will not let them easily transform into Tailed Beasts.

However, just as he was about to interrupt the other party's spellcasting, a scorching wave of air suddenly came from above his head.

Qin Ye looked up and saw a ball of scorching, viscous magma crashing down on him like a giant lava hand. The intense heat illuminated the surroundings in a crimson glow, and the air itself seemed to distort due to the extreme temperature.

In this situation, Qin Ye showed no intention of dodging. He moved with lightning speed, stomping his foot hard on Yagura's chest with such force that the ground cracked like a spiderweb.

At the same time, a ring of dark red blood energy erupted from beneath Yagura Karatachi, swirling and rising like a raging tide, instantly dispersing the crimson chakra surrounding him.

The originally violent power of the tailed beast dissipated like mist in the wind under the suppression of this blood energy. Yagura trembled, his eyes rolled back, his neck turned limply to one side, and he completely lost consciousness.

Qin Ye moved with fluid grace, retrieving the Devouring Pouch and taking in the unconscious Yagura.

At that moment, the scalding lava crashed down, engulfing him completely. The molten lava quickly solidified, instantly turning him into a stone statue.

In the woods, Mei Terumi's figure appeared, closely followed by her two capable bodyguards—Ao and Chojuro.

The magma just now was Mei Terumi's bloodline limit.

At this moment, the skin around Qing's right eye, which was covered by an eye patch, was taut and deeply wrinkled. He stared intently at the lava statue that was still radiating intense heat, his expression solemn.

In his vision, the world lost its color, turning into a monotonous black and white; his gaze pierced through layers of obstacles, taking in everything.

This is Konoha's Byakugan, a trophy he seized during the last Shinobi World War.

Because of this eye, he was once listed on Konoha's wanted list. The Byakugan is even more valued in Konoha than the Sharingan.

Suddenly, Qing's pupils contracted sharply, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly:
"Oh no, he's still alive!"

Before the words were even finished, the frozen statue suddenly exploded, and scorching rubble, carrying scalding air currents, shot out like a torrential rain. The approaching ninjas were caught off guard and were knocked to the ground, letting out painful groans.

Qin Ye's body was dark and deep, with flames swirling beneath it, and his blood flowed like magma.

Just then, a swift figure suddenly approached. Chojuro gripped Hiramekarei tightly with both hands, and the chakra gathered on the blade surged violently, forming a huge energy hammer that crashed down with a whistling sound.

It was clearly a knife, but it was being attacked with the force of a hammer. This kind of upside-down move made Qin Ye lose all interest in dodging.

He casually raised his hand, his five fingers spread wide, and precisely blocked the chakra hammer that whistled down.

bang——

With a dull thud, the immense force, enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, failed to make Qin Ye's arm tremble in the slightest.

With the combined power of his Flame Soul state and Blood Rage, his strength is unparalleled in the ninja world.

Chojuro's pupils shrank sharply, his heart filled with horror. His all-out attack had been blocked so easily by the enemy, and the tingling sensation from his tiger's mouth made it almost impossible for him to hold his weapon.

Before he could draw his sword and change his stance, an irresistible force suddenly came from the blade, pulling his body forward uncontrollably.

Immediately afterwards, a knife truly used for killing came into his view, wreathed in blazing flames, and plunged into his body in a flash.

Chojuro coughed up a mouthful of blood, his strength gushing out as if a floodgate had been opened, and the flounder in his hand slipped from his grasp and fell to the ground.

A sharp blade pierced his chest, leaving him suspended in mid-air like a lamb skewered on a barbecue grill.

"Chōjūrō!"

Mei Terumi's fierce shout pierced the sky. Her charming face was now so gloomy it could drip water. Chojuro was not only her most capable and loyal subordinate, but also the hope of the new generation of Kirigakure. He could not be lost here.

She lightly touched the ground with her toes and shot forward like an arrow. Her slender fingers flew rapidly in front of her chest, forming hand seals so fast that they left afterimages.

Judging from the seal, it is a Water Release technique, not a Bloodline Limit, obviously to avoid accidentally injuring Chojuro.

Qin Ye glanced at the woman. Having obtained the Jinchuriki, he had no desire to continue the fight. He flicked his sword, throwing the dying Chojuro like a rag doll towards Terumi Mei, and then disappeared into the shadows.

Mei Terumi caught Chojuro's heavy body steadily, the splattered blood staining her clothes. When she looked up again, the enemy was nowhere to be seen on the battlefield, only a few withered leaves swirling and falling from the spot where the battle had just taken place.

"green!"

She shouted sharply, her voice carrying an unquestionable command.

Veins bulged around Qing's eyes, and his white eye searched Qin Ye's every move.

To his alarm, even the Byakugan's detection ability couldn't detect the slightest fluctuation of the enemy's chakra.

He shook his head at Mei Terumi with a somewhat unpleasant expression, while she gritted her teeth in resentment, her gaze fixed on the spot where Qin Ye had disappeared.

She told Mizukage to hide first, but the stubborn fellow wouldn't listen.

Now look what's happened. Not only have we suffered heavy losses, but we've also been arrested, leaving the village in a completely passive position.

"idiot!"

Mei Terumi cursed under her breath before checking Chojuro's injuries.

The wound on the boy's chest was shocking, but the faint pulse gave her a slight sense of relief.

The most urgent task at hand is to treat the wounded, but an even more serious problem has arisen – the Mizukage has been captured, should we save him or not?

From Mei's perspective, letting Yagura Karatachi be killed was the most advantageous option for her.

She could take over as Mizukage and vigorously reform Kirigakure, which had been thrown into chaos by Yagura Karatachi, something she had always pursued.

But it's a bit unreasonable that the village's leader was captured and the people below didn't care.

However, if they were to attempt a rescue, the enemy's strength would indeed be beyond their expectations. A forced rescue would likely result in the loss of many of the village's elite troops, further exacerbating the already manpower-deficient village. From any perspective, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Terumi Mei was lost in thought for a long time. The night breeze ruffled her slightly disheveled hair, and the dim light filtering through the tree branches cast a deep shadow between her furrowed brows.

Finally, she slowly raised her hand, her voice low and cold:
"Pass on my orders."

The surrounding shadowy figures immediately tensed up, their gazes from behind their masks all focusing on her.

"Search for enemy traces with all your might. Once you find a target, do not take action without authorization. Just keep an eye on them and wait for further instructions."

The members of the secret service exchanged glances briefly before responding in unison and dispersing into the night.

According to the rules, they should only obey the direct orders of the Mizukage, but right now it's uncertain whether the Mizukage is alive or dead, and Mei Terumi is the most qualified person in Kirigakure to succeed the Mizukage.
It doesn't seem like it's against the rules to listen to the next Mizukage's orders in advance.

Afterwards, Mei Terumi handed Chojuro over to the medical ninjas and walked alone toward the Mizukage Building.

She plans to contact Konoha, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure—these ninja villages that had been persecuted by Akatsuki—to unite their forces and eliminate the enemy in one fell swoop.

The following day, Qin Ye appeared at the edge of the island. He took out Orochimaru's scroll from his pouch, placed his slender fingers on it, and slowly injected his vital energy into it.

*Boom!* Smoke billowed out, and a small snake appeared.

This small snake merely circled the shore once before ceasing its movement, unlike the other snakes that had actively led the way.

"What, you can't swim?" Qin Ye asked.

The little snake naturally didn't answer, but lazily flicked its scarlet tongue, its amber vertical pupils fixed on the distant sea horizon.

Seeing this, Qin Ye simply sat down cross-legged, placed the Thousand Blades horizontally on his knees, and fell into a silent wait with the little snake.

Time flows slowly with the ebb and flow of the tide, until a crescent moon climbs onto the willow branch.

A blurry black dot finally appeared on the distant sea. As it drew closer, it became clear that it was a simple wooden raft.

A blue-haired woman stood on the raft, her hair fluttering in the sea breeze. Her porcelain-white skin was almost transparent in the moonlight, except for her bright red lips, which were dazzlingly vivid.

As the raft gently approached the shore, the previously languid little snake suddenly darted up like an arrow.

The woman ignored the little snake, her cold black eyes fixed on Qin Ye, and said in a clear, cold voice, "Let's go, Lord Orochimaru is waiting for you."

The woman's name was Guren, and she was one of Orochimaru's carefully cultivated vessels.

That's right, Orochimaru's vessels are never picky about gender; as long as someone possesses special talent, they are worthy of being 'collected'.

The simple wooden raft sailed on the dark sea for a long time, and Honglian remained silent throughout.

When the raft finally reached the shore, she didn't even turn around to check if Qin Ye had followed. She just trudged forward with mechanical steps.

After passing through dense bushes, the two arrived at a hidden cave.

Honglian stopped and turned around: "We're here. Lord Orochimaru is inside. Please go in."

After saying that, without waiting for Qin Ye's response, he turned around and quickly left, disappearing into the night.

Qin Ye glanced at her with a puzzled look, shook his head, and then turned and walked into the deep cave.

Glowing moss climbs the damp rock face, outlining a winding path in the darkness.

As Qin Ye ventured deeper into the cave, he saw Yakushi Kabuto emerge to greet him.

He pushed up his reflective glasses, a warm smile on his face: "Lord Ye, you've arrived. Lord Orochimaru has been waiting for you for a long time."

Qin Ye could clearly sense that Kabuto Yakushi's attitude was much more respectful than before.

No, it's not just respect, it's more accurate to say reverence.

"Lord Night, the abilities you bestowed upon Sasuke are truly astonishing. That power that transcends the chakra system, that power containing the laws of destruction, that power capable of making the world submit, it simply... simply overturns my understanding of ninjutsu!"

Kabuto Yakushi spoke excitedly, his eyes behind his glasses gleaming with fervent light.

It turned out to be the case.

A knowing glint flashed in Qin Ye's eyes, and he nodded secretly.

Kabuto Yakushi was also a research fanatic with a strong thirst for knowledge; otherwise, how could he have teamed up with Orochimaru?

It seems these two dissected Sasuke and thoroughly studied the power of the Overlord.

"However, the power within Sasuke seems incomplete, or rather, too little."

At this point, Kabuto paused, glanced cautiously at Qin Ye, and then hesitated before saying, "If we could have a more complete... I mean, if we could fully analyze this power, it wouldn't be impossible to make the ninja world submit. At that time, the tailed beasts and the like would all be ours."

(End of this chapter)