Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 141 They're really out of options.

The next morning.

Kakashi and the others were fully prepared to set off.

They sped towards the direction of Hidden Mist Village.

Kakashi also wrote down details of the mission and asked Pakkun to take it back to Konoha and give it to Minato Namikaze.

From Kakashi's perspective, after all.

The Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Waterfall Village are vying for the Tailed Beasts, and it's easy for them to break into a fight. Konoha would better be prepared for that.

After two days of arduous travel, the group finally entered the Land of Water, still a short distance from Kirigakure.

However, the atmosphere became a little strange as soon as we got off the ship.

"Kakashi, the environment here is so depressing." Even Guy, the optimist, couldn't help but say.

Kakashi's expression also turned serious. "Something's not right. Last time I came to Kirigakure because of the Third Shinobi World War, which was similar to now."

These words made everyone's hearts sink.

"Should we continue investigating?" Shizune was having second thoughts. "Kakashi, I feel this mission has gone beyond the scope of an S-rank mission. Why don't we go back and explain the situation? I believe Lord Shikatoki won't blame us."

Kakashi pondered for a moment.

That's certainly a good idea, but he was still somewhat unwilling to go back like that.

"Alright, for safety reasons, let's change the mission objective. We'll mainly investigate the situation in Kirigakure and check for the Seven-Tails' whereabouts. If anything seems amiss, we'll retreat."

Kakashi's words brought a sigh of relief to everyone.

Fortunately, Kakashi wasn't stubborn.

"I think it's a good idea." Sarutobi Asuma nodded in agreement. "What's the specific direction?"

Kakashi glanced around at the group.

"We're all just kids. Let's take off our Konoha headbands, change our clothes, and then take a look around Kirigakure before we decide what to do."

"feasible."

Just do it.

After changing into the clothing of the Land of Water, the group wandered around the vicinity of Kirigakure.

At this moment, the Hidden Mist Village is under martial law, with ninjas everywhere.

There's a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps.

This situation is no different from wartime.

Kakashi and the others observed from the shadows.

Itachi Uchiha frowned slightly. "This is too exaggerated."

"If it's true that Kirigakure captured the Seven-Tails' Jinchuriki and is preparing to transfer the Seven-Tails to a new Jinchuriki, that seems plausible," Uchiha Shisui proposed a hypothesis.

Everyone else thought it made some sense.

But Kakashi felt something was off.

Almost seven days have passed since the Seven-Tails was captured. In that much time, Kirigakure should have already completed the transfer of the Tailed Beast.

"You little devils! What are you doing?!"

A woman's voice rang out, and Kakashi and the others froze, quickly turning around to look at the newcomer warily.

Mei Terumi raised her right index finger to her lips, signaling for everyone to be quiet.

Kakashi, seeing this, gestured with his hand.

"Come with me."

After saying that, Mei Terumi turned and left.

Everyone was left looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Kakashi, what do we say now? Who is this woman? What if it's a trap?" Sarutobi Asuma frowned, his mind racing with various possibilities.

After a brief moment of surprise, Kakashi quickly calmed down.

"Go! That woman is Mei Terumi. She was one of the guards who followed the Fourth Mizukage last time. She should have recognized one of us. In any case, given her status and position, the fact that she didn't attack us means she wants to talk."

"Let's follow them."

Since Kakashi had already given the order, the others didn't hesitate.

The group followed Mei Terumi to a cave, a very secluded place.

Inside, there were several wounded people and a few wary ninjas.

Mei Terumi turned her head and said, "Just find somewhere to sit. Also, you'd better explain why the Konoha ninjas are in Kirigakure."

Kakashi stepped forward and faced Mei Terumi directly, saying, "I just received a mission to come to Kirigakure; it doesn't have any special significance."

Mei Terumi gave Kakashi a deep look, then revealed a playful smile. "Kid! I don't have time for your ninja games. How about we have an open and honest talk?"

Kakashi pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Alright! But where's your sincerity?"

"What a brat who refuses to suffer a loss. Are all the people in Konoha like this?" Mei Terumi muttered helplessly, but didn't seem to care. "The situation in Kirigakure is very dangerous right now. If the visiting ninjas are alright, leave as soon as possible, or Nara Shika will go crazy again if you die here."

"What do you mean? How dangerous is it?" Kakashi pressed.

But Mei Terumi just smiled. "Now it's my turn to ask: why did you come to Kirigakure?"

"Seven-Tails! There's a clue indicating that the people from Kirigakure attacked Takigakure and captured the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki. We took over the mission from Takigakure and came here to investigate."

Kakashi's words caused Mei Terumi's pupils to shrink.

Nanao?

None of the high-level combatants in the entire Hidden Mist Village went out.

How could they possibly go to Takigakure to capture the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki?

However, the Fourth Mizukage, who has been very active, recently announced that he would be going into seclusion. Whether this is related to the Seven-Tails is unknown.

"This mission must be quite difficult, right? Where's your captain?" Mei Terumi looked around.

"I am the captain."

"you?"

Mei Terumi looked at Kakashi suspiciously, "Your Konoha is really bold, sending a bunch of kids to carry out this kind of mission."

"Let's continue. What exactly happened to Kirigakure?" Kakashi steered the conversation back on track.

Mei Terumi smiled. "Kid, I already know what I wanted to know, so the information exchange is over. If you don't want to die, you'd better leave the Land of Water quickly!"

Kakashi's face darkened.

This woman has absolutely no sense of martial ethics.

"The person is inside! Go in and search!"

There was a commotion outside.

Mei Terumi's expression changed, and she waved to the ninjas beside her. These ninjas were very fast and quickly evacuated with the wounded.

"I'm running away, you're on your own." Mei Terumi said and then ran off.

"Let's go too!"

Kakashi waved and followed Mei Terumi out of another cave entrance. After exchanging a glance, they went their separate ways.

The ninjas behind them, seeing the traces on both sides, quickly chased after Kakashi and the others.

"Mei Terumi, is it a bad idea for us to deliberately lead the ninjas behind us to cause trouble for Konoha?" Ao appeared from the other side and asked softly.

Mei Terumi shook her head. "I don't know what the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, is up to. He suddenly announced a policy to strengthen the Blood Mist Village, which has caused panic in Kirigakure. Any change requires unpredictability."

"These kids?" Qing asked, somewhat puzzled.

"These kids are not simple. Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara are students of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. There is not much information about that green-skinned watermelon-headed guy, but none of these people are the key."

"The key point is that brat behind Kakashi, Uchiha Itachi! He was Nara Shikatoki's student."

Mei Terumi's words startled Ao.

He knew better than anyone Nara Shikatoki's arrogance and strength; his Byakugan was the one that Shikatoki had directly removed.

Moreover, the current Fourth Mizukage was also directly beaten to a pulp by Nara Shikatoki, which is truly a vivid memory!

"Won't bringing out the Nara deer cause things to get out of control?"

Mei Terumi had also considered the situation that Ao mentioned.

But all Mei Terumi could say was that she was truly at her wit's end.

The Blood Mist Village was actually implemented during the time of the Third Mizukage. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were selected using this method, but the Third Mizukage knew the importance of it.

Implementing such measures on a small scale can only be considered a cruel approach, not a policy.

But the fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, is different.

I don't know what's wrong with this guy.

They announced the closure of Kirigakure Village, implemented the Blood Mist Village policy throughout the village, and there have even been recent rumors that they intend to take action against the Bloodline Clan.

Yuanshi went to see Yagura, who was also known as Kujiki.

As a result, they were kicked out without even seeing him.

Mei Terumi, as a bodyguard of the Mizukage, also approached Yagura Karatachi, but was also given the runaround.

Kirigakure was already recovering from the Third Shinobi World War, and now Yagura's actions have only made things worse.

"Kirigakure is already in such a terrible state, what difference can it make if Nara Shikatoki comes and things get even worse? A serious illness requires drastic measures, and it seems that Yagura Karatachi has lost trust in us. We have all been relieved of our duties as Mizukage's guards."

7

"If we don't seek change now, we may miss our chance."