The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"I just saw Tsunade." Zabuza remained calm, speaking slowly as if recounting an ordinary event.

"Who did you say you saw?" Mei Terumi was taken aback, then asked again with some surprise.

“I said I saw Tsunade in the city,” Zabuza replied.

As someone who experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War, he naturally saw and recognized Tsunade.

Even though he hadn't seen Tsunade on the battlefield—

Because when he went to the battlefield, Tsunade had already left Konoha due to hemophobia and had begun wandering within the Land of Fire.

But her reputation was so great that her portrait and other information had already spread throughout all the ninja villages along with her fame and the bounty on the black market, and were recorded in the ninja handbooks by all the ninjas.

In addition to her identity as a woman and a member of the Senju clan, Zabuza easily remembered her appearance and recognized her now.

"Tsunade, the Tsunade from Konoha?" Mei Terumi confirmed.

"Yes."

"Why would she come to the Land of Whirlpools?" Mei Terumi asked in surprise.

“Tsunade’s grandfather was Hashirama Senju, and Hashirama Senju’s wife was Mito Uzumaki, the princess of the Uzumaki clan. So, if we’re really talking about it, Tsunade can be considered half a member of the Uzumaki clan. After hearing that the Uzumaki clan was going to restore the Land of Whirlpools, it would be reasonable for her to come and take a look, right? Just like how Konoha sent someone to try and win over the unfamiliar daimyo Karin.” Ishihara Akira explained from the side.

"Where is she now?" Mei Terumi didn't refute, but looked at Zabuza with a solemn expression and asked.

As a woman and a Mizukage, she deeply respected and admired this woman who set the bar for female ninjas. She had always wanted to personally compete with this legendary strongest female ninja to see who truly deserved the title of the strongest female ninja!

I just never had the chance before, but I never expected to run into her when I was out for a stroll with Ishihara Akira...

She herself hardly believed that she had no thoughts about it.

“At a hotel in the western part of the city,” Zabuza replied.

"What are you going to do?" Ishihara Sho asked Terumi Mei.

“Of course I’d like to challenge her!” Mei Terumi replied matter-of-factly.

"Hmm...that works too." Ishihara Akira wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, she realized that fighting Terumi Mei didn't seem to be a problem—

In any case, their plan didn't have much to do with ninjas in the early stages, so even if it was exposed, it wouldn't matter much as long as it wasn't found out by the daimyo or other secular rulers of the Land of Fire.

Furthermore, given Tsunade's current state—being detached from Konoha, she could easily be considered a wandering ninja or a free spirit—it wouldn't be a big deal if people found out about Mei Terumi's activities in the Land of Whirlpools.

It's nothing more than Konoha increasing its attention to and surveillance of the Land of Whirlpools.

It's not much different from now!

Instead, we might as well grant Mei Terumi's wish, let her witness a battle at the Kage level firsthand, and see if there's any way to keep Tsunade and Shizune here...

Ishihara Sho was quite interested in the Wood Release energy crystal left by Hashirama Senju on her chest.

Besides that, there's the authority that can be gained from them.

As queens of doujinshi, there's no reason why they shouldn't have AT fields or world authority attached to them.

“Come on, I’ll go with you to take a look,” Ishihara Akira said, standing up.

Chapter 95 Mei Terumi VS Tsunade

And so, led by Zabuza, the three of them found Tsunade, who was having dinner with Shizune outside.

Mei Terumi didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly opposite Tsunade.

"You are... Mei Terumi?" Tsunade frowned slightly upon seeing this, then called out Mei Terumi's name with a look of realization: "So, the person next to you wouldn't happen to be the Daimyo of the Land of Water, would he?"

Tsunade said in a tone full of surprise.

There's no way around it. Instead of staying at his residence and enjoying protection, a daimyo has brought his wife to another country's territory. If those rogue ninjas or ambitious individuals find out about this, won't it cause problems?

In any case, if it were the daimyo of the Land of Fire traveling, he would never come out without a hundred or so bodyguards, plus the so-called Twelve Guardian Ninja.

"You recognize me?" Mei Terumi asked, somewhat surprised that Tsunade could recognize her so quickly.

"I didn't know him at first, but after seeing this person next to you, I recognized him." Tsunade turned her head and smiled lightly at Zabuza, who was standing next to her like a bodyguard.

With his guillotine, Mist Ninja headband, and strange attire and appearance, anyone with some knowledge of intelligence could identify the man's identity and name—Demon Momochi Zabuza!

Who else could be the woman that Zabuza Momochi trusted and even condescended to serve as his bodyguard, but Mei Mizukage?

With this further connection, Ishihara Akira's identity was naturally recognized.

“I see,” Mei Terumi said, suddenly realizing.

After a pause, he continued, "Did you come to the Land of Whirlpools to see Karin?"

"Karin, is that the name of the daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools that you found and supported?" Tsunade put down her cutlery, leaned back, and asked Mei Terumi with her arms crossed.

Mei Terumi's gaze lingered on Tsunade's chest for a moment—she lost...

"First you destroyed the Land of Whirlpools, and now you've rebuilt the country you once destroyed. What is your purpose in doing this?!" Compared to Kakashi and Kurenai, who were unaware of what had happened in the Land of Whirlpools, Tsunade, who knew exactly how the Land of Whirlpools and Whirlpool Village were destroyed, stared sharply at Mei Terumi opposite her and questioned her coldly.

As for his name...

As a traditional ninja, she had no intention of doing anything to a daimyo of a country.

If we were to do that, we might offend not only the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village, but also the daimyo of several other countries.

This is also why Mei Terumi didn't object too much when Ishihara Sho came up with the idea.

Identity is the strongest guarantee for Ishihara Yuu's activities outside!

At least that's true for those legitimate ninjas and skilled fighters who are burdened by their ninja villages.

As for those ronin, bandits, and thugs, she's always with them, isn't she?

Moreover, Ishihara Sho is no ordinary person. Unlike typical daimyo, his ability to survive without guards is probably worse than that of an ordinary civilian.

"Don't think of us as so evil. What if we really just want to support the Land of Whirlpools?" Ishihara Akira chimed in with a light laugh.

"You yourself said 'what if,' meaning that this would only happen under extremely special circumstances. And right now, I don't think it's any extremely special circumstances, so don't blame me for suspecting your motives," Tsunade calmly replied.

"So what are you going to do?" Mei Terumi asked with great interest.

"I want to see Karin," Tsunade said bluntly.

“Sure.” Ishihara Akane nodded. “We also need Tsunade’s help to carefully examine and treat Karin’s body.”

"Karin's body?" Tsunade frowned.

What, is there something wrong with Karin's body?

“But before that, I’d like to have a match with you,” Terumi Mei said to Tsunade, who was deep in thought.

"Why?" Tsunade asked in return.

"Among ninjas, there has always been a rumor that you are the pinnacle of combat power among female ninjas. I'm a little unconvinced and want to see for myself whether your title of strongest is truly deserved," Mei Terumi said frankly.

"Alright. But don't regret it if you end up crying after I beat you up." Tsunade looked Mei Terumi up and down for a moment, then laughed loudly.

“Who knows who will be crying next?” Mei Terumi retorted without backing down.

The group then got up again, paid the bill, and left the izakaya where they had eaten. They went to an open space outside the capital of the Land of Whirlpools. Shizune, Ishihara Sho, and Zabuza stepped aside, leaving the space to the two who were preparing for battle.

Mei Terumi raised her hand, grabbed her chest, and yanked hard, pulling her elegant kimono down like a sheet, revealing her combat attire underneath—the outfit she wore as the Mizukage.

The ultimate one-click outfit change technique!

Tsunade made no comment, letting Mei Terumi prepare for battle.

Then Mei Terumi formed hand seals and used Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique...

Thick fog billowed from Mei Terumi's mouth, spreading over a vast area in just a moment, engulfing both Mei Terumi and Tsunade.

"Hidden Mist Technique, huh..." Tsunade sneered upon seeing this, and without any politeness, she clenched her fist and slammed it into the void in front of her. The fist wind generated by the sudden burst of chakra was like a tangible Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, instantly blasting away all the mist around her and exposing Mei Terumi, who was rushing over to launch an attack under the obstruction of vision.

Then Tsunade shattered the ground and appeared in front of Mei Terumi as if she had teleported, punching her in the chest.

If this really comes to fruition, based on her previous performance when hitting thin air, Mei Terumi is confident that even if she doesn't die, she will be severely injured and defeated.

"puff!"

Tsunade's fist slammed into Mei Terumi's chest, even piercing through her body and emerging from her back...

But not a drop of blood appeared; instead, a large amount of liquid flowed from the pierced chest.

Water clone!

"When?" Tsunade asked in surprise.

Then Mei Terumi appeared somewhere behind her, formed hand seals, and once again spat out a shaped water dragon at Tsunade—Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!

Tsunade dodged, shattered the ground once more, and charged towards Mei Terumi.

As a close-combat taijutsu ninja, the best way to deal with a ninjutsu-type ninja like Mei Terumi is to get close and fight with your fists; otherwise, it's all for nothing.

Having clearly witnessed the true terror of Tsunade's superhuman strength, Mei Terumi didn't want Tsunade to get close, so she started running after her, exhaling another stream of sour, foul-smelling mist at Tsunade as she ran.

Boil Release: Skillful Mist Technique!

Knowing from the smell alone that this fog was no good, Tsunade didn't choose to take it head-on. Instead, she paused, shattering the ground beneath her feet and sending large chunks of rock flying towards the strange fog to test its true effects and destructive power.

Chapter 96 Draw and Inspection

"laugh."

With a strange sound, the stones that touched the strange white mist shattered into powder and disappeared into the mist.

"Such strong corrosiveness," Tsunade said intently.

However, they did come up with a solution—just ignore it.

But this also makes it seem like it's not easy for her to get close to Mei Terumi...

But it's okay, there are stones here...

So the next moment, Tsunade, who had dodged Mei Terumi's Misty Mist Technique, stomped on the ground again, shattering it into stones of all sizes. She grabbed them with her hands and, like throwing kunai and shuriken, used them as weapons to throw at Mei Terumi.

Although it's not a real weapon, the hardness of the stone alone, combined with the speed generated by the power Tsunade imbued it with, would certainly cause injury if it hit someone, and it wouldn't be surprising if bones were broken.

Naturally, Mei Terumi didn't dare to take Tsunade's attack head-on, so she dodged to the side and launched a counterattack using more water-style ninjutsu.