Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

pity……

Qingwu felt a pang of regret. He knew that with Obito's spatial abilities, if he was determined to leave, he couldn't stop him, and the combination technique he had just used would be difficult to replicate.

Overall, we achieved our goal today.

Not only did they successfully force Obito out, but they also gained a considerable amount of experience points and natural energy.

Most importantly, he proved that he is no longer afraid of Obito, so... there are many things he can do now!!

……

The battlefield fell silent.

Only the roar of the Three-Tailed Isobu and the cries of the Mist Ninja remained on the other side.

The goddess Tashin appeared silently beside him. "That person... is it Uchiha Madara?"

Qingwu raised his head, revealing a meaningful smile: "That's not it!"

"That……"

After thinking for a moment, Princess Tianxin didn't ask any further questions, but instead changed the subject, "Does that... need any help over there?"

Qingwu turned around and saw that the Three-Tailed Isobu had been contained within a certain range by the barrier and sealing technique, but it was still struggling.

With each twist of its massive body, the barrier shook violently, several chakra chains snapped, and the Mist Ninja gritted their teeth and struggled to hold on, their faces pale.

Ultimately, he wasn't a member of Konoha.

If Konoha were facing this situation, Qingwu would have also sent some unicorns and withered tree guards to help when he was fighting the masked man.

However, at this point, it would be unreasonable to remain a bystander.

"Please help me," he said softly.

"Yes." Princess Tianxin nodded slightly, then took a few steps forward, facing the raging Three-Tails in the distance, and formed a strange hand seal in front of her chest.

She kept her eyes closed, but the energy began to flow and converge in a steady and vast rhythm.

"Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth!"

She slowly pressed her palms down onto the ground.

An invisible wave emanated from her palm, spreading outwards like ripples on water and seeping into the earth.

Then, a scene that shocked all the Mist Ninjas occurred.

The ground around the Three-Tailed Isobu, the rocks and soil that it had ravaged, riddled with holes and cracks, began to emit a low rumble, as if it had come to life!

Huge rock blocks wriggled and changed shape, interlocking and squeezing each other, forcibly closing and reinforcing the cracks in the ground.

Thick stalagmites and pillars, shimmering with a grayish-white luster, burst forth from the ground around the Three-Tails' body, not as an attack!

Instead, it cleverly interweaves and combines with the combined water jutsu of the Mist Ninja and the barrier, forming a composite cage with physical support!

Even more remarkably, parts of the ground became like a living swamp, becoming sticky and soft as the Three-Tails tried to break free, thus dissipating some of its power.

This is not a direct confrontation with the terrifying power of the Tailed Beasts!

Instead, it used skill to overcome force, greatly restricting its freedom of movement and space to exert force, thus buying precious time and a more stable environment for the sealing class to solidify its techniques.

"Great!"

Upon seeing this, the leader of the Mist Concealment Sealing Squad was greatly encouraged and shouted, "The stability of the barrier has been greatly improved! Quickly, speed up the sealing technique!"

The morale of the Mist Ninja soared, and the sealing process accelerated significantly.

Thicker, more solid chakra chains shot out from the reinforced jutsu runes, wrapping around the Three-Tails' body as if they were alive, and began to tighten layer by layer.

Mio Iso let out an angry and unwilling roar, and struggled more and more violently.

However, due to the continuous terrain interference, the speed at which she could break free was clearly not as fast as the speed at which the sealing chains were binding and solidifying.

Mei Terumi, who was leading the effort to maintain the combined water jutsu, breathed a sigh of relief. Her tense nerves relaxed slightly, and she finally had a moment to look to the other side.

A man and a woman stood quietly, like immortals.

The inorganic rebirth process was quite costly, and seeing that the situation was under control, Princess Tianxin began to gradually withdraw her power.

Mei Terumi's eyes held an incredibly complex expression.

When the struggle of the Three-Tailed Isobu subsided to a safe level, Terumi Mei knew that the seal was about to succeed.

Whether it was because she didn't want to face the Mizukage Yagura, or for some other reason... she temporarily left the Kirigakure army and walked up to Qingwu.

"Qingwu... Your Excellency."

Mei Terumi carefully chose her words, her tone carrying genuine gratitude and a hint of barely concealed inquiry:

"If it weren't for you today, Kirigakure would likely have suffered a great calamity. Mei Terumi will never forget your kindness in helping me, but..."

She took a deep breath, her emerald eyes meeting Qingwu's directly: "Why are you here, sir? And why are you helping me under the name 'Day Tiger'?"

Her words echoed in the air, her emerald eyes fixed on Qingwu, awaiting his reply.

Gratitude, doubt, and... a faint annoyance at being deceived.

And... a deeper, more complex emotion, one that she herself had not yet fully grasped, intertwined in her eyes.

Qingwu remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head, meeting Terumi Mei's gaze.

“I did not come here on purpose to help you, nor did I come to Kirigakure specifically to play the ‘Day Tiger’. I also have my own purpose in coming to the Land of Water.”

He didn't elaborate on his purpose; some things are inexplicable.

"They have their own agenda..."

Mei Terumi lowered her head and repeated softly, her eyes flickering.

She didn't believe that Qingwu's appearance and today's assistance were purely coincidental.

But Qingwu's honest attitude of "having his own purpose" dissipated most of the anger she felt from being deceived.

In such a chaotic world, who doesn't have their own secrets and purposes?

The important thing is... Qingwu's appearance today truly saved her life, and saved the entire Wuyin Village!

Mei Terumi raised her head, and the look in her eyes as she gazed at Seigo was more complex than ever before.

If it were in the past, she might have been able to use that languid and alluring demeanor to probe and maneuver with a mix of truth and falsehood.

But after spending time with the "Day Tiger," she found herself somewhat... at a loss for how to deal with it.

Those usual social skills seem so pale and out of place at this moment.

"..."

A mix of emotions welled up inside him: a slight embarrassment at being kept in the dark, a strong sense of relief at surviving a calamity, and awe at Qingwu's true strength.

But more than anything, it was a complex emotion mixed with admiration, gratitude, and a touch of inexplicable excitement.

She shifted her gaze somewhat uncomfortably, landing it on Tianxin Shenji, who stood quietly with her eyes closed beside Qingwu.

This ethereal and mysterious woman, possessing incredible abilities, also made her feel an unfathomable pressure.

"I also want to thank...this gentleman for his help."

Terumi Mei breathed a sigh of relief, avoiding direct eye contact with Aoko, and changed the subject. She bowed to Princess Tianxin in a solemn tone!

But... she still doesn't know how to address the other person.

Thinking of this, Mei Terumi couldn't help but glance at Qingwu with a resentful look. This guy... is too good at hiding things. Even Qingwu's eye roll couldn't see through him!

Princess Tianxin remained with her eyes closed, facing the direction of Mei Terumi, her face expressionless, and simply spoke calmly:

"It is Lord Qingwu's order."

Mei Terumi felt as if everything about her was "seen" through by Tashin-hime's closed eyes, and no little thought of hers could be hidden.

This made her feel a strange unease and pressure, and she was even afraid to make eye contact with the other person—even though the other person kept their eyes closed.

She quickly suppressed the turmoil in her mind, lowered her stance, and sincerely said:

"In any case, I will not thank you enough for your great kindness. If you ever need anything in the future, I, Terumi Mei, will personally go to the underworld and beyond without hesitation."

She wanted to say something more to ease the slightly tense atmosphere.

I also hope to get more information from Qingwu, even if it's just a promise or agreement for the future.

Just then, Qing strode over.

His face bore the weariness of a great battle, but his eyes held a relieved ease and a hint of urgency. "Lady Terumi Mei!"

Qing first bowed to Mei Ming, then turned to Qing Wu and bowed respectfully.

"Qingwu... Your Excellency, the initial sealing of the Three-Tails has been completed. Although the Mizukage is very weak, he is conscious."

Mei Terumi understood that it must have been the Mizukage who had asked Ao to call her over.

She sighed inwardly and looked at Qingwu, "You..."

"Go ahead, we're leaving now." Qingwu took the initiative to avoid suspicion, knowing that Yagura, who had just woken up, must have a lot to say.

But that falls under the purview of Kirigakure's internal affairs, and he has no interest in getting involved.

"and many more!"

Qing hurriedly blocked the way: "Lord Mizukage... also wishes to see you."

Mei Terumi paused slightly, then looked at Qingwu with a thoughtful expression in her eyes.

Although this person played a key role in today's events, he is, after all, a member of Konoha. The Mizukage wants to see him... Is it simply out of gratitude, or is there a deeper meaning?

Qingwu frowned slightly.

His original intention was to leave without further involvement in the internal affairs of the Hidden Mist Village, especially now that his identity had been exposed.

His identity is sensitive, and keeping a distance might be more beneficial for both parties.

“I won’t go,” Qingwu said calmly. “Your Wuyin must have many things to deal with right now. My companions and I will leave now.”

Upon hearing this, Tianxin Shenji did not respond, but simply walked silently behind Qingwu.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Mei Terumi's eyes, but more than that, she understood... If it were her, she probably wouldn't want to get into any more trouble.

However, Qing looked troubled, stepped forward, and whispered:

"Qingwu... Your Excellency, Lord Mizukage insists on thanking you in person."