"Stronger than Uchiha Shisui!?"
Izumi was visibly shaken by Naruto's words.
After all, even though she was now at jōnin-level strength—and with the Uchiha clan massacre still fresh, she could awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan at any time—she still knew deep down that she wasn't a match for Shisui.
Even with only a three-tomoe Sharingan, Shisui still had another name—Shunshin no Shisui (Shisui of the Body Flicker).
He was undeniably an elite jōnin even without the Mangekyō.
Yet Naruto was saying that even Shisui, as he was now, might not be able to defeat that full-figured, overwhelmingly beautiful woman—Mei.
Izumi's expression turned defiant as she glanced toward Mei and said, "Menma-dono, aren't you giving her a bit too much credit? Even with her Kekkei Genkai, she might not necessarily be my opponent."
Naruto simply smiled and said nothing, his gaze calmly watching the battle outside.
In the thick, white acidic mist, the Yondaime Mizukage was screaming in agony. As his skin melted, his body began to be enveloped in blood-red chakra.
A pale, bony exoskeleton emerged from beneath his flesh, glowing like polished chrome.
The red tail behind him grew more pronounced, covered in hard scales and spikes. Every swing shook the earth.
A shell-like structure took shape on his back, densely packed with jagged spines like mountain peaks.
His teeth elongated into razor-sharp fangs.
"Complete Bijū Transformation…" Mei's face paled as she leaned against a wall, staring at the monstrous Mizukage.
"If it's gone this far, the Yondaime Mizukage will die for sure… and the Sanbi Isobu will be set free…"
Clenching her fists, Mei slightly parted her red lips and exhaled a red substance—completely different from the previous mist. It resembled molten lava or some kind of corrosive fluid.
The red liquid landed on the Mizukage's monstrous shell and instantly began to sizzle and melt through.
At the same time—
The Yondaime Mizukage completed his full transformation.
A gargantuan snapping turtle, the size of an island, emerged. With monstrous fangs, sharp claws, and a shell bristling with spikes, it looked like a living fortress.
Its three massive tails swung like meteor hammers, demolishing everything nearby.
As Isobu rampaged, the massive turtle let out a howl of agony.
The red corrosive fluid had melted even its tough shell.
It was struggling to endure the pain!
In a fit of rage, the Sanbi's eyes suddenly displayed the Mangekyō Sharingan, and it unleashed a wild, indiscriminate attack.
The giant beast opened its mouth and spewed out torrents of raging water.
Each shot like a water bomb.
BOOM!
BOOM!
The deafening roar of explosions shook the forest.
Crater after crater was blasted into the ground. Mei and Ao had no choice but to dodge like mad, unable to withstand the assault.
"Ao, you're seriously crazy."
Mei, looking slightly bedraggled, turned to Ao. Her clothes were soaked from the water, and her brown hair stuck to her face.
Although she hadn't anticipated a complete rampage, she wasn't without options.
If they could break the illusion on the Yondaime Mizukage, they could bring his true self back.
Then they might have a chance to re-seal the Sanbi.
But if it came to that, the Mizukage himself would definitely die. Still, there was no time to worry about that now.
Ao's expression was grim as he shouted, "Mei-dono! The Mizukage has lost complete control. The Tailed Beast is being influenced by the Sharingan—it's releasing chakra without restraint!"
"Breaking the genjutsu is possible, but it'll take time. And by then, the Sanbi will likely have completely separated from the Mizukage's body…"
Mei's face darkened.
She had both Futton (Boil Release) and Yōton (Lava Release)—two powerful Kekkei Genkai.
Both possessed tremendous destructive capabilities.
She could likely kill the Sanbi.
But controlling it… was another story.
Especially one like the Sanbi, known for its immense defense.
Still, she didn't complain.
She knew full well—right now in all of Kirigakure, only she could go head-to-head with the rampaging Sanbi.
With that in mind, Mei dashed toward the beast, launching attack after attack, drawing its attention and giving Ao a chance to dispel the genjutsu.
"Futton: Kōmu no Jutsu! (Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!)"
"Yōton: Yōkai no Jutsu! (Lava Release: Dissolving Jutsu!)"
"Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu! (Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!)"
"Suiton: Suishōha! (Water Release: Water Shockwave!)"
...
Mei's red lips opened and closed repeatedly, her hands forming seals as she continuously unleashed mist, red acid, and rushing torrents.
As the barrage continued, the Sanbi Isobu indeed locked onto her.
Its blood-red eyes narrowed in rage.
"So strong…"
Behind the dimensional gate, the observers were stunned as they watched Mei fearlessly face down a Tailed Beast.
Even Izumi was shell-shocked:
"She has two Kekkei Genkai… and her water release is this powerful too… She almost reminds me of the First Hokage…"
At that moment, she fully admitted that Naruto hadn't been exaggerating.
This woman's strength was real. If it came down to a fight, even Shisui might not be her match right now.
"The future Fifth Mizukage, huh?"
Suigetsu muttered under his breath, then glanced at Naruto and smirked:
"Too bad she caught his attention. Even if she's as strong as an elite jōnin, it's still nowhere near enough. Poor woman…"
Kimimaro remained cold and indifferent, silently watching the battle.
He held no affection for Kirigakure. Whether the Yondaime or Mei won didn't matter to him at all.
"Menma-dono, what do you think?" Guren finally turned to the silent Naruto, eager to hear his opinion on Mei.
Naruto was quietly watching her. His gaze was particularly drawn to her red lips, which kept opening and closing with each jutsu.
He stroked his chin and said:
"She's a seductive woman… and that chicken roll from earlier really did have a nice flavor."
Guren's cheeks flushed bright red, her lips parting involuntarily.
Embarrassed, she couldn't help but glance at Mei's lips—thin, crimson, and constantly casting deadly jutsu.
They were undeniably alluring. Even as a fellow kunoichi, Guren found herself a little captivated.
But also wary.
After all, who could tell whether—during a kiss—this woman might suddenly release acid mist or molten lava?
(End of Chapter)
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