Terumi Mei believed that Zabuza's defection was an excusable one, just like those who chose to rebel during the Yagura tyranny, and are now living well in Kirigakure.
And after careful calculation, Terumi Mei is the biggest rebel leader.
But before they could actually take action, they accidentally discovered the truth about Mizukage being controlled, and then what happened next.
Everyone's crimes were pardoned by Yagura himself, except those who defected from the village.
This is also the reason why Terumi Meikai wanted to conquer Loquat Juuzou and now wants to bring Zabuza under his command again.
As for the ANBU personnel who died in Zabuza's hands before, there was nothing they could do about it. After all, their positions were different. If one was chasing and the other was escaping, one party would have to pay the price.
With Zabuza's strength, he is still worthy of being recruited.
It's a pity that the whereabouts of the seven ninja swords are unknown, otherwise Kirigakure's seven ninja swords could have been reorganized.
"Are you so sure that that guy will still stay here?"
Walking on the streets of Tang Country, Qing said helplessly.
"Have you already seen that the guy came back alive not because of luck, but because the other party avoided the vital point in the end and used Senbon to create the effect of suspended animation, probably in order to lure me here." Terumi Mei said calmly.
She was still very calm at the time, or in other words, she deliberately hid her violent emotions.
Master Yuanshi can see it, Qing can see it, has she really lost her mind?
It’s nothing more than having confidence in yourself.
She was going to personally weigh Zabuza's current strength. If the other party wasn't as well-known as he was when they met, or if he didn't know what was good and what was good, then she would have no choice but to 'just keep things official'.
After Qing was sure that Terumi Mei did not do this impulsively, the expression on his face finally relaxed.
As long as Terumi Mei doesn't get involved, no matter what kind of conspiracy the other party has prepared, there shouldn't be any big problems.
You can't always encounter something like last time wherever you go, right?
It's not that there are no people who can defeat Terumi Mei, but it's not like they can meet them casually. If that's the case, then he should really doubt whether Terumi Mei is really cursed!
"This is...a mark exclusively for our Kirigakure ANBU."
When passing by an alley, Qing suddenly noticed the corner and said with some surprise.
Terumi Mei suddenly smiled, "Sure enough, that guy should have left it here on purpose because he was afraid that we wouldn't find him. It seems that the other party is really not afraid at all..."
To be honest, Qing's face was a bit ugly and serious.
But there is nothing you can do.
One thing to say is that although the system used by Kirigakure to select talents was very cruel, it did create a large number of elites and gave Kirigakure its illustrious reputation.
The ANBU, who are all proficient in Kirigakure Jutsu and silent killing techniques, have made the entire ninja world fearful, and they are called the strongest assassination army.
Coupled with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and various blood-stained ninjas, as well as the geographical location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, even the other five major ninja villages dare not provoke them easily.
But now?
The seven Ninja Swordsmen died and fled, and even the Ninja Swords were all taken away, completely becoming history.
The Bloodstained family is basically dead, and even if there are still people who have escaped, it will be difficult to resolve this hatred easily.
The same goes for ANBU. They suffered heavy casualties during the long-term civil strife, and many rebel ninjas emerged.
So much so that after the implementation of the policy of peace and openness, there was no talent reserve left at all, and everything had to start almost from scratch.
What's more, they lost a war weapon with huge deterrent power like the tailed beast.
No wonder even the rebellious ninja who had been hunted by ANBU dared to show up publicly and even provoke them!
How could this have happened before?
well!
Following the mark left by Zabuza, Mei Terumi and Ao left the town.
"This is where the mark ultimately points..."
In order to prevent fraud, Qing immediately opened his white eyes and looked around, but found nothing unusual.
So he shook his head at Terumi Mei.
"They probably don't know we're here yet, so just wait here."
While talking, Terumi Mei found a random tree and sat down against it.
Because no traps or ambushes were found, Aoya did not stop Terumi Mei's actions. He just stood beside her and guarded her silently, paying attention to the surrounding disturbances.
This wait is a full three hours...
It wasn't until Terumi Mei showed an impatient look that Qing suddenly turned his head and looked in a certain direction.
"Here, there is only one person!"
Terumi Mei nodded, stood up and stretched her muscles. She would have to do some exercise later. She just hoped that the person who came would not disappoint her too much.
"He came so quickly. It seems that guy really conveyed my meaning well."
Zabuza actually showed up alone.
"I'm also surprised that you dare to come to see me alone. Are you brave as a skilled person or should I call you stupid? Where is your helper? Why don't you call him out?"
Seeing Terumi Mei look over, Qing opened her Byakugan again and scanned the area 360 degrees, but still found nothing.
At this time, Zabuza immediately sneered twice, "Help? You don't need it. The reason why I came here today is just to see if you are qualified to sit in the Mizukage's position."
Terumi Mei was stunned for a moment, and then she burst into laughter. She had imagined many possibilities before, but she never thought that the other party would say this.
"Is this why you brought me here? To have a fight with me?"
"That's right. I thought those old men wouldn't let you come."
"That was indeed the case originally, but I was curious, so I came."
"I understand, let's get started..."
"Not urgent."
"Um?"
Zabuza frowned as soon as he took out the double-edged kunai.
"Have you ever thought about coming back to Kirigakure? As far as I know, the reason for your defection..."
"Not interested in."
Zabuza directly interrupted what Terumi Mei was going to say next.
"That's such a pity, but after defeating you, I will be kind enough to give you another chance to choose."
Terumi Mei walked up and said.
"No need, I've found a better place to go."
Before he finished speaking, Zabuza's figure was about to be swallowed up by the sudden thick fog.
Terumi Mei stopped and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "The Kirigakure Jutsu... it's just right. Then I'll let you see my improved Kirigakure Jutsu."
"Water Release: Kirigakure Jutsu!"
Unlike the Kirigakure Jutsu used by Zabuza, Terumi Mei sprays thick mist from his mouth, and it is far thicker than the mist released by Zabuza!
In the original work, the Kirigakure Jutsu performed by Terumi Mei can even block the sight of the Rinnegan!