Obito frowned. While the high-temperature acidic mist had no effect on his intangibility, his intangible state was time-limited.
This acidic mist, however, would persist indefinitely, making intangibility a poor choice.
Obito's eyes flickered to his black robe, which seemed to be melting. He decisively chose to control the Fourth Mizukage and leave.
The Akatsuki uniform was very expensive. If he had to go to Konan to get a replacement, he’d get an earful, which wouldn’t be worth it!
"Don't run!"
Mei Terumi saw that the other party seemed to be trying to escape and decisively intensified the concentration of the acidic mist. She wanted to melt his bones!
As for what would happen to the Fourth Mizukage if he got melted too? That was not within her considerations. The masked man before her put immense pressure on her, and she needed to go all out.
The Mizukage Building was not like the Hokage Building, a multi-story structure. The Mizukage Building was complex, with multiple secret chambers underground, some for holding special prisoners, some for training grounds, and some leading to secret passages outside the village.
Dozens of kilometers from Kirigakure, in a hidden cave, Obito emerged from the ground controlling the Fourth Mizukage. What met his eyes was a small lake.
Soon, acidic mist drifted out of the cave again, and Mei Terumi, wearing a blue dress, also pursued him.
Doesn't this woman fear her village being corroded by her acidic mist?
As if sensing Obito's thought, Mei Terumi inhaled sharply, and the mist in the cave vanished in an instant.
Mei Terumi licked her lips, her eyes, hidden by her brown curly hair, glinting with killing intent.
"Release the Fourth Mizukage!"
Obito brushed off his sleeve, the Sharingan in his two eye sockets growing even more vibrant, and said casually, "You have some strength. You're more capable and intelligent than other foolish Kirigakure nin."
"How about it? Want to join us?"
"In your dreams! Boil Release: Melting Monster Technique!"
Mei Terumi puffed out her cheeks and spat out a stream of highly corrosive acid. It was extremely fast and covered a wide area, even targeting the Fourth Mizukage.
Mei Terumi did this deliberately. She knew the other party wouldn't abandon the Fourth Mizukage, forcing him to face her attack head-on. She wanted to see how he would defend against her acid!
"It seems you've chosen death!"
Boom!
In Mei Terumi's vision, the Boil Release acid she spat completely enveloped Obito and the Fourth Mizukage. This made her heart skip a beat: "Did I just kill the Fourth Mizukage?"
But the next second, Mei Terumi's expression changed drastically. She quickly retreated dozens of steps, watching in shock as the acid expanded to dozens of meters high.
She knew her Boil Release was sticky. What was this stuff?
Swish!
A blue-green arm broke out of the viscous liquid, followed by a figure clad in samurai armor appearing in Mei Terumi's sight. Her Boil Release was completely blocked.
Obito had activated Susanoo. Although it was only a half-body state, it was enough to resist Mei Terumi's Boil Release at this moment.
Residual acid still clung to the Susanoo armor, making sizzling sounds. Small gaps were corroded into the armor but were quickly repaired by subsequent ocular power.
Obito! He's not afraid of going blind either! He can use his ocular power without limit!
"Since you've chosen to resist, then die!"
Obito looked coldly at Mei Terumi. Although she was a beauty, he would show no mercy.
"Kamui Shuriken..."
"Wait a minute, Akai!"
A familiar voice interrupted Obito's action. That familiar voice, that familiar tone.
Obito, standing inside the Susanoo, turned his head, his mouth twitching. It was indeed Teacher Lin Yu!
Why does he always show up to target me!
Teacher Lin Yu! If you keep this up, I'm going to become corrupted!
Obito sighed, glanced at Mei Terumi, who looked panicked opposite him, and decisively retracted his Susanoo. This fight probably wouldn't happen.
And there might be one more person joining...
"Obito, why are you always fighting? Still so hot-tempered after the clan massacre?"
Obito: "..."
Obito didn't want to speak. No matter what he said now, it would be wrong. He should find an opportunity to leave the Land of Water quickly and visit Kakashi in Konoha!
He hadn't seen Kakashi in a long time; he missed him!
Lin Yu had teleported to Obito's location after separating from Kushina and the others. As soon as he arrived, he saw Obito activating Susanoo, and a brown-haired beauty with a somewhat frightened expression nearby.
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding! Hello, beautiful lady, my name is Uzumaki Lin Yu, and you are?"
Lin Yu walked up to Mei Terumi with a smile, signaling her not to be nervous, and that they could talk things out.
Mei Terumi was stunned. She had just thought she was going to die. The shuriken in the green giant's hand gave her a sense of deathly gaze; she felt that if she were hit, she would surely die!
She hadn't expected the masked man's attack to be stopped by this red-haired youth who suddenly appeared. Who was he?
Mei Terumi pursed her red lips, not lowering her guard, and said, "Who are you? Are you in league with that masked man? I'm telling you, I've already sent a message to the village, and reinforcements will be here soon!"
Who would come? Mei Terumi had sneaked into the Mizukage's office at night, so how could she have notified anyone?
"You'd better release the Mizukage, or else..."
"Oh, don't be in a hurry. You know our names, but we don't know your elegant name yet?"
Mei Terumi also wanted to stall for time and find an opportunity to escape. She was determined to expose today's events!
"My name is Mei Terumi."
"Oh! So it's Mei Terumi!"
Mei Terumi was surprised by the gentle smile on Lin Yu's face. This person had such a good smile!
Before Mei Terumi could continue her inner praise, a slender hand appeared on her fair neck.
Lin Yu's faint voice sounded in her ear, "So, Ms. Mei Terumi, do you want to join us? Or die?"
Mei Terumi: "..."
This person is so fast!
No, why did this person's demeanor change so quickly? Weren't they just talking amicably?
How did it suddenly turn into a life-or-death dilemma!
Mei Terumi's mind was somewhat collapsing, "Weren't we just talking well? Can you please take your hand away first?"
"No."
Lin Yu's voice was faint, "Since you know our names, we can't let you go."
Stinking man! So introducing himself was just to give himself a reason to kill me?!
How insidious!
Mei Terumi's eyes were dejected. This was definitely the most pathetic excuse she had ever heard.
Just because she knew their names, she had to make a life-or-death choice. The most insidious thing was that he himself had voluntarily revealed the name.
This, this is clearly forced purchase and sale!
"You can choose to refuse, but the consequence of your refusal is that the Land of Water will completely fall into our hands."
"You should also understand, how many intelligent people like you are there in Kirigakure?"
A chill ran through Mei Terumi's heart. That's right, if she died like this, it would be too worthless. But to join them was absolutely impossible!
I, Mei Terumi, live for Kirigakure...
"One of the benefits of joining our organization is eternal youth!"
"Okay! I'll join!"
Lin Yu gave Obito a look, as if to say: Look, kid, you can win people over with just a few words. Don't always resort to fighting.
If you had simply asked, "Join or die," anyone with a slightly tougher bone wouldn't have joined.
For women, you need to give them a reason. The reason itself doesn't matter, what matters is that there must be one!
Then, in your words, praise her a bit, making her think how great she is and how much of a waste it would be to die!
Finally, offer a benefit that all women can't refuse. Most people really can't refuse it!
Of course, all of this is based on your own strength completely overwhelming the other party and being in complete control!