Chapter 51: 51. Was This All Within Your Expectations?
Terumi Mei's terrified pupils reflected the imposing figure of Danzo, who loomed like a god of slaughter.
With Wind Release chakra enhancing his attack, he swung his massive blade with deadly force.
In such a sudden and desperate moment, Terumi Mei had no time to weave a jutsu—she had never expected her meticulously planned acid mist to be so easily neutralized!
With no other choice, she instinctively pulled out a kunai to block the incoming strike.
Clang!
A powerful clash erupted in a shower of sparks.
But how could Terumi Mei, whose body was far less suited for taijutsu, possibly match Danzo, a warrior with both exceptional strength and speed?
The sheer force of his attack surged through her kunai, sending tremors through her delicate frame and leaving her body numb.
She was completely overpowered.
Uncontrollably, she was sent flying backward, crashing violently through the ship's hull.
As a seasoned veteran, Danzo understood the importance of a finishing blow. Without hesitation, he raised his right hand.
"Wood Release: Violent Spear Tree!"
Once again, vibrant wooden tendrils sprouted—but rather than bringing life, they heralded death!
Towering trees burst through the deck, their massive limbs lunging toward Terumi Mei like a monstrous hand, seeking to crush her!
At the brink of death, Terumi Mei forced her chakra to surge, ignoring her injuries as she formed a series of hand seals.
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!"
Her crimson lips parted once more, spewing forth a deadly white mist.
The acidic vapor corroded the ship's interior before slamming into the rapidly advancing wooden tendrils.
Even the mighty Wood Release withered instantly under the corrosive mist, turning rotten and brittle.
Yet Danzo remained unfazed.
After all, this was the same technique that could even melt Sasuke's Susano'o in the future.
Danzo calmly strode toward Terumi Mei, halting about ten meters away.
With the air of a seasoned elder, he appraised her:
"You have potential. Perhaps one day, you will become the next Mizukage."
But instead of encouragement, his words only humiliated Terumi Mei.
"I don't need your damn approval, you decrepit old bastard!"
Fueled by rage, Terumi Mei spat out another surge of thick, viscous lava, hurling it at Danzo like an unstoppable beast.
"Lava Release: Melting Apparition Technique!"
Unfortunately, her attack was completely meaningless against him.
Danzo simply raised his hand, effortlessly absorbing the chakra-infused lava as if it were nothing.
Before he could launch another offensive, however, Juzo Biwa and Ao arrived with a large squad of Kirigakure shinobi in tow.
Danzo smirked.
"You Kirigakure shinobi are ridiculously slow."
Their commander had nearly been killed, yet only now did they arrive?
Had they been under Root's command, Danzo would have long since turned them into experimental subjects for their failure.
But their arrival complicated matters.
Danzo wasn't here to fight the entire Kirigakure army—his true goal was to destroy their supply ships.
With that in mind, he extended his paper wings once more and slowly ascended into the sky.
Looking down at Terumi Mei, he delivered one final message:
"Tell your Mizukage—Konoha is not to be trifled with. Peace negotiations are your only way forward."
Terumi Mei burned with the desire to kill him, but against an enemy who could fly, she was powerless.
She lacked any jutsu that could strike him down mid-air...
Meanwhile, high above, Danzo spotted a signal flare rising from the distant horizon.
It was the agreed-upon sign—Minato had arrived at the designated position with Konoha's forces!
A sly grin spread across Danzo's face.
"Perfect timing. Now, let me send you one last gift, Terumi Mei."
His voice rang out clearly, sending a chill down her spine.
A shadow of dread crept into Terumi Mei's heart.
What is this guy planning now?!
From a distance, Ao's eyes widened in horror.
Through his sensory abilities, he clearly perceived that it wasn't just the first ship—all the remaining transport ships had been rigged with explosive tags!
Faced with this devastating truth, he felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
If these transport ships were destroyed, the consequences for Kirigakure would be catastrophic.
In Ao's despairing gaze, Danzo formed hand seals midair—triggering the detonation of the pre-placed explosive tags!
At that moment, the faint sizzling sound filled the ship's cabins.
Then came the deafening chain of explosions.
Each blast was a hammer blow to the hearts of every Kirigakure shinobi, including Terumi Mei.
With each eruption, their faces grew paler.
They could do nothing.
They could only watch helplessly as flames consumed the ships and the violent shockwaves shattered their last hope, sending it plunging into hell.
Nine transport ships were annihilated.
The entire port became an inferno, fire reflecting in their eyes, mirroring their despair.
Hovering above the sea of flames, Danzo's figure, his wings unfurled, cast a looming shadow.
In that moment, every Kirigakure shinobi had the same thought—
A demon from hell.
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A Few Miles Away
Minato Namikaze arrived just in time, leading the Konoha forces.
The sight of thick smoke billowing from the port confirmed everything.
"Lord Danzo succeeded!"
Without hesitation, he sprang forward and gave the command.
"Warriors of Konoha, today we make history!
For revenge—charge!!"
"Revenge!!!"
The Konoha shinobi, hidden in the dense forest, abandoned all concealment.
Like a pack of wolves descending upon prey, their eyes gleamed with murderous intent as they followed Minato—their alpha—straight toward the burning port!
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Kirigakure's Breaking Point
The sudden war cries, combined with Konoha's ferocious assault, became the final straw that broke Kirigakure's will.
Already drowning in despair, the Kirigakure shinobi fell into utter chaos.
The entire encampment erupted in panic, faces twisted in terror.
"Konoha is attacking!"
"Run for your lives!"
"The port is destroyed! Where do we escape to?!"
Despite Terumi Mei, Juzo Biwa, and Ao screaming to restore order, it was pointless.
Then—amidst the confusion—some shinobi spotted five transport ships still intact, one of which was slowly sailing away from the port!
A sudden dread gripped Terumi Mei's heart.
"No…"
Just as she feared, the already panicked shinobi descended into madness.
"There are still ships! Over there!"
"They're escaping first! We have to go!"
Someone shouted—and that was all it took.
In an instant, all discipline shattered.
The remaining Kirigakure shinobi abandoned the battle, frantically rushing toward the last five ships.
Some threw away their ninja pouches and scrolls, desperate to run faster.
Others turned on their own comrades, attacking fellow shinobi just to secure a spot on board…
It was over.
Kirigakure's morale had been completely broken.
Terumi Mei stood frozen, watching the chaos unfold.
Her heart felt empty, her spirit shattered.
Slowly, she lifted her gaze toward the dark figure hovering in the sky.
And in a hushed whisper, she asked:
"Was this… all within your expectations, Danzo?"
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