Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 143 The Seven Ninja Swordsmen

Mei Terumi tapped her fingertips lightly on the gambling table.

His gaze fell on the portrait, then returned to Qingwu, his smile deepening. "I thought she was just a rookie spy who couldn't hide her true nature, but it turns out she's a big fish!"

Qingwu didn't argue, but simply looked up to meet Terumi Mei's gaze. "If I said I was just passing by and meant no harm, would you believe me?"

Mei Terumi chuckled softly upon hearing this, her fingertips stopping tapping on the table. She leaned forward slightly, getting a little closer:

"Oh? So you're saying I wronged you? Bringing people to arrest you for no reason, isn't that impolite of me?"

Her tone was soft and gentle, yet carried a hint of deliberate coquettishness.

Up close, a faint fragrance of orchids wafted over, making one's nose tingle slightly, and Qingwu leaned back a little awkwardly.

Although Qing, who was standing silently to the side, had no expression, she subconsciously looked away. Her master was always like this.

However, it would be a big mistake to think that Mei Terumi is a woman who can be manipulated at will.

Qingwu realized that her retreat had weakened her momentum, so she suddenly moved closer and said, "Sister, you are not entirely wronged, but this way of treating guests is a bit too enthusiastic."

A warm breath brushed past his ear, carrying a youthful clarity that was completely different from his previous composed demeanor.

Mei Terumi was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting him to take the initiative and dare to flirt with her like this.

Then the smile in her eyes deepened, and Mei Terumi pointed a white, jade-like finger at his chest. "Brother certainly knows how to take advantage. You pretended to be older and called me 'sister' just now, but now you actually dare to admit it?"

Qingwu knew that as long as he didn't call her an old woman, he shouldn't anger her.

"Hehe, little sister, how about trying a different way of entertaining guests? It's much more fun to gamble with your brother a couple of rounds than to block the door and arrest someone."

"Oh? You want to gamble again? Fine, you can gamble if you want, but the stakes will be decided by my sister."

The Jonin Ao, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak, but did not stop Terumi Mei.

Qingwu saw it all and understood.

Mei Terumi's status in Kirigakure is probably quite high. At the height of the purge of bloodline clans in the "Village of Blood Mist," she still became one of Kirigakure's high-ranking members at a young age, which shows her skill and strength.

"Whatever," Qingwu shrugged. "I'm the God of Gamblers, as long as my sister doesn't cheat when she loses."

"God of Gamblers?" Mei Terumi laughed heartily, then her bright eyes shifted slightly. "It's a deal, no ninja methods allowed for gambling."

In her opinion, having only recently become a Jonin, she was no match for the boy in front of her in terms of strength.

Senju Seigo is a being capable of directly challenging a Jinchūriki.

She figured she might as well not use chakra to cheat at all and just rely on luck, and she considered herself to have always been lucky.

"You won, we'll let you go!"

Mei Terumi pointed at Seigo and said, "I won, so you have to come with me, my sister, how about it?"

Qingwu looked at the cunning look in Terumi Mei's eyes.

She knew that this seemingly casual bet was actually another test—a test of his true purpose in appearing in the Land of Water.

"Deal," Qingwu said with a bright smile. "If you lose, little sister, please don't cry."

Taking advantage of others can be addictive; he really enjoys that feeling.

Terumi spat inwardly and chuckled, "Being stubborn won't affect the outcome. Best two out of three. Sister, I won't call the dealer in. We'll shake the dice cup ourselves."

Qingwu nodded, "Okay!"

I knew the dealer would definitely favor Mist Ninja when he shook the dice, but I didn't expect this woman to have a bottom line.

No, or rather, the young woman hadn't yet picked up the bad habits of a politician?

With a smile on her lips, Terumi Mei picked up a dice cup and shook it, the clinking sound echoing through the empty gambling den.

Qingwu also picked up another dice cup, spinning it deftly with her fingertips.

This is a sure win!

He doesn't need to use chakra at all.

The feedback from the two upgrades of the Tree of Life alone strengthened his body to a level comparable to that of a Jonin who specializes in taijutsu.

This leads to a heightened control over every inch of muscle.

In addition, there is the ability to perceive things without any energy fluctuations.

In fact, if he hadn't deliberately lost to play the role of a fat sheep, he could have truly become a "God of Gamblers".

The betting proceeded without any surprises; Qingwu won two rounds in a row.

Mei Terumi's expression shifted from smugness to annoyance, and finally she slammed her hand on the table in frustration: "Impossible! Did you secretly use ninjutsu?"

Qingwu spread his hands and looked at the Jonin Qing standing to the side.

Jonin Ao met Mei Terumi's murderous gaze and honestly replied, "According to the Byakugan... he wasn't using chakra."

Since there was no cheating, Mei Terumi, though unwilling, was willing to accept defeat.

"Alright, you can go now! I won't stop you!"

Now that the outcome is decided, she has stopped being playful and no longer refers to herself as her younger sister.

"So, I'm really leaving?" Qingwu asked tentatively, her tone uncertain.

They came in full force to arrest spies, and this is the result?

"Go on then," Mei Terumi said irritably. "I know that even if we send more people, we will suffer great losses ourselves."

"As for you, a Jonin of Konoha, although your purpose is unknown, you have not shown any malice for the time being. As long as you leave the territory of Kirigakure, my people will not bother with you."

At this moment, the young girl displayed the strategic vision befitting a "leader".

The Jonin Ao opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing and silently stepped aside.

He understands Mei Terumi's decision.

The village has been in chaos for a long time, with numerous factions and the Fourth Mizukage rarely appearing. The higher-ups are also embroiled in infighting.

These people were gathered around Mei Terumi, who possessed two bloodline limits.

It's not just because of his great talent, but also because he believes that a wise and far-sighted adult can bring true hope to Kirigakure.

Qingwu smiled and glanced at Terumi Mei, then stood up, about to say a few polite words to say goodbye.

The moment my fingertips touched the edge of the chair, a deafening bang slammed into my eardrums—

"boom--!!"

A loud roar came from outside the gambling den.

A blood-stained Mist Ninja staggered in: "Sir, something terrible has happened! It's Raiga Kurosuki's men!"

"Kurozuki Raiga?"

Mei Terumi's flippant smile vanished instantly, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "How did these rogue ninjas know I was here?"

The ninja who brought the news said in a panicked tone, "I don't know. There are many rogue ninjas, and they're closing in quickly. Sir, you should move out first."

Kurosuki Raiga… Qingwu’s heart skipped a beat. Wasn’t that one of the “Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist” who was kicked into the dust by Might Guy’s father and called a rogue ninja?

Oh, right... Considering the current chaotic situation in Kirigakure, it seems that several factions are calling each other traitors, haha.

Qingwu gloated.

With the infighting in the Hidden Mist Village reaching this point, it would be even easier for him to leave.

A cold glint flashed in the eye of the Jonin Ao standing to the side:

"My lord, Raiya doesn't do anything unprepared. You should move first, I'll take some men to hold them off for a while, and then I'll join you later."

"No!"

Mei Terumi suddenly raised her hand.

She then turned to Qingwu, a threatening smile playing on her lips, "Konoha's genius Jonin, why not lend your sister a hand?"