Chapter 157 : Sasori
"Yagura, there won't be any surprises during this trip, right?"
Master Genji frowned slightly, his deep-set eyes unreadable beneath his furrowed brow.
"Genji-sama, Mizukage-sama must be fine," a clear, confident voice rang in his ears.
The speaker was a striking young woman clad in a blue high-slit kimono, her long brown hair cascading over her shoulders—none other than Terumi Mei.
At this time, Terumi Mei was barely thirteen, standing at the golden cusp of youth. Yet, despite her age, she had already proven herself, rising to the rank of Special Jōnin in Kirigakure.
Master Genji exhaled deeply. "I hope Yagura is okay."
But deep inside, he was uneasy. This wasn't just any mission. It involved one of the darkest figures in the Land of Fire—Danzo Shimura.
That old warhawk was a relic of a bygone era, a man who moved in the shadows, pulling strings that could decide the fate of nations.
Kurama's massive Tailed Beast Bomb had left the entire battlefield in ruins. He signaled Danzo and his men to return to the village. Then, he reunited with his students—Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara.
"Kurama-sensei!"
Kakashi and Rin were visibly excited to see their teacher. Only Obito scowled, arms crossed, lips curled in irritation.