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As Uchiha Shi's words fell, a sudden gust of wind blew, dispersing the Moonlit Mist and causing the Bonfire to burst into flames.
Sparks flew, crackling and popping, the side profile of the young man under the radiant Giant Full Moon was deeply imprinted in the eyes of the three present.
Despite being wrapped in bandages, looking like he had just come off the front lines with a grievous injury, the arrogant smile on his lips
Had a kind of breathtaking handsomeness!
Looking at Uchiha Shi's confident smile, the Brown-Red Long-Haired Girl's Emerald Eyes were momentarily dazed, her gaze meeting his, as if she was being drawn into the grand vision of the young man's ideals.
But soon, she came to her senses and couldn't help but curl her lips, as if she had thought of something amusing.
"Is that so?"
"In that case, I acknowledge you as my opponent."
"Uchiha Shi."
She bent her emerald eyes, brushing the brown-red tresses from her ear, and gazed up at the full moon in the sky, carefully choosing her words, then she smiled, "Let's get to know each other again, my name is—"
"Ming, Tsukimi Yuki."
"Although it might be a bit of a blow to you, neither you nor I have yet reached the moment of truly standing on the most shining stage of the Shinobi World."
"However,"
"As long as you still dream of conquering the world, with such a mad idea,"
"One day, we will meet again on the battlefield."
The young girl's emerald eyes sparkled with a gentle and serious expression, but deep within them, a cold and ruthless killing intent flickered.
"At that time, I will show you no mercy."
Uchiha Shi still had his Sharingan activated, naturally, he could see every change in the expression of the girl named 'Tsukimi Yuki.'
This name, this hair color, this appearance, and this resolute will.
Uchiha Shi finally recognized her true identity.
Tsukimi Yuki, or rather—
Terumi Mei.
The future Fifth Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village!
The powerful female ninja who possessed the unique Dual Kekkei Genkai and brought an end to the chaotic era of the 'Village of the Bloody Mist'!
Uchiha Shi couldn't help but want to laugh, looking at Terumi Mei's innocent and cute face, almost blurting out, 'You're actually quite nice!'
This sudden feeling of declaring a major enemy for himself, vowing to scatter his ashes, was a bit exhilarating.
To be honest, it felt a bit good.
But, could you not wait until the future, and just scatter me now?
Uchiha Shi raised an eyebrow, his tone a mix of three parts oddity, three parts arrogance, and four parts resentment, provocatively asking:
"Are you, in essence, declaring war on me?"
Terumi Mei shook her head, somewhat regretfully saying:
"Uchiha Shi, even though your battles in the village were impressive enough to make even me say they were spectacular."
"Your excellent shuriken techniques, continuous fire jutsu, and the battle intelligence you displayed at the critical moment, even in my village, you could be considered a talent."
"But I'm sorry—"
"At your current level, you wouldn't be my match."
"You're even less likely to be a match for the true geniuses of my generation who are stronger than me."
"The Hidden Leaf Village's Minato Namikaze, the Mist Village's Hozuki Suigetsu, the Hidden Sand Village's missing Sasori of the Red Sand, and Kumogakure's Killer Bee, these people are the trendsetters of the current Shinobi World, their talents even make me envious."
Terumi Mei paused, her clear emerald eyes filled with seriousness, "You have such a terrifying ambition and the name Uchiha. In the future, you might surpass everyone."
"You can consider this my declaration of war."
"On your future self—"
"I declare war!"
The girl's words drifted away with the wind, the firm resolve they carried shining brightly under the moonlight.
Uchiha Shi felt a bit helpless upon hearing this.
As a genius from the Mist Village, Terumi Mei should have already mastered her two Kekkei Genkai by this period, whether it be Lava Release or Boil Release, killing him now would be like playing a game.
As long as she showed hostility, he would have a reason to fight her!
He could quickly get a ticket to the afterlife and enjoy a life of luxury with five billion.
But if she doesn't want to kill you, you can't force her to do it by putting a knife to her throat.
However, Uchiha Shi wasn't discouraged. He just thought to himself that you won't have to wait for that day.
Haha, he, Uchiha Shi, was about to go to the Evil God Sect to deliver himself.
A row of knives awaited him, you, Terumi Mei, won't even get the chance to cut me!
Of course, he wouldn't pass up this opportunity, after all, it's at least a small insurance policy, right?
So, Uchiha Shi looked at Terumi Mei seriously, suddenly smiled, and said confidently:
"Very well, Tsukimi Yuki."
"I'll look forward to the day you come to kill me."
"I hope that day, when you try to block my path, you'll give me a good fight!"
However, Uchiha Shi's words made Terumi Mei's brain tremble.
'Looking forward to,' 'that day,' 'charge,' 'satisfy.'
These words automatically rearranged in her mind, forming a sentence that made her face flush and her heart race.
Terumi Mei blinked rapidly, drew a sharp breath, her clear emerald eyes began to quake, and her white ears instantly turned red.
She immediately turned her back, awkwardly huffed, "Do whatever you want, I won't be happy about it."
Uchiha Shi's smile froze, thinking to himself, why are you blushing like a teapot?
Bro, I was just trying to confirm the exact day you'll come to kill me.
If you come too late, you won't even touch my ashes.
What's with this sudden tsundere attitude?
Uchiha Shi shook his head, not daring to think too much about it.
He turned to Fugaku, who had already gotten up from the ground, slapped him on the shoulder, and grinned.
Then, he said seriously:
"Fugaku."
"The Evil God Sect is not a good thing. Killing everyone around you won't solve the problem."
"On the contrary, for the current Land of Hot Springs, the Evil God Sect not only can't save this country, it is a threat."
"This worm is attached to the main artery of the Land of Hot Springs, constantly drawing fresh blood, constantly kidnapping children for their rituals, and will only accelerate the country's decline."
"I think, with your education, you should understand this."
Fugaku nodded heavily, then fell silent.
The light in his eyes seemed to fade.
Knowing this doesn't mean he can cut off his own arm. Due to the chaos and the inaction of the Hot Springs Shinobi and the nobles of the Land of Hot Springs, the Evil God Sect has grown and strengthened on this land, now reaching a point where it's out of control.
Fugaku, a mere academy student who isn't even a genin, can only choose the lesser of two evils.
Seeing the now awakened Fugaku, Uchiha Shi smiled, feeling reassured by his little brother's resolve.
The reason he said so much was because he himself was a stubborn person who didn't like owing favors.
Fugaku had saved him twice, and he should repay him.
The way to repay him was to prevent Fugaku from getting involved with the Evil God Sect.
The young Fugaku in front of him had read books, read newspapers, and had his own understanding of the Shinobi World, with a sharp sense of smell.
He could even be called wise.
Clearly, he was a different breed from the future Fugaku, who was a madman.
The reason for this transformation, Uchiha Shi could deduce, was only the bloody and cruel rituals of the Evil God Sect.
Exchanging power with a demon comes at a cost.
Among the many test subjects, only Fugaku, who was driven mad, successfully pleased the evil god and obtained immortality.
Sacrificing his mind for the future of the Land of Hot Springs, he gained power but lost his mind, and in his madness, killed all the Hot Springs Shinobi who had raised him.
This was undoubtedly, a tragedy.
Uchiha Shi would not let this tragedy happen again.
"Don't look so gloomy, I'm here, aren't I?"
Uchiha Shi laughed heartily, patting Fugaku's shoulder hard, "Since I said I would bring peace to this country, I will do it!"
"What the Hot Springs Shinobi dare not manage, I will manage!"
"What the Hot Springs Shinobi dare not kill, I will kill!"
"What the Hot Springs Shinobi dare not provoke, the Evil God Sect, I will destroy!"
"Little brother, you just need to stay behind me and watch me shine!"
Uchiha Shi put his arm around Fugaku, who was a head shorter than him, and tapped his own chest, laughing softly, "That's enough."
Uchiha Shi let go of Fugaku.
Without saying anything more, he turned and walked forward.
"No need to see me off, Fugaku, go back home and wait for my good news there."
With that, Uchiha Shi raised his hand and waved to the three of them, bidding farewell.
He walked alone, bathed in the radiant moonlight.
Crossing the Bonfire, passing the three, heading down the path of solitary death.
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