Mingyue was not in a hurry to get closer to Terumi Mei.
Originally, going out today was just to leave an impression on Terumi Mei, and that was enough.
Too much contact during a first meeting would only seem suspicious.
The technique always reminded Mingyue of the pickup artist routines from his past life.
What a sin.
But Terumi Mei's current status in Kirigakure as just a common ninja was, without a doubt, a pleasant surprise for Mingyue.
Being able to recruit the future Fifth Mizukage would definitely make things much easier if he wanted to operate in Kirigakure in the future.
The Fire Style Shadow Clone continued to wander around Kirigakure with the White Zetsu clone.
As for the real Mingyue, he returned to the Kaguya clan grounds early to begin training in the Flying Thunder God Technique.
No wonder Sarutobi Hiruzen, who served as Hokage for nearly half a century, never managed to master this technique before his death.
Only through training could one feel the difficulty of learning Space-Time Ninjutsu.
If it was this hard for Mingyue, who was from the Uchiha clan, one could only imagine the initial difficulty for Namikaze Minato, who came from a commoner background.
"Namikaze Minato was truly a genius... It's just a pity he died so tragically, killed by his own student. His son grew up in such an environment. He dedicated his short life to the village, and what did he get in the end? Nothing but an empty title."
While training in the Flying Thunder God Technique, Mingyue silently evaluated Namikaze Minato.
As a ninja from the same generation as Kakashi, he had also participated in the Third Great Ninja War and witnessed the glory of Namikaze Minato as the "Yellow Flash."
The man who inherited the so-called Will of Fire and gave his entire life for Konoha at the young age of 24.
He was one of the few people Mingyue genuinely admired in his life.
However, Mingyue was determined in his heart to never live like that.
To give everything for the village, only to receive an empty title after death.
Even his son's well-being couldn't be guaranteed.
Why work yourself to death for a village like that?
In this life, Mingyue lived for himself.
The Will of Fire, protecting Konoha.
In his eyes, it was a joke.
Although he looked like Itachi.
In terms of style, Mingyue and Itachi, this uncle and nephew pair, were as different as heaven and earth.
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...
Ever since meeting Terumi Mei last time.
Mingyue started using a Fire Style Shadow Clone to attract the White Zetsu's attention, while his real body would sneak out to gather intelligence or meet with Terumi Mei.
Meanwhile, Itachi also grew tired of the boring lessons at the Ninja Academy.
He began using a shadow clone to attend school in his place.
In this regard, the uncle and nephew's style was more like that of a father and son.
But their philosophies were complete opposites.
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...
Kirigakure's coastal training ground.
Terumi Mei was practicing her Boil Release as usual.
After half a month, she still hadn't made much progress.
It had nothing to do with Terumi Mei's talent; on the contrary, her talent was extremely high.
Otherwise, how could she have awakened two Kekkei Genkai at once when neither of her parents had awakened any?
It was just that Boil Release was a technique lost since the Warring States Period.
There were very few reference books left.
Therefore, Terumi Mei could only figure it out slowly.
Today, she had once again practiced until her lips swelled up like sausages.
"Although Lava Release and Boil Release sound similar, they are two completely different techniques."
A no-longer-unfamiliar voice sounded from behind her.
Terumi Mei pouted unhappily and looked back.
Sure enough, that annoying guy with the ANBU mask walked over, explaining with a superior attitude:
"Lava Release is a nature transformation formed by combining Fire Style and Earth Style. Boil Release is more like using high temperatures to create a corrosive effect."
The masked Mingyue walked to Terumi Mei's shoulder and instructed:
"Therefore, you must strengthen your Fire Style training to gain more perfect control over Boil Release."
In the original story, aside from her two Kekkei Genkai, Boil Release and Lava Release, Terumi Mei's best skill was Water Style.
It was even powerful enough to stop Uchiha Madara's Great Fire Annihilation.
However, she almost never used Fire Style.
"Hmph, you're strong with Fire Style? You think you can guide me?"
Terumi Mei pouted defiantly.
Kirigakure ninja generally specialized in Water Style; there were very few ninja who even had a fire-nature chakra.
Let alone those who were skilled in Fire Style.
Mingyue shrugged and smiled. Then, under Terumi Mei's astonished gaze, his right fist ignited in flames as he threw a straight punch towards the sea.
"Fire Fist!"
BOOM—!!!
In an instant, the entire sea seemed to turn into a sea of fire.
Terumi Mei was completely dumbfounded.
Isn't... this... too... too much?
Suddenly noticing that Mingyue's flaming arm was extremely similar to the Hozuki clan's Hydrification Technique, Terumi Mei was startled again. "Could... could he also be a Kekkei Genkai user?"
"Now, am I qualified to teach you?" Mingyue asked with amusement.
Terumi Mei pursed her sausage-like lips, put her hands behind her back, and half-turned away.
"Hmph! If you're that strong, then... I guess it's not... not impossible..."
Mingyue was speechless.
With such a charming face, she's trying to act tsundere?
She's so proud when she's young; no wonder she couldn't get married later on.