"Ah, ah…"
"Gulp! It really is the legendary Wood Release that can suppress Tailed Beasts!"
"Hiss! Is this the power that the First Hokage used to pacify the chaotic world?"
"Wait, why does Tsunade, one of the Sannin, possess the First Hokage's Wood Release?"
"I heard she is the granddaughter of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. It's not impossible for her to have inherited the First Hokage's Wood Release…"
Seeing that the Six-Tails was about to be directly subdued, this shocking scene left the Mist Village ninjas, including Terumi Mei, completely dumbfounded. They all stared with their mouths wide open in disbelief, too shocked to speak. One after another, they couldn't help but suck in cold breaths. Their scalps tingled.
"Truly amazing, Lady Tsunade!"
Seeing that the Six-Tails was somewhat unable to break free, Karin's eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Although I knew Wood Release was powerful, this is the first time I've seen such a scene…" Shizune held TonTon and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
She smiled, filled with pride. Since the First Hokage's passing, such a scene of directly using Wood Release to suppress a Tailed Beast had never appeared again.
TonTon in her arms also nodded in a very human-like manner. "Ton~~~ Ton~~~"
"So this is the power of Wood Release?"
Not far away, Terumi Mei took a deep breath. Her gaze was fixed on the towering ancient trees that continuously grew and intertwined like massive vines, wrapping around the Six-Tails and preventing it from breaking free. Her beautiful face was filled with shock.
"As expected of the rumors, she directly suppressed the rampaging Six-Tails in one go…" Her gem-like beautiful eyes stared fixedly at Tsunade in the distance.
Her heart was filled with mixed emotions — shock, panic, wariness… Various complicated feelings arose, making it difficult for her to calm down.
As the most outstanding female ninja of the Mist Village, Terumi Mei, who had always been proud and extremely confident in both her appearance and strength, had originally thought that even the legendary Sannin, Konoha's "Princess Tsunade," was just a bit older than her and had become famous decades earlier. If she and the other party were from the same era, she definitely wouldn't lose to her.
But at this moment…
Looking at the graceful figure who, according to rumors, should be in her forties or fifties but still looked like an eighteen-year-old girl in the prime of her youth — with smooth, delicate skin, beautiful and charming, showing no signs of aging at all, and in no way inferior to herself.
Moreover, Terumi Mei could be certain. It was definitely not as simple as a mere Transformation Technique.
Whether it was her extremely confident beauty or her proud strength… In front of this Konoha Princess, she couldn't gain even the slightest advantage.
This made her rarely feel a sense of defeat and frustration.
Because although her strength was enough that she didn't fear the Six-Tails, she had to admit that she really didn't have any effective methods. To be able to directly suppress such a powerful large Tailed Beast in a short period of time.
Yet this legendary Sannin, Tsunade, had easily suppressed the rampaging Six-Tails with a single move. Moreover, she had actually mastered the Wood Release that the First Hokage had used to pacify the chaotic world — a bloodline limit that had disappeared from the ninja world for decades.
It was simply unbelievable.
"What's wrong? Sister Mei…" Seeing the lost look on Terumi Mei's stunning face, Akira Ren smiled and asked, "Feeling discouraged?"
"Of course not…"
Terumi Mei came back to her senses. Seeing Akira Ren's half-smiling expression, her pretty face couldn't help but flush slightly.
She quickly dispelled those distracting thoughts, adjusted her mindset, and regained her usual composure. "I'm just a little shocked, that's all!"
Her gaze flickered. She looked at the Six-Tails bound by the trees. She couldn't help but feel complicated emotions and sigh with emotion. "I really didn't expect that Wood Release, which had disappeared for decades, would appear again…"
Having personally witnessed the power of Wood Release, her evaluation of Tsunade undoubtedly rose another level.
But if they were enemies. If Konoha's power was too strong. This was not good news for the Mist Village.
At the very least, Terumi Mei believed that no power wanted to see another "God of Shinobi" who could suppress the entire ninja world appear in Konoha again.
"Don't worry, Sister Mei. For your sake…"
Glancing at the heavily injured and unconscious Six-Tails Jinchuriki, whose chakra had been completely drained, Akira Ren crossed his arms, his expression calm.
Looking at Terumi Mei, Ao, and the other Mist ninjas who had been intimidated by Tsunade's displayed strength and were now looking somewhat wary, he smiled and said, "You can take the Six-Tails back, but…"
"But his Byakugan must be returned!"
Before Akira Ren could finish, Tsunade had already walked over. Her beautiful eyes stared at Ao's right eye as she spoke dominantly, "This is the Hyuga clan's bloodline limit. It cannot be allowed to remain outside. You choose!"
"What?!"
Ao's expression changed drastically. Cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.
He never expected that the other party would directly demand the Byakugan he had seized on the battlefield. This was a precious trophy comparable to his life to him. It had also made the main branch of the Hyuga clan no longer dare to easily step onto the battlefield. He had always taken pride in it and regarded it as the greatest glory of his life.
"Impossible…"
Terumi Mei also changed color. Without thinking, she directly rejected it. How could she agree to something like this? Ao was one of the trusted subordinates she had worked hard to recruit.
"Damn it…"
"Don't go too far!"
"This is our Mist Village's precious trophy!"
"Ao's Byakugan no longer belongs to Konoha…"
The Mist Anbu members were all filled with righteous indignation. They glared angrily at Tsunade. Gripping their kunai or katanas. They stared vigilantly, ready for battle.
"The Byakugan is the eye of the Hyuga clan…"
Shizune, who had walked over with Karin, listened to these Mist ninjas speaking so righteously. She couldn't help but feel angry and mocked, "You speak of robbery and plunder so refreshingly. As expected of the Mist Village!"
"Lady Tsunade, are you trying to start a war?"
Terumi Mei stared directly at Tsunade. Her pretty face carried anger, but even more wariness. She gritted her teeth and said.
"War?"
Tsunade raised her eyebrows. She looked at Terumi Mei, her eyes carrying a hint of amusement. "Are you threatening me?"
Slightly sizing up the woman before her, Tsunade had to admit. This vixen was truly beautiful.
Just that perfect face and that alluring figure that even the Mist Anbu uniform couldn't hide…
No wonder that brat Akira Ren couldn't resist flirting with her.
"Damn it…"
For a moment, the Mist Anbu members were all filled with rage. But more than that, they were terrified and broke out in cold sweat.
They never expected that not only Tsunade and Akira Ren. Even Shizune, who followed Tsunade, possessed such terrifying strength.
"Think it through?"
Tsunade smiled. Her beautiful face carried a smile. But her calm tone was filled with killing intent.
This made all the Mist Village ninjas, including Ao himself, feel a chill run down their spines. They felt immense pressure.
Even Terumi Mei's expression turned ugly. She had completely lost her smile. Her teeth were clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound. Her gaze toward Tsunade almost seemed to spit fire.
This damn big-breasted woman was simply too overbearing.
"…"
Karin, Shizune, and Akira Ren were all somewhat surprised to see Tsunade being so dominant for once. But at this moment, they naturally wouldn't raise any objections.
"Wait, I agree to hand over the Byakugan!!"
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