Naruto: Blood Mist Escape

The Terumi clan's settlement is located at the northwest edge of the western district of the Hidden Mist Village. It's quite large, with hundreds of mansions stretching out in a row, and many places around it have low walls, making it like a village in the city.

Wuxin followed Terumi Mei, entered the Terumi clan's territory through the main gate, and came to the residence of the Terumi clan leader.

The clan leader's residence is spacious and luxurious, with mountains, water and pavilions in the yard.

"Tsk tsk, your yard is too big."

Wuxin and Mei Terumi walked side by side in the corridor in the yard, looking around and marveling at the scenery.

With Wuxin's current financial resources and strength, he can expand his own mansion and make it more luxurious.

But after all, this is the world of ninja, and strength is what matters. Wuxin had never thought about this aspect before, but after seeing the residence of Taro Takeuchi and the residence of clan leader Terumi, he couldn't help but have some thoughts in his mind.

Mei Terumi led the way for Wuxin, and she didn't know how to respond. If she explained, it would seem a bit ostentatious, but if she didn't explain, it would seem disrespectful to the guest. After a moment of silence, Mei Terumi whispered:

"My grandfather is waiting for you in the pavilion in front."

As he spoke, he led Wuxin to the pavilion beside the pond in the courtyard.

Yoshiaki Terumi was wearing the traditional robe of the Hidden Mist Village and sitting on a large square mat that looked like a carpet. In the middle of the mat was a table with teacups and a kettle on it. Yoshiaki Terumi was making tea and looking contented.

Wu Xin walked forward, bowed slightly and greeted:

"Master Yixian!"

"A distinguished guest has arrived! Please take a seat!"

Terumi Yoshiaki was not at all pretentious. He called Wuxin a distinguished guest, stood up and walked forward, gently supported Wuxin who was bowing, and then pulled Wuxin to sit next to the desk.

On the square table, Wuxin and Terumi Yoshiaki sat opposite each other, while Terumi Mei sat on the side, pouring tea for Terumi Yoshiaki and Wuxin.

Wuxin took the teacup handed to him by Terumi Mei, glanced at Terumi Mei, and thought to himself: Little guy, now it's your turn to serve me tea.

“Good tea, fresh fragrance!”

Wuxin picked up the teacup, took a sip, felt it tasted good, then drank it all in one gulp, praising it softly.

The tea tastes very good. Wuxin has only a vague knowledge of tea and his level is limited, so he can only praise it for its good smell.

Terumi Yoshiaki picked up the teapot, filled Wuxin's cup with tea, and said with a smile:

"Black tea in winter and spring, green tea in autumn and summer. Now is the season for green tea."

Terumi Yoshiaki has the appearance of a middle-aged man, but with deep wrinkles on his face and deep eyes, he looks like an elder and a wise man.

Terumi Yoshiaki personally poured tea, which made Wuxin feel that he was being too attentive. He thought that Terumi Mei was concerned about him, so she came to visit him.

Unexpectedly, it was this Terumi Yoshiaki who wanted to invite him. Wuxin picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said softly:

“The last time I saw Lord Yixian was in the Fire Nation.

Time flies, two years have passed, and you are still full of energy. I really hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. "

Wuxin's words were polite. In the last expedition against the Fire Nation, Wuxin and the others were nominally under the command of Terumi Yoshiaki, but in fact they were a separate faction, finding their own opponents and targets, and did not have much interaction with the commander.

Terumi Yoshiaki laughed, "Hahaha, the ruthless and heartless divine power is still vivid in my mind.

It's a pity that the situation is not favorable and Konoha has too deep a foundation. Otherwise, how could a small Konoha stop you? "

After hearing all this flattery, Wuxin couldn't help but recall the time when he and Terumi Yoshiaki came into contact.

If I remember correctly, I seemed to have missed out on two techniques, Water Flash Body Technique and Water Style Ninjutsu. This old man was bragging like that and Wuxin was a little confused about what he meant.

But he was a guest, and Terumi Yoshiaki had invited him, so he must have something to ask for help or to discuss, so Wuxin responded again in a humble and polite manner.

Half an hour passed, the tea leaves had been changed twice, and Terumi Yoshiaki was still chatting about romance and ninja power. Wuxin couldn't hold his temper anymore and got straight to the point:

"Lord Yixian, you invited me here, I'm sure you didn't just invite me to drink tea, right?"

Terumi Yoshiaki looked calm and said with a smile:

“That’s right. Thinking back to the time when I received your help on the battlefield of the Fire Country, I will always remember this favor.

After returning to the village, I sent someone to visit you and wanted to invite you to be a guest of my Terumi clan.

However, since I haven't been able to contact you for a long time, I guess you might be out on a mission.

This time, I sent someone to buy some of the best green tea from the Sea Kingdom and asked Xiao Ming to invite you again.

I am finally blessed to be able to invite Wuxin Jōnin."

Terumi Yoshiaki had a kind smile on his face, which made Wuxin a little confused. He thought it was really tea tasting, but he was overthinking. Maybe Terumi Yoshiaki was just making friends or trying to win over others.

"Then I am lucky to be able to taste this exquisite tea right after returning."

Wuxin responded with a chuckle, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

Terumi Yoshiaki then picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly:

"The Wuxin jonin has been away on a mission for a long time. I wonder if he has noticed the recent changes in the village?"

Wu Xin frowned and asked softly, "Change, what do you mean?"

"The destruction of the Snow Clan and the changes in the village."

Terumi Yoshiaki's words were somewhat implicit and he did not directly point to the blood mist.

Wu Xin nodded and said, “I know, my teacher told me about it.

The Snow Clan rebelled and was wiped out by the village.

Ninja school has started blood mist training."

Wuxin has been back in the village for more than a month, and he has already understood everything he needs to understand.

"The Snow Clan, eh, although...it's their own fault.

But seeing the thousand-year-old Snow Clan destroyed, we, the families that have followed the village for a long time, can’t help but feel uneasy. ”

As Terumi Yoshiaki spoke, he sighed and his expression changed from his previous gentle and calm expression to a somewhat solemn one.

The demise of the Snow Clan can indeed be regarded as a wake-up call to these ninja families.

When Terumi Yoshiaki talked about the Snow Clan, he paused for a long time before saying that it was all their own fault.

Wu Xin could understand Terumi Yoshiaki's underlying meaning, and said softly with a calm expression:

"Since the Snow Clan has brought this upon themselves, why are you so uneasy?"

Mei Terumi sat cross-legged for a long time at the side, like a maid, cleaning the tea set, serving tea and water, and sitting at the side with a feeling of relish.

“Nothing like this has ever happened in the Hidden Mist Village before.

Even the cruelty of the third generation has never been so great.”

Terumi Yoshiaki looked worried as he spoke. He took the tea that Terumi Mei poured and held it in his hands.

The destruction of the Snow Clan, looking back now, seems like the fourth generation's act of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys. Wuxin doesn't believe that Terumi Yoshiaki, the helmsman, doesn't understand the village's meaning.

Many ninjas rely on family inheritance, such as the big ones like the Snow Clan and the Kaguya Clan.

A ninja family can be considered a small ninja clan. Even if it is Wuxin, he has inherited ninjutsu from his parents. It is impossible for the village to completely eliminate the ninja clan. This is simply unrealistic.

The Terumi clan has always had a good relationship with the village, and Wuxin doesn't quite understand what Terumi Yoshiaki is worried about.

After a moment of silence, Wuxin said softly:

"The Yondaime Mizukage-sama told me that the blood mist was only a temporary act of helplessness and would not last long."

Wuxin didn't know whether Mizukage had said this to anyone else, but he still revealed what he knew. As for the specific time, Wuxin didn't point it out.