Uehara is a bit arrogant.
Alright, maybe more than a bit.
The eyes of Sasori of the Red Sand and Deidara couldn't help but look at Uehara Naraku. Almost hurting a finger—how could such words come out of a person like him!
To be honest, Uehara Naraku really has the right to say such things.
Just now, when Terumi Mei used flames to ignite the acid, Uehara Naraku casually laid down another layer of defensive shield, blocking the explosion attack.
Such a battle truly makes one feel despairing.
Terumi Mei, who initiated the attack, was blown away by the shockwave from the explosion, with many more injuries inside her body; whereas Uehara and his companions at the center of the explosion didn't even receive a scratch.
Terumi Mei's brown hair trembled slightly, and her emerald eyes flickered with shock and unease. Even her surprise ninjutsu couldn't hurt them, so what could she do to stop the Akatsuki group!
If even she was defeated, no one in the Hidden Mist Village could stop them!
Terumi Mei struggled to stand up with the help of a wall, nervously assessing the three people in Cloud Black Robes, slowly gathering her chakra from within her body.
"Don't show such an expression, Lady Terumi Mei!"
Uehara Naraku couldn't help but smile as he slowly walked toward Terumi Mei, speaking bit by bit: "Ninjas aren't just about fighting and killing; they must also learn about worldly affairs. You're far better at that than others..."
Uehara Naraku tilted his head, spread his hands, and gave an example: "For instance, when we of the Akatsuki wanted to capture the Three-tailed Isobu, I heard you mention the initiative to recall the Hidden Mist ninja unit stationed near the Three-tailed Isobu. Isn't that quite savvy?"
"Bastard!"
Terumi Mei gritted her teeth, spewed a stream of water from her mouth that whipped up a water whip: "Water Release: Water Whip!"
The water whip suddenly attacked Uehara Naraku!
Uehara Naraku casually reached out his palm to catch the water whip and forcefully used it to drag Terumi Mei to his side!
Uehara Naraku suddenly released the whip, one hand pinching Terumi Mei's chin, and somewhat tenderly parted her long hair with the other hand, revealing her full face.
Uehara Naraku gently laughed and rubbed her cheek: "Truly...this face doesn't look like a thirty-year-old woman!"
"Bastard!"
Terumi Mei was instantly furious!
Terumi Mei fiercely shook her head to break free from Uehara Naraku's grip, seemingly about to spew corrosive acid from her mouth toward Uehara Naraku!
Bam!
Uehara Naraku flipped and kicked Terumi Mei's neck, sending her flying. The strongest ninja in the Hidden Mist Village was kicked straight into some ruins, fainting.
Sasori of the Red Sand closed his eyes speechlessly, shaking his head and sighing: "You really are vile!"
"I have been merciful."
Uehara Naraku glanced at the fainted Terumi Mei and chuckled: "Back then, this woman thought I was a Land of Water vagabond and gave me a bag of cookies. Otherwise, I wouldn't let her off so easily."
"What else did you want to do?"
Deidara couldn't help but touch his forehead, speechlessly looking at Uehara Naraku: "Your way of showing mercy is truly special... It feels like your arrogant attitude was even crueler than killing her!"
"Alright, let's go!"
Uehara Naraku gestured toward the sky, and the flying Ancient Giant Dragon descended from above, landing in front of them.
Uehara Naraku was the first to jump onto the head of the Ancient Giant Dragon, stroking its scales: "Let's go, Senior Sasori, Deidara, first let's see how Sasuke is doing!"
Sasori of the Red Sand leapt onto the dragon's back, looking questioningly at Uehara Naraku: "Why don't you do a bit more before leaving?"
"Of course, something needs to be done."
Uehara Naraku nodded, slowly extending his palm, gathering chakra bit by bit: "Wind Release: Air Refining Bullet!"
The power of wind is truly formidable; enough for Uehara Naraku to use any Wind Release Jutsu, even the Wind Release Jutsu of the One-tailed Shukaku, without breaking a sweat.
Sasori of the Red Sand was slightly amazed as he watched the wind sphere gathering in Uehara Naraku's hand: "He can even use the One-tailed Shukaku's Wind Release Jutsu?"
"Yes, I am a Wind Release Jutsu prodigy!"
Uehara Naraku tossed the wind sphere in his hand toward the center of the Hidden Mist Village, chuckling: "Then let the wind destroy this place!"
The wind sphere suddenly landed on the ground!
In the next moment, the wind gathered within rapidly engulfed everything around, further expanding the sea of fire created by the Pillar of Flame!
"It's even stronger than the Air Refining Bullet of the One-tailed Shukaku..."
Sasori of the Red Sand watched with a serious expression as the raging wind swept from the center of the Hidden Mist Village. He couldn't help but glance at Uehara Naraku: "You destroy a ninja village every time. Are you spreading Akatsuki's fear?"
Deidara chuckled: "Last time it was the Hidden Sand Village, this time it's the Hidden Mist Village. What village next? I'm really looking forward to it..."
"Idiot!"
Sasori of the Red Sand couldn't help but touch his forehead, coldly saying: "We captured the Three-tailed and the Four-tailed Jinchuriki is in the organization's base. Which village do you think will be destroyed next?"
"..."
Deidara's expression changed, suddenly looking at Uehara Naraku, muttering: "Aren't we going to face Old Man Onoki next? That old fellow isn't easy to deal with! For the mission to capture the Five-tailed Jinchuriki, just the few of us might not be enough."