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Elder Genji furrowed his brow slightly. On the surface, his concern seemed genuine — his candidate, Mei Terumi, was facing fierce opposition from many of the Hidden Mist's elite. Yet deep inside, he felt no worry at all. If anything, there was a quiet satisfaction simmering within him.
He had anticipated this outcome.
How could the position of Mizukage be handed over so easily?
Mei Terumi — worthy?
That question alone was enough for him to stay calm.
After all, his promise was only to recommend Mei Terumi as the fifth Mizukage during the council meeting. Whether she would succeed was another matter entirely.
In truth, he secretly hoped Uchiha Haru would not be satisfied with this.
With the disappearance of the Fourth Mizukage, the greatest opportunity to seize control of Kirigakure should have belonged to Haru, yet now that chance was slipping through his fingers. Elder Genji hated it bitterly.
How could he stand to watch Haru's plans unfold successfully?
The louder the opposition grew, the more his heart delighted.
He wanted to see how this chaotic power struggle would end.
Inside the council chamber, aside from a few silent ninjas, most stood and voiced their opposition to Mei Terumi's candidacy for Fifth Mizukage.
They simply did not believe Mei Terumi was ready to shoulder the village's highest responsibility.
At this moment, Mei Terumi took action.
Suddenly, a stream of pale yellow liquid burst from her mouth, splattering heavily onto the conference table.
The viscous, orange-yellow fluid oozed with an extraordinary corrosive force.
Any object touched by even a drop began to dissolve at an alarming rate.
Crack!
The long conference table, over ten meters in length, shattered and continued to corrode until it was completely destroyed.
Yet the liquid did not cease; it pooled on the floor, spreading outward and carving numerous pits and craters into the stone beneath.
What was terrifying was the speed at which this occurred — mere seconds.
At first, the Hidden Mist's elders and clan leaders were furious.
A girl barely past youth, who hadn't even a hair on her body — did she dare challenge them like this? How audacious!
But their anger quickly turned to shock as the true power of the corrosive liquid sank in.
No one dared speak a word of reproach.
Before anyone could recover, Mei Terumi unleashed another jutsu.
A thick, searing mist filled the room.
Instantly, the temperature rose noticeably.
The mist shot forward, passing through the walls of the building, finally striking a large tree over ten meters away.
Crack!
The tree toppled with a thunderous crash.
Silence. Absolute silence.
The chamber grew deadly quiet in the wake of these two terrifying displays.
Everyone was stunned by the raw power on display.
"Is this... a kekkei genkai? Or two?" one senior Hidden Mist ninja asked in disbelief.
These two jutsu — one a yellow, corrosive liquid, the other a white, boiling vapor — were clearly no ordinary water-style techniques.
Nor were they typical elemental jutsu.
The only reasonable explanation was that they were kekkei genkai.
Two of them.
"Yes," Mei Terumi said calmly, her voice steady and clear, "these are my kekkei genkai: Boil Release and Lava Release."
Her tone was not boastful nor loud.
Yet it was unmistakably confident.
Nobody would dare belittle her anymore.
When facing doubt, words were meaningless — only strength could speak.
She had to show them why Mei Terumi could be Mizukage.
Because she did have the power.
Previously, the Fourth Mizukage had been trapped under the genjutsu of the masked man — Obito Uchiha — and ruled the Hidden Mist through darkness and blood, slaughtering shinobi and families who possessed kekkei genkai.
Mei Terumi had always been brave in her own right, guarding her kekkei genkai as a secret.
No one had ever known.
Until now.
The council elders and clan leaders sat, stunned.
Everyone understood the overwhelming power of a single kekkei genkai.
Having two was practically unheard of.
And from what they witnessed, the strength of these two was extraordinary.
It was easy to predict Mei Terumi's future as a formidable shinobi, possibly even rivaling the famed Sanjurokuni — the three perfect shinobi who had served under the Fourth Mizukage.
There was even a chance she might become a Chuurichika, a legendary figure who could stabilize Kirigakure's fractured power structure.
The village was at its weakest point in recent memory and desperately needed a strong leader to restore order.
Elder Genji's frown deepened.
Even Elder Genji hadn't expected Mei Terumi to possess such a rare talent.
Two Kekkei Genkai—this was an extraordinary rarity, even in the long and tumultuous history of Kirigakure.
Her display had undoubtedly captured the attention of the village's high-ranking officials and the clan leaders assembled, increasing Mei Terumi's chances of becoming the fifth Mizukage.
No wonder someone like Uchiha Haru, an influential figure from the Uchiha clan, was drawn to her—despite her unremarkable background, there was clearly a hidden depth to Mei Terumi.
Yet, being chosen Mizukage required more than just raw power.
Mei Terumi calmly observed the shifting expressions and attitudes of everyone present. She understood deeply the significance of strength in the world of shinobi.
It sparked in her a fierce determination to improve herself further.
If one day she could be as strong as the Fourth Mizukage Yagura Karatachi—or even match the likes of Uchiha Haru—no matter the situation or opponent, she would face it with unwavering confidence.
That was the pinnacle she yearned to reach.
"I support Mei Terumi as the fifth Mizukage," a senior official from Kirigakure declared, standing.
"I agree," came another voice.
"I support the ninja who wields two Kekkei Genkai!"
After a brief pause, a handful of other ninjas rose to openly back Mei Terumi. Their numbers were few but significant.
Their support caused hesitation and wavering among others.
Most of these hesitant figures belonged to lesser clans or held minor influence within Kirigakure's upper echelons.
Though young, Mei Terumi's possession of two Kekkei Genkai marked her as someone with immense potential.
More importantly, a new Mizukage would undoubtedly trigger a major reshuffling of power within the village.
For some, this could mean opportunity; for others, a threat.
The relatively weaker faction in the village leadership tread cautiously, their every move as delicate as stepping on thin ice.
One wrong step could mean expulsion from the village's core power structure.
So even if some quietly hoped for change, they withheld their voices, waiting.
Waiting for the moment they deemed opportune.
Yet, among those seated in power, some could not remain silent.
These were the true power brokers of Kirigakure, not necessarily fit to be Mizukage themselves, but intent on preserving the existing order to safeguard their own interests.
They would not passively watch the village's power dynamics shift beneath their feet.
"There's something wrong here," said a senior official from Kirigakure, his tone more measured.
"Though Mei Terumi has two Kekkei Genkai and terrifying potential, potential is not the same as current strength."
"Perhaps in ten or twenty years, she might be an excellent Mizukage."
"But now? It's far too soon."
He remained opposed, but spoke with civility.
The brash voices that had loudly opposed Mei Terumi earlier fell silent.
Everyone now acknowledged her potential.
Even if she was not yet fit to become Mizukage, Mei Terumi would inevitably rise as a significant force within Kirigakure.
Such a person could no longer be ignored or dismissed.
"Yes, I am still too young," Mei Terumi admitted softly.
"Our village is in crisis; I cannot bear such a responsibility yet."
"Young and full of promise is one thing, but what Kirigakure needs now is a leader who can steer us through these dark times."
"We have wasted too much time already; we cannot afford to wait for a Mizukage to mature!"
The chorus of opposition swelled.
Some represented powerful clans; others were vassals serving those clans.
As is always the case, those at the top attract loyal followers.
Elder Genji watched silently.
Events were unfolding just as he had expected.
Strength, of course, was vital in Kirigakure.
But there was something even more critical.
Connections and alliances.
The rise of a Mizukage depended not just on their own abilities, but on those who backed them.
Though Mei Terumi's potential had impressed some, her base of support was still too small.
No powerful leaders had stepped forward to openly endorse her.
And without such backing, becoming Mizukage was impossible.
Uchiha Haru's support for Mei Terumi? That was more of a political gamble than reality.
Just as Elder Genji was convinced of this, a voice rang out sharply from the assembly of Kirigakure's top leaders.
"We, the Kaguya clan, support Mei Terumi as Mizukage!"
"Who among you opposes or supports this?"
The simple words instantly silenced the previously chaotic hall.
The speaker was the patriarch of the Kaguya clan.
The Kaguya clan, the largest and most influential clan in Kirigakure, wielded the Kekkei Genkai known as —a feared bloodline with deadly capabilities.
Their strength and authority were among the highest in the entire village.
The patriarch's declaration carried immense weight.
But more importantly, the clan's reputation alone was enough to command silence.
Kirigakure's leaders and clan heads understood well the formidable influence of the Kaguya.
This moment marked a turning point.
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