thefictionvixens Chapter 219 Mei Terumi's Resolve
Chapter 219 Mei Terumi's Resolve
Chapter 219 Mei Terumi's Resolve
After saying this, Mei Terumi felt completely exhausted, followed by indescribable fear and unease. Her words had put her in direct opposition to the wealthy merchants, nobles, and even the daimyo of the Land of Water.
Before Uchiha Ikezumi could utter a sound, Yuan Shi already felt dizzy and wished he could faint on the spot.
As an elder who worked with the First Mizukage to establish Kirigakure, Genji had lived on the islands of the Land of Water for nearly a century. He knew exactly what kind of people the wealthy merchants, nobles, and even daimyo were.
If Uchiha Izumi had swept through the entire Land of Water in the same way he treated the Hidden Mist ninja, the number of wealthy merchants and nobles who would have survived could probably be counted on one hand.
"Your Excellency, you mustn't!" Ignoring the formidable power that Uchiha Ikezumi had just displayed, Genshi pleaded tremblingly, "The Land of Water is located overseas, and its trade relies entirely on various maritime merchants. Furthermore, its thousands of islands are governed by nobles and daimyo. We cannot—"
"Master Yuan could even tolerate Uchiha Ikezumi's atrocities in Kirigakure, but he couldn't stand by and watch him use the same methods on those important figures."
To put it bluntly, ninjas are nothing more than consumables. Even if Uchiha Izumi severely damaged Kirigakure, with the support of those big shots, they will eventually be able to recover.
But what if all the village's "big spenders" were killed by Uchiha Ikezumi?
"Can't what?" Uchiha Ikezumi merely glanced at the highly respected Master, yet the Master felt a chill run down his spine. "You mean, just because those wealthy merchants monopolize maritime trade, and because those noble daimyo are the rulers of the Land of Water, they can trample on justice and disregard righteousness, and continue to evade the law?"
Even though Uchiha Ikezumi didn't release the slightest bit of killing intent, and even his facial expression and tone of voice remained largely unchanged, Yuan Shi's figure still swayed precariously, as if he was being suffocated by Uchiha Ikezumi's aura.
"Your Excellency, Master Gen didn't mean that—" Fortunately, Mei Terumi caught Master Gen in time. The Village of Blood Mist doesn't care about respecting the elderly or caring for the young. Master Gen's integrity, which earned him the respect of almost all the Hidden Mist ninja, was undeniable, and Mei Terumi was no exception. "The situations in the Hidden Mist and the Land of Water are different from those in the Hidden Leaf and the Land of Fire. The same methods may not be applicable everywhere—"
Mei Terumi tried her best to lower her stance, but she couldn't think of a way to deal with Izumi Uchiha in a short time, so she could only make up an excuse to persuade her.
"Then prove it to me." Uchiha Izumi's gaze fell on the three people in front of him. "You say that the methods of Konoha and the Land of Fire may not be suitable for Kirigakure and the Land of Water. Then act according to the principle of [Absolute Justice], and let me see how Kirigakure's justice will be carried out!"
"Let us carry it out?" Yuan Shi and Qing were struck dumb. They were already terrified when they saw Uchiha Ike Izumi carrying out justice. Now that they were to use the same methods to deal with the village's big spender, how was this any different from forcing them to stab themselves in the back?
Mei Terumi pressed her thin lips tightly together; at this point, Kirigakure had no other choice.
"If you're unwilling to comply, then I'll do it." Uchiha Izumi's expression didn't change. He didn't mean to force anyone. [Absolute Justice] is certainly correct, but justice doesn't force everyone to obey. As long as you don't stand against justice, you won't become his enemy.
As Uchiha Ikezumi turned and walked towards the edge of Kirigakure, Genji seemed to see a storm of blood and carnage approaching, but his body felt paralyzed, as if it had lost control. Uchiha Ikezumi's [Absolute Justice]...
It was as if a huge boulder was pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
"Please wait a moment!" Just as Genji was on the verge of despair, Mei Terumi finally stepped forward. Her body trembled slightly, and even her tone was unusually pained. However, even facing Uchiha Ikezumi's oppressive gaze, Mei Terumi did not back down in the slightest. "Please leave the justice of the Land of Water to Kirigakure. This will reduce unnecessary resistance. Although it is for justice, it is always good to prevent some innocent people from dying, isn't it?"
Even though Uchiha Izumi has demonstrated overwhelming strength, as a Konoha ninja, he went on a killing spree in the Land of Water. Even if it was for the sake of justice, there would still be many people who couldn't see the situation clearly, either actively or passively, who would stand against him.
The worst-case scenario is that the nobles of the Water Kingdom might rally a large number of civilians to fight against justice. Since [absolute justice] is uncompromising, it will only result in the sacrifice of more innocent lives.
"You should understand that those who oppose [absolute justice] have committed the crime of harboring evil, and the act of resisting the elimination of evildoers is also evil!" Uchiha Ikezumi said decisively. His voice was unusually cold and his tone was unusually firm, leaving no doubt that even if a thousand or ten thousand so-called innocent people stood in his way, they would be crushed mercilessly by him!
At least in the minds of the three people in front of them, the black-haired youth in front of them seemed to have become a world-destroying demon god called "Justice". Every step he took was a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. And now this "justice demon god" has stepped into the land of the Water Kingdom and is about to wield the blade of judgment on this country!
"I understand! Please believe in our resolve! As long as you think someone deserves to die—no, as long as they are a villain who violates [absolute justice], the blades of Kirigakure will show no mercy!!!" Mei Terumi shouted, forcing back tears. The more she loved this country, the more ruthless she had to be.
If Uchiha Ikezumi were a pure aggressor and butcher, Mei Terumi would fight him to the death even if it cost her her life. But Uchiha Ikezumi only cares about "absolute justice." If he were not that strong, Mei Terumi would have the weak thought of compromising, and even stand on the opposite side of Uchiha Ikezumi for the sake of the so-called big picture.
Fortunately, Uchiha Ikezumi possessed power enough to crush everything. Faced with the choice between justice and destruction, Terumi Mei, who was likely the most outstanding individual among the new generation of Kirigakure ninjas, made a crucial choice for Kirigakure.
The torrential rain poured down on the land of Kirigakure, washing over the land that had just been soaked in blood. Mei Terumi felt an intense pain in her heart, as if she were being bitten by snakes and worms. She knew that her decision would make Kirigakure an accomplice despised by everyone in the Land of Water.
Mei Terumi knew very well that if they didn't become accomplices, even more people would die in the Land of Water!
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