Chapter 69

Mei Terumi looked at Yagura, then at Hozuki Clan Head and the others, feeling a pang of self-loathing for her lack of strength; otherwise, this would not have been so difficult.

If Ishihara were here, it would be perfect!

Mei Terumi froze; she suddenly realized the enemy likely knew of Orochimaru and Ishihara's existence.

Holding onto a shred of hope, Mei Terumi looked at Yagura and said in a heavy voice, "If you cannot do it, I will have Orochimaru and Ishihara intervene in the battle!"

Ishihara?!

Obito's pupils contracted sharply, and anger rose within him.

How dare this guy threaten me?!

But he had to admit, Ishihara indeed made him extremely wary.

His intuition told him to absolutely avoid contact with that person.

"We must investigate that guy's information as soon as possible!"

Obito took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and controlled Yagura to say:

"Rest assured, once the Hozuki Clan is exterminated, I will end the war!"

Mei Terumi felt a weight lift from her heart.

She had won the gamble.

Ishihara's reputation indeed worked wonders!

She knew Orochimaru lacked such deterrent power; only those who understood Ishihara truly grasped his terror and feared him!

"Mei Terumi, you have actually allied with Orochimaru?!"

The Hozuki Clan Head was filled with shock and fury.

Alliances with outsiders to the village were a grave taboo.

Mei Terumi said calmly, "Do you think Orochimaru could intimidate the people behind Yagura? Knowing too much is not beneficial to you!"

She lowered her voice and whispered:

"As long as Ishihara is willing to act, your son Suigetsu might be saved!"

Hozuki Yagura's pupils contracted sharply, and he breathed rapidly, "Are you telling the truth?!"

He had already seen through the situation.

If the enemy were only Yagura and those behind him, the Hozuki Clan could still take a gamble, perhaps allowing more to escape.

But with Mei Terumi standing on their side, the Hozuki Clan had no path of retreat left.

Even fighting to the death would only bring more harm to the village, and survival was impossible for them.

Because now the Hozuki Clan's enemy was the entire Mist Village!

Therefore, saving only oneself was enough!

"Of course it is true!"

Mei Terumi nodded confidently.

"Very well, I agree to your terms!"

The Hozuki Clan Head's face shifted repeatedly; finally, he let out a long sigh and weakly agreed.