"Special Ninjutsu? Can you elaborate?" Orochimaru asked.
"When that guy fought me, he used two Jutsu I had never seen before.
The first was Water Release: Water Mirror Technique. I was attacking Yagura Karatachi with Fire Release, but he created a water mirror out of thin air, and an exact replica of me appeared inside the mirror as a phantom.
The phantom used the same Fire Release as I did, and its power and size were about the same as mine, neutralizing my attack.
I suspect that the Water Release: Water Mirror Technique can create a person identical to the enemy, capable of using the same Ninjutsu with identical power.
The second Jutsu was Water Release: Clear Mirror Still Water. This Jutsu also created a water mirror out of thin air, but its main purpose was to protect allies, avoiding large-scale damaging Ninjutsu from the opponent, and it could also reflect smaller-scale Ninjutsu.
For example, my Great Fireball Technique was reflected back by this Jutsu."
After hearing Uchiha Mei's description, the expressions of everyone in the tent varied; they had clearly never heard of such strange Water Release Ninjutsu.
Konoha actually has quite a lot of Water Release Ninjutsu, as many members of the Senju Clan naturally possess Water Nature Chakra, and the Second Hokage of Konohagakure, Senju Tobirama, was a famous Water Release Ninja.
The Jutsu he was best at, besides the Flying Thunder God series of Ninjutsu, were various types of Water Release Ninjutsu.
Even Konoha, with such a rich collection of Water Release Ninjutsu, had never heard of these two Water Release techniques, showing how rare the Jutsu of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, were.
"Then Mei, how did you escape from the Fourth Mizukage?" Nara Shikaku asked.
"Sorry, I can't tell you that, because it involves the most important secret technique of the Uchiha Clan."
Hearing this, Nara Shikaku glanced at Uchiha Mei's grayish-white right eye and did not press the matter further.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, stared at Uchiha Mei's right eye with keen interest.
Ever since Orochimaru colluded with Danzo, he had obtained many research results regarding the Sharingan from Danzo, some of which were supposedly left behind by the Second Hokage.
From these materials, Orochimaru learned that the Uchiha Clan possessed two extremely special Dojutsu—Izanagi and Izanami.
Both of these Dojutsu require a Sharingan as a sacrifice to activate.
Although Orochimaru knew of the existence of these two Jutsu, he had never seen a member of the Uchiha Clan use them.
Looking at Uchiha Mei's grayish-white pupil, Orochimaru immediately thought of these two Genjutsu.
Uchiha Mei felt uncomfortable being stared at by Orochimaru, and he said with a cold expression, "Lord Orochimaru, I'm feeling unwell. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Orochimaru nodded and said, "You all worked hard on this mission. The Village will not forget your contributions. You may all go and rest!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Mei called out to Uchiha En, "En, come with me."
"Senior Mei, I'm still executing the mis—"
"Your mission ends here. I will arrange for another squad to take over for you," Orochimaru interrupted Uchiha En.
Uchiha En thanked Orochimaru and then left with Uchiha Mei.
Seeing this, Aburame Shibi called Asana and Yamanaka Teruzuki and followed them.
As the five left Orochimaru's tent, Uchiha Mei's expression instantly darkened.
"Damn Orochimaru, his gaze makes me sick," Uchiha Mei said in an indifferent tone.
Uchiha En was startled by Uchiha Mei's words. He quickly tugged on Uchiha Mei's clothes and said, "Senior Mei, be careful of eavesdroppers."
"Mei, I know you're upset, but saying things like this right now isn't appropriate," Aburame Shibi also advised.
Uchiha Mei snorted coldly and said nothing more.
The five arrived at the Uchiha Clan's camp. After confirming no one was around, Uchiha Mei turned to Aburame Shibi and asked, "Shibi, do Hyuga Iken and Akimichi Dinyan have family?"
"Dinyan is not married yet, and his parents are both gone. His only relative is his younger brother, but his brother doesn't have Ninja talent and didn't attend the Ninja Academy.
I'm not too clear about Iken's situation. Asana, do you know?" Aburame Shibi turned and asked.
"Senior Iken is married and has a two-year-old son. He previously asked me to look after his family if he died in battle," Asana said with a dejected expression.
"Don't worry! We will help take care of his family too," Uchiha Mei said.
Aburame Shibi nodded in agreement, and then everyone fell silent.
At this moment, both Asana and Yamanaka Teruzuki were filled with guilt, as Hyuga Iken and Akimichi Dinyan had taken the mission in their stead.
Now that both of them had sacrificed themselves, Asana and Yamanaka Teruzuki felt somewhat lost.
Uchiha En was also feeling uneasy, as the strength of the Uchiha Clan is mostly tied to the Sharingan. Although Uchiha Mei survived, his right eye was ruined, and his strength would definitely be greatly diminished.
This was a major blow for a member of the Uchiha Clan.
After a long silence, Uchiha Mei said to Aburame Shibi, "Shibi, sorry, I have something I want to discuss with En. Let's talk again when we have time!"
"Alright! Asana, Kagetsu, let's go first! En, we'll meet at the usual spot tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock."
Uchiha En nodded and watched his sensei and teammates leave.
After the three left, Uchiha En bowed to Uchiha Mei and said, "Senior Mei, I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing?"
"Your eye."
"I told you, this has nothing to do with you. Whether you were there or not, I couldn't have avoided this mission. If you truly feel guilty, then hurry up and grow stronger!
Then kill the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, for me, and use his head to mourn my Sharingan."
Uchiha En's expression turned serious upon hearing this, and he made a solemn promise: "I understand, Senior Mei, rest assured! I will definitely kill Yagura Karatachi and avenge your Sharingan!"
"Hahaha! That's right! A member of the Uchiha Clan should have this kind of spirit!" Uchiha Mei patted Uchiha En's shoulder and said.
"I heard your laughter from outside, so it seems Senior Mei is in good spirits! I was worried you'd be upset because you lost sight in one Sharingan, so I specifically brought sake, but now it looks like I prepared this sake for nothing." Saying this, Uchiha Cai lifted the curtain and entered the tent.
"Even if I'm upset, I can't show it in front of En, can I?"
"That's true. How about a drink?"
"Cheers!"
Uchiha Cai smiled and tossed a flask of the sake she was holding to Uchiha Mei.
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