Kushina Joins the Journey; Kazahana Koyuki: I'm Back, Uncle

Konoha, Federal Leader's Office.

The morning sunlight streamed through the spotless window lattice, illuminating Kazahana Koyuki before the desk.

The Federation forehead protector engraved with the character for "Ninja" sat especially straight on her forehead.

"Lord Chiyo."

Koyuki knelt on one knee, her voice firm and clear.

"I, Kazahana Koyuki, request permission to travel to the Land of Snow on a personal mission.

To reclaim my homeland and punish the usurper, Kazahana Dōtō."

Behind the desk, Chiyo Uchiha's Shadow Clone was not seated in the main chair.

Instead, he stood by the window, gazing toward the distant Hokage Rock.

Shikaku Nara handled the daily government affairs, but Koyuki insisted on reporting to Chiyo personally.

Shikaku glanced at Chiyo. Only after seeing him give a slight nod did he speak.

"Kazahana Koyuki, are you sure you are fully prepared?

Intelligence from the Land of Snow indicates that Kazahana Dōtō possesses Chakra Armor technology and an elite force of Snow Ninja."

"I'm ready!!"

Kazahana Koyuki raised her head. Her eyes, once filled with fear, now held only determination.

"Ever since I came to Konoha, I found my own path.

Every day of training, every session of cultivation, was for this moment.

Please allow me to prove the worth of Konoha's teachings."

Chiyo finally turned around, his deep eyes fixed on Kazahana Koyuki.

"Your Taijutsu has reached a respectable level, you are proficient in combining Ninjutsu, and your Genjutsu can also be effective in actual combat.

But a battlefield is not a Training Ground, and Kazahana Dōtō is not a target dummy."

He slowly walked over to Koyuki and reached out to help her up.

"Remember, a true strong person must not only know how to kill, but also understand why they fight.

The flames of revenge can ignite fighting spirit, but they