At Least This Time

Medical Unit Headquarters.

Hiding in an empty hospital room, Tsunade, seeing that no one was around, secretly took out the bottle of sake from her bosom, just as she was about to enjoy it, when she heard a series of explosions coming from outside the window.

Immediately afterwards, she saw through the window the ice barrier constructed by Kazashiro.

"What happened?"

At that moment, she didn't have time to think about drinking; she grabbed the bottle and ran outside.

Then they encountered Shizune, who had rushed over after receiving the news.

"Lord Tsunade, an emergency! Someone has intruded!"

Before Shizune could finish speaking, she saw the sake bottle that Tsunade was holding.

"Hey, don't worry about the details. Quick, contact the hospital immediately and get their help in treating the wounded!"

Realizing her little trick had been exposed, Tsunade wasn't embarrassed at all. She fully utilized the thick skin of the older generation of ninjas, especially the Sannin, and shoved the bottle back into her arms in front of Shizune before giving out orders.

"Seriously, has Konoha been having a run of bad luck these past few years? Why is the village being attacked so often?"

Recalling what Konoha had experienced in the past few years, Tsunade couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Meanwhile, Kakashi, who had been granted a special leave by Kazashiro and was at the Research Bureau accompanying Sakumo during his rehabilitation, also noticed the commotion outside.

After the Chakra spine transplant, Sakumo frowned, clearly having guessed something.

However, he has only just regained the ability to stand, and he will need a period of recovery before he can regain his former fighting strength.

"Don't worry about me. You're Jonin of Konoha; the safety of the village is what you need to consider."

Sakumo smiled, a very gentle smile.

"Besides, the Fifth Generation needs you, doesn't he?"

As if to confirm Sakumo's words, outside the window, a piece of the ice wall that Kazashiro had built to defend against air attacks suddenly broke off and transformed into a huge unicorn whale that crashed down.

Ice Release: One-Horned White Whale!

"Ice Release: Continuous Rising Pillar!"

Kazashiro reacted quickly, using the thick ice pillars that rose one after another to push the whale away.

It's also Ice Release?

Drawing his Flying Thunder God Kunai, Kazashiro cautiously surveyed his surroundings.

"Not bad, you actually managed to dodge that attack."

Nadare Rōga walked out with a smile, curiously examining Kazashiro.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a handsome guy, especially since he was a boy.

"This is my first time fighting Ice Release ninja from another village. I hope you won't disappoint me."

"Arrogant."

Before Kazashiro could even speak, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane couldn't hold back any longer and immediately rushed forward to kill this arrogant fellow.

"Get out of my way, you ants!"

The armor on Nadare Rōga suddenly erupted with a thick mist, enveloping the three figures, followed by two screams.

When the fog cleared, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane were lying on the ground, their fates unknown.

"The ninjas of Konoha are nothing special. Just like that guy who called himself Iruka Umino, he's probably been killed by my comrades by now."

With a dismissive flick of his hand, Nadare Rōga's words were filled with contempt for the Konoha Ninja.

Faced with the enemy's provocation, Kazashiro did not lose his composure, but calmly observed the other party.

In his mind, apart from his own clan in Kirigakure, the only other Ice Release ninjas were those guys from the Land of Snow.

The Snow Ninja's ability to use Ice Release was influenced by environmental factors; after leaving the Land of Snow, they shouldn't have been able to use this technique anymore.

"What's wrong? Has our Lord Hokage been so intimidated by my imposing presence that he doesn't even dare to utter a word?"

Nadare Rōga was very dissatisfied with Kazashiro's reaction and continued to provoke him.

Seeing that this fool dared to speak to him like that, Kazashiro raised an eyebrow, about to unleash his inner troll, when he sensed a familiar presence approaching. His eyes crinkled into a smile.

Would you go to a funeral home and shake hands with a corpse?

As Kazashiro finished speaking, a yellow flash appeared, accompanied by the sound of hard objects scraping against each other, and a huge crack instantly appeared on the Chakra Armor that Nadare Rōga Avalanche was so proud of.

"What?"

Nadare Rōga clearly failed to grasp the current situation and frantically began checking the armor's functions.

Little did he know that this behavior was hastening his death.

"I'm not late, am I?"

As Minato uttered his signature line, Nadare Rōga's head flew into the air, rolled a few times after hitting the ground, and his face still showed disbelief.

"No, at least this time."

Kazashiro smiled and shook his head, expressing his approval of Minato's swift action this time.

After checking on the injuries of Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane and confirming that neither of them was in mortal danger, Kazashiro felt relieved but also somewhat annoyed.

Weren't these two guards I chose a bit too weak?

Thinking back now, the only memorable action the two took in the original work was the scene surrounding Asuma's death.

Then he remembered that the last time he took the two of them out, they happened to witness a sudden assassination attempt.

Let's continue sending them to be doormen; that's the best job for them.

Kazashiro made up his mind that he would never let these two serve as his guards again.

"Fifth Generation, what should we do next?"

Seeing that there were still some remaining Sky Ninja in the sky, and that fierce Fire Style were erupting from the other side from time to time, Minato began to seek Kazashiro's opinion.

"Go and provide support over there. I'll stay here and continue fighting the Sky Ninja."

After weighing the pros and cons, Kazashiro decided to send Minato to support the location where the Fire Style was unleashed.

Then he remembered something and reached out to stop Minato.

"No, you go to Kushina's place. I suspect the enemy has other motives!"

Kazashiro guessed that the enemy's target was still the Nine-Tails, so sending Minato there to provide support was the best option.

As for that side, I suppose Fugaku will handle it.

"Nadare Rōga?"

Not long after Minato left, Kakashi rushed over and saw the head of Nadare Rōga on the ground.

"You know him?"

Before he could ask Kakashi why he had come, Kazashiro was even more curious about how the other party knew the enemy's identity.

"Yes, I was commissioned by the Fourth Generation to go to the Land of Snow to complete a mission, and I fought against this guy."

Kakashi briefly explained the situation, and then began to inquire about Kazashiro's current condition.

"Who knows? Enemies are everywhere."

Kazashiro looked up at the sky and realized that the Sky Ninja were beginning to retreat.

Why did the Land of Snow get involved in this incident?

Who are those guys in the sky?

A variety of questions lingered in Kazashiro's mind, but he couldn't find the answers.