Determination

Forget it. Close your eyes.

A fierce killing intent suddenly erupted from Naruto.

Shiraishi Yoshijo curled his lip. "You're hopelessly stupid!"

"Naruto, this is wartime. Killing me might throw Peach Country into chaos, but don't forget that I have countless sons."

"They may give me headaches, but I'm still their father. If their father is killed, it's only natural for the sons to seek revenge. And whichever son succeeds in avenging me will surely inherit the throne."

"Kill me, and not only will you fail to stop the war, you'll intensify the conflict between both sides. This war will spiral into something no one can control. The world itself might even be destroyed because of it. Besides, do you really think you can kill me?"

Shiraishi Yoshijo looked calmly at Naruto. Only after Naruto reined in his killing intent did he coldly spit out two words.

"Trash!"

Those two words undoubtedly stabbed Naruto right in the heart.

"Damn it, you bastard!"

The enraged Naruto instantly entered Nine-Tails Mode. Kakashi hurriedly stopped him and said, "I have a proposal."

"How about a fair fight between shinobi?"

"Your Majesty, if Naruto defeats you, you must withdraw your troops. If Naruto loses, then this war—"

"I won't lose!"

Naruto interrupted Kakashi, his long-lost fighting spirit surging forth again.

Kakashi rolled his eyes and continued, "If Naruto loses, the Land of Fire will surrender unconditionally. However, while the two of you are fighting, neither side may launch an attack. I'll report this to the Daimyo and request that every nation send shinobi to judge and supervise the match."

Shiraishi Yoshijo narrowed his eyes. "No matter how you look at it, Peach Country holds the absolute advantage. Why should I have such a foolish duel with Naruto?"

Kakashi said meaningfully, "Your Majesty, destruction is easy,