Explosion-Proof Suit

Looking at his sister Tsunade before him, Nawaki couldn't help but daze slightly, a trace of hesitation surging in his heart.

The sudden appearance of Uchiha Madara had indeed left him stunned and at a loss, but the words Madara spoke had struck his mind like a bolt of lightning, branding themselves deep into his soul.

That was right; only by personally enduring the tempering and baptism of the flames of war could one truly grow strong.

For Nawaki, who was determined to become a great Hokage of Konoha, heading to the front lines to fight was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, one he was unwilling to let slip away under any circumstances.

Therefore, Nawaki stared steadily at Tsunade's concerned and worried face, saying with a firm tone, "Big Sister, even if it's obvious that the enemy is targeting me this time, I am still determined to head to the front lines to fight."

Having said this, he paused slightly, his gaze becoming increasingly resolute as if a raging fire were burning within, and then he added with ironclad certainty, "Regardless of whether Uchiha Madara is good or evil, just based on his final words—'one must experience the baptism of the battlefield to grow up'—I have made up my mind that I must go!"

At this moment, Nawaki's eyes were overflowing with fortitude and certainty, without the slightest hint of retreat. Facing such a determined younger brother, Tsunade was momentarily at a loss, not knowing how to respond.

Just then, Uchiha Kō, who was standing to the side, slowly reached out and gently patted Tsunade on the shoulder, attempting to soothe her slightly agitated and uneasy emotions.

Uzumaki Mito felt a bit dazed; looking at Nawaki, she seemed to see Hashirama from back in the day, who would always charge forward even when faced with a sea of formidable enemies.

Nawaki's strength might be lacking compared to Hashirama's, but she really didn't have the heart to dampen this drive of his.

She let out a deep sigh, a helpless expression appearing on her face as she shook her head gently.

As her children and grandchildren grew into adults, their personalities became increasingly independent, and Uzumaki Mito sighed to herself, Sigh, children and grandchildren have their own fortunes!

However, at this very moment, the person she was most concerned about was still the child Senju Nawaki, and she sincerely hoped he would return safely.

Uzumaki Mito shook her head and returned to her room. Seeing this, Uchiha Kō sighed, then prepared to take out the blast-proof suit he had purchased for his brother-in-law.

Uchiha Kō focused his mind, using his thoughts to accurately transmit detailed data such as Senju Nawaki's height and age to the mysterious system.

After receiving this information, the system adjusted the 2090 blast-proof suit at an astonishing speed, making its size a perfect fit for Nawaki.

Immediately following this, Uchiha Kō skillfully pulled an exquisite Storage Scroll from his bosom.

Under the curious gazes of Tsunade and Nawaki, he began to circulate the chakra within his body. In an instant, accompanied by a crisp popping sound, a thick cloud of white smoke suddenly billowed upward with a "poof."

Taking advantage of the moment when Tsunade and Nawaki's attention was completely captured and distracted by the sudden white smoke, the system and Uchiha Kō coordinated seamlessly, silently teleporting the modified blast-proof suit into the cloud of smoke.

The entire operation was as smooth as flowing water, as if the blast-proof suit had truly been retrieved from that Storage Scroll all along.

Tsunade and Nawaki were caught off guard and choked by the thick white smoke, coughing repeatedly. Especially Tsunade; her full, ample chest heaved with the violent coughing, a surging momentum that nearly made Uchiha Kō's Sharingan stare straight.

Realizing his lapse in decorum, Uchiha Kō hurriedly regained his composure and quickly averted his gaze.

He rubbed his eyes in a flustered manner, thinking to himself with relief, It's a good thing both Tsunade and Nawaki couldn't open their eyes due to the irritation of the white smoke, otherwise, I would have made a fool of myself and suffered a social death right here and now!

Just as the curling white smoke and the mysterious scroll completely dissipated without a trace, Uchiha Kō, who had kept his eyes tightly shut, finally opened them slowly.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, sketching out a smile as gentle and warm as a spring breeze, and this moving scene happened to be caught by Tsunade, who was gradually recovering from her shock.

Looking at the charming smile of the man before her, Tsunade couldn't help but feel her cheeks grow hot, and her heart seemed to skip a beat.

She subconsciously wanted to look away, but found that her gaze seemed to be firmly attracted, unable to move even a fraction.

Meanwhile, Senju Nawaki, standing to the side, was not focused on Uchiha Kō like his sister; instead, he had all his attention concentrated on the other man's hands.

In Uchiha Kō's palms, a piece of clothing that looked plain and unremarkable was lying quietly.

"Brother Kō, what kind of clothing is that in your hands?" Senju Nawaki asked curiously, pointing at the garment.

Hearing his younger brother's inquiry, Tsunade finally woke from her dream-like state and shifted her gaze to Uchiha Kō's hands.

Only then did she notice that, at some point, a black, jacket-style garment had appeared in Kō's hands.

Seeing that everyone's focus was on this piece of clothing, Uchiha Kō felt secretly pleased, knowing he had successfully piqued their interest.

Thus, he hurriedly explained with a smile, "Tsunade, don't underestimate this piece of clothing! It's not ordinary attire, but a special piece of ninja gear prepared specifically for Nawaki."

"Don't let its plain appearance fool you; it looks no different from ordinary clothes, but in reality, it possesses extremely powerful defensive capabilities."

"Not only can it completely negate all damage caused by explosions, but its defensive power is also quite astonishing."

"Even when facing an all-out attack from a Kage-level powerhouse, it can withstand it a full three times!"

Hearing this, a trace of pleasant surprise first appeared on Tsunade's face, but she immediately frowned, saying with a face full of suspicion, "Kō-kun, are you really certain that such a small leather jacket can withstand such a fierce blow from a Kage-level powerhouse?"

It was no wonder Tsunade was skeptical; after all, the garment before her looked truly plain and unremarkable at first glance, with nothing to make it stand out.

Its color was dull and lusterless, and the style was common, lacking any unique design or decoration to catch the eye.

Tsunade even felt that with a light flick of a blade, this garment would be easily torn into shreds like fragile paper.

However, facing Tsunade's questioning, Uchiha Kō did not offer a lengthy explanation, merely smiling and beckoning to Senju Nawaki, who was standing to the side.

Seeing this, Senju Nawaki felt a trace of doubt in his heart, but out of trust for Uchiha Kō, he stepped toward the other man without hesitation.