Going Big From the Start

The turn of events had completely exceeded everyone's expectations. No one had imagined that the Third Raikage, who had been in a desperate situation just moments ago, would reach an agreement with Nawaki to duel after only a few words. By the time everyone wanted to stop them, it was already too late.

Yahiko and the other two did not quite understand why Nawaki had suddenly changed the plan, but out of absolute trust, they did not speak up in opposition.

Things were entirely different on Iwagakure's side. Although they had great confidence in Skywalker's strength, if he lost, all their sacrifices during this period would have been in vain. They would be unable to answer to the people, and Iwagakure would inevitably lose its unity. They even suspected that Skywalker might deliberately lose at his own expense just to damage Iwagakure's image and win over the people's support in the coming war.

Ōnoki was just about to speak up and stop them when Nawaki cut him off first. "Then I'll have to trouble everyone from Iwagakure, along with my three junior disciples, to witness this duel! Anyone who disrupts the duel will face a joint crusade from Lord Raikage and me!"

Ōnoki understood Nawaki's unspoken meaning. If he stopped the duel, Skywalker would join forces with the Third Raikage to deal with the Rock Ninja first. He could only swallow his frustration and shut his mouth.

"Please rest assured, Lord Nawaki! We won't let anyone interfere!" Yahiko promised with a solemn expression. After speaking, he deliberately glanced at the three Iwagakure powerhouses across from them.

Other than Deidara, who curled his lips in a cold smirk, Ōnoki and Han both had deep wariness flashing in their eyes.

After nodding in satisfaction, Nawaki used Moon Step to land lightly on