Under the White Coat, the Fire Cloud Kasaya

"700 merit points per set?"

"Two sets?"

Guy and Kakashi spoke in unison.

They exchanged a glance and instantly saw the realization in each other's eyes.

They were not clueless rookies.

These premium full-body armor sets forged by renowned craftsmen of the Land of Iron—

Even the standard-issue versions cost at least 1,000 merit points per set at the merit exchange.

Not to mention these custom-made portable versions, complete with protective gear such as gas masks and anti-genjutsu goggles.

They would cost at least 1,500 merit points per set.

And that was the lowest estimate!

But now?

Just 700 merit points per set.

There happened to be exactly two sets in stock.

And between the two of them, they had exactly 1,400 merit points.

Just enough to buy two sets!

Could it really be such a coincidence? Naturally, neither of them believed it.

These items had clearly been "tailored" specifically for them.

It might have been White Fang.

It might have been Minato Namikaze.

Or perhaps other Konoha higher-ups who cared about them and this operation.

But no matter who it was, it was a form of silent support.

"Guy..."

Kakashi spoke, his voice low.

Guy gave a slight nod, then looked at the young chunin at the exchange counter.

"We'll exchange for two sets of portable full-body armor from the Land of Iron."

The man seemed to have known they would make that choice. There was no surprise on his face.

He directly pulled two heavy metal cases out from beneath the counter and placed them on the table.

When the cases were opened, two neatly folded armor sets lay inside.

One was noticeably larger, while the other was moderately sized.

They looked as though they had been custom-made for the two of them.

"They're not even trying to