The Capital of the Land of Water

Thinking of this, a look of contemplation flickered in Naruto's pupils.

Only two seconds later.

"Hoshichi!"

Naruto's voice rang out faintly.

"Yes!"

From the position behind him.

Suddenly.

A figure appeared out of thin air.

He knelt on one knee upon the ground.

This was none other than the most trusted of Naruto's guards, the strongest subordinate Naruto had personally cultivated during this period, and the one he had personally bestowed with Chakra Armor. In terms of standard, he was only a notch below the former Nadare Rōga. In the grand context of the Shinobi World, Hoshichi was, of course, an insignificant character—a mere elite Chunin who, with the aid of his Chakra Armor, barely reached the strength of the weakest Jonin and could never stir up any major waves. However, his strength lay in being one of Naruto's most trusted subordinates!

It was not just about his personal character.

It was also because Hoshichi had his mother, younger brother, and younger sister remaining in the Snow Ninja Village.

Not only was he personally under Naruto's direct leadership and training.

His family was also under the protection of the Snow Ninja Village; his younger brother and sister had even entered the Ninja Academy that Naruto had specially established, modeled after Konoha. Unless he was truly cold-blooded to a degree even Naruto could not fathom, Hoshichi's loyalty was beyond doubt!

"I have a mission I want you to carry out! However, I must state beforehand that the probability of death for this mission is extremely high."

Naruto turned his head to look at Hoshichi, speaking in a calm tone.

As for Naruto's words, Hoshichi showed no special emotional fluctuation, maintaining a calm and composed posture.

"I am always at your command, my lord!"

The words fell in a deep voice.

Naruto