Chaos and Pursuit

Naruto sped away.

As his figure vanished into the depths of the night.

Within the capital of the Land of Water.

Not a single soul knew that the leader of the Snow Ninja Village had already departed.

This included Asada Kei, who could never have imagined that Naruto would be bold enough to head straight for the Three-Tails, even while knowing full well that the Mizukage was already on his way there.

Asada Kei, still tensely orchestrating the final preparations for his rebellion.

Inside his own manor.

"Kyu, what word from the Snow Ninja?"

Asada Kei, who appeared to have everything in place.

Was still waiting for the arrival of the final 'east wind.'

His expression was slightly anxious, and his tone carried a hint of instability.

"Your Highness, they have arrived, but..."

Kyu's expression was somewhat subtle, his words trailing off.

"Is that so? Then I shall go and welcome this Lord Narumi at once. Tonight, I must rely heavily on this leader!"

Asada Kei's spirits were clearly rising, his eyes brightening. He ignored the rest of Kyu's unfinished sentence and strode quickly toward the main hall. Standing there were several figures—Sakura, Miki, and the others whom Naruto had ordered to carry out the final 'assassination mission.' Seeing that the 'Lord Narumi Narimiya' he had been longing for was not among these Snow Ninja.

Asada Kei's brow furrowed as he looked at Sakura, who stood at the front.

"Sakura-kun, where is Lord Narumi? This seems a bit different from what we discussed, does it not?"

Asada Kei narrowed his eyes slightly, his fists clenching beneath his sleeves, as if some emotion were about to erupt.

Sakura, appearing completely unfazed, maintained a calm and slightly respectful expression as he replied softly.

"No, our Lord is acting exactly in accordance with