Kirigakure had launched an attack? Ueno Kei was utterly shocked. How was that possible?
When Kirigakure had previously joined forces with Land of Water soldiers to invade the Land of Waves, the Land of Fire and Konoha had yet to react, so it was understandable. But after Konoha's ninja and Land of Fire soldiers entered the Land of Waves, Kirigakure and the Land of Water army had remained within the territory they controlled, exercising restraint.
But now?
"What exactly happened?" Ueno Kei asked coldly.
"The specifics are still unclear. Last night, Kirigakure suddenly launched a surprise attack on our camp. Fortunately, Lord Kai discovered them in time and managed to halt their assault. But Kirigakure's numbers are growing, and the Land of Water's main army has also begun attacking. Cold City seems to have already fallen into internal chaos!" the Anbu said gravely.
"Damn it! Right Minister, I'm afraid you can't go to Cold City. I'll assign people to protect you. Please withdraw for the time being. I'll deal with Kirigakure and the Land of Water!" Ueno Kei cursed before turning to the Right Minister beside him.
"This..." The Right Minister appeared somewhat hesitant.
"Hmph, Ueno Kei, you're a Konoha jonin, yet you actually fear Kirigakure? The Daimyo ordered you to escort the Right Minister to Cold City! I believe that is also your Hokage's order, isn't it? Yet you dare act on your own?" At that moment, Kondo, the Imperial Guard General beside them, stepped forward and pointed at Ueno Kei as he spoke arrogantly.
Kondo held his head high, acting as though Ueno Kei were one of his subordinates. But...
"You fool who doesn't know his own limits!" A fierce glint flashed through Ueno Kei's eyes. With a whoosh, his figure vanished from where he stood and closed