"Clang!"
At the spot where that strangely shaped kunai struck, Minato's slightly disheveled figure suddenly appeared without warning.
His expression was grave. He glanced back at the area still burning fiercely with flames, a glint flashing in his azure eyes.
Is this guy... serious!?
Thinking this, he looked back at Uchiha Fugaku and stared intently at him before speaking softly.
"You went too far. Even though you're from the Uchiha Clan, attacking a fellow villager so recklessly doesn't seem to follow the village's rules."
At Minato's words, Fugaku remained expressionless, his face cold as he replied in a low voice.
"Rules? At a time like this, do you want to use these so-called rules as your protection?"
Minato gently shook his head and answered earnestly.
"That's not what I mean. I just believe that when dealing with a fellow villager, we should show some mercy. After all, we're all comrades from the same village."
Watching Minato's earnest expression, Fugaku felt an inexplicable aversion whenever he looked at him. Irritated, he replied coldly.
"Then I'm sorry. Even if we're from the same village, I don't consider you a comrade. Besides..."
As he spoke, a cold glint flashed through his crimson eyes. He continued in a low voice.
"I was only testing you with a casual attack before. If you want to see me go all out, I'll show you just how seriously I can fight."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly sprang into motion and charged at Minato with ferocious momentum.
The gray kimono he wore did nothing to hinder his movements. Its flowing hem skimmed across the grass, leaving behind a graceful blur.
"Clack!" "Clack!" "Clack!"...
The rapid clatter of his wooden sandals against the grass rang out as he rushed right up to Minato.
At the sight,