Looking at his sister Tsunade before him, Senju Nawaki couldn't help but daze slightly, a trace of hesitation welling up in his heart.
The sudden appearance of Madara Uchiha had indeed left him stunned and at a loss, but the words Madara spoke had struck his mind like a bolt of lightning, branding themselves deep into his soul.
That was right; only by personally enduring the tempering and baptism of the fires of war could one truly grow strong.
For Nawaki, who aspired to become the great Hokage of Konoha, heading to the front lines to fight was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he was determined not to let it slip away.
Therefore, Nawaki gazed steadily at Tsunade's concerned and worried face, saying with a firm tone, "Big Sister, even if it's clear that the enemy is targeting me this time, I am still determined to head to the front lines."
He paused for a moment, his gaze growing increasingly resolute as if a raging fire were burning within, then added with ironclad certainty, "Regardless of whether Madara Uchiha is good or evil, just based on his final words—'one must experience the baptism of the battlefield to grow'—I have made up my mind that I must go!"
At this moment, Nawaki's eyes were filled with grit and determination, showing not a hint of retreat. Faced with such a resolute younger brother, Tsunade was momentarily at a loss, not knowing how to respond.
Just then, Uchiha Xiao, standing to the side, slowly reached out and gently patted Tsunade on the shoulder, attempting to soothe her slightly agitated and uneasy emotions.
Uzumaki Mito felt a bit dazed; looking at Nawaki, she seemed to see Hashirama from years ago, always charging forward even when surrounded by formidable foes.
Nawaki's strength might be lacking compared to Hashirama's, but she truly didn't have the heart to dampen this drive.
She let out a deep sigh, a look of helplessness appearing on her face as she shook her head gently.
As her descendants grew into adults, their personalities became increasingly independent, and Uzumaki Mito sighed inwardly, Sigh, children and grandchildren have their own fortunes.
However, at this very moment, her greatest concern remained the child Senju Nawaki, and she sincerely hoped he would return safely.
Uzumaki Mito shook her head and returned to her room. Seeing this, Uchiha Xiao sighed, then prepared to take out the blast-proof suit he had purchased for his brother-in-law.
Uchiha Xiao focused his mind, transmitting the detailed information regarding Senju Nawaki's height and age accurately to the mysterious system through his thoughts.
Upon receiving this data, the system adjusted the 2090 blast-proof suit at an astonishing speed, making its size a perfect fit for Nawaki.
Immediately after, Uchiha Xiao skillfully pulled an exquisite storage scroll from his robes.
Under the curious gazes of Tsunade and Nawaki, he began to circulate the chakra within his body. In an instant, accompanied by a crisp popping sound, a thick cloud of white smoke suddenly billowed upward.
Taking advantage of the moment Tsunade and Nawaki's attention was completely captured and distracted by the sudden white smoke, the system and Uchiha Xiao coordinated flawlessly, silently teleporting the modified blast-proof suit into the center of the smoke.
The entire operation was smooth and fluid, as if the suit had naturally been retrieved from the storage scroll.
Tsunade and Nawaki were caught off guard, choking on the thick white smoke and coughing repeatedly. Tsunade, in particular, saw her ample chest heave with the violent coughing, a surging sight that nearly caused Uchiha Xiao's Sharingan to fixate.
Realizing his lapse in composure, Uchiha Xiao hurriedly snapped back to reality and averted his gaze.
He rubbed his eyes in a panic, thinking to himself with relief, It's a good thing Tsunade and Nawaki couldn't open their eyes due to the smoke, or I would have made a fool of myself and suffered a social death right here!
Just as the lingering white smoke and the mysterious scroll dissipated without a trace, Uchiha Xiao, who had kept his eyes tightly shut, finally opened them slowly.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, forming a smile as gentle and warm as a spring breeze, a moving sight that happened to be caught by Tsunade as she gradually recovered from her shock.
Looking at the charming smile of the man before her, Tsunade couldn't help but feel her cheeks flush, and her heart seemed to skip a beat.
She subconsciously wanted to look away, but found her gaze seemingly locked, unable to move even an inch.
Meanwhile, Senju Nawaki, standing to the side, was not focused on Uchiha Xiao like his sister; instead, he kept his full attention on the man's hands.
There, resting quietly in Uchiha Xiao's palm, was a piece of clothing that appeared plain and unremarkable.
"Brother Xiao, what kind of clothing is that in your hand?" Senju Nawaki asked curiously, pointing at the garment.
Hearing his brother's question, Tsunade was jolted back to reality and shifted her gaze to Uchiha Xiao's hands.
Only then did she notice that, at some point, a black, jacket-style garment had appeared in Xiao's grasp.
Seeing that everyone's attention was now on the clothing, Uchiha Xiao felt a secret joy, knowing he had successfully piqued their interest.
He smiled and explained, "Tsunade, don't underestimate this piece of clothing! It's no ordinary garment; it's a special piece of ninja gear prepared specifically for Nawaki."
"Don't let its plain appearance fool you; it looks no different from regular clothes, but it actually possesses incredibly powerful defensive capabilities."
"Not only can it completely nullify all damage caused by explosions, but its defensive strength is also quite astonishing."
"Even when facing the full-force attack of a Kage-level powerhouse, it can withstand it three full times!"
Upon hearing this, a look of pleasant surprise first appeared on Tsunade's face, but she immediately frowned, looking full of suspicion as she said, "Xiao-kun, are you really certain that such a small leather jacket can withstand such a fierce blow from a Kage-level powerhouse?"
It was no wonder Tsunade was skeptical; after all, the garment before her looked truly plain and unremarkable at first glance.
Its color was dull, its style was common, and it lacked any unique design or decoration to catch the eye.
Tsunade even felt that with a light flick of a blade, this clothing would be torn to shreds as easily as fragile paper.
However, faced with Tsunade's questioning, Uchiha Xiao did not offer further explanation; he simply smiled and beckoned to Senju Nawaki, who was standing nearby.
Seeing this, Senju Nawaki felt a trace of doubt in his heart, but out of trust for Uchiha Xiao, he stepped toward him without hesitation.
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