In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start

"I'm saying I couldn't beat a single one of those women!"

Seeing that Kankuro hadn't understood him, Gaara had to say it again.

"Gaara... you're not joking, are you?" Kankuro was thoroughly shaken this time.

Gaara shook his head. "I can sense how powerful they are. I'm no match for them!"

Kankuro understood at once. Gaara was telling him they couldn't afford to mess with the women below.

"How did so many terrifyingly strong women suddenly appear in the Shinobi World?" Kankuro muttered.

Temari and Gaara said nothing. They just watched events unfold below, still wanting to know who those women were.

In a nearby hotel, Ōnoki and the others watched the scene below, faint smiles on their aged faces.

"The Land of Iron really has a death wish, provoking them like that."

"Getting on their bad side... tsk, tsk!"

"Exactly! It's been over a decade, and he's barely shown himself. People have practically forgotten he exists!"

"Most people probably have portraits of him from back when he was my age!" Kitsuchi sighed.

"Grandpa! Dad! What are you talking about?" Kurotsuchi's young face was full of confusion.

"You'll find out soon enough! The Land of Iron has run straight into a wall this time. Remember their faces... no, forget that!"

Ōnoki waved a hand, then paused. "When we get back to the Land of Earth, have your dad give you their files!"

Chapter 365: Minato Pleads for Mercy! Mifune Backs Down Instantly! (Fifth Update!)

"Right!" Kitsuchi nodded earnestly. "I've still got those files. Now that they're out and about, it's time you saw them!"

"Got it!" Kurotsuchi pouted, still puzzled. She hadn't expected the two older men in her family to look so serious over a few women.

The Fourth Raikage shared the Third Tsuchikage's thoughts.

Minato, however, wore