Not only that, rows of dark, gaping metal barrels stood on the harbor batteries. Those were the legendary Chakra Heavy Cannons.
It was said that a single shot could blast a ten-thousand-ton ship to pieces.
Although this kind of black technology was strictly prohibited in the Joint Chunin Ninja Exams to spare the other villages' pride.
In Kirigakure's internal selection tournaments, scientific ninja tools had long since become standard equipment.
That was a true Asura battlefield.
It was said that even a Chunin of mediocre talent could take on another village's Elite Jōnin head-on, provided they mastered the Complete Set of Scientific Ninja Tool.
Such comprehensive technological superiority was enough to make anyone despair just thinking about it.
"Lord Hokage, I trust you've been well!"
A cool voice broke through everyone's thoughts. Haku approached unhurriedly in a suit of Jet-Black Armor, leading an Elite Guard.
Even from far away, Naruto could feel the faint, bone-piercing chill emanating from Haku.
Seeing his old acquaintance, Naruto grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "Long time no see, Haku! Looks like your Ice Release has improved quite a bit again!"
Haku!
The genius of the Yuki Clan standing before him had long since grown into a powerhouse whose name struck terror throughout the Shinobi World. Even with Nine-Tails sealed inside him, Naruto dared not claim he could beat the current Haku for certain.
This seemingly gentle man was far too dangerous.
If he wished, every stretch of sea within sight could instantly become a frozen wasteland spanning a thousand miles.
The most frightening thing was that even a powerhouse with such world-destroying strength could not claim the number-two position in Kirigakure.
Haku smiled modestly. "It is all thanks to Lord Mizukage's instruction. My meager abilities are hardly worth mentioning."
As he spoke, Haku