Chapter 287: The Relaxing Mentality of the Hot Spring Village! Entering the Frost Country!
Land of Fire border.
With the powerful perception and search abilities of Hyuga Hizashi, Aburame Kana, and Inuzuka Osamu.
Fujiwara Tetsuya and his fourteen companions quickly approached the direction where the two elite Cloud Ninja squads retreated, following the marks left by Minato Namikaze.
"Lord Tetsuya, it's the mark left by Chunin Minato."
"It seems this Cloud Jonin was killed by a single strike to the heart from Chunin Minato."
"Judging by the condition of the body, he must have died less than fifteen minutes ago."
"Lord Tetsuya, it looks like we're about to catch up to them..."
The moment Fujiwara Tetsuya and the others landed.
Two Anbu members had already surrounded the body, and in less than twenty seconds, they had deduced a lot of information.
"Don't be careless. Ahead are the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Frost. If they are in the Land of Hot Springs, it's fine, but if these people take Kushina into the Land of Frost... then a brutal war awaits us."
"Burn this Cloud Ninja's body, and everyone pick up the pace. We don't have much time left!"
A series of changes had already deviated this matter from its original plot.
If he remembered correctly, in the original plot, Minato had rescued Uzumaki Kushina from the Cloud Ninja before they escaped into the Land of Hot Springs, fighting three of them alone.
As the raging fire spread, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his group once again disappeared into the dense forest ahead... Hot Water Village.
With the elite Cloud Ninja squad, Minato Namikaze, and Fujiwara Tetsuya's group following closely, entering the Land of Hot Springs one after another.
The high-ranking officials of the Hot Water Village, who had received the news, gradually grew serious.
"How is it? Are there more detailed reports?"
"Why are the Jonin squad from the Hidden Cloud Village, and the elite squad and Anbu from Konoha, appearing in the Land of Hot Springs at this time?"
As one of the small nations caught between two great powers.
Whether it was the Hidden Cloud Village or Konoha... even the slightest disturbance would plunge the entire Hot Water Village into panic.
The lingering memories of the First Ninja World War were still vivid, and furthermore... with the adjustment of the Land of Hot Springs's political and economic focus in recent years.
The strength of the Hot Water Village had been continuously compressed with the passage of time.
Although its land area was not small, in terms of combat power alone, the current Hot Water Village was probably no better off than the neighboring Frost Shadow Village.
"Those Ninja are very strong; the weakest are at the Elite Chunin level, and our people cannot get close."
"We can only infer from some obvious intelligence that it seems the Hidden Cloud Village Ninja abducted an important person from Konoha, which is why... Konoha's Anbu and elite squad are relentlessly pursuing the Hidden Cloud Village Ninja squad, entering the Land of Hot Springs."
"Leader, what should we do now?"
"Do we need to send people to intercept them?"
"Intercept? With what? What if we anger the Hidden Cloud Village or Konoha?"
"Do you think... the Hot Water Village can continue to exist?"
"Issue orders to withdraw the Ninja squad sent to monitor, and also... order the border defense team that if the Hidden Cloud Village and Konoha Ninja appear at the border, pretend not to see them, and hide as far away as possible."
Amidst the exasperated voice of the Hot Water Village leader and the silence of the high-ranking officials of the Hot Water Village, the reporting Jonin from the Hot Water Village, covered in cold sweat, quickly fled the room... "That blond Konoha kid has caught up again. It seems... that fellow Yamauchi failed, didn't he?"
"What should we do? Do we need to stop and kill that kid?"
Sensing the relatively familiar Chakra behind them, the Hidden Cloud Village Ninja's expressions gradually changed.
"No, ahead is the Land of Frost. We'll deal with that kid properly once we enter the Land of Frost."
"Tani Hayabusa, release the Ninja falcons we brought. For some reason... I feel a faint unease in my heart."
"It's better to have those adults come quickly to provide support."
"Sakura, are you too stressed? Ahead is the Land of Frost. Once we enter the Land of Frost... that will be our home turf."
"Even if Konoha's pursuit squad follows us? Can they really cause trouble in the Land of Frost?"
"Ninomiya, this is not the time for bickering! Tani Hayabusa, do as I say."
... "Kushina, just hold on a little longer... I'll come to save you very soon."
Looking at the Cloud Ninja who had once again accelerated, a trace of paleness flashed across Minato Namikaze's handsome face.
The long-distance pursuit, coupled with the battle against that Cloud Jonin not long ago, had left his Chakra almost depleted.
If there was any miracle that could allow him to rescue Kushina alone from seven Cloud Jonin... perhaps it was only his unwavering conviction.
"Alright... here will do, won't it?"
Tens of minutes later, when the seven Cloud Jonin brought Kushina into the Land of Frost, they finally stopped in a depression by a mountain and a river.
"Kid, this is the burial ground we've chosen for you."
"How is it? Good feng shui, isn't it? Consider it a reward for defeating Yamauchi."
"You bastards, let go of Kushina quickly..."
"Don't you fear provoking a war between the Hidden Cloud Village and Konoha?"
Looking at the oppressive figures in front of him, Minato Namikaze's mind was racing, considering... every possible way to successfully rescue Kushina.
"War?"
"What a foolish kid!"
"Since we dared to abduct the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, we naturally won't fear a war with Konoha?"
"Furthermore... do you think that Konoha, as it is now, still has the ability to wage war with the Hidden Cloud Village?"
Facing Minato Namikaze's "threat"!
Sakura, Ninomiya, Tani Hayabusa, and the other seven Cloud Jonin scoffed.
If it were Konoha at its peak, even a powerful village like the Hidden Cloud Village would have to carefully consider everything they did.
But now... how much foundation did Konoha have left after the wars with the Hidden Rain Village and the Hidden Sand Village?
Even if a war were to break out, the ultimate victor could only be the Hidden Cloud Village.
"Sakura, why are you telling so much to this kid who's about to die?"
"I'll avenge Yamauchi's death..."
As he spoke, the Cloud Jonin known as Ninomiya had already rushed in front of Minato. As Lightning Release flashed, his powerful right fist, carrying rolling air currents, directly smashed towards Minato Namikaze's face.
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Jutsu!"
The moment he blocked Ninomiya's attack, Minato Namikaze's figure had already appeared behind Ninomiya.
The sharp kunai reflected cold light under the sunlight.
"Such speed, kid... no wonder Yamauchi was defeated by you."
Feeling the chill from the back of his head, Ninomiya didn't hesitate for a moment. In the instant they crossed paths, he threw a punch behind him without even looking back.
The terrifying force, while disrupting Minato Namikaze's attack, also sent Minato Namikaze flying dozens of meters away with a single punch.
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