Chapter 138: A Strong Start, Weak Finish
"Again?"
There was no battlefield behind Sakumo, so he wasn't concerned that the Tailed Beast Ball would harm the Konoha Ninja. He dodged it with a swift movement, knowing only someone insane would dare to slash at the Tailed Beast Ball. This wasn't a game.
Boom!
The Tailed Beast Ball exploded violently at the spot where Sakumo had just been, startling the Ninja on the battlefield. The massive shockwave from the explosion swept through the area, leaving the surrounding trees devastated once more.
"It's the Tailed Beast Ball again. I hope Lord Sakumo wasn't hurt," a Konoha Ninja said, finishing off a nearby Suna Ninja before turning to Kanami.
"No, Lord Sakumo dodged it," Kanami replied. Her sharp eyes had spotted Sakumo's silver hair as he evaded the attack.
Unfortunately, Kanami's thoughts wandered. He already has a child, and a wife.
"What are you thinking, you idiot?" the Konoha Ninja asked, noticing something amiss and giving the girl a light pat on the head.
"I-I just admire him," Kanami stammered.
"Just focus on living your life," the Konoha Ninja retorted, rolling his eyes. The young girl's daydreaming felt absurd. I think Lady Tsunade is good-looking too, but do you see me daring to obsess over her?
The two of them charged back into the fray, targeting the nearby Suna Ninja again. On a battlefield, such fantasies seemed especially foolish.