Chapter 359: Clash
"You've got a death wish."
Minato and Nawaki were both on the verge of bursting into laughter. Yahiko, you really are something. Afraid to scold Sensei's wife—Tsunade, you're taking it out on us instead?
Since the situation had already spiraled into chaos, Minato and Nawaki stopped holding back and went straight into action. Drawing their blades, they charged at Yahiko.
Two shadows streaked past, and in the blink of an eye, Minato and Nawaki were right beside Yahiko.
"So fast! Just as they say, 'No empty talk from a renowned hero.'"
Some onlookers couldn't help but marvel aloud. From their movements alone, it was clear these weren't ordinary ninjas.
"There's no need for Lord Yahiko to get involved," someone remarked, their tone intended to give Yahiko face in front of the gathered crowd.
Minato and Nawaki's speed was impressive, but Kakuzu and Konan weren't far behind. Kakuzu twisted a sharp blade out of the black threads of Earth Grudge Fear, expertly intercepting Minato's strike. Meanwhile, Konan countered Nawaki's attack with a blade formed from paper. The sheer force of the rebound sent all four flying backward.
Yahiko remained motionless, standing tall and quiet as he fixed his gaze on Tsunade. His calm and commanding presence perfectly embodied the authority expected of the leader of an entire village.
"I didn't think it would actually come to blows."
"Akatsukigakure is no joke."