C71 A Blade to Split a Corpse

In any contest of skill, it's essential to extend at least a modicum of respect to your opponent, regardless of their prowess.

Kawabata Nozomu's remark was nothing short of a blatant affront.

"Master Kawabata, aren't you a bit too confident?"

Upon hearing this, Thousand Pine Snow's face soured instantly.

After all, he was a leading general under the Grass Kage, on par with Mizushiro Tsubasa