C89 The Cold Treatment

In his view, the two were simply accompanying Kawabata Nozomu to broaden their horizons, or perhaps they were his disciples. After all, Kawabata Nozomu had been trained by Chidzuru Koichi, a name held in the same esteem as Hanzou and Mifune.

"Is there an issue with the Frosty Madness Ginseng's growth?"

Yang Ming's eyes sparkled with interest. While this was a thorny issue for the Frost Ninja, it posed no challenge for him. He was a Wood Escape Blood Inheritance himself. Chakra could be converted into the very essence of life, fostering growth in all things—a task that was second nature to him.

"I've got the Frosty Madness Ginseng in the bag!"

Currently, he had mastered only three basic Wood Escape Ninja Techniques, but at their core, they were about transforming Chakra into a life-giving force, spurring the growth of all things. The power of growth reigned supreme—reviving the Frosty Madness Ginseng would be a breeze!

Kawabata Nozomu and his companions wasted no time, speeding towards Frost Mountain and arriving swiftly at its base. The area was teeming with people. Among them stood a middle-aged man clad in a Frost Kage robe—the Frost Kage himself. Next to him, a medical squad was examining a palm-sized Frosty Madness Ginseng, with farmers also in attendance. Despite their efforts, the cause of the problem eluded them.

"Koyo pays her respects to Lord Frost Kage!"

Koyo made her way through the crowd to stand before Frost Kage.

"Koyo, weren't you on border patrol? Why have you abandoned your post to come here?" Frost Kage asked with an authoritative tone, his presence commanding a palpable pressure—the mark of a Kage's influence.

"Lord Frost Kage, here's the situation: I encountered Lord Kawabata Nozomu at the border. He might possess some insight into this matter, so I brought him along," Koyo explained quickly.

"Kawabata Nozomu?" Frost Kage's brow furrowed upon hearing the name. He was well aware of who Kawabata Nozomu was, yet he couldn't see the connection—Kawabata was renowned for his swordsmanship, not for anything related to their current predicament.

Despite the longstanding friendly relations between Grass Country and Frost Country, his demeanor softened and he nodded in agreement.

"Mr. Kawabata, please come this way."

"Understood."

Koyo responded promptly.

"Kawabata Nozomu? He's merely a swordsman, skilled with the blade, but what does he know of such matters?"

At that moment, a middle-aged man in his fifties scoffed.

Adorned with a Frost Ninja headband and draped in a white coat, he was a medical Ninja of the Frost Ninja.

This was the renowned medical master, Hundred Rivers!

In the current Ninja World, the pinnacle of medical expertise belonged to Konoha's Tsunade, the undisputed top medical Ninja.

Following her was none other than Master Hundred Rivers.

He had already confirmed with several farming experts that the issues with the Frosty Madness Ginseng were not due to the soil but stemmed from the plant itself and the climate.

Since the climate was beyond control, the focus had to shift to resolving the issues plaguing the Frosty Madness Ginseng.

It was akin to someone falling ill in the cold—you can't change the weather, but you can seek medical treatment.

He found the situation vexing, and doubted that a mere warrior like Kawabata Nozomu could offer any solution.

His disdain only grew when Kawabata Nozomu arrived, introduced a young boy of about five as if he were in charge. He paid Kawabata no mind and continued his examination of the Frosty Madness Ginseng.

The Frost Kage offered a brief greeting and ensured proper hospitality before delving back into the study of the Frosty Madness Ginseng with Kawabata Nozomu.

The Frosty Madness Ginseng was a hallmark of Frost Country; it couldn't be allowed to perish.

Consequently, Yang Ming and his companions were met with a chilly reception.

"My apologies, Master Kawabata. I hadn't anticipated this. Master Frost Kage is likely overwhelmed by the situation, hence the lack of courtesy. Please accept our apologies."

Koyo was quick to offer her regrets.