Chapter 246: Hotaru and Yugao's Regret

While Naruto was sleeping peacefully, everyone on Mount Katsuragi was still in a state of tense alert.

The Dunbei patrolled everywhere anxiously, constantly reminding the guards to be vigilant.

Ying was also worried and unable to calm down. She looked in the direction of the room where Naruto was sleeping. She had both trust in Naruto and fear of Shiranai's unknown actions in her heart.

Yu Gao stayed closely beside Ying, looking around from time to time, as if white waves would rush out from some corner at the next moment.

Time passed minute by minute, night gradually fell, and the entire Katsuragi Mountain was shrouded in a depressing silence.

Suddenly, a breeze blew, the leaves rustled, and everyone's heart instantly rose to their throat.

But after careful observation, it turned out to be just a false alarm.

At this time, in a hidden place not far from Mount Katsuragi, Bai Lang was discussing the next course of action with his men with a gloomy face.

"That Dunbei must have hired a master, but we can't give up on Nufatian just like that." Bai Lang's voice was cold.

"We must obtain all their intelligence and defeat them in one fell swoop." The men nodded one after another and began to plan various conspiracies and schemes.

After an unknown amount of time, Naruto slowly woke up from his sleep.

He stretched, his eyes revealing a calm and confident look.

When he walked out of the house and saw everyone who were still nervous, he smiled slightly, as if telling everyone not to be afraid.

At this moment, no one knew when Bai Lang's attack would come, and a thrilling battle seemed to be about to break out.

Naruto looked at everyone's nervous expressions and said with a relaxed look: "Everyone, don't be so nervous. Although Bai Lang has some tricks, he can't make any big waves in front of me."

Yu Gao frowned and said: "Naruto, don't underestimate the enemy. Since Bai Lang dares to come, he must be prepared."

At this moment, a slight sound was heard in the distance. Everyone immediately became alert and tightened their weapons. Naruto's eyes focused and his perception spread out instantly.

"Here it comes." Naruto whispered.

Bai Lang and a group of his men slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

Bai Lang showed a grim smile on his face and said, "I didn't expect you guys to be so vigilant, but today, none of you can stop me from getting Nufatian."

Yu Gao took a step forward and said, "Bai Lang, you won't succeed. I'm here, don't try to hurt anyone."

Bai Lang snorted coldly and said, "Just you? Boy, you are too arrogant. Today I will let you see my true strength."

After saying that, Bai Lang waved his hand and his men immediately rushed forward.

A fierce battle broke out instantly.

Yugao went forward without hesitation, using powerful ninjutsu to engage in a fierce battle with Bailang's men.

Orochimaru, Fu, Guren and others also joined the battle to protect Hotaru and Mount Katsuragi.

During the battle, Bai Lang watched coldly from the side, looking for an opportunity.

He knew that in order to obtain Nufatian, he had to defeat this group of foreign ninjas first.

A powerful force burst out from Bailang and swept towards Naruto.

Naruto felt the power of this force and sneered.

After a loud bang, smoke and dust filled the air.

Everyone looked at the battlefield nervously, not knowing what the outcome would be.

When the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, Naruto was seen still standing there, while Shiranui was lying on the ground, seriously injured.

Bai Lang looked at Naruto unwillingly, but he also knew that he had failed.

He could only close his eyes helplessly and wait for the judgment of fate.

Then Naruto looked at Hotaru and Tonbei and said, "I'll leave the rest to you guys."

Hotaru and Tonbei looked at each other, their eyes full of determination.

Dunbei nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Lord Naruto, we will definitely handle the follow-up matters properly."

Hotaru also whispered, "We won't let your efforts go to waste."

At this time, Bai Lang's men saw that their leader had been defeated. Some were panicked, while others looked unwilling.

But under the vigilant gaze of Yugao, Tonbei and others, they did not dare to act rashly.

Tonbei began to command everyone to clean up the battlefield, send the injured for treatment, and at the same time strengthen the defense of Mount Katsuragi to prevent further accidents.

Hotaru came to Naruto and said gratefully: "Naruto, thanks to you this time, we were able to escape danger."

Naruto smiled slightly and said: "This is what I should do. Yugao is my partner now. It is natural to help each other."

In the days that followed, Mount Katsuragi gradually regained its former tranquility and peace.

A few days later, Naruto, Yudaka and others stood outside Mount Katsuragi, and Hotaru looked reluctant to leave.

Tears glistened in her eyes as she stared at Yu Gao intently, as if she wanted to engrave his figure deeply in her heart.

"Master, be careful." Ying's voice trembled slightly, full of worry.

Yugao looked at Ying tenderly and said softly, "Don't worry, Ying. I will be back soon."

His eyes were full of determination and confidence, as if telling Ying that he had enough ability to protect himself and enough determination to complete his mission.

A gentle breeze blew by, blowing up Yugao's hair and Ying's skirt.

They stood in silence, their emotions flowing in the air.

"When I come back, we will protect Mount Katsuragi together." Yugao promised again.

Ying nodded vigorously and said, "I will wait for you here, always."

Yugao took one last deep look at Hotaru, then turned and left.

His back looked particularly firm in the sunlight, like an unshakable mountain.

Ying looked in the direction where Yu Gao left, unwilling to leave for a long time.

She knew that Yu Gao was setting out for their common home and future, and she also believed that Yu Gao would return safely.

In the breeze of Mount Katsuragi, Hotaru's figure looks particularly lonely, but her heart is full of hope and expectation.

She was looking forward to Yu Gao's return, and hoped that they would continue to protect this beautiful land together.

Along the way, Naruto kept teasing Yugao.

In the original work, after experiencing many twists and turns along the way, Yu Gao finally let down his guard and accepted Ying.

However, before they could fully enjoy their sweet love, Yugao was killed by Pain, leaving Hotaru waiting for him with hope.

This has always been a very regrettable thing for Naruto. Now, although the situation has changed, Naruto naturally does not want to break up the couple.

"Hey, Yugao, are you just leaving like this? Haven't you ever thought about taking Hotaru with you?" Naruto had a sly smile on his face, his eyes full of teasing.

He knows how precious love is, and hopes that Yugao and Hotaru can have a happy ending. He doesn't want them to repeat the tragedy in the original work.

Yu Gao was slightly startled, and an unnatural look flashed across his face.

He was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "Now is not the time. I still have a lot of things to deal with. Besides, Hotaru will be safer in Mount Katsuragi. I can't let her be in danger."