Killer B

The real delegation remained floating above, atop Sai's giant ink-beast eagle.

Sakura Haruno was worried about the true intentions of the Kumogakure Ninja.

Is he genuinely interested in joining the alliance, or is he just using this opportunity to sabotage Konoha?

In the face of this crisis, any person with a normal mind would choose the former... But it should be noted that in the Shinobi World, there are many ninjas with abnormal minds.

--There are many in Konoha.

That's why Sakura Haruno deliberately used provocative language during the negotiations to test the Kumogakure Ninja's thoughts.

Judging from the results, although the Raikage was rough and impulsive, he was a person with a normal mind.

This way, the delegation can come down.

While using a clone to impersonate an envoy to deceive people was somewhat impolite in such a serious setting, didn't a reckless fool from the Kumogakure Ninja side also suddenly appear and attack the envoy?

You do the first day of the month, I'll do the fifteenth; we go back and forth, and we're even.

The Raikage's face twitched slightly. Thinking that Karui might be in the wrong for attacking the Konoha envoy with a sword, he moved his lips but said nothing more.

Shizune and the others came up and greeted the Fourth Raikage.

Sakura Haruno and the Raikage had already completed the main part of the negotiations, but with so many people from Konoha present, it was clear that the purpose was not just to answer the Raikage's two questions.

There are still more details to be discussed.

This includes medical cooperation and swordsmanship exchanges between Konoha and Kumogakure Ninja.

Of course, those trivial matters don't need to waste their time.

After meeting Shizune, the Fourth Raikage walked back to the chair and plopped down.

"Bring a chair and a table over."

Before long, a ninja placed a large chair and table in front of the Raikage.

"Sit." Raikage beckoned for Sakura Haruno to sit, then spread the scroll of the agreement Shizune had just handed him on the table. After examining it carefully, he signed his name with bold, powerful strokes.

The Fourth Raikage, A.

The agreement Isshiki. Raikage signed it and then pushed it over for Sakura Haruno to sign.

Konoha Jonin, Sakura Haruno.

Sakura's handwriting is very neat.

After all, she's already grown up like this... wouldn't it look out of place to have such a bold and unrestrained handwriting?

After they finished writing, Xi and Shizune went up to check it. After confirming that it was correct, they looked at each other and nodded in unison, each putting away a copy of the scroll.

Raikage chuckled, his rugged face still bearing a hint of ferocity even in a smile. He watched as Xi put the scroll away, then stood up.

The two extended their hands again.

With the Kumogakure Ninja and Konoha Ninja as witnesses, two hands, one black and one white, clasped together.

Applause suddenly erupted from somewhere, quickly spreading throughout the hall, and thunderous applause resounded throughout the entire space.

A long time.

The applause only stopped after the two let go of each other's hands.

Raikage said, "Then, let's leave the remaining details to our men to discuss."

"I've prepared a banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey," Ai clapped his hands and laughed heartily, "Welcome to Kumogakure!"

Hosting banquets for ninjas from other countries was not a ninja custom.

The reason this somewhat Chinese-style etiquette has spread is thanks to our time-traveling sister's tireless efforts to change the world—and she has gradually gained some influence.

Of course, not everyone can perform the etiquette of hosting guests.

Given the nature of ninjas, it's more likely they'd turn a banquet into a poisoning.

Because of its history, Konoha still holds some prestige in the Shinobi World and is a respectable organization. After joining forces with Sand Ninja and Mist Ninja, they hosted banquets for them on several occasions without causing any trouble. Two months ago, they also hosted a banquet when they invited Stone Ninja and Kumogakure Ninja to Chunin Ninja Exams, but they didn't use this tactic to cheat anyone.

In the Shinobi World where swindling and deception are rampant, he has some credibility.

Therefore, this method can be used.

The reason why the Kumogakure Ninja treated the Konoha envoy in this way was not because of their good reputation, but precisely because the Kumogakure Ninja were not good at poisoning, while the Konoha were the best at antidotes.

Therefore, the Konoha envoy can rest assured that the Kumogakure Ninja won't resort to any tricks.

The practice of "etiquette" spread from Konoha to Kumogakure, seemingly subtly indicating a certain trend in the Shinobi World.

Of course, Sakura Haruno had no intention of writing a 10,000-word essay on this topic at the moment.

The banquet was simple, consisting mainly of Land of Lightning. Ninjas do not encourage indulging in gluttony, nor do they drink while conducting business. After a simple meal, with clinking glasses and plates scattered about, and some interesting anecdotes from the Shinobi World being discussed, the banquet was called to a close.

The remaining details of the negotiations were left to the accompanying civilian ninjas.

They had received training before coming and knew what to do.

Sakura Haruno and her companions, accompanied by a ninja, toured the Kumogakure.

The companion was a typical Kumogakure Ninja, carrying a long sword, with dark skin, a rugged face, and wearing a magic mirror; he looked somewhat old.

The tone of his voice was very strange, as if he were stepping to a peculiar rhythm, with a hint of rap.

He calls himself Killer B.

"The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki...?"

Sakura Haruno followed behind him, listening to his chanting-like words, and thought to herself.

The Raikage sending his younger brother Killer B shows how much he values Sakura Haruno.

"Oh~ the funnel-shaped building, although it's~ magnificent~, the most beautiful thing in our village~ is still the Hidden Knife Pavilion building~ oh~"

Killer B swayed casually as he walked ahead, humming a tuneless song, and then turned back to point at the Raikage Building corridor from which the group had just emerged.

The architectural style of the Kumogakure Ninja is quite different from that of Konoha. The buildings here are mostly spherical or conical in shape, and the Funnel Building is composed of two opposing cones, one larger at the top and one smaller at the bottom, embedded in the Raikage Peak.

With its unique shape, magnificent structure, and towering spire reaching into the clouds, the Raikage Building is the most eye-catching building in Kumogakure.

The remaining buildings, built on towering, steep mountains, were limited by the terrain. Their foundations were made of stone, solid but narrow; they gradually widened from bottom to top, forming a cone shape; the top was constructed of lightweight wood, forming a hemisphere, which served as the living quarters for the ninjas.

It's very interesting to watch.

The fierce winds between the mountain peaks howled constantly, sweeping past the Konoha members walking between the unique bridges of Kumogakure.

"Kumogakure, the wind is strong! Distinguished guests arrive, but the wind won't stop!"

The Jinchūriki started singing again on the spot, this time in a more rustic and upbeat country style.

Sakura Haruno scratched her head.

"Killer B, is it?" She stepped forward, patted the shoulder of the man who was completely absorbed in singing "World Song," interrupting his self-absorbed state, and asked, "Excuse me..."

Where are you taking us?

Killer B paused in his singing and turned his head.

The pink-haired girl tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes gazing at her quietly.

A thought struck the man, and inspiration struck again. "Beautiful Konoha girl~ Where do you want to go? Kumogakure Ninja has its secrets~ You can't just go anywhere~"

"Uncle, can you speak normally for once?"

The veins on the girl's smooth forehead were faintly visible.

She rubbed her temples, her head aching, and said, "We've already walked this road once, haven't we? Since we can't see the secrets of your village, and I don't think you want to go back to the Raikage Building right now, how about we go for a walk outside the village?"

It was still early, and she had no interest in going back to the Raikage Building to play a petty negotiation game with those administrative ninjas, so she made the suggestion.

Killer B taken aback.

After thinking it over, the Raikage didn't really forbid the Konoha envoys from approaching important or confidential locations.

Simply observing these scenes he had seen countless times in the village would be far too boring.

"Hehe," the man chuckled, clapping his hands. "You're right, there's nothing much to see in the village. Come on, let me show you the scenery of the Land of Lightning! It's rare to have new friends, let's find some fun!"

"By the way, young lady~ don't call me 'uncle,' I'm only thirty-five~ I'm very young!"

"You must call me Jinchūriki- sama—you must treat me with the same respect you would show your village's Jinchūriki!"

Sakura Haruno's lips twitched slightly, and she glared at him.

"Our village's Jinchūriki... I always beat them up! You want to taste the power of a loving tap on the head, Killer B!"

Killer B turned and walked away. "... Just call me by my name, whatever you like."

How could there be such a pathetic Jinchūriki? He thought to himself.

"Speaking of which, Killer B," the girl said, leading the group to catch up with Killer B, "Was that singing just now?"

Once a ninja reaches a certain level, they have ample opportunity to express their personality and develop unique interests.

Some like to peep, some like to read pornography, some keep turtles, some like to gamble, and some are doting husbands who learn to cook...

She had never met anyone as fond of singing as Killer B.

"Yo~ yo~ You're right~" Killer B wave his hand and said, "What, you like to sing too?"

"I've heard a song by a young man named Chairman Zhou, it's in this song, and it sounds pretty good."

"Oh? Is he a ninja?" The Jinchūriki turned his head with interest and asked, "Can you sing his songs?"

"Just an ordinary person who can't gather Chakra."

Sakura Haruno shook her head and laughed, "I used to be able to sing a lot, but I haven't sung in a long time, so I only remember one line."

Since transmigrating here, she hasn't sung any songs for over a decade, and now she feels a bit nostalgic.

"Sing it for me?"

"Ahem, it's like this." The girl took a deep breath.

"Quickly use the nunchucks, hehe hashi!"

Killer B seems a bit goofy, but he's a nice guy and gets along well with Sakura Haruno.

Unfortunately, she was tone-deaf and had a clear, crisp voice, so she couldn't capture the essence of Chairman Zhou's rap. On the other hand, Killer B started singing it quite well after hearing just a couple of lines.

After chatting for a while, they unknowingly left the village and entered the wilderness.

The great river in the central mountain range of the Land of Lightning flows through here, passing through the majestic mountains. The turbulent river becomes calm and flows gently in the suddenly widening Valley of Clouds and Lightning.

Lush green forests dot the gentle hills on both banks, and the crystal-clear, tranquil river reflects the scenery on both sides, making the landscape instantly beautiful.

"How about it?"

The middle-aged man stood in front of a wide riverbank and asked.

"What a beautiful view!"

Sakura Haruno smiled.

"No," Killer B turned his head, his expression serious, "I mean, have a friendly spar with me here..."

"How about it?"

Simply looking at these scenes he had seen countless times from outside the village would be far too boring.

[Second update.]