Returning Disappointed

Nick Fury was initially surprised by the news, but he quickly realized what was happening and uttered a single phrase. "Pearl Harbor!"

Upon hearing the Director mention Pearl Harbor, Phil Coulson immediately sat back down. If the Japan dared to bomb them back then, then it wasn't impossible for the Otogakure to provoke Konoha.

At this moment, Kimimaro had remained silent until now, said in an icy voice, "We have already signed a peace treaty with Konoha Village. That's all in the past."

Kimimaro's meaning was clear: the matter was over, and the price Otogakure paid for signing the peace treaty with Konoha was something a Rogue Ninja couldn't possibly know.

Yakushi Kabuto's expression remained unchanged. "It's good that a peace agreement has been signed. Now I can trade with you with peace of mind."

Tayuya asked, "More than the transaction you're about, we're curious about how a Rogue Ninja like you ended up on Earth."

"Since you've joined S.H.I.E.L.D.., you must know that this place is not the same as our world."

Hearing Tayuya's words, Yakushi Kabuto nodded. "I know this isn't our original world, but another unfamiliar planet. Although there are many things here that are similar to ours, even the language, there are still differences."

"As for how I got here and where I triggered the teleportation to Earth, I've already sold that information to Konoha and Sunagakure. If your Otogakure is interested, I wouldn't mind selling you a copy."

Tayuya asked directly, "What's the price?"

"I don't need money, but I need Sound Ninja and I to become long-term partners. I can replenish my consumable Ninja Tools here, and the price can be the same as the other two villages."

Hearing that Yakushi Kabuto's request was so simple, he had no intention of refusing and agreed immediately.

Yakushi Kabuto then relayed the information he had already shared with Konoha and Sand Ninja to the Sound Ninja.

Upon hearing that the location was within the Land of Fire, the Sound Five relaxed considerably. They had even dared to infiltrate Konoha again after the Konoha Crush was completed.

As for the Land of Fire, there are absolutely no problems.

"We will relay the information back to the Otogakure, and the village will send someone to verify it."

"As long as you haven't deceived us, the long-term cooperation agreement for Ninja Tools will be without any problems."

Yakushi Kabuto nodded. "I have no reason to lie to you. After all, I was teleported here to the sky, and there's no Formation to return. I can only stay here from now on."

"However, I sold this information to Konoha three hours ago and to Sunagakure a little over an hour ago. As for your side, you'll be the last to arrive. If you're late and get nothing, don't blame me."

Sakon and Ukon spoke up, "You don't need to worry about that. Our Otogakure has its own people within the Land of Fire as well."

At this moment, Kimimaro glared at the talkative Sakon and Ukon, then looked at Tayuya and said, "I'll go handle this information. Tayuya, you continue to communicate with Yakushi Kabuto."

After saying that, Kimimaro did not stay in the room, but left directly, as if he really wanted to process the information and report the matter back to the Otogakure in the Ninja World.

After securing a third source of Ninja Tools, Yakushi Kabuto finally spoke up, saying, "I have one more transaction request."

Tayuya looked at Yakushi Kabuto and asked, "What is it?"

"I wonder if the Otogakure could sell me the method for properly using Energy Block?"

"I'm willing to pay a lot of Energy Block just to learn how to use it correctly."

Seeing Yakushi Kabuto's serious expression, Tayuya and the others were speechless. What on earth is this thing for? You really don't know?

Yakushi Kabuto is putting on an act again; I wonder how much of the S.H.I.E.L.D.. guys can be trusted.

"The Energy Block are useless to you; just think of them as currency for transactions here."

"Of course, if you discover any unusual uses for it, you can also trade them with us."

Upon being rejected again, Yakushi Kabuto's face showed disappointment. Were all the ninja villages really going to have to guard against this thing so closely?

As for using it as currency, how could you possibly treat something produced by another organization as money?

Yakushi Kabuto, then rephrased his statement. "I'm not asking how to use the Energy Block specifically; I want to know if they can enhance a ninja's strength."

Clearly, Yakushi Kabuto was very concerned about improving his strength, and he went straight to the heart of the matter: could this thing actually improve a ninja's strength?

However, Tayuya shook her head and said, "Whether it's possible or not, I don't know."

"If you ever figure this out, our Otogakure is willing to pay for it."

Seeing Tayuya's ambiguous answer, Yakushi Kabuto was also disappointed. Perhaps it was because he was too weak and did not have a powerful force behind him that the other party was unwilling to trade with him for the method of using the Energy Block.

"Since the Otogakure also lacks a method to use Energy Block, I shall take my leave."

After visiting three ninja villages in a row, Yakushi Kabuto still hadn't learned how to use it, and he lost interest, deciding not to linger in Otogakure.

Tayuya heard that Yakushi Kabuto was leaving, she didn't try to stop him. "Since you're leaving, I'll see you out."

"As for Ninja Tools, just bring your Energy Block if you need them, and we can trade directly."

Tayuya then escorted Yakushi Kabuto out of the base. The two communicated using coded signals throughout the process. Tayuya Yakushi Kabuto left the base did Tayuya close the gate and return inside.

With Yakushi Kabuto gone, Tayuya felt much more at ease. They were well aware of Yakushi Kabuto's strength; apart from Kimimaro, the Sound Four were no match for Yakushi Kabuto.

As for this communication between the two parties, it was entirely a charade performed by Yakushi Kabuto.

Tayuya received information from Yakushi Kabuto, reassuring everyone that Lord Orochimaru would eventually come to oversee the work of Otogakure. She also instructed the Sound Five not to stay cooped up in the base, but to visit the area and find anything that could help Lord Charlotte.

At that time, Yakushi Kabuto will use his Summoned Beast to communicate with S.H.I.E.L.D.. based on their intelligence, and communicate with them about places where supernatural beings might exist, so that they can verify the information.

As Yakushi Kabuto walked out of the Otogakure base, he glanced back at the base before getting into a S.H.I.E.L.D.. vehicle. His voice tinged with weariness and disappointment as he spoke:

"Back to S.H.I.E.L.D.."