Shinki Makes a Great Contribution! Negotiations Between Konoha and Kumogakure

Konoha, Hokage's Office.

Tsunade looked at Killer B, who had been brought here bound hand and foot by the Shinki, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Below, the Shinki continues its relentless accusation against Killer B's crimes.

"Master Tsunade, you have no idea how badly this man beat me. He almost ripped open my chest and smashed my head. He even wanted to use my flesh and blood as a snack with his drinks... (*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)"

The more Shinki spoke, the more pitiful he became, until even Tsunade couldn't bear to listen anymore.

"I don't see a single wound on you, but look at the people you captured, they're either bruised and battered or missing limbs..."

The bound Killer B quickly nodded in deep agreement!

"The Hokage is right! When have I ever even touched a hair on your head! When we fought, you weren't even injured, while I and the Eight-Tails were taken down! (′д`σ)σ"

Killer B finished speaking, he realized something was amiss.

Hiss~

This seems a bit too embarrassing...

Omoi and Karui, standing nearby, had already covered their faces with their hands.

After this battle, they probably won't be able to stay in Kumogakure anymore...

On the Hokage's throne, Tsunade said meaningfully, "Killer B, you're a veteran of Kumogakure, how could you be so foolish as to attack a child from our Konoha..."

"I believe this wasn't the Raikage's intention. I believe your Kumogakure still desires peace, and you don't want to start a war, right?"

Killer B nodded hastily.

"Princess Tsunade, believe me, this was truly an accident."

"I was just cruising around on the sea in my small boat that day when I accidentally bumped into your village's Shinki boat... Then we had a little argument, which eventually escalated into a fight... It was just a minor conflict between ordinary Ninjas, a misunderstanding, absolutely a misunderstanding!"

Tsunade nodded, a sly smile playing on her lips, "I certainly believe what you say, but it's a bit inappropriate for an adult like you to bully a child Shinki."

"Of course, Konoha is magnanimous; you can leave whenever you want. However, I'm afraid it wouldn't be safe for you to leave so hastily."

"Therefore, I will send someone to contact Kumogakure and have the Raikage personally pick you up, and we can also discuss some other matters... What do you think?...?"

Upon Killer B shook his head frantically.

If word of this gets back to the village, he'll be too ashamed to live!

And she even had her Older Brother pick her up personally?!

This is such a disgrace to the Kumogakure Village!

However, before Killer B speak, Tsunade and the other Konoha High Command had already made their decision. "Since you have no objections, then it's settled!"

Tsunade then instructed her Ninja Tsunade, "Send someone to contact Kumogakure immediately!"

On the streets of Konoha, Shinki was somewhat unhappy because he hadn't managed to extort five million from Kumogakure.

Although he knew the village had its own reasons...

Just then, Konohamaru suddenly leaned close to Shinki and whispered, "Shinki, teach me Ninjutsu!"

Shinki seemed uninterested. "No, I'm annoyed right now!"

"All right..."

Konohamaru hung his head. "I also said that if you teach me Ninjutsu, I'll tell you that Grandpa has something good to give you."

Shinki:(´◊ω◊`)

"What did the Third Hokage say he wanted to give as a gift?!"

The clever Konohamaru immediately feigned hesitation. "How could I possibly remember something like that? You'll have to wait until you agree to teach me Ninjutsu first Shinki- nii-san."

"Okay, I promise you, hurry up and tell me."

Shinki thought for a moment and nodded.

After a moment's thought, Konohamaru explained, "It seems like they want to give you money. Although Grandpa is no longer Hokage, Lady Tsunade still consults with him on some important matters."

"After you came back this time, Lady Tsunade went to see Grandpa once, apparently to ask for some money or something."

Shinki's expression changed slightly. "Really?!"

Konohamaru nodded. "Whether it's true or not, why don't you go ask Grandpa?"

"Yay!"

The usually composed Shinki excitedly pumped his fist and ran eagerly towards the Third Hokage's residence...

Kumogakure) in the Land of Lightning.

Upon receiving the message from the Konoha Ninjas, A sat at the conference table, his face turning ashen with rage!

"Bang!!"

He slammed his hand on the conference table, making a loud noise!

"This Konoha is simply outrageous!"

"They actually want me, the Raikage, to personally go and receive those prisoners! Do they think the Kage of a village can just roam around like that?!"

"They even have the audacity to say they want to invite me to stay in Konoha for a while, to discuss cooperation matters?!"

"Hateful!"

This is blatant bullying!

"These words are filled with Konoha's arrogance and fearlessness!"

"So what if Konoha produced a Wood Release Ninja?!"

"We Kumogakure, are not afraid of them!!"

"Take a headcount of personnel immediately!!"

"The organization has launched a surprise attack on Konoha!"

The Fourth Raikage A, who was easily angered, issued several orders in a row, but his other subordinates, all high-ranking members of the Cloud Ninja Village, remained silent and none of them responded.

Finally, an older, more senior high-ranking official stepped forward and said, "Lord Raikage, the Shinobi World has finally enjoyed peace for so long; we cannot be the ones to start a war."

"Furthermore, we have had more than ten Elite Jonin captured by Konoha, as well as a Perfect Jinchuriki. If it really comes down to a fight, we probably won't be their match..."

"Most importantly, according to rumors, that Red-Haired Kid from Konoha possesses strength comparable to an entire Ninja Village."

"It is said that during the battle in the Land of Tea, Killer B fought against the Red-Haired Kid, but not only did he not gain any advantage... he was even..."

Ai frowned. "By what? Speak plainly!"

A high-ranking official remarked, "We were completely crushed, utterly powerless to retaliate."

Ai: "..."

Although the higher-ups' words were harsh, he really should seriously examine this matter.

"If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have let Bi go."

Ai sat back down in her seat, saying regretfully.

A high-ranking official comforted him, "It's not entirely your fault. Who would have thought that this Wood Release kid would possess such strength at such a young age..."

After a long and heated discussion, A stood up and said, "Alright, it seems I'll need to go to Konoha to bring back Bee and those Ninjas."

"I'd like to see what this newly appointed Fifth Hokage of Konoha has to say to me..."

After saying that, Ai walked out of the conference room.

The remaining executives in the conference room looked at each other, speechless.

The Land of Fire, Konoha.

The Third Hokage's Residence.

Shinki excitedly pushed open the wooden door and shouted, "Hokage, I'm here!"

The Third Hokage was brewing tea when he saw Shinki arrive and rose to greet him, showing great respect to this junior.

"Shinki has arrived, please come in and sit down," the Third greeted.

Shinki nodded and sat down, eagerly asking, "Grandpa Third, you called me here today because of something important, right...? (σ≧︎▽︎≦︎)σ."