Jiraiya's expression darkened somewhat. He knew about the things Hyuga Kei had mentioned, but that was reality. The ninja world was a place where the strong preyed on the weak.
But he needed to stabilize the leader of the Sound ninja before him, so he said, "If you take the Sound ninja and leave now, Konoha can guarantee that we will no longer accept gifts from the Land of Rice. We will also give the Land of Rice generous compensation."
Hyuga Kei's gaze was incomparably firm as he rejected Jiraiya's proposal. "It's too late to say such things now. For the people who trust me, I will use my own hands to carve out a path to the future for them!"
Hyuga Kei raised his tightly clenched right fist. "Even if I am covered in wounds, even if I am shattered to pieces!"
Hyuga Kei's voice was deafening, allowing everyone to feel the bearing a leader ought to possess.
Raikage A, who had witnessed everything from the stands, could not help sighing to Darui beside him. "I never expected such a heroic figure among our neighbors. It's a pity he was born in a small ninja village. If he had been born in Kumogakure, I would definitely train him as the future Fifth Raikage."
Darui looked at Hyuga Kei's back and sighed inwardly. "He has underestimated Konoha's strength. I'm afraid things won't end well for him today."
Killing Intent flashed in Jiraiya's eyes. "So there's no way to settle this peacefully?"
"That's right. Then come and fight!" Natural energy surged from all around Hyuga Kei into his body.
Hyuga Kei instantly entered Sage Mode. This was the power of Perfect Sage Mode—he could enter Sage Mode anytime he wanted.
"This is Ryūchi Cave's Sage Mode!" Jiraiya exclaimed. Naturally, he recognized