"It seems the people of Konoha are fairly polite."
When A saw the Konoha ninjas standing respectfully in a line to welcome them, his expression improved slightly, though he still wore a trace of displeasure and anger.
Faced with their welcome, he showed not the slightest courtesy or humility. Instead, he appeared somewhat arrogant and cold.
His gaze swept over everyone, as if searching for a particular target.
"Hmph. Don't think putting on this act will make me forgive what you've done."
A's tone was cold and severe, making all the Konoha ninjas present feel a chill.
They lowered their heads one after another, expressing their apology and respect.
However, A had not finished speaking. "You're destined to give us an explanation."
The words sounded like a warning, making everyone present understand the seriousness of the incident.
A's voice clearly carried a different meaning to these Merchant Ninjas.
They exchanged glances and had just begun whispering when A's furious roar cut them off.
"That's enough! Lead the way! This sea wind is making me restless."
The leading magnate's face was so gloomy it seemed capable of dripping water. He glared viciously at the ignorant fool before him, cursing him inwardly.
Although the ninjas behind him radiated powerful and surging auras, the person before him gave him an indescribably strange feeling.
That man simply stood there, without the slightest fluctuation of Chakra around him.
This left the magnate deeply puzzled and furious.
Could this bastard be an idiot?
Although he had mistaken their identities, how could an ordinary person dare to act so arrogantly toward a group of ninjas like them?
Or was he simply an ignorant frog at the bottom of a well, completely unaware of what kind of people he was facing?
What disgusted the magnate even more was