An alliance treaty?
This was... asking me for an alliance treaty? What did that mean? Wasn't this supposed to be about how they would assist us? What did that have to do with an alliance treaty?
Watching Watanabe Kensei hold the letter that had just been delivered by carrier pigeon, his face carrying a trace of solemnity, Hada Ichiba and Hada Kazune exchanged glances, too stunned to speak.
Clearly, Watanabe Kensei's sudden turn had left them bewildered.
Just moments ago, they had been discussing the one-month delay, and in the blink of an eye, he had brought up a written alliance treaty.
There was no necessary connection between the two! Besides, what did he need a written alliance treaty for? "Would that be possible?"
However, seeing their confused expressions, Watanabe Kensei slowly lowered the letter in his hand. With a bang, flames sprang from between his fingers and instantly reduced the already small sheet of paper to ashes.
A message we aren't allowed to see?
At that sight, the confusion on Hada Kazune and Hada Ichiba's faces abruptly vanished. Their brows furrowed slightly, and their expressions gradually turned serious.
"Of course."
Then, Hada Kazune decisively took out the alliance treaty scroll and gently placed it before Watanabe Kensei.
There was no need for further nonsense at this point. Since they intended to use this incident to thoroughly deepen the relationship of trust with Konoha, exchanging present risks for a greater future, there was no reason to hesitate here.
Moreover, Konoha had included quite a few clauses in this written treaty that guaranteed its control over the agreement. It even possessed final veto power. Even if Yu Ze personally signed it and delivered it, and even if he and the Third Hokage had some understanding of each other, the Third Hokage