When the Parents Arrive but Slap You First

Ōnoki and Hee rushed to the front lines, and only then did the dispirited Lightning-Earth Coalition Army recover a little of its morale. Yet compared to Konoha's imposing army across from them, they still seemed somewhat outmatched.

"Lord Tsuchikage, it's not too late to negotiate peace."

Kagami Uchiha of Konoha narrowed his eyes slightly and made the proposal in a clear voice.

The moment those words left his mouth, the Lightning-Earth Coalition Army erupted in commotion. Many Iwagakure and Cloud Village ninja, already mentally exhausted, looked even more dejected as they unanimously turned their eyes toward their commanders.

"Hmph! Do you think victory is already yours?"

Knowing this was Kagami Uchiha's attempt to undermine their morale, Ōnoki snorted and used the Light-Weight Rock Technique to fly into the air.

"Fine. As long as Konoha agrees to return the money we paid for the Tailed Beasts back then, and sends professionals to personally guide us in developing bloodlines, the Lightning-Earth Coalition Army wouldn't be opposed to shaking hands and making peace with you."

"Kagami, why waste words with him? Just fight!"

Hearing such outrageous demands, Senju Hi Shin sneered repeatedly. Did he take Konoha for a bunch of suckers?

"Then is fighting our only path forward?"

Kagami gently shook his head. He did not actually like war. So long as there was any hope of sitting down to talk, he wanted to seize it.

Unfortunately, the person beside him did not seem like the type to support peace talks.

Glancing at the eager white-haired girl beside him, Kagami Uchiha sighed inwardly.

Miss Hi Shin was not his teacher, after all. Teacher Tobirama had never been this warlike.

"Achoo!"

Senju Hi Shin, who had just pulled out a Flying Thunder God Kunai, suddenly let out an adorable sneeze.

"Did I catch a