Piss You Off

"What's the situation with the other Anbu squads?" To set the tone for the negotiations, Shuichi asked Mokui. If Konoha had suffered heavy losses, he really didn't want to give up so quickly. He wanted to wipe out this group first before slowly negotiating with Iwagakure.

Mokui replied, "There were almost no losses. The intelligence we received was very accurate. The spies who infiltrated the Land of Earth are extremely capable. I wonder which colleague it is."

"I see..." Shuichi moment and then ignored it. The Iwagakure team was already approaching and preparing to surround them. If they didn't know what was good for them, then they shouldn't blame him for being impolite.

Not far away, Kitsuchi led a group of elite Iwagakure over. Upon seeing the chaotic battlefield, they immediately stopped. "Wait a minute, the enemy may have spotted us."

"Brush!"

A figure suddenly appeared on a nearby tree trunk, immediately drawing everyone's attention. "Who goes there?"

After quickly scattering to surround the man, the Stone Ninja exclaimed in disbelief, "That's Roshi? His team has been wiped out?"

Kitsuchi's expression also changed. He had received a notification that Roshi had gone to pursue the Konoha Anbu after his teammates' deaths, but he hadn't expected to be defeated so quickly. That chakra just now was definitely the Tailed Beast Power, but the result was...

"Greetings, everyone from Iwagakure." Shuichi, a fair-skinned young man wearing Kusagakure Forehead Protector, said, "I am Konoha, a newly Jonin Konoha from Kusagakure. Yes... that Konoha, that's right. Because I deeply admire the Land of Fire, the number one Shinobi World, I recently changed my name."

Kitsuchi showed no anger. He had already guessed that the ninja who could kill Roshi so quickly could not be from Kusagakure. The other party was "hinting" at his origins.

After all, the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth signed a peace treaty stipulating that neither side may invade the Land of Grass without authorization, and they are not wearing village Forehead Protector now.

However, both sides are well aware of the friction between them, but at least they still have to put on a show of it.

What are your plans?

Kitsuchi stared intently at Roshi's body, trying to determine whether he was dead or alive. Even Ōnoki couldn't have imagined such an unexpected turn of events.

This place is not far from the border of the Land of Earth, yet Konoha's top ninja have actually ventured deep into this area and defeated the Jinchuriki in a short time. Now, they can only be led by the nose by the other side.

"The guy in my arms is still alive. He just fought me. The reason this happened is because he's incredibly cruel. He not only trespassed into our country's borders without permission, but also brutally murdered many innocent civilians," Shuichi deep sorrow.

"His methods are utterly outrageous! Our Kusagakure Anbu are diligently carrying out their patrol duties, yet he has relentlessly pursued us all the way here. Only by killing him can we appease public anger!"

Kitsuchi suppressed the righteous indignation of the surrounding Stone Ninja with his eyes. It was impossible to make a move now. Not to mention how strong the newcomer was, their Jinchuriki was still in the enemy's hands. If something happened, no one could take responsibility.

Seeing this, Shuichi remained unperturbed, smiled slightly, and continued, "Your side now has two choices. One is to declare that this person has no relation to you, in which case I will take him back to the village and let my colleagues judge him. He may be imprisoned indefinitely, or he may be beheaded immediately."

"Secondly, if we acknowledge that he is one of your people, then he must pay the price for his actions. We will propose a reasonable compensation based on the losses he caused, and he will never be allowed to set foot in the Land of Grass again."

Kitsuchi said with a stern face, "We need some time to consider this. I believe you won't rush into anything reckless."

The meaning in the Kitsuchi dialect was quite clear: they had already tacitly agreed. However, such matters required the decision of the village leaders, and everyone knew Roshi's identity, so there was no way he could pull any tricks.

"Of course, we in Kusagakure are the most trustworthy." Shuichi's face was filled with compassion. "The people of the Land of Grass yearn for peace from the bottom of their hearts, and they have tolerated your cruel atrocities. We hope you will behave yourselves and not push your luck."

The Stone Ninja below, lacking composure, were already hot-blooded, while the experienced Kitsuchi chose to ignore their nonsense.

"The time is set for five days from now, at the border between the two countries. See you then..." With that, Shuichi flash, leaving none of the Stone Ninja with any trace of his movement.

"This technique is indeed from Takeda Shuichi!"

An Iwagakure Jonin with a grim expression, "After the Yellow Flash, someone else in Konoha has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique."

They were already disgusted by this flying-around fighting style, and now this user was going too far in every way, they simply couldn't think of any way to counter it.

Kitsuchi guessed Xiu Shuichi's identity as soon as he appeared, after all, the characteristics of a top-level expert are extremely distinct and cannot be hidden.

"Let's go back to the village and inform Lord Tsuchikage first."

The decision concerned the redemption of the Jinchuriki and the course of the war, and neither Konoha nor Iwagakure could make a direct decision. The first meeting five days later only sent one ordinary ninja.

Amidst repeated wrangling, the main point of contention was the compensation for the exchange of Roshi. After assessing the losses, the Land of Grass " demanded a ransom of 500 million ryo, which the Land of Earth naturally could not agree to, stating that it could only offer 30 million ryo.

Neither side could accept such a huge disparity in status, and it took a full two weeks for numerous ninjas to travel back and forth between the village and the border before an agreement was finally reached.

Kusagakure proposed meeting near Kannabi Bridge, with the exchange of money for the person. Although the location of this request disgusted Iwagakure, they had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

A few days later at Kannabi Bridge, the sky was clear and the sun was shining. A gentle breeze blew across the banks of the Hiratsugawa River, and the sound of the river flowing was heard. It was truly a picturesque scene.

Shuichi, the Kusagakure had changed his name to "Konoha," stood with his arms crossed on the riverbank. The appointed time had arrived, but the Iwagakure (Iwagakure) hadn't shown up; perhaps they were plotting something bad...

"Dust Release: Lamentation of the World Technique!"

A thick, square beam of light suddenly shot out from the woods on the opposite bank of the river, instantly striking the spot where Shuichi was standing. A large chunk of the rocky cliff was cleanly sheared off, a sight that sent chills down one's spine.

Several Stone Ninja jumped out of the woods, only to find the opposite side deserted. "Did we hit him? Has Takeda Shuichi been taken down by the Lord Tsuchikage?"

"Don't be foolish, all of you be careful!" Kitsuchi shouted, dispelling the unrealistic ideas of these newlyweds.

Suddenly, he sensed something unusual above him. Looking up, he saw two figures collide directly. "Boom!"

As Ōnoki retreated, he turned and landed lightly in front of the Stone Ninja. On the opposite bank, a Kunai flew out and stuck into the ground, and a person suddenly appeared.

"I never expected Lord Tsuchikage to grace us with his presence. I am truly flattered!" Shuichi said calmly, his expression unchanged.

"Hmph, you cunning brat, I didn't see Roshi's men." Ōnoki's expression was not good. In the distance, a strange bird was flying back and forth, clearly monitoring the area.

He was deeply impressed by Shuichi's technique, but things were different now. "And what's the meaning of sending a Shadow Clone? Didn't Sarutobi Hiruzen teach you to respect your seniors? You have no manners at all."

Shuichi grinned, it was time for his favorite part: trash-talking. "Of course I respect my seniors," he said, "But some seniors are good at going back on their word and have no shame. What respect do they deserve? If such people still hold high positions... heh, that would be a tragedy for the Shinobi World."

Ōnoki wasn't so easily angered. "We've brought the money, so hand over the person quickly and don't waste everyone's time."

Shuichi's face suddenly lit up with excitement. "Of course, of course! Lord Tsuchikage is extremely busy, I'll bring the goods over right away."

"Beep beep..."

A loud voice rang out in the arena, piercing through the vast forest and drifting into the distance. Before long, many people suddenly appeared beside the Flying Thunder God Kunai. Roshi and his teammates were tied up in a circle, while next to them was an extremely tall man.

This person was extremely tall, so tall that even the Kitsuchi appeared somewhat short in his presence. He had a pair of small, round eyes and a large, red, strawberry-shaped nose, making him look extremely strange.

"Hello!" The muscular man clenched his arms, flexing his muscles and striking a bodybuilding pose as he addressed the Iwagakure members. "Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Onoki, I'm nearly 2.5 meters tall, and I excel at singing, dancing, rapping, and Dust Release. Haha, I'm not kidding!"

"Drink!" He suddenly clasped his hands together and then opened them again, blowing a powerful breath at the prisoners, including Roshi. "Dust Release: Super Great Dust Technique! Whoosh..."

"Cough... cough..." Several bound Stone Ninja coughed violently. Roshi, who had just been glaring at "Onome", suddenly got sand in his eyes and felt so uncomfortable that he wanted to vomit blood.

Shuichi was holding back his laughter. He had rehearsed meticulously for two weeks, and with Ōnoki as his audience, this was incredibly satisfying. "Go ahead and try using Dust Release on me, let's see if you can hit me."

The Iwagakure members on the other side of the river were furious. Even Ōnoki's fingers were trembling wildly, but they were helpless against Shuichi. They couldn't very well just kill Roshi as well.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Several boxes suddenly flew towards Shuichi, but Onome reacted quickly, spinning his arms like a windmill to unload them all.

Shuichi walked over but didn't rush to open them. He first used his X-ray vision to see clearly inside each box. The other party wasn't playing any tricks; it would be extremely foolish to set a trap. A ninja could easily use Shadow Clone to check everything.

After a quick inspection, the Shadow Clone picked up all the boxes and teleported away, leaving "Little Wild Eyes" dancing wildly on the spot.

Unable to contain himself any longer, a young Stone Ninja roared and leaped forward, cleaving "Onome" in two with a single strike. However, the split sword unleashed a torrent of lightning, instantly numbing the man's entire body. "Ugh!"

"Hahaha..." Upon hearing this voice, Shuichi form in the woods almost burst into laughter. He was already overjoyed after the Shadow Clone dissipated; did he really have to be this happy today...?