"Sorry, but this matter will have to wait until the Fourth Hokage returns before it can be handled. We, Konoha, will definitely give you an explanation."
"That had better be the case!! Hmph!!!"
The people from Kumogakure came quickly and left just as quickly. As for their companion who was already dead, they did not even spare him a glance before departing.
"Those bastards!!!"
"They're like vicious dogs biting at random!!!"
"It was clearly their fault, and they still came here to slander us instead!!"
The people from Kumogakure turning the accusation back on them enraged the Hyuga clansmen who had come with Hyuga Hiashi. Hyuga Hiashi watched their retreating backs, a cold glint flashing through his eyes before it was quickly hidden deep within them as he waited for Ronglin's return.
Ronglin, who had been preparing to rest by the small lake, sensed the Anbu approaching and said unhappily, "Didn't I say I would go back on my own?"
"Lord Hokage!"
The Anbu also knew Ronglin was very displeased, but with something like this happening in the village, they did not dare delay. Even knowing Ronglin would be angry, they could only report it truthfully.
"Something major has happened in the village. Lord Third Hokage requests that you return immediately to preside over the handling of this matter."
"Something major?"
Ronglin rubbed his chin, feeling puzzled. Wasn't the village currently negotiating with Kumogakure? What major incident could have happened? Could it be...
"The Hyuga Clan?"
Ronglin guessed it directly, and the Anbu froze slightly. "Uh, yes."
After being stunned for two seconds, he snapped back to his senses and immediately nodded.
"Heh... they really aren't honest, are they?"
Ronglin could not help laughing. He had thought that after he had beaten Kumogakure so badly, those guys would behave a