Ōnoki fell silent as well. According to the Anbu ninja's report,
aside from widespread destruction and these items, there was no trace of anyone at the scene.
It seemed these things had been deliberately left behind for others to see. In any case, they could not have been left by the Raikage.
The purpose was self-evident.
"It seems the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki are most likely dead."
Ōnoki slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. The death of his old enemies brought him no joy; instead, it filled him with an inexplicable sense of danger.
Two Kage-level combatants had met with disaster so easily within the borders of the Land of Earth.
He could not understand who in the Ninja World could have dealt with the A-B Combo so cleanly and decisively.
But he could also be certain that what had happened in the Land of Rain had nothing to do with Konoha.
Could that man really still be alive?
Ōnoki was still lost in wild speculation.
"Tsuchikage-sama, what should we do next?"
"Should we continue investigating the Land of Rain? Or should we take this opportunity to strike Hidden Cloud Village?"
Kitsuchi voiced his opinion, only to suddenly notice his father glaring at him.
Then Ōnoki floated up and punched him right on the head.
"Ow! Tsuchikage-sama, what was that for?"
Kitsuchi looked at Ōnoki in confusion.
"Shortsighted fool!"
Seeing his son acting so stupidly, Ōnoki became furious.
"Are you an idiot? Immediately revoke every bounty related to the Land of Rain, then send these things to Kumogakure."
"Understood."
Kitsuchi did not hesitate. After agreeing, he headed for the door.
"Wait."
Just as he was about to leave, Ōnoki called him back. Kitsuchi stopped in confusion, waiting for him to continue.
"You can subtly convey that Iwagakure