Third Hokage's domineering words stunned everyone. Only then did they remember that he had once been known as the strongest Hokage. During his tenure, he had been the strongest. Though he was old now, he was still not someone these younger generations could compare to. Third Hokage had experienced countless shinobi wars. As someone who had lived through so many great shinobi wars, how could he possibly fear war?
"Y-you... you... Lord Third Hokage, the distribution of the tailed beasts was a rule established by the First Hokage. You were also involved at the time. You should know..."
"I know. That is why it is time to take them all back. I never expected you to lack even the strength to protect those tailed beasts, allowing the Akatsuki Organization to take them away and threaten the security of the shinobi world. Since tailed beasts are such dangerous things, they should naturally be guarded by the strongest shinobi village, Konoha. If they remain in your hands, who knows when they might be captured again." After taking a puff of his pipe, Third Hokage spoke in an indifferent tone.
As expected of the Hokage who had held office the longest. His words sounded gentle, but every sentence carried a blade. Put simply, he was saying that they were incompetent.
The Hidden Rock Village representative was so furious that his lips trembled. He wanted to attack immediately, but doing so would be seeking death. No one here was a pushover, and this was Konoha's home ground. Attacking meant death.
"The negotiations have broken down. I will convey Konoha's position in full to Lord Tsuchikage!" The Hidden Rock Village representative gave Chen Fan a deep look, then returned to his seat without another word, seeming to be deep in thought.
The Hidden Cloud Village