Young Bro

The boss, who was about to reach Tsunade, could no longer maintain his act when faced with Jiang Feng's fierce killing move. He raised his hand and punched at the lightning that shot towards him.

With a punch, the lightning scattered, and the boss's Transformation Jutsu also dissipated with a "bang" and a puff of smoke, revealing a dark-skinned, broad-shouldered, and muscular figure.

The Son of the Third Raikage, the future Fourth Raikage, A.

Bro.

Young Bro!

Jiang Feng's fingers flicked out one after another, Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Grain Rain...

The finger force was vibrant and full of spring's vitality, like the first gentle rain of the Beginning of Spring, with earth-shattering spring thunder mixed within the continuous rain water.

As the finger force broke through the air, it carried various illusions and sounds, some pleasant to the ear, others earth-shattering, flickering and unpredictable, making it difficult to grasp.

Young Bro merely threw punch after punch, his iron fists swinging with flashes of lightning, responding to every change with an unchanging stance, breaking all incoming finger forces with sheer power, sweeping and parrying them.

The speed of their exchange was so fast that Kurenai Yuhi and the others were dazzled and couldn't intervene. By the time they reacted, the two had already exchanged dozens of moves.

Unable to break through after a prolonged attack, Jiang Feng had to stop, frowning as he surveyed his surroundings.

The noisy and lively street had been cleared at some unknown time. Everyone loved to watch excitement, but they had to be alive to do so. Ninja were, after all, not as bloodthirsty as the audiences in the magnetic field.

The surging tourists scattered like birds and beasts, leaving only nearly a hundred Kumogakure ninja who had removed their disguises and surrounded Jiang Feng and the others from all directions.

The young Asuma and Kurenai were dazed, still unable to comprehend why they had encountered assassins from the Land of Rain and Kumogakure ninja consecutively, just for the purpose of escorting Tsunade back to the village.

The Jonin leader, Kurenai Yuhi, was so scared his face had turned pale. Among the nearly a hundred Kumogakure ninja, he could recognize about ten Jonin. There were likely even more Jonin he didn't recognize.

Not to mention, the leader was the Son of the Third Raikage, the current "A" of Kumogakure, who had just fought with Minato Namikaze at the border.

A powerful expert comparable to a Village Leader, leading twenty to thirty Jonin and dozens of other experts in Tanzaku Town, could not possibly be there just for a casual gathering.

The only person who could bring them all together was Tsunade.

Surrounded by enemies.

Ambushed from all sides.

Jiang Feng looked up at the sky and sighed, "Your respect for Tsunade truly makes me, a Konoha Person, feel utterly inadequate."

Young Bro leading the group, with twenty to thirty Jonin alone, and the rest being skilled Chunin, all to kill Tsunade. This lineup was far stronger than the one Danzo sent to assassinate Hiruzen Sarutobi in the original plot.

"She is worth it," Young Bro stated his high affirmation of Tsunade's value.

In terms of strength, Tsunade was one of the Sannin, renowned throughout the ninja world. In terms of ability, Tsunade was the most outstanding medical ninja in the ninja world. In terms of influence, the medical ninja system she established was emulated by the entire ninja world.

Konoha's ability to resist the other major ninja villages with its own strength owed a great deal to Tsunade. The medical ninja system she established greatly improved Konoha's recovery and endurance capabilities.

The battle was about to start, and Tsunade, the healer, was alone. It was only natural to target her.

After a pause, Young Bro looked at Jiang Feng again and said admiringly, "Two years have passed, and your progress in strength is beyond my imagination."

Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi looked at Jiang Feng simultaneously. Even Tsunade glanced over, clearly indicating that Young Bro and Jiang Feng were old acquaintances.

How can this kid make friends with anyone?

Kurenai Yuhi's expression was blank, and she vigilantly scanned the hundreds of Kumogakure ninja surrounding them. Even if someone told her that Jiang Feng was acquainted with Uchiha Madara and the Six Paths Sage, she wouldn't be surprised.

"He's a friend I've shared meals with. I have an even better relationship with his brother, Killer B..."

Jiang Feng explained their relationship. A few years ago, he had met Killer B while on a solo mission at the border. They hit it off immediately, and Killer B then introduced him to Young Bro. They had shared several meals together.

Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, seemed to have developed hemophobia and had become useless, a complete burden to the enemy. Uchiha Jiang Feng's progress was rapid, but he was confident he could handle him. The remaining Kurenai Yuhi and two young boys were no threat at all.

Young Bro, holding an absolute advantage, didn't rush to claim victory. Instead, he began to try and maximize his gains.

"Do you remember the invitation I extended to you two years ago at the border of the Land of Fire?"

"Unforgettable. Your offer was so generous, I doubt anyone could forget it."

"You'd receive a basic income of one hundred million yen annually without doing anything. If you could impregnate a woman and have offspring, you'd receive even more money. Whichever girl you fancied, no matter how many, the Raikage himself would act as your matchmaker..."

Wealth, power, and beauty – Young Bro reiterated the promises he had made to Jiang Feng back then.

Tsunade and the others were truly surprised that there was such a history between Jiang Feng and Young Bro.

Young Bro finally finished recounting his past promises and said, "My offer to you back then is still valid. As long as you come to Kumogakure, all of that will be yours."

"Jiang Feng..."

Kurenai Yuhi and the others looked at Jiang Feng in fear. Tsunade also sighed softly, as Young Bro's offer was too tempting, so tempting that even she would be tempted.

Although, from Young Bro's words, Kumogakure seemed to want Jiang Feng to be a stud, but a happy, well-fed, and pampered stud.

Jiang Feng shook his head. "You're saying the same thing as two years ago, so I'll give you the same answer as two years ago."

"You refuse?" Young Bro sounded somewhat surprised.

"I refuse."

"The reason?"

"You've offered me such generous terms. Besides wanting my Uchiha bloodline, you must also have some appreciation for my character."

"That's right."

Young Bro nodded. "From the moment I first saw you, I knew you and Kumogakure would be a perfect match. And that's exactly how it turned out. Not just me, but everyone in Kumogakure deeply admires your character."

Righteousness that pierces the clouds, generous with wealth, with the spirit of a chivalrous hero... This is practically a born Kumogakure Person! We in Kumogakure admire such heroes!

Jiang Feng sighed, "But if I agree to your conditions, your admiration for me will likely vanish. When you no longer admire me, how many of your promises can you still keep?"

Why does Lao Da admire me?

Of course, it's because of my good character.

So, here's the problem: if Konoha hasn't wronged Jiang Feng first, and Jiang Feng defects solely because of the great benefits promised by Kumogakure, can that still be considered good character?

At that time, even if Lao Da's promises could still be fulfilled, he would likely no longer view Jiang Feng with favor. He might even consider him a scoundrel who forgets righteousness for profit, a hypocrite.

By then, Jiang Feng, having defected to Kumogakure, would be in a no-win situation, receiving the same treatment as the future Seventh Hokage: enduring constant scrutiny.