How could gratitude be nothing more than a few words?
At the very least, shouldn't there be some gesture?
Was it too much to ask for the Leg Kage to come out and let him have a look?
Uchiha Akira: "???"
Staring at Kurotsuchi, who was only nine or ten years old, he fell silent. Anything involving someone under fourteen was a crime, punishable by up to life imprisonment...
He had forgotten that Kurotsuchi first appeared during the Fourth Ninja World War.
And there were still nine years until the Fourth Ninja World War of the original story. Fuck.
"Well, Lord Akira? Kurotsuchi is an excellent prospect!"
Ōnoki of Both Scales wore a proud expression.
Every one of his disciples had the potential to become a Kage-level expert. Kurotsuchi, who had mastered Lava Release, stood a very good chance of competing with Deidara for the position of future Tsuchikage!
Deidara was simply far too rebellious!
He clearly possessed great strength, yet he refused to participate in the Ninja World War!
How outrageous!
Even so, a trace of pride still appeared on his face. So what if the Land of God was powerful? Iwagakure also had outstanding fresh blood!
"Such an exceptional prospect should come to the Land of God and receive better training, don't you think?"
Uchiha Akira smiled faintly.
Old bastard! In front of me, you're acting so proud. You must be tired of living. I'll fucking poach her from you—don't you know that wealth should never be flaunted?
"No, no!"
Ōnoki of Both Scales immediately panicked and hurriedly said with a smile,
"Kurotsuchi is still a child. She can't leave Iwagakure. Once she grows up, if she's willing to join the Land of God, I certainly won't stop her."
"Fine. As long as you don't stop her, that's