Takigakure Was About to Have a Very Bad Day

Mount Kikyo is neither too far nor too close to Konoha.

This distance was just enough for Yugiri to see the Seven-Tails, which originally belonged to Takigakure, appear above Konoha and be shot down by Konoha Ninja.

Her motive for meeting the Konoha Ninja was simple: to thank Konoha for helping them reclaim the Tailed Beast that rightfully belonged to Takigakure.

"Since the Seven-Tails is your village's Tailed Beast, then what about the damage caused by this attack—"

Nara Shikaku casually grabbed a list of losses, which gave a general overview of the prices of the valuable instruments in the Konoha Research Bureau.

"You seem to have misunderstood, Mr. Shikaku."

Yugiri said solemnly, "The Seven-Tails is indeed the property of our Takigakure, but it was stolen by an unidentified enemy a year ago. Our village chief even paid for it with his life, so..."

Nara Shikaku turned his gaze from the list to the other person.

"Therefore, this loss should not be borne by our Takigakure."

As Yugiri finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat quiet for a moment.

Nara Shikaku put away the list with a half-smile, already understanding what the person in front of him was planning.

"In that case, the Seven-Tails will be temporarily detained by our Konoha-- "

"Mr. Shikaku, the distribution plan for the Tailed Beast was established by the First Hokage Lord Hashirama. That sage cared for peace and, for the sake of the Shinobi World, meticulously divided the ownership of the Tailed Beast. Does your village intend to Teuchi the First Hokage's plan yourself?"

Yugiri's eyes were full of sincerity, which made Shikaku unsure whether what she was saying was genuine or not.

"I think the current Fifth Generation Hokage doesn't want to disrupt this balance either, right?"

Yugiri was certain that Konoha, being a large village, wouldn't fuss over such trivial matters.

She immediately wrote to her village chief to inform him of the matter, and he set off after receiving the letter and should arrive here soon.

Nara Shikaku frowned slightly, clearly displeased with the attitude of the female ninja from Takigakure before him.

But he couldn't refute the other party's constant references to the First Hokage.

Moreover, he didn't know Kazashiro's attitude towards this matter.

"I will report this matter truthfully to the Lord Hokage. Now, please return to the Mount Kikyo base and await our news."

Nara Shikaku decided to stall for time, at least to prevent this guy from continuing to interfere with his work.

"Please wait a moment. I would like to personally guard the Tailed Beast of our village as a way of expressing my apologies for this incident."

Yugiri Qing refused Shikaku's request and offered to guard the Tailed Beast herself.

She was also worried that Konoha would take advantage of the waiting time to seal the Tailed Beast into the Jinchuriki's body, in which case Takigakure would have no choice but to swallow this bitter pill.

Shikaku hadn't expected the other party to be so cautious. Just as he was about to come up with an excuse to reject the other party's proposal, the door was suddenly pushed open.

The sound of the cane striking the ground reached his ears clearly. As the Konoha Ninja had pushed open the door stepped aside, a figure that Shikaku recognized very well slowly walked into the room.

"Shikaku, don't you still have many tasks to complete? Why are you wasting time here?"

The person who arrived was Danzo, who had rushed over after receiving the news.

For the Shikaku felt safe with Danzo. After bowing slightly to show his respect, he immediately left the room.

"Who are you..."

Yugiri looked at Danzo with some uncertainty.

"I Shimura Danzō, sent by the Fifth Hokage to discuss the matter of the Tailed Beast."

Danzo gave a seemingly "friendly" smile and slowly walked to the seat where Shikaku been sitting.

"As expected of you, you actually sent that person to talk to the ninja from Takigakure."

Kakashi crossed his arms behind his head, expressing his "respect" for Kazashiro's arrangement.

"Hmph, those idiots actually think they can make me vomit up what I've eaten? Wishful thinking!"

Kazashiro scoffed at Takigakure's actions.

The Seven-Tails almost shattered my Kage Rock, how could I possibly return it to them so easily?

Besides, this Tailed Beast was captured by them. For Takigakure to think they can just take it back without even trying is to seriously underestimate Konoha.

"But I heard that the village chief of Takigakure has already led his sealing ninjas towards Konoha. If the other side takes a hard line..."

Among these small ninja villages, Takigakure is considered a formidable force, and it also has many allies in the Shinobi World.

Kakashi was worried that if this matter was not handled properly, it would cause a new round of conflict.

"Sealing ninjas? Don't worry, those guys aren't coming. An old acquaintance from Takigakure has already gone to find them."

Kazashiro revealed a sinister smile, then instantly returned to normal.

"An old acquaintance?"

Kakashi was somewhat puzzled, but didn't press the matter further.

Just then, the newly appointed guard Shirakumo Hayama, reporting a message to Kazashiro: "Fifth Generation Hokage, Lord Kazekage wishes to see you."

Kakashi and the others left the room, giving the two Kage ample space to talk.

Pakura hadn't seen Kazashiro for a while.

He looked the kid up and down and, finding that the other boy didn't even have a minor injury, his eyes were filled with disappointment.

"It's true what they say, 'Even wicked people live a thousand years,' you brat, you're still alive."

"Is this how you treat your savior?" Kazashiro rolled his eyes and retorted irritably.

Who would have Curse Mark on someone else's body if their savior did so?

Pakura was furious whenever she mentioned it.

Upon hearing the Curse Mark, Kazashiro was visibly a little guilty.

He wasn't even sure if the Curse Mark he had carved on Pakura would work, but fortunately, the other party didn't seem to care about it, so Kazashiro quickly changed the subject.

"You came here just to see me embarrass myself?"

"Not entirely. I heard that Takigakure is asking you for the Seven-Tails, so I came to see what's going on."

Pakura casually pulled over a chair and sat down opposite Kazashiro.

"Hmph, that guy, I've already sent that miser to deal with them. Judging by the timeline, the two groups should meet tomorrow."

Kazashiro didn't take the matter of Takigakure to heart at all.

Forget about the will of the First Hokage; now it's the Fifth Generation in charge, and everything has to be done my way.

"It's not just Takigakure; I heard that the one from Kirigakure also wants to have a good chat with you."

Pakura told Kazashiro the information she had gathered.

"The Kirigakure, huh? We'll just return the Ninja Blade to them."

It seems the Three-Tails' affair can't be kept secret any longer. Fortunately, those guys from Kirigakure don't have the guts to completely turn against Konoha. Returning the Ninja Blade to them should solve all the problems.