Slapped Danzo

"Alright, stop fooling around. We still have things to do," Tian Qi said, stopping the two who were playfully fighting.

Hearing that there were still things to do, they stopped their roughhousing and looked at Tian Qi.

"It's almost five o'clock. We'll run thirty laps around Konoha today. Your stamina should be able to handle it. If you finish before nine, I'll treat you to yakiniku tonight," Tian Qi said, using the same method Sarutobi had used to torment him.

"Ah! Brother Tian Qi, we've been tired all day and now we have to run thirty laps around Konoha? You'll kill us! How about we skip it this time?" Jiraiya pleaded, trying to avoid the run.

"Yeah, Brother Tian Qi, thirty laps is a bit much," Tsunade also begged upon hearing the requirement.

Only Orochimaru, upon hearing Tian Qi's demand for thirty laps, immediately set off.

"If any of you don't want to run, I won't force you. You can just come over and let me punch you for an hour. My fists have been itching lately," Tian Qi threatened, flexing his raised fist.

Seeing Tian Qi's raised fist, Jiraiya and Tsunade immediately bolted, heading in Orochimaru's direction.

"Little brats, daring to negotiate with me? Let's see if I beat you up or not," Tian Qi chuckled as he watched the two run off.

Afterward, he went straight to the main gate of Konoha and started chatting with the guards. Just as Tian Qi was bragging, he saw someone approaching the gate, looking like they were returning to the village from a mission.

As the person got closer, Tian Qi saw it was Danzo. He immediately turned to leave, but Danzo started lecturing the guards.

"It's broad daylight, and you're not guarding your posts properly, just chatting nonsense here. Don't talk to just anyone. If any Konoha secrets are leaked, can you bear the responsibility?" Danzo, though scolding the guards, stared intently at Tian Qi.

"Don't spout nonsense. I'm also part of Konohagakure and not an outsider. Danzo, if you're really looking for a beating, I don't mind giving you one right now," Tian Qi retorted, not holding back.

"I don't believe you. You dare to commit violence openly in Konoha? Try touching me. I'd like to see how tough you, Uchiha Tianqi, are, you evil Uchiha," Danzo said with disdain.

"Heh!" Tian Qi sneered and directly slapped Danzo across the face.

WHACK! Danzo was sent flying by the slap. The two guards watched Tian Qi in shock, silently giving him a thumbs-up in their hearts. They had long been fed up with Danzo's arrogant demeanor.

"Uchiha Tianqi, I'm not done with you! I will definitely report this to Sarutobi and have him punish you!" Danzo shouted angrily at Tian Qi, clutching his swollen face.

"What are you barking about here? I hit you because I hit you. If you're not satisfied, go tell the Hokage. I'm not stopping you, right?" Tian Qi asked the two guards.

The two guards dared not answer. They couldn't get involved in such matters, as both were high-ranking figures in Konoha, and neither could afford to offend.

"Fine! Uchiha Tianqi, you just wait!" With that, Danzo left, holding his face.

After Danzo left, the two guards surrounded Tian Qi. "Tian Qi, you're amazing! You even dare to hit Danzo!"

"What's this? This scumbag, I'll look down on him every time I see him from now on. If he's not happy, I'll beat him up," Tian Qi said dismissively.

"You're incredible, but Danzo is known for being petty. Be careful," the two guards warned him kindly.

"Don't worry. Ten more people like Danzo wouldn't scare me," Tian Qi said.

As soon as Tian Qi finished speaking, a ninja's voice called out.

"Tian Qi, the Hokage is looking for you. Go to the Hokage building immediately!" a messenger said before leaving.

"Well, see? I told you Danzo was petty. You're in trouble now," a guard said, patting Tian Qi's shoulder before returning to his post.

Tian Qi walked towards the Hokage building, muttering all the way, "Damn Danzo, what a coward. I just slapped him, and he had to report it to the Hokage?"

Soon, Tian Qi arrived at the Hokage building. He saw Danzo walking out, looking furious. It was clear he hadn't gotten the outcome he wanted.

Tian Qi then gave Danzo the middle finger, proving he would keep his word to look down on him every time he saw him.

Seeing Tian Qi give him the international gesture of friendship, Danzo snorted and left.

"Coward!" Tian Qi became even more disdainful seeing Danzo leave so easily.

He then went directly to Sarutobi's office. Inside, he saw several broken chairs and tea sets.

"Hey, Brother Sarutobi, what did you call me for?" Tian Qi asked Sarutobi with a cheeky grin.

"You still have the nerve to ask what's wrong? You know what you did, do I need to say more?" Sarutobi Hiruzen shot Tian Qi a glare.

"I didn't expect that guy Danzo to be such a coward. I just slapped him, and he actually reported it to you."

Seeing Tian Qi's nonchalant attitude, Sarutobi sighed.

"I'll handle this matter for you this time. In the future, if you encounter Danzo, try to talk it out instead of resorting to violence. He'll be an elder of Konoha soon, so you should still show him some respect."

Upon hearing that Danzo would become an elder, Tian Qi said, "Brother Sarutobi, I understand. But in the future, don't call me to elder council meetings. I'm afraid I might not be able to resist hitting Danzo if I see him."

Hearing Tian Qi's words, Sarutobi nodded helplessly. He truly didn't know what to do about the relationship between Danzo and Tian Qi.

"By the way, Tian Qi, how are those kids doing?" Sarutobi asked, remembering his disciples.

"They're doing well. I'm having them train by running laps at the gate right now," Tian Qi said casually.

"What about Jiraiya? What do you think of him?" Sarutobi shook his head, recalling Jiraiya's demeanor. He wanted to hear Tian Qi's opinion.

"He plays dumb, but he's wise. I think highly of Jiraiya. His future achievements will definitely be no less than Orochimaru's or Tsunade's. He just needs a guide. You should guide him carefully in the future." Jiraiya's future was undoubtedly legendary, and Tian Qi didn't hesitate to praise him in front of Sarutobi.

Hearing Tian Qi's assessment, Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried he had misjudged Jiraiya.

"I'll be free in a couple of days, so I'll go teach them for a few days. You should rest for two days. Tonight, invite the kids over for dinner," Sarutobi said, a smile appearing as he thought of his disciples. He hadn't seen them in days and missed them.

"That's perfect. I promised to treat them to yakiniku. Let's all meet at that yakiniku restaurant after nine tonight," Tian Qi said and walked out.

Hearing Tian Qi mention treating the kids to yakiniku, Sarutobi's lips curved into a smile. It seemed Tian Qi cared about them.

But then he realized, if Tian Qi promised, it meant he would be paying. He thought about it again and decided it was fine. Since he was going to treat them anyway, paying wouldn't hurt.

At that moment, Tian Qi arrived at the outskirts of the village and saw the three of them running, drenched in sweat, cursing him under their breath.

A smile played on Tian Qi's lips. "This is so similar to how Sarutobi tormented me back then. I used to curse his entire family while running. I never thought I'd be the one cursed now, hahaha, it's interesting, so interesting!"