Seeing the strange looks Jiraiya and Tsunade were giving him, Tianqi didn't keep them in suspense and explained, "I'm currently working for one of the village's higher-ups. He can guarantee that I'll be allowed to leave the village freely. As for who it is, you'll have to guess for yourselves. I can't say much more. So now you know, right? I haven't really given up on life. I've just been taking a break."
Hearing Tianqi say that, all three of them started wondering which higher-up he was working for.
"Tch, you expect us to believe that? You're a criminal ninja. What kind of higher-up would you work for? You're not making this up, are you?" Shinsetsu openly voiced his disbelief.
Tianqi narrowed his eyes at Shinsetsu. Damn it, if you weren't Tsunade's little brother, I'd have smacked you already. You really think I'm a pushover?
The three of them could tell Tianqi was on the verge of losing his temper. Tsunade quickly pulled Shinsetsu aside. "You brat, watch what you say. Keep it up, and I really will beat you up."
"Big Brother Tianqi, since you have something to do and haven't given up on life, we can relax now. Come on, let's have a drink!" Jiraiya picked up his bowl and clinked it against Tianqi's.
"Big Brother Tianqi, I'll drink to you too. May your future shine brightly!" Orochimaru also raised his bowl.
Shinsetsu didn't understand why everyone was so afraid of him. I don't believe he'd dare lay a hand on me in Konoha.
Seeing Orochimaru raise his bowl as well, Tianqi looked away from Shinsetsu. "Hahaha, Orochimaru, it's not every day you say something like that. Come on, we've finally all gotten together. Let's have a drink."
The four of them raised their cups and drank. Afterward,