Tanzaku Town truly deserved its reputation as the Land of Fire's premier entertainment city

Chapter 107: Tanzaku Town truly deserved its reputation as the Land of Fire's premier entertainment city

"Surrendering, are you? Hand over your three codes!" Akaseki demanded, acting as though he had stopped out of mercy when he heard their pleas, not because he had exhausted his ninjutsu.

The three from Hoshigakure did not believe him, but judging by Akaseki's vigorous voice, they could at least tell that this Uchiha was nowhere near exhausted...

"We... don't have three codes," Aka said immediately.

"Hand over all three codes, and you can leave. For every code you're short, one of you stays!" Akaseki declared.

Only then did the three Star Ninja realize that just two of their opponents had shown themselves. Which meant...

There might be another lying in ambush nearby!

These Konoha Ninja were so strong, yet still so cautious. Not only had they laid a trap for us in advance, but even now, they kept someone hidden and ready to strike.

"We really only have two codes. One we received, and one we intercepted. If you want them..."

Fire Fly was halfway through his explanation when the crack of Ranwu's whip interrupted him.

"The codes can wait. Which one of you are you abandoning?" Ranwu demanded.

Seeing that the Konoha Ninja were serious, especially with an Uchiha among them, Aka fell silent for a moment before saying, "W-wait... We're going to Tanzaku Town on a code-receiving mission. You can come with us, and we'll give you that code too!"

"Aka..." Fire Fly wanted to stop Aka, but he had already blurted it out.

That also served as a reminder to Akaseki and Ranwu...

Whether receiving or delivering a code, they really could not let their guard down. Even if the rules prohibited temporarily matched teammates from attacking one another, those teammates