At the negotiating table between Konoha and Kumogakure, the atmosphere was taut with tension. The two Kage refused to yield an inch for their villages' interests.
But in truth, both had come for peace talks.
Kumogakure went without saying.
As for Konoha, Tsunade had only just taken office and was in no position to launch a major war.
Their current quarrel was merely to avoid losing ground when dividing the benefits.
"You should make some concessions. After all, I still haven't settled the matter involving the Hyuga Clan with you, have I?"
At those words, the Raikage's face darkened. He threatened, "Tsunade, do you really want to continue the war?"
"I'm not the previous Hokage. If you insist on war, then war it is!"
Tsunade met his gaze without the slightest fear and even made a bold declaration. "Don't you still have the Two-Tails Jinchuriki? Send her out too. Let's have a proper fight."
Raikage A's expression was so grim it seemed water could drip from it. His temper was explosive, but Tsunade's was even worse.
He truly wanted to disregard everything and start a war.
But Killer B was his brother. If war truly broke out, Killer B's life would be in danger.
Thinking of that, he shot Akimichi Denji a vicious glare.
It was all this brat's fault.
Akimichi Denji said nothing, merely continuing to carry Killer B in his hand.
A endured it.
"Enough with the empty talk. Name your price. What exactly do you want?"
"Other than tripling the basic war reparations, you must teach Denji the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
"Don't worry. I don't need the core secret arts of your Lightning Release Nintaijutsu, but you must teach Denji the Lightning Release Chakra Mode."
Raikage A froze, instinctively objecting, "No!"
Kumogakure was renowned throughout the