Angrily Retorting to the Raikage

"Let her speak. What is there that can't be said?"

The Fourth Raikage exerted a bit of force with his hand, snapping the armrest of the chair with a crack.

"Samui, I hope you understand that I'm doing this to strengthen the Land of Lightning."

"Since the previous great ninja wars, how many of our Land of Lightning's ninja have sacrificed themselves at the hands of those Sharingan ninja from Konohagakure?"

"I hope you understand that this time, their sacrifice lays the foundation for the future of our Land of Lightning, to reduce even more sacrifices in the future."

Darui nodded in agreement. "That's right, Samui. You must understand the Raikage's good intentions."

"And you must continue to maintain your relationship with Uchiha Mingyou until you are pregnant with his child..."

Clap...

Clap...

Clap...

Before Darui could finish speaking, a round of applause echoed.

Immediately afterward, Mingyou leaped down, landing lightly beside Samui.

"Fourth Raikage, you truly have some impressive methods. You're playing a great game of chess. It's quite eye-opening."

Mingyou stared at the Fourth Raikage, his eyes full of mockery.

The faces of the three present all changed in surprise.

The Fourth Raikage and Darui both became wary.

Samui, on the other hand, looked panicked. "Mingyou, you need to leave quickly. You can't stay here any longer."

Samui rushed toward Mingyou, grabbing his arm and trying to drag him away.

"I'm afraid that won't go as you wish." Darui drew his Ninja Tachi from his back, blocking the entrance to the hall with a wary expression.

The Fourth Raikage slowly stood up, having recovered from his initial shock. "Mingyou, you've come at just the right time. I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Oh? What is it? Let's hear it." Mingyou's face was full of disdain.

He really wanted to see what kind of nonsense the Fourth Raikage could come up with after being caught red-handed in his scheme.

The Fourth Raikage smiled faintly and said in a deep voice, "I admit that my previous arrangements did involve some scheming against you Uchiha."

"But I believe you also understand the current situation of the Uchiha. First, they became traitors to Konoha, and now they're wanted by the Hidden Stone Village."

"Even if Uchiha Mingyou's strength is great, can he protect all of the Uchiha for the rest of their lives?"

"I know that you and Samui are in love with each other. As long as you agree to let the Uchiha join the Land of Lightning, I am willing to fulfill your wishes and guarantee the safety of all the Uchiha. What do you say?"

"Hahahaha..." Mingyou laughed in anger. This guy's calculations were truly impressive.

When the subtle approach didn't work, he switched to a direct one, trying to force Mingyou to agree.

"Fourth Raikage, if you were in those palace dramas, you'd be even more scheming than those concubines."

"I guess if I choose not to agree, you weren't planning on letting me leave this room today, were you?"

As he spoke, Mingyou stroked his chin, pretending to be deep in thought. "Hmm... and then, you'd lock me up and issue a call to arms to the women of the Land of Lightning."

"Any woman who is willing to mate with Uchiha Mingyou and successfully give birth to a child will be rewarded with a thousand acres of farmland and ten thousand acres of housing?"

The Fourth Raikage had a naturally volatile temper. Although he didn't understand what palace dramas were, he could already sense Mingyou's mockery and his face filled with anger.

"So, do you agree or not?"

"Oh my, why are you looking so fierce? You're making me a little scared." Mingyou acted as if he had been greatly frightened, raising his hand to gently pat his chest. "Raikage, don't be so angry. I agree."

"Really?" The Fourth Raikage's face lit up with joy. If Mingyou really agreed to this, it would save a lot of trouble.

As long as the Uchiha clan successfully settled in the Land of Lightning, the plan he had in mind to obtain the Sharingan would be even more perfect.

"Mingyou, you..." Samui's face was full of doubt.

From her interactions with him over the past few days, Samui had a general understanding of Mingyou's character. She couldn't believe that Mingyou would agree to such a proposal.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Mingyou shook his head slightly, giving Samui a reassuring look.

Then, Mingyou turned his gaze to the Fourth Raikage. "Raikage, I am willing to agree, but you must also agree to one condition of mine."

"Haha." The Fourth Raikage laughed happily. It seemed that Uchiha Mingyou was still afraid of his strength. "Mingyou, go ahead and say it. As long as it's within my power, I will agree to it."

Mingyou cleared his throat and said loudly, "This condition is... the woman who mates with me must be a woman from your family."

"Hmm. In other words, like your wife, or your daughter. If not, let your old mother come. Although your mother might be a bit old, I can barely accept it..."

Bang!

Before Mingyou could finish speaking, a loud noise erupted in the hall.

The Fourth Raikage was furious, smashing the chair beside him to pieces with a punch.

"Baka yarou!!!"

"Uchiha Mingyou, die!!!"

A crackling sound of electricity filled the air as a layer of lightning armor rose to cover the Fourth Raikage's body.

Whoosh!

He struck out with an incredibly fast elbow aimed at Mingyou's face.

"Lightning Release: Heavy Stream Burst!!"

Mingyou was quick-witted and nimble. The moment the Fourth Raikage flew into a rage and smashed the chair, he activated Kamui, sucking Samui into the void and making her disappear.

The next second, the Fourth Raikage passed straight through Mingyou, as if his elbow had struck only air, causing no damage whatsoever.

"Darui, help me take down this little bastard. Today, I'm going to make his death a miserable one!"

The Fourth Raikage's speed in donning his lightning armor was extremely fast. Missing with that strike, he had already reached the doorway.

"Understood, Raikage-sama."

Darui's face was stern. The most respected Raikage-sama had been subjected to such an insult, and he felt great anger in his heart.

"Since his body can become intangible, it must be some ability of his Sharingan eye technique."

"Let's try this."

Darui rapidly considered countermeasures in his mind. Having witnessed Mingyou's actions multiple times, he already had some understanding of Mingyou's methods.

"Water Release - Water Formation Wall!"

Darui formed hand seals at lightning speed.

As soon as he completed the final seal, he suddenly opened his mouth and spat violently outward.

A large amount of water gushed out of Darui's mouth.

As he continuously poured chakra into it, the water's force became even more ferocious.

In the blink of an eye, a huge wall of water rose up and poured down in the direction of Mingyou.

Splash!

The entire hall was instantly flooded, and the raging torrent of water smashed through the doors and windows.