The Rejected Roshi

When the members of the Konoha Police Force heard that Ōnoki didn't want Roshi and was even planning to sell him to Konoha Roshi a low price, they all shouted, "Our Konoha doesn't want Jinchuriki, especially not the Jinchuriki -Four-Tails. Don't try to cheat us out of Konoha money. Everyone knows that Roshi has a rebellious streak and might defect one day. Then our Konoha will suffer a loss."

Kameida Meikai said with a serious expression, "Ōnoki, don't even think about taking advantage of Konoha. Konoha has always been one of taking but not giving. Even if you gave us the Four-Tails Jinchuriki for free, Konoha wouldn't want him."

Upon hearing this, Shouhon Yihan slapped Kameida Meikai the forehead with a resounding crack. Everyone in the conference room was shocked, staring at Shouhon Yihan with bewildered expressions.

Shouhon Yihan directly yelled at Kameida Meikai, "You idiot, are you trying to overstep your bounds? Why don't you take something that's free? Roshi may be ugly, but he's still presentable after shaving. The department head hasn't given any orders, so what right do you have to make decisions?"

Kameida Meikai covered his head and said in a panic, "I'm so sorry, sir. I overstepped my bounds. I will definitely keep my mouth shut."

After speaking, Kameida Meikai bowed deeply to Shouhon Yihan to express his apology.

Akatsuchi stared in astonishment at the ruthless Shouhon Yihan, thinking to himself, "These Konoha Police Force are a bunch of lunatics. They're so cruel to their own people; I don't know what they'd do to the enemy."

Akatsuchi then looked at Ōnoki with a worried expression, thinking to himself, "I hope the Lord Tsuchikage can hold on. Please don't let the Konoha Police Force defeat him. Our Iwagakure still needs the Third Tsuchikage."

Upon hearing Shouhon Yihan's words, Ōnoki said with a serious expression, "If we give it away for free, our Iwagakure would be at a loss. How about we take a middle ground and deduct 1.5 billion Ryo from the compensation, and we'll give the Four-Tails to your Konoha at half price? What do you think?"

Ōnoki was unwilling to spend 2.5 billion Ryo to buy back Roshi, because Roshi was disobedient in Iwagakure, frequently opposed the village, acted arbitrarily, often went against the Iwagakure's leadership, and constantly criticized the village; he had absolutely no sense of discipline.

All of Ōnoki would rather use Roshi as collateral than redeem him. Keeping Roshi in Iwagakure would only cause them trouble, and besides, it would cost 2.5 billion Ryo —that's incredibly expensive! Iwagakure is currently in a period of poverty; every penny saved is precious.

Upon hearing Ōnoki's words, Roshi's face was filled with anger, and he said sternly, "Why don't you leave yourself in Konoha? Your ransom is 15 billion yen, at least six times more expensive than mine, you short, red-nosed bandit who's only 1.2 meters tall!"

Roshi was also stunned by Ōnoki's anger and directly uttered the most hurtful words to Ōnoki. After cursing, Roshi still felt that he was not satisfied and cursed again, "You 1.2-meter-tall red-nosed short bandit, you actually sold me to Konoha. When I go back, I will definitely launch a coup and I will take revenge on you, you damned! Stubborn little dwarf."

Upon hearing this, Ōnoki's face filled with anger. He then turned to Shouhon Yihan and said, "Minister Zhang, you see? What use is Jinchuriki like this if I redeem him? Let him stay in your Konoha. Just consider it a pity for our Iwagakure and buy the Four-Tails back, half-sell it, half-give it away. Its vitality is tenacious; it can be kited around easily. With the strength of your Konoha Police Force, you can definitely tame this Jinchuriki."

Ōnoki was also furious with Roshi, and directly advised the Konoha Police Force, telling Shouhon Yihan and others what methods they could use to deal with Roshi and subdue Roshi.

After listening to Ōnoki's words Shouhon Yihan thought for a moment, then said with a serious expression, "This condition is not in the surrender agreement. As you all know, Jinchuriki are unruly and very difficult to control. Our Konoha still has the Nine-Tails. I'll go ask the Hokage and see if he's still willing to accept Jinchuriki, especially such an ugly Jinchuriki."

Hearing these words, Roshi felt as if he had been slapped again, and said with a face full of shame, "This is really too hurtful. I, Roshi, have worked hard and diligently all my life, and in the end, even my own village doesn't want me anymore."

Then, Roshi stared at Shouhon Yihan and said directly, "Minister Zhang, I, Roshi, am willing to join Konoha. You can practically sell me to stay in Konoha! I don't want to go back to that hurtful Iwagakure. I am sincerely joining Konoha. I'm willing to shave and it won't affect Konoha's image."

After speaking, Roshi bowed again to Shouhon Yihan and said very seriously, "I beg you, Minister Zhang,"

Just then, Kakashi, along with Hayakumo Sōma and a large group of Konoha Ninja, entered the conference room.

Shouhon Yihan and the members of the Police Force, upon seeing Kakashi's arrival, all greeted him, "Assistant Hokage!"

Kakashi waved his hand dismissively and said with a serious expression, "If you want to buy Jinchuriki, Konoha will buy it. As for the price, it will be the same as before, 2.5 billion ryo of pork."

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Roshi's face filled with gratitude, and his heart warmed—this was the first time he had ever felt such respect! Being paid 2.5 billion to stay in Konoha meant he was considered Jinchuriki, not just a pig.

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Ōnoki's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "Then thank you, Kakashi. If Roshi defectes, it will have nothing to do with our Iwagakure. However, I still suggest that you send members of the Police Force to monitor Roshi 24 hours a day to prevent him from defecting."

Seeing Kakashi offer such a high price, Shouhon Yihan thought to herself, "Assistant Hokage still hasn't mastered the ways of the underworld. He's overpaid for this Jinchuriki. If it were me, I could have negotiated it down to at least 500 million."

Then Shouhon Yihan turned to look at Roshi and saw that Roshi was looking at Kakashi with endless gratitude. She then thought to herself, "So the Assistant Hokage Kage is trying to Jinchuriki? Offering such a high price is a sign of respect for Roshi! No wonder the Hokage wanted Kakashi to be the Assistant Hokage."

Upon hearing Ōnoki's words, Kakashi laughed and said, "There's no need for that. In our Konoha, Jinchuriki are free. If Roshi wants to escape, he can just leave on his own."