I, Sarutobi Asuma, Never Go Back on My Word!

Asuma calmly unrolled the scroll, his tone composed and confident. "Boss Li, these are the service terms for Konoha ninja. Please take a look first. If you have any questions, we can discuss them face-to-face."

Boss Li accepted the scroll and narrowed his eyes as he read it carefully, occasionally nodding and occasionally frowning.

His fingers lightly traced over the scroll, as though weighing the significance of every sentence.

Aoba stood to the side, holding his breath, afraid that even the slightest movement might disrupt the negotiation.

He noticed that although the shop clerks were still busy with their work, they occasionally stole glances in this direction, seemingly concerned about the outcome of the discussion as well.

After a moment, Boss Li closed the scroll, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. "Konoha's ninja truly live up to their reputation. The terms are clearly written, and the price is fair. I think we have a deal."

He paused, his gaze lingering on Aoba for a moment with a hint of scrutiny. "However, this little brother looks quite young. Is this your first mission?"

Aoba's heart tightened at his words, but he still straightened his chest and said in a deep voice, "I'm Kawaki Aoba, a ninja of Konoha. Although this is my first time leaving the village, I definitely won't hold anyone back."

Boss Li laughed heartily and waved his hand. "Don't misunderstand, little brother. I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that this road... tsk, it isn't very peaceful. The journey to the Land of Wind is long. There are not only sandstorms along the way, but also those troublesome sorts... I hope you'll be extra careful."

Asuma nodded, his expression steady. "Thank you for the reminder, Boss Li. Konoha's ninja never let their guard down."

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