The other three Sunagakure ninja also bowed to Kawaki Aoba and Asuma, saying in unison, "We're sorry. We misunderstood you. Please forgive us."
Kawaki Aoba looked at them, a faint smile appearing on his face as he said gently, "It's all right. As long as you understand that you misunderstood us. We don't want to become enemies with Sunagakure's ninja either. We only want to track down the rogue ninja. Please make things easier for us."
Asuma also walked over and looked at Scarbrother, speaking calmly. "My friend from Sunagakure, a bet is a bet. Since you lost, stop making trouble.
Konoha and Sunagakure are allies. We should help each other, not treat each other with hostility.
That rogue ninja didn't just betray Konoha; he also harmed Sunagakure's ninja. Tracking him down together benefits both sides."
Scarbrother lay on the ground in silence for a moment before slowly nodding, his voice somewhat unwilling. "I understand. I lost. I apologize to you. Sorry.
You can continue tracking the rogue ninja. We won't stop you anymore.
But I have a question. Who exactly is this rogue ninja you're after? What are his distinguishing features? Our Sunagakure border patrols may have seen him."
Kawaki Aoba's eyes lit up as he said eagerly, "Really? That's great! The rogue ninja we're tracking is named Black Blade. He's a Jonin and extremely powerful. He specializes in dark-style ninjutsu. He has a black tattoo on his face that stretches from his left eye all the way down to his neck. He wears black clothes and carries a black longsword with strange patterns carved into its blade."
Scarbrother furrowed his brow and thought carefully before saying uncertainly, "Black Blade? A black tattoo on his face, carrying a black longsword? I think I've seen this person. Three days ago,