Yuhi Shinku remained neither servile nor overbearing. "We were tracking a Konoha rogue ninja and accidentally entered Sunagakure's border. We did not provoke trouble at any point. Sunagakure was the one that ambushed us first and deliberately provoked this conflict. What crime have we committed?"
Jonin Kazama sneered. "A rogue ninja? That is nothing more than Konoha's excuse for crossing the border and invading.
Sunagakure's border is not a place Konoha can enter and leave as it pleases. Whatever your reason, setting foot here means violating Sunagakure's rules."
Kawaki Aoba immediately spoke up. "The chakra trail of the rogue ninja we were tracking was clear, and we have evidence for every step. We did not deliberately invade."
Jonin Kazama's gaze swept over Kawaki Aoba with a trace of contempt. "A mere Konoha rookie dares interrupt here? This is a negotiation between shinobi. It is not a place for a junior like you to speak."
Hyuga Neji stepped forward and stood beside Kawaki Aoba. "Negotiations in the Shinobi World require reason and evidence. We did nothing wrong, so why can't we defend ourselves? Sunagakure's jonin is being far too overbearing."
Jonin Kazama's eyes turned sharp. "Insolence! A Konoha brat dares speak disrespectfully to me? It seems Konoha's upbringing is nothing impressive either."
Uchiha Shisui spoke calmly. "Strength has never been determined by suppressing others with seniority or status. If a Sunagakure jonin only knows how to bully others with his position, he will only make himself a laughingstock."
Jonin Kazama's chakra suddenly surged. Gale-force winds swept through the area, sending yellow sand rolling across the sky as he spoke coldly. "Since you refuse to repent, I will suppress you personally and teach you that Sunagakure's dignity cannot be violated!"
Yuhi Shinku shouted in a deep voice, "Everyone, hold the formation! Do