Retaliation? Can You Even Find Akatsuki?

Once Kumogakure went back on its word, Yan, as the mediator, would have to step forward from Konoha's position to resolve the matter.

When the time came, Ōnoki would not need to appear. Yan would have to take the initiative and help settle everything.

Being a mediator was not an easy job.

Likewise, the witnesses bore responsibility. If Kumogakure went back on its word, Mifune, Mei Terumi, and Rasa would have to step forward and testify for Iwagakure.

They had just been slapped in the face, yet now they had to serve as witnesses. One could imagine just how foul Mei Terumi and Rasa's moods were.

The two of them had cursed Ōnoki and A countless times in their hearts.

"Those two old bastards are really something else! When they don't need you, they stomp all over you. When they do, they cling to you and refuse to let go."

Sure enough, the moment she stepped out of the conference room, Mei Terumi started cursing.

Ōnoki and A, walking behind her, simply pretended not to hear.

They had just looked down on and trampled others, then immediately dragged them in as witnesses and pulled them into the mess. That was openly screwing people over.

So what if they let her curse a little?

It would not cost them any flesh.

She could neither fight them nor openly fall out with them. Mei Terumi could only strike back this way and gain a slight verbal advantage.

Fortunately, Mei Terumi was a woman. Being able to curse a few times at least let her recoup something. As for Rasa... well, that brother remained as silent as ever.

Regardless of whether he wanted to curse them in his heart, he did not dare do it aloud.

Ōnoki and A could not easily turn