Dodai showed a trace of hesitation. "The envoys from the previous delegation to Konoha probably only just arrived... If we send another group now, wouldn't that..."
"Keep sending them!" A swung his hand sharply. "Both groups combined!
"They dared to destroy my Raikage Building, so they must pay the price!"
He turned around and stared darkly at Dodai. "Tell Konoha—either hand over Kushina Uzumaki as an apology, or send Tsunade over as an apology!"
Dodai froze for a moment. "This..."
"Those two women—one has Uzumaki Clan blood, while the other has the Senju Bloodline and top-tier Medical Ninjutsu," A said in an overbearing tone that allowed no argument.
"As long as Konoha hands over one of them, we won't pursue this matter any further. Otherwise—"
He paused, lightning flickering over his body. "I don't mind starting a war. Unlike last time, when we merely played along, I'll personally take the field this time."
Dodai fell silent for several seconds, rapidly weighing the situation in his mind.
Their previous plan to collude with Danzo and abduct someone had already failed. What angered him most was that, according to intelligence brought back by their spies, that old fox Danzo was likely already dead. There was not even anyone left to take revenge on.
A was in the middle of his rage now. He probably would not listen no matter what Dodai said, so Dodai could only agree for the time being.
"Yes! Understood, Lord Raikage." Dodai nodded. "I'll arrange suitable candidates to travel to Konoha."
"Make it quick!"
Elsewhere, Mirai and the other three appeared in a remote mountain forest within the Land of Lightning, not too far from Kumogakure.
Beneath their feet were a Tree-Shaped Flying Thunder God Mark he had carved earlier, along with the Sword of Ninja Love.
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