Jiraiya's expression grew increasingly grave. Using killing intent to threaten the villagers was an extremely vile act. If mishandled, it would only make matters worse. He took a deep breath, changed his attitude, and said with a smile:
"What are you all doing here? Don't you have things to do at home? Stop crowding around here and affecting other people's business."
He was clearly giving them a way out, telling them to leave quickly before the situation became irreversible.
"Yes, yes, I still have things to do at home. I need to leave right away."
"That's right, I need to leave too!"
"Too terrifying, too terrifying! I'll never come here again!"
The crowd fled in panic. The fiercer they had shouted before, the more miserable they looked now. The contrast was striking, making Shan Juhua, who had been watching from behind, burst into laughter.
"What a spineless bunch. If Konoha won't handle this, then we will. These people have already affected our business. According to our contract, we pay a large sum every year. We can't let those useless people interfere with us now."
As the public face of the business, Shan Juhua was not someone anyone dared underestimate. A single word or gesture from her could determine the livelihoods of thousands. Their influence extended not only through Konoha, but into other villages as well.
"Of course we won't let these people affect our relationship. They're grieving over the deaths of their loved ones. Once the Third Hokage clears this matter up, everything will return to normal. We will remain unbreakable allies."
Compared to the cold and ruthless Orochimaru and the proud Tsunade, Jiraiya before her was undoubtedly far more tactful. He was also mediating the conflicts between all sides, hoping to resolve the tensions between them.
As a high-ranking