Three Choices at the Start

He knows how to play his cards right, Liuyun thought.

Just as the nine Ice Dragons were about to pass Hanzō and his men, Liuyun's eyes flashed. The charging dragons stopped dead in front of Hanzō.

Sensing the movement before him, Hanzō cursed inwardly. I've already backed down. Why aren't you leaving? What do you want now?

He looked up and put on what he thought was a kindly smile.

"Is there anything else you require, Lord Ice Emperor?"

"I'm short a few attendants. How about you take some Rain Ninja and lead the way?"

How about hell no? Damn you!

You want me, the Demigod of the Ninja World, to be your attendant? How did you even come up with that?

If I could beat you, I'd slap Ibuse right across your mouth.

Hanzō took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. I'm not angry. I'm not angry. I won't get angry at this show-off.

He hadn't wanted to get involved in Liuyun's dispute with the daimyos of the four great nations. Now, though, he could watch how Liuyun died.

"How many guards would you like, Lord Liuyun?"

"Not many. Seventeen should do. Form two columns, with you in the middle. Think of the attention you'll get!"

Liuyun flashed his white teeth in a grin.

"As you wish, Lord Ice Emperor," Hanzō said evenly. He told himself, I'm just going the same way to watch you die.

That thought made Hanzō feel much better. He picked the sixteen strongest Elite Jonin in Amegakure.

Then he turned to the Rain Ninja beside him and ordered sternly,

"You heard Lord Ice Emperor. Do as he says!"

A moment later, Hanzō and his men had formed an escort five meters ahead of the nine Ice Dragons.

Pleased with Hanzō's efficiency, Liuyun