"If you put it that way, we're a little tempted." Mabui wore a curious smile.
"Then let's work together. I'll get my revenge, and you'll get what you want!" Kitsuchi smiled cruelly.
"Then here's to a successful partnership," Mabui said with a smile.
"Yeah, to a successful partnership."
In the cellar, Shū lay against the earthen wall in the corner closest to the three people above. He held his phone horizontally, making it look like he was grinding his weekly Naruto game wins, but his phone was actually recording.
Listening to the conversation above, Shū smiled faintly. Once it was over, he stopped the recording and opened his Love Kidney Penguin chat.
Explosive Frenzy: Recording sent. AA Gunpowder Wholesale (Poorest Man in Konoha): Recording received. What's up, Shū? What's this recording? Explosive Frenzy: Uncle Dave, Kitsuchi is teaming up with Kumogakure to take revenge on the Hyuga Clan. This recording has their conversation and plans. AA Gunpowder Wholesale (Poorest Man in Konoha): Good boy. Thanks for your hard work. Explosive Frenzy: It was no trouble, Uncle Dave. I can't chat anymore. I need to grind my weekly wins, or it'll look bad if they come over later and see I haven't been playing. AA Gunpowder Wholesale (Poorest Man in Konoha): I acknowledge your Will of Fire. I'm sure you'll be able to come home soon, Shū! Explosive Frenzy: Yeah, yeah, yeah! I've missed you all this time, Uncle Dave!
Shū then swiped across the screen and deleted the entire chat history.
"Shū, how are your weekly wins coming along? Share some data with me, will you? Konoha is such trash! Pah! Why do I get lousy reception when I come here and have to pay triple for internet? I'm already behind on my phone bill!" A young