Han looked a little embarrassed. Though their ideals differed, the two men truly understood each other.
Roshi's reaction and words were exactly as Lord Tsuchikage had predicted.
"Of course we can't kill Zhou Cheng. Given his current standing in Konoha, killing him would only cause a war between our countries."
"Lord Tsuchikage wants you and me to join forces and teach Zhou Cheng a lesson."
"We'll curb his rising prestige and improve Iwagakure's reputation."
"The other ninja villages have all suffered at Zhou Cheng's hands. If we can make him suffer a setback, it would be a tremendous boon for Iwagakure!"
Roshi refused flatly. "No!"
"Why should I take orders from that old fossil?"
Han shook his head with a bitter smile. He had already anticipated Roshi's attitude.
He knew Roshi's temperament well. If he pushed too hard, Roshi would leave the village in a fit of anger again and vanish without a trace.
"That's all I have to say. You don't need to turn me down right away. Think it over!"
"I'm heading back to the village!"
With that, Han left the valley without looking back.
He left Roshi alone to toil in the field.
At Zhou Cheng's house in Konoha.
A vortex suddenly appeared.
Zhou Cheng stepped out of it.
He had activated Phasing in the Land of Snow and returned straight to Konoha.
"Mm!"
He stretched luxuriously, letting out a satisfied sound.
Konoha really is the best!
Now this is weather fit for people to live in!
His contented groan was immediately followed by several different sets of footsteps.
The footsteps drew closer, and Hinata and the other girls appeared around the corner.
"It really is Zhou Cheng!"
Karin cheered and bounded up to Zhou Cheng like a little rabbit.
She leaped into the air while