While Sasuke was easily beating down the weaklings, darkness quietly enveloped the Daimyō of the Land of Salt, who lay on the ground with a bruised and swollen face.
"Hehehe, I never thought we'd meet again so soon."
Hearing the voice beneath him, the groaning Daimyō of the Land of Salt was instantly overjoyed. "Help me kill them! Ten times! I'll prepare ten times what you asked for!"
"I thought you were a smart man. I never expected you to say something so stupid. I only came to save you because you're still useful, and you actually expect me to risk my life for you? Forget it. I'd better leave. It's just a matter of finding another partner anyway."
"Wait! Just this one brat. Help me kill this brat, then take me away from here. Whatever you want, I'll cooperate fully!"
The Daimyō of the Land of Salt stated his final terms.
He had been beaten so badly that he had to make the other party pay!
Since the fellow who had come to rescue him refused to risk taking action, surely killing just this one brat would be no problem!
The deformed man hiding underground considered it. If that alone could make this country's Daimyō obedient from now on, it would be a worthwhile deal.
Ultimately, he would only be dealing with a brat. The fellow he feared was not here.
So he could take this deal!
He would finish it quickly!
At worst, he could hide for a while afterward. He refused to believe anyone could find him.
"All right. Remember what you said."
"We've worked together so many times. When have I ever broken my word?"
The Daimyō of the Land of Salt hurriedly replied, but there was no response.
The shadow beneath him had already vanished