Lightning Flash crossed the stone steps between the two men.
Sasuke did not draw his sword.
As A's fist just approached the chest, the ribs of Susanoo propped outward from the purple chakra, and the fist edge slammed into the skeleton, the impact pushing scattered gravel flying in all directions.
The Water Mirror Formation Disc was not turned off.
The entire Shinobi World saw the Raikage strike first during the surrender negotiation.
Shikaku immediately unfolded the wartime records.
"Kumogakure has already signed the document to cease resistance. Raikage A launched an unprovoked attack on Konoha's chief presiding representative during the negotiations; log this into the evidence of breach of contract."
A raised his right elbow, striking the Susanoo ribs once more.
"Don't manage me with a mere piece of paper!"
Sasuke's Mangekyo left eye spun, and arms rapidly sprouted outside the ribs.
The Susanoo palm gripped A's shoulders, lifting him from the stone steps and pressing him back down to the ground.
The Lightning Release Armor smashed several pieces of Bluestone Gorge.
Darui drew his short blade.
Neji shifted sideways, his Gentle Fist taking stance.
"Carrying weapons and approaching is prohibited within the negotiation zone."
"Step aside, he is the Raikage!"
"Right now, he is also a prisoner of war who attacked the chief presiding judge of surrender."
Killer Bee's aide raised a hand to stop Darui.
"Don't go over. Behind the Hyuga Team, there is still the Barrier Team. Once we make a move, Konoha will treat the entire Kumogakure as having re-entered the war."
Darui looked at the water mirror, then looked at the Kumogakure garrison troops all around who had already put down their weapons; the blade ultimately did not leave its sheath.
A planted his feet on the ground, exerting force from his shoulders and back,