Bang!
Bieshu Feifan pushed open the door, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was dealing with paperwork, suddenly felt his head ache.
"Bro, what's your budget for hiring us to perform this time?
Let me make this clear first: one million minimum.
Any less wouldn't do your status justice, would it?
Bro, you're the head of a big clan, after all.
But bro, if the performance runs too long, that'll cost extra.
Huh, bro, why do you look unhappy?
Did someone in your family die?
Need us to arrange a funeral for you?
Don't worry, it's all the same price."
Talking away to himself, Bieshu Feifan pulled over a chair and sat down on Hiruzen Sarutobi's right.
He reached out to put an arm around Hiruzen Sarutobi again.
This time, Bieshu Feifan actually managed it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't struggle!
Something's off. There's a problem.
Bieshu Feifan squeezed Hiruzen Sarutobi hard.
Then Hiruzen Sarutobi actually burst.
A Shadow Clone!
Bieshu Feifan was shocked.
Was that really necessary?
Just as Bieshu Feifan squeezed Hiruzen Sarutobi's Shadow Clone apart, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice came from inside the wall behind the desk.
"Feifan, wait a moment. I'll explain once all your companions are here."
Bieshu Feifan looked toward the voice and saw Hiruzen Sarutobi tucked inside the wall using Earth Release.
Only his head was exposed as he spoke, his eyes remaining intensely vigilant.
Bieshu Feifan stood stunned for quite a while before coming to his senses.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was hiding from him?
"Bro, you're stuck in the wall. Need me to call someone to get you out?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled.
"No need. I'm practicing Ninjutsu."
"All right."
Bieshu Feifan had no idea what had gotten into Hiruzen Sarutobi and simply sat down in his seat.
He poured some tea, drank it, then shook his head.
He