In the command tent at Konoha's camp, Mimura Hamaki sat in the seat of honor,
then took the initiative to make room for Bieshu Feifan.
Bieshu Feifan took the seat to his left without standing on ceremony.
Mimura Hamaki cleared his throat before speaking.
"Although today's battle was only a minor victory,
its strategic significance was anything but minor.
Over two thousand troops from Iwagakure came out in almost full force, yet failed to defeat us.
Based on my past experience, Iwagakure won't launch any more large-scale offensives for now.
Instead, they'll return to small-scale harassment and assassination tactics.
That gives us an advantage, since we're defending our own territory.
Now, I'll assign our defensive duties..."
Mimura Hamaki's arrangements focused on preventing harassment by small Stone Ninja units.
He accounted for both the possibility of a large-scale Iwagakure counterattack and the breadth of the front.
When he finished, Mimura Hamaki turned to Bieshu Feifan.
"Jōnin Bieshu, what do you think?"
Bieshu Feifan nodded.
"No objections. Your arrangements are very thorough, A Mei."
After they left the tent, Kakashi looked at Bieshu Feifan curiously.
"They're so deferential toward you!
Did you really slaughter two hundred Stone Ninja?"
Bieshu Feifan thought for a moment, then said,
"I wasn't paying attention. I didn't count.
But that should be about right."
Kakashi let out a heavy breath.
"Old Feifan, the bounty on your head on the black market is probably going to be pretty high now."
Bieshu Feifan spread his hands.
"Doesn't matter. If the most badass bounty hunter in the Shinobi World saw me, even he'd have to work for me."
Kakashi rolled his eyes, thinking Bieshu Feifan was bragging again.
"Old Feifan, just how strong are you?
Give me something solid so I know where you stand."
At that, Bieshu Feifan grew