Ryun heard the news from the Anbu. Ōnoki, leading his son Kitsuchi and a group of Suna-nin, had come to Konoha wanting to redeem the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, Rōshi.
He then escorted Tsunade back to the clan grounds, preparing to personally meet this Ōnoki.
Ōnoki floated high in the air, looking down with an expression of contempt. It wasn't until Ryun's arrival that he became somewhat restrained, quickly descending to the ground.
"Ryun, you are here." Ōnoki's voice was gloomy as he looked at Ryun, his eyes carrying both wariness and scrutiny.
Ryun nodded. "That's right, I am here, Tsuchikage-sama." He then threw Rōshi, who was in his left hand, down. "Here is the person. You can go check him."
Kitsuchi caught Rōshi and checked his physical condition. After finding no issues, he nodded to Ōnoki. Ōnoki was also straightforward, throwing out a scroll.
"This is the compensation. If you don't believe it, you can check it on the spot," Ōnoki said flatly, then intended to pull Rōshi up and leave.
Ryun smiled. "Tsuchikage-sama's integrity, I, Ryun, naturally believe. No need to check." After saying this, Ryun threw the scroll to the Anbu.
"Hmph! Ryun, the mountains do not turn, the waters do, we will meet again later!" Ōnoki snorted coldly and prepared to leave.
Right at this moment, Ryun narrowed his eyes, watching Ōnoki leave Konoha, pondering some matters in his heart.
On the road back to Iwagakure, Ōnoki's steps suddenly halted. He coldly said, "Come out, A! You have been exposed!"
"As expected of Ōnoki, my lifelong rival." A walked out from the forest, swaggering towards Ōnoki.
Ōnoki was not flustered either. Looking at him, he asked, "Could it be that the Raikage-sama has some matter? To take advantage of someone's peril? To capture our team?"
The Third Raikage, A, shook his head. "It is not to take advantage of your peril, but to seek an alliance."
"Alliance? Since when did your Kumogakure also start seeking alliances?" Ōnoki smiled slightly. He could not understand why the always arrogant Third Raikage, A, would actively seek an alliance with his Iwagakure.
"Little potato, I'm afraid you haven't received the news yet. My Kumogakure spies have learned that Ryun has revived Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha Madara, Hashirama Senju, and Tobirama Senju." The Third Raikage, A, narrowed his eyes.
Ōnoki's pupils constricted, and he couldn't help but tremble. "What? Are these words true?!" He had rushed to Konoha covered in dust solely to redeem the Four-Tails Jinchūriki.
Regarding other news, he knew nothing at all. If the situation was truly as A said, then the ninja world was in danger, and Iwagakure was in danger!
"Do you think I would joke with you about such a matter? Tsuchikage Ōnoki!" The Third Raikage, A, said with a serious and earnest expression.
Ōnoki did not answer. He was silent for a long while, then finally looked at the Third Raikage, A. "I will consider this matter. If there is nothing else, please make way, Raikage-sama."
The Third Raikage, A, nodded. "Please think it over carefully, Tsuchikage. The matter of alliance is not only related to the safety of Iwagakure and Kumogakure but also concerns the order of the entire ninja world!"
Ōnoki glanced at him but did not reply. Instead, he led his subordinates and advanced towards Iwagakure.
Despite the Third Raikage A's high-sounding words, in reality, it was merely for his own benefit and ambition, wanting to unite various villages to launch an attack on Konoha.
But Ōnoki was no fool. He had witnessed the strength of the Shinobi Realm's Asura, Uchiha Madara. If Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara were both revived, then this war would be very difficult to fight, or perhaps there was simply no chance of victory.
He was currently in Kumogakure's territory, so naturally, he had to play along for now. Otherwise, who knows what this rough and reckless man might do!
As for an alliance? Was he crazy? An alliance? Tired of living? To fight a decisive battle against Konoha in its current state! It must be said, the Third Raikage A is still quite something!
Ōnoki shook his head. "Everyone, advance quickly. Strive to return to Iwagakure's territory sooner."
And so, the two Kage, each with their own thoughts, each calculated the potential profits to be gained.
Konoha
Ryun weighed the scroll in his hand, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth. War truly was the fastest way to make money!
He handed the scroll in his hand to Kakuzu. The capable should do more work. Afterwards, he returned to the Senju clan grounds.
Tsunade was sitting on the steps in front of the clan grounds, pouting as she looked towards the village entrance. Suddenly, Ryun's figure appeared. Her beautiful eyes lit up. She stood up, patted her bottom, and went to meet him.
"Ryun, how did it go! Ōnoki didn't take action, did he?" Tsunade checked Ryun's body, worried.
"Relax, he wouldn't dare. Even if he doesn't think for himself, he has to think for his son and his subordinates. This trip was uneventful." Ryun smiled slightly, stroking Tsunade's beautiful hair. He brought his nose close to it, held her, and took a deep breath.
"So fragrant~" Ryun murmured. His actions made Tsunade's face turn bright red, but she didn't care about that much. Instead, she held Ryun tightly.
Just then, a light cough sounded. "Ahem, Sis, Brother-in-law..." Nawaki had appeared, yet again.
Tsunade instinctively wanted to push Ryun away, but she felt Ryun's arm holding her tighten even more.
"Yes, little brother-in-law, where are you heading?" Ryun said with a light laugh.
Tsunade's face was flushed. Not daring to look up, she buried her head in Ryun's chest, listening to their conversation.
"Me? Me, I'm going out to play. Well, I won't disturb you two anymore, hehe!" Nawaki gave a perfunctory laugh and left the scene.
Ryun released Tsunade. The two of them looked in the direction Nawaki had left and exchanged a glance. Had that child grown up?
Because the direction he went was precisely the residence of the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Yugito.
"Tsunade, what do you think?" Ryun said with a laugh.
"What do I think? Their matter is for them alone to decide. We only need to support them silently from behind." Tsunade sighed.
Her younger brother had grown up too. From a good-for-nothing who idled and waited for death, he had grown into a good-for-nothing who wanted to fall in love and still idled and waited for death. It really made her, his older sister, sigh with emotion.
Ryun picked Tsunade up in his arms. Amidst her exclamation of surprise, he carried her back to her bed.
Tsunade's pretty face turned red. What did Ryun want to do? But after placing her on the bed, Ryun gave a light laugh. "Rest early, I'm going back now!"
With that, the door closed. Tsunade was stunned. She got up and looked at herself in the mirror. Am I old? Or is my figure not attractive enough!
Why did Ryun throw me on the bed and then leave! Damn it, a huge insult, a huge insult!
But thinking about Ryun's ability in that area, she couldn't help but blush again. Perhaps she wasn't ready either.
Ryun left the Senju clan grounds. Looking at the stars in the sky, the corners of his mouth turned upward. Soon, less than half a month left! At that time, he could...
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