Chapter 97: Rising Tensions

Cloud village, powerful enough?

Everyone was stunned. Even the people from Cloud village were left speechless. Did they hear it wrong?

A was taken aback. Was this still the same weak Konoha he knew?

To be honest, A had long dismissed Konoha from his mind. 

The once-great Hidden Leaf Village was now a shadow of its former self, while Cloud village had become the strongest ninja village in the world.

A had come to Konoha to make trouble, with ninja lurking at Konoha's borders and his own squad sent on missions. 

He couldn't let Darui's death at Ryujiro's hands go unanswered. 

Even though there was no evidence to prove Konoha's involvement, Ryujiro had admitted to killing a Cloud's Jonin. That was enough to provoke Konoha.

A had planned to take a chunk out of Konoha, but the situation was now beyond his expectations.

"Ryujiro, what are you saying!"

"Raikage-sama, Ryujiro might be ill and speaking nonsense. Please forgive him," Kakashi hurriedly explained.

This was the Raikage. If this situation wasn't handled properly, it could indeed lead to war.

"Kakashi, Ryujiro is perfectly fine. His words are as good as mine."

"He is right. Your village is not even strong enough to stand against Konoha."

"Based on unfounded accusations, you bring a coffin to provoke Konoha. Is this how you make decisions in your village?"

"It's really laughable," Tsunade's face also showed a cold smile.

At this point, Tsunade chose to believe in Ryujiro. Konoha had been oppressed for too long. It was because of constant retreating that other villages thought Konoha was easy to bully.

They needed to show the entire ninja world that even if it had weakened, the former glory of the strongest ninja village still remained!

"Hokage-sama?!"

Kakashi was stunned.

Even the Hokage was acting recklessly. If war broke out between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning, it could trigger the Fourth Great Ninja War.

What on earth did the Hokage and Ryujiro just say?

"Enough, Tsunade!"

"As the Hokage, you are too reckless!"

Koharu glared angrily at Ryujiro and Tsunade.

Tsunade stared icily at Koharu: "Anbu, escort Elder Koharu out."

"Tsunade! If you dare touch me, I will push for your removal as Hokage!"

But Tsunade ignored her.

After Koharu was taken away, the atmosphere in the hall grew even heavier.

A's face was as dark as ink.

"Tsunade, I'll give you a chance to take back your words. Apologize and I will pretend this never happened."

"No need. You're being too overbearing and arrogant. Konoha will never apologize!"

Tsunade said forcefully.

Boom!

An unstoppable aura erupted from A, silver arcs of electricity crackling around him. His hair stood up instantly, making Ryujiro think he was transforming into a Super Saiyan.

"Good, Konoha!"

"It seems you are determined to go your own way."

"Do you really think the Land of Lightning is as easy to scare as the Land of Wind?"

A's voice roared like a ferocious lion, exuding unparalleled might.

"Raikage."

"Do you want to know who killed Darui?"

At this moment, Ryujiro spoke again.

Even Tsunade was anxious now.

Brat, don't say any more!

All the Cloud shinobi's eyes changed, and A's gaze turned exceptionally grim: "Kid, do you know who killed Darui?"

"If you tell me the killer name, I might consider sparing you."

A smile played at the corners of Ryujiro's mouth as he slowly drew his Zanpakuto.

Most people didn't understand what Ryujiro was doing, especially Kakashi and Guy, who were extremely tense.

Kyoka Suigetsu!

Ryujiro whispered, turning his gaze to A with a mocking look.

"I killed Darui with this sword."

Ryujiro's smile looked as sinister as a monster about to devour someone.

The faces of the Cloud shinobi changed drastically, and Mabui was especially horrified.

Madman!

A complete madman.

Did this Hokage assistant realize what his words meant?

Regardless of the truth, once spoken, the situation was irreversible.

Everyone's minds echoed with the same thought.

War! 

It's coming!

An overwhelming aura burst from A, his muscular body emanating terrifying lightning.

In the next moment, he moved at lightning speed to Ryujiro, aiming to kill.

It happened so fast that no one could react.

Splat!

A spear-like hand pierced through Ryujiro's chest, spraying blood everywhere. Everyone was horrified.

A frowned as he noticed Ryujiro didn't react at all.

So the rumors about Konoha sword genius were false after all.

Was this the strength of a mere Hokage assistant? Capable of defeating a Tailed Beast?

Laughable.

Mabui's face turned pale. She pointed, trembling at A.

"C!"

"Raikage-sama! What are you doing!"

Mabui screamed in horror.

A raised his head with difficulty, looking at the familiar face and puzzled eyes. His mind went blank.

"Lord….Raikage..."

C fell backward heavily, not understanding why Raikage killed him.

With this final confusion, C became a cold corpse.

The real Ryujiro stood aside, smiling coldly.

Darui was known as the Raikage's right hand, and C as his left.

And now Ryujiro had severed both arms of Raikage!

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