Naruto: My setting is above yours.

But to their utter surprise, Sakumo's squad never left and continued to protect them as they arrived at the Hokage Building.

Once inside the conference room, Sakumo Hatake and the other two disappeared, while Genma followed them in and stood behind the Cloud Ninja.

"Damn it, is there no one left in Konoha?"

"This behavior is extremely impolite!"

Guiche was secretly furious.

Soon, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

As for Danzo, he is still in the Land of Rain.

After exchanging pleasantries and sitting down, Kitetsu immediately launched into a forceful attack: "Hokage, if you want to know if anyone in your village has stolen our Kumogakure's Lightning Release technique, all you need to do is have them demonstrate their Lightning Release technique so we can see."

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could respond, Genma immediately declared, "Hokage-sama, I object!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others immediately looked at Genma.

Genma said righteously, "As everyone knows, the Hidden Cloud Village likes to steal and plunder the secret techniques of other villages in various ways. What if they steal the technique I developed?"

Gui Che was so angry that his teeth itched, and he said in a sinister tone, "Heh, we don't have Sharingan, so we can copy other people's techniques!"

Genma also said sarcastically, "Heh, is the Thunder Shadow Secret Technique so easy to steal?"

"It's quite surprising that the Raikage is still alive!"

One of the Cloud Ninja finally couldn't hold back any longer and jumped up: "Bastard, I won't allow you to insult Lord Raikage! I challenge you to a duel!"

Genma smiled upon hearing this, then turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Lord Hokage, since Kumogakure wants to have a friendly exchange with us, why don't I show them the strength of Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed twice: "Let's talk about the exchange later!"

He looked at Kitetsu: "Mr. Kitetsu, regarding the Lightning Release secret technique, even as the Hokage, I cannot allow other people in the village to freely display their ninjutsu."

"Therefore, Konoha is afraid it cannot agree to such an unreasonable request."

Kitetsu snorted lightly: "Lord Hokage, it seems that Konoha has no sincerity in exchanging ideas."

"In that case, there's no way to dispel our suspicions."

"If this continues, war will probably be unavoidable!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly, while Homura Mitokado said solemnly, "Mr. Kitetsu, sincerity in communication is mutual."

"Only friendly exchanges between the two sides can dispel misunderstandings."

"War is cruel and should not be used as a tool."

"I hope you can understand that Konoha does not want war, but it is not afraid of war."

Kitetsu's heart sank; he hadn't expected Konoha's attitude to harden.

That would be bad.

At this moment, Koharu Tsurugi said in a gentle tone, "We're all too tired from traveling today. Why don't you all go and rest first? We can talk about the exchange later."

Kitetsu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stepped down the stairs, stood up, and feigned displeasure, saying, "I hope Konoha can make the right decision soon."

He was about to leave after speaking, but then paused, glanced at the Wind-Riding Horse, and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hokage, Konoha should be very safe. We don't need anyone to protect us, right?"

As a subordinate, Genma certainly couldn't put his superior in a difficult position, so he immediately said, "Recently, war has broken out, and espionage activities have become frequent. If I were a spy, I would definitely kill you all and cause Konoha and Kumogakure to go to war."

"None of you want to become victims of war, do you?"

Guiche remained silent.

He wanted to cause trouble, but he didn't want to die.

Seeing that the Cloud Ninja had been captured, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Don't worry, everyone, Genma will not interfere with normal operations."

That concludes our first friendly exchange.

The Cloud Ninja left the Hokage, but Genma still followed.

"Captain, what should we do next? That guy is tough to deal with, and it will be difficult to get rid of him."

After glancing at the Wind-Riding Black Horse, a Cloud Ninja whispered.

Gui Che felt a headache coming on and thought to himself, "Let's rest first and then find another opportunity."

I was surrounded by people last night and didn't get any rest at all.

That bastard is really despicable!

After escorting the Cloud Ninja to their residence, Genma created shadow clones to surround the area, and then went to the opposite rooftop to meet up with Shizune and the others.

"how is the situation?"

"I asked Hatake Sakumo."

Xuanma chuckled: "Very harmonious."

"However, these guys did come with other purposes. They always talk about war and want to use it to force the village to compromise."

Yamashiro Aoba said, "Should we deliberately give them a chance to see what they're up to?"

Sakumo Hatake shook his head: "This is not something we should be thinking about."

"The priority now is stability; keep a close eye on them."

Shizune asked, "By the way, does the Hidden Cloud Village really dare to start a war?"

Xuanma said with absolute certainty, "If an opportunity arises, Yunyin will not hesitate."

"As for excuses, there's none needed."

So what is the Cloud Ninja's purpose this time?

Was it really just to determine if his Lightning Release was Lightning Release Chakra Mode?

We can't possibly be planning to harm the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, can we?

Or perhaps you're just eyeing their disdain?

Nowadays, no child from the main branch of the Hyuga clan is allowed to be stolen.

Chapter 80 Kosuke, The War Ahead of Schedule

Although it would have been possible to lure the snake out of its hole, Xuanma did not do so.

Now that we know the Cloud Ninja have ulterior motives, they might even be coveting a certain bloodline limit of Konoha, or something else entirely.

To lure someone out of hiding under such circumstances, using unsuspecting others as bait, is extremely unethical!

Nothing in this world is absolute.

Xuanma could not guarantee 100% that luring the snake out of its hole would not result in any accidents.

These Cloud Ninjas may not seem very strong, but who knows what they actually are?

Therefore, he chose to guard against it at all costs!

Xuanma kept a close eye on the Cloud Ninja, activating Sage Mode, even guarding the outside when they went to the toilet.

With perception spread out, it's simply impossible to split yourself up and conceal your presence.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Aside from getting familiar with the streets of Konoha Village and tasting a few local delicacies, the Cloud Ninja gained nothing else.

Late that night, the Cloud Ninja once again attempted to cause trouble under cover of darkness but failed. One of the Cloud Ninja could no longer tolerate it and rushed in front of Genma, shouting: "Genma, I, Otani Tomohisa, challenge you to a duel!"

Genma stepped out of the darkness and under the streetlight, a gentle smile on his face: "Oh? You want to have a friendly chat with me? Of course, no problem."

"As the host, don't worry, I won't kill you. You can use all your strength."

At this moment, neither Sakumo Hatake and his group nor Shinnosuke Sarutobi's ANBU squad appeared, silently watching from the darkness.

Seeing Genma's expression, Otani Tomohisa became even more furious: "Damn it, underestimating the ninjas of Kumogakure will come at a price!"

Xuanma nodded: "Don't worry, I never underestimate anyone."

"Come on, draw your ninja sword and slash at me!"

Genma waved to Otani Tomohisa.

"You bastard, die!"

Tomohisa Otani roared, drew his ninja sword, and with a flash, split into three, slashing at Genma from three different directions under the light of the street lamp.

"Oh? All three are physical clones, their true bodies hidden by the light. They cleverly use light to create barely perceptible illusions to conceal their true bodies!"

"You're very capable!"

Genma smiled and commented, then suddenly rose up from the ground, perfectly positioned in the middle of the three clones, his legs in a split, plus a straight punch, and Otani Tomohisa's three clones exploded at the same time.

"So fast!"

Tomohisa Otani was startled, but seeing Genma's back to him, he was secretly pleased: "Although he saw through my moves, he chose the most foolish way to deal with them."

In a flash, Tomohisa Otani appeared behind Genma, who had just landed, and slashed down with his ninja sword.

puff!

Genma's head flew off, blood spraying under the streetlights, and a few drops of warm blood splashed on Otani Tomohisa's face.

Yes, that's exactly the feeling!

That annoying brat is finally dead, killed by himself!

It's ridiculous that someone with this kind of skill would have a bounty of 3500 million!

What Konoha Ranga?

Wasn't this all deliberately created by Konoha?

Tomohisa Otani was extremely excited; all the pent-up frustration and resentment he had felt over the past few days were released with this one strike.

However, in the eyes of Shizune and Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

In the eyes of the Cloud Ninja, including Kitetsu, who were also secretly observing.

Tomohisa Otani's sword strike only killed the air.

In their eyes, after Ōtani Tomohisa slashed at thin air, he was just there, excited and ecstatic, acting like a complete madman.