Chapter 266: Super Tender

Sunagakure, Wind Shadow Office.

"Hmph, Konoha really oversteps its bounds!"

The Second Generation Wind Shadow Shaman learned that the heads of the village's rogue ninjas had been snatched by Konoha Ninja, and clenched his fists in anger.

"You are truly a bunch of useless scum; even with so many of you, you cannot stop Konoha's ninja—what use are you?!"

Konoha Village's actions are practically slapping Sunagakure in the face!

The crucial point is that these worthless ones, after being slapped, didn't retaliate but instead slunk back to the village to complain.

His scalp is bald, and a blue dragon with black claw tattoos coils around his right eye, as if the claws tightly encircle it, giving an aura of authority and unapproachability.

"Wind Shadow Lord, the opponent is Konoha's Deadly Poison Master."

Second Generation Wind Shadow Shaman: "……"

His clenched fist subconsciously loosened, and his complexion shifted from a bluish hue to pallor.

So that's the guy; now it makes sense.

The title "Deadly Poison Master" can be called the shadow of Sunagakure.

Anyone who took part in that war knows the terror of Konoha's "Deadly Poison Master".

Years ago, he single‑handedly caused the village's vital energy to be severely damaged, and it has not yet recovered.

He made the already impoverished Sunagakure even poorer…

He had just taken office, intending to change the village's situation, but faced opposition from the Conservative Faction; those guys even attempted a coup, which he discovered in advance.

And those three rogue ninjas were among the Conservative Faction that launched the coup.

He ordered the few to be captured and brought back, and this incident ensued.

"Hmph, we Sunagakure have recorded this grudge; sooner or later we will repay Konoha a thousandfold!"

Sha Men's eyes burned with the flame of vengeance; one day Konoha will pay the price.

Especially since the "Deadly Poison Master" has already made the Sand Hidden Village Kill List!

But now Sunagakure is simply not Konoha's opponent; it will take decades to develop its economy.

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Commercial Street, Barbecue Restaurant entrance.

"So you're treating me to this?"

Tuan Cang looked at the sign above the door, his expression somewhat sour.

He had originally thought Lian Ye would personally cook to apologize, but instead they came to the Barbecue Restaurant for a meal, leaving him excited for nothing.

Yet, due to face, he couldn't say anything.

After all, Lian Ye only said he'd treat him to a meal, never mentioning cooking himself.

"Don't you like barbecue?" Lian Ye noticed Tuan Cang's expression and couldn't help asking.

If he truly dislikes it, they could switch to another type.

"Whatever." Tuan Cang snorted coldly.

Lian Ye, seeing this, was a bit baffled, thinking he was angry about the earlier scapegoating.

He thought Tuan Cang's current stress tolerance was still too low; the future Pot King wouldn't mind such trivial matters.

"Since there's no objection, let's have barbecue then," Lian Ye turned to Xiaochun Zhuanqin, "Xiaochun, you have no problem, right?"

"I'm fine with anything," Xiaochun Zhuanqin said with a smile.

Inside the Barbecue Restaurant, the lighting was soft, and several wooden tables were filled with diners.

The owner was a bearded middle‑aged man; upon seeing Lian Ye, he immediately smiled, "Lord Lian Ye, you're here, please have a seat."

The owner respectfully led the three to their seats, then handed them the menu.

"Tuan Cang, you order," Lian Ye handed the menu to Tuan Cang without looking, "Order whatever you like; today I'm treating."

Tuan Cang let out a light snort, "This bastard even knows to let me order first, shows a hint of contrition."

With that thought, he took the menu, began ordering, and then placed the menu before Xiaochun Zhuanqin.

"Take a look—what else do you want to eat?"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin glanced at the menu, then shook their head, "I don't need any more; this food is enough."

Lian Ye, seeing the two finish ordering, returned the menu to the owner.

"Alright, the three of you, please wait a moment."

………

"Tuan Cang, this piece of meat is definitely cooked! Eat up!" Lian Ye poked the sizzling, oil‑splattering beef on the grill with chopsticks; the fat sizzled over the charcoal, aroma spreading.

Tuan Cang crossed his arms, brow furrowed, "Did you flip it just now?"

He felt that one side might still be raw.

That bastard can't be deliberately giving him half‑cooked meat, can he?

"Flipped it!"

"You only grilled a moment before flipping; that's not enough."

"Barbecue is meant to be a bit tender; otherwise, when it gets old it won't taste good." Lian Ye declared earnestly, grabbing that piece of meat and placing it onto Tuan Cang's plate.

Tuan Cang stared at the slightly pink meat, expression solemn, "It's clearly not cooked."

He has always preferred fully cooked meat, disliking this type.

"How about we grill it a bit longer?"

"Trust me, this is the most tender barbecue, the flavor is really great."

Xiaochun Zhuanqin quietly grilled their own meat beside them, each slice perfectly done, golden and slightly crisp.

They glanced at the two quarreling, smiled lightly, "If you keep arguing, the meat will burn."

"Hey, Tuan Cang, you really aren't eating?" Lian Ye picked up another slice of sizzling, oily roast meat, waved it before Tuan Cang, and the fat dripped onto the charcoal, producing a "Sss" sound.

"Xiaochun, give it a try," Lian Ye, seeing Tuan Cang unresponsive, turned and placed the meat onto Xiaochun Zhuanqin's plate.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin picked up the roast meat, lightly dipped it in sauce, put it in their mouth and chewed, and suddenly a light flashed before their eyes.

"Hmm, the meat Lian Yejun grilled is indeed delicious."

Tuan Cang glanced at her, his Adam's apple twitching slightly, seeming that Lian Ye hadn't deceived him……

"Why would I lie? You can tell the taste as soon as you try," Lian Ye picked up another slice of roast meat, dipped it in sauce, and shoved it straight into Tuan Cang's mouth.

Caught off guard, Tuan Cang had a mouthful of meat forced in; just as he was about to get angry, his tongue sensed the fresh, tender, juicy flavor, and he froze instantly.

Hmm, Lian Ye was right; it really was quite tender and tasty.

"How is it, is it delicious?"

"... Not bad," Tuan Cang admitted reluctantly.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin smiled brightly at the two, her gaze landing on the chopsticks in Lian Ye's hand, wearing a face of amused curiosity.

She wanted to know whether Lian Yejun would take the chopsticks that Tuan Cang had just bitten and use them to pick up meat?

Unfortunately, that disappointed her.

Lian Ye stopped using those chopsticks and instead switched to a brand‑new pair.

"Why haven't we seen Ri Zhan and the others these days?" Lian Ye asked suddenly.

Yuanfei Rizhan being absent is understandable—he's a newlywed—but Uchiha Jing and Shuihu Menyan being missing as well is problematic.

"Ri Zhan and the others went on a mission."

"How come I didn't know?"

Tuan Cang, while grilling meat, said, "You only go on missions; the rest of the time you stay at home, so of course you don't know their whereabouts."

Lian Ye's mouth twitched; it really seemed that way……

Every day, aside from preparing three meals for Qianshou Feijian, the rest of the time is spent lying in the courtyard sunbathing.

It seems he needs to go out more often.

Perhaps, like back then with Uncle Hashirama—

go traveling.

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ps: Hehehe, something unexpected happened today, Ying—