Chapter 366: Still Holding a Grudge Against Me?

Wind Country, Sunagakure Village.

Wind Shadow Office.

"What does Konoha say?" Second Kazekage looked toward the ANBU who came to report.

Konoha Village actually dared to openly kill their Sunagakure Village ninjas; it was as if they didn't consider Sunagakure Village at all!

They must make Konoha give them an answer.

Hmm, an apology and compensation are absolutely required!

If Konoha doesn't pay even tens of millions of taels, it's a loss for them.

"Wind—Wind Shadow Lord..." the ANBU stammered, unable to speak.

"What happened? Could it be that Konoha refuses to compensate?" Second Kazekage asked with a frown.

But he quickly dismissed that thought…

Although Sunagakure Village was at fault first, Konoha's actions were somewhat excessive.

Both in sentiment and reason, they must step forward to explain and provide a certain compensation.

Unless Konoha intends to bear Sunagakure Village's wrath!

"Wind Shadow Lord, Konoha Village says they absolutely will not accept an apology or compensation…"

"What?"

The ANBU hadn't finished speaking when the angry Sha Men interrupted.

"How dare Konoha Village refuse compensation! Aren't they afraid we might start a war?"

Now Sunagakure Village hasn't recovered from the last war, so of course they don't dare to actually start a war.

But using this as an excuse to threaten Konoha into submission is still fine.

This is a trick commonly used by the Kage of various nations…

In his current understanding, anyone who can become Hokage is not a fool and would never choose to start a war over a small compensation.

After all, the loss from compensation is negligible compared to the loss a war brings.

A normal person wouldn't risk losing the big for the small.

But clearly Tuan Cang and Lian Ye will not indulge their foul temper!

"Wind Shadow Lord, Konoha says that if we dare start a war over this, they don't mind fighting us…" the ANBU ninja weakly added.

Sha Men heard this and his complexion instantly turned iron‑blue, his fist clenched in anger.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He hadn't expected the Hokage to break the usual pattern, bringing up a war just because they wouldn't pay compensation!

Since Konoha refuses compensation, they can only swallow their anger.

It can't be that, just because a few ninjas have truly died, they'd declare war on Konoha Village, right?

The current Sunagakure Village hasn't recovered and lacks the right to challenge Konoha!

They can only strategically choose to submit.

But this matter isn't over!

Sooner or later, one day they will reclaim the arena!

"Send out a notice: have the village's ninjas temporarily refrain from going to Fire Country."

"Also, inform Konoha Village that, to maintain friendly relations between the two nations, Sunagakure Village will no longer hold Konoha accountable."

He said that almost through gritted teeth.

Sha Men knew very well that the newly appointed Third Hokage was a mad dog.

It's better they don't go up there; it's no fun…

Otherwise, truly angering the mad dog could easily cause greater losses.

Sunagakure Village gritted their teeth and endured this, not daring to even let out a single fart.

Who made the Third Hokage a mad dog that doesn't respect martial virtue?

Sha Men feared that if they provoked Konoha again, the two villages would truly erupt into war!

Fire Country, Konoha Village.

Yuanfei Rizhan learned that Sunagakure Village had abandoned Konoha's apology and compensation.

He was completely stunned.

He hadn't expected Sunagakure Village truly not to start a war, and began to doubt his earlier judgment.

Tuan Cang sneered at the sight: "Dealing with people like that can't be too soft, otherwise they'd dare to defecate on your head!"

He knew Sunagakure Village only dared to move their lips; they had no guts to start a war against Konoha.

Even if war truly broke out, he wouldn't be scared at all!

Only by completely subduing them can such incidents be prevented…

"I understand, Tuan Cang," Ri Zhan bowed his head guiltily.

Lian Ye was right; he indeed should learn properly from Tuan Cang.

"Alright, continue reviewing the documents."

Tuan Cang didn't argue with Ri Zhan; the two resumed handling the documents.

After this incident, Ri Zhan's opposition to Tuan Cang's decisions noticeably decreased.

It must be said, Tuan Cang had no problems handling external affairs.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye, from far away, saw Qianshou Feijian waiting at the doorway.

When he first arrived at the village, he was spotted by a ninja with extraordinary perception.

Moreover, that someone also knew he didn't go straight home, but went to the Hokage Office first.

"Old thing, sunbathing at the doorway?" Lian Ye teased.

Since acquiring the memory of a Second Personality, he has gotten used to using "old thing" instead of calling him uncle.

He finds it sounds smoother this way.

"Kid, you're back."

A flash of joy flickered in Qianshou Feijian's eyes, and he selectively ignored Lian Ye's out‑of‑place remark and the "old thing" address.

Four months and three days later, the kid finally returned to the village!

Two months earlier than he expected, which counts as a surprise.

"Hmm, I'm back," Lian Ye nodded and entered the courtyard.

Seeing this, Qianshou Feijian followed silently and asked softly.

"Still angry at me?"

"No, I haven't cared about that matter for a long time," Lian Ye waved his hand.

Although Qianshou Feijian has things hidden from him, hasn't he done the same?

He won't elaborate on who he lived with during the months he was away from the village.

He hopes that when Qianshou Feijian learns about Hashirama and Ban in the future, he can forgive himself as he forgave him…

Essentially, both have secrets the other doesn't know.

It's just that Qianshou Feijian exposed his first.

So don't press people too hard; leave a margin for future good meetings.

Upon hearing that, Qianshou Feijian couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from lifting, a rare smile appearing.

Lian Ye didn't get angry, which means he has already forgiven himself.

Although his experiment wasn't malicious toward Lian Ye, doing it behind his back was still somewhat unethical.

Fortunately, Lian Ye took it in stride.

"Kid, what are you carrying on your back?"

Qianshou Feijian looked at Lian Ye's bulging backpack and asked curiously.

"I bought some gifts for you while traveling in Iron Country."

Lian Ye set down the backpack and took out a teacup.

"Thoughtful."

Qianshou Feijian hadn't expected Lian Ye to buy him a gift, and he gratefully accepted the teacup.

He decided to use this cup for drinking water from now on!

The gap between them seemed to vanish.

Lian Ye prepared gifts for everyone he knows; earlier in the Hokage Office he forgot Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang.

He'll give them when he meets them later.

"Kid, have you eaten?" Qianshou Feijian glanced at the wall clock; it was exactly lunch time.

If not, they can have lunch together.

It's been a few months since they've tasted this kid's cooking.

Lian Ye naturally saw the old kid's intention and turned into the kitchen.

"Not yet, I'll start cooking now."

Qianshou Feijian watched Lian Ye deftly slip on an apron and enter the kitchen.

From start to finish, the smile on his face never faded.

During this time he kept worrying that Lian Ye wouldn't forgive him.

Fortunately, the feared thing didn't happen.

Lian Ye is still the same Lian Ye as before…

ps: Regarding the Dojutsu name, I saw that "Direct Impurity God" and "Hachiman God" got the most likes, so I used this, eee…