Chapter 503

As soon as these words were spoken, the corners of Huangtu's eyes began to twitch uncontrollably, and his face turned extremely gloomy.

Catching up? What was there to catch up on between him and this hateful demon god? Was it not enough that the Rock Shinobi had been humiliated?

Huangtu wanted to lash out at this shameless man, but recalling his terrifying combat power, he suppressed the urge.

If one cannot bear small burdens, one will ruin great plans. He had to figure out this man's purpose first.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke! What exactly is your intention?!"

After careful consideration, Huangtu chose a suitable form of address and questioned Mizunuki Ryosuke directly by his name.

Seeing Huangtu's tense state, the smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face didn't fade in the slightest; he just said indifferently,

"Didn't I say? I only came to catch up this time."

As he spoke, he shook his head dismissively, as if Huangtu were just making a mountain out of a molehill.

Hearing this, although Huangtu remained vigilant, seeing that Mizunuki Ryosuke really didn't seem to have any intention of attacking, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although he still didn't know what Mizunuki Ryosuke was up to, he tentatively spoke again, his attitude softening slightly.

"Mizukage, please leave the catching up for later."

"This is a battlefield, a matter between the Rock Shinobi and the Waterfall Shinobi. I hope you will not interfere."

Huangtu stared at Mizunuki Ryosuke, speaking in a serious tone.

But unexpectedly, after Huangtu finished speaking, Mizunuki Ryosuke slowly shook his head with that same indifferent smile.

This action caused Huangtu's mood to plummet to the bottom.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, don't push your luck!!!"

Huangtu's eyes were filled with hatred; the burly man looked as if he were about to crush his own teeth.

"Tsuchikage, I said I wanted to catch up, but who said I wanted to catch up with you?"

"Oh, right, maybe I didn't make myself clear, causing you to have a misunderstanding."

"Let me say it again."

As he spoke, a look of interest appeared on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face.

"I came here to catch up with a partner of my Hidden Mist."

"Who would have thought I'd run into you here? I was just being polite earlier; why did you take it seriously?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a sincere tone, as if that were truly the case.

"You!!!"

Huangtu was furious and speechless. How could he have expected that a man as strong as this would play word games with him out of a perverse sense of humor?

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

"There's no one from your Hidden Mist here!!!"

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, aren't you going too far!!!"

In his shock and anger, Huangtu had already lost his composure. He stared at Mizunuki Ryosuke with red eyes, his roar filled with a hint of hysteria.

"Then you thought I was joking with you?"

Hearing Huangtu's accusation, the smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face faded bit by bit, replaced by a chilling indifference.

Seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke's expression turn cold, Huangtu realized something was wrong. He immediately regretted his outburst, fearing it would provoke Mizunuki Ryosuke into attacking regardless of the consequences.

Huangtu finally regained his calm. No matter what Mizunuki Ryosuke was planning, he knew he must not let him find an opportunity to interfere in the current situation.

The Rock Shinobi were about to achieve a complete victory; they could not afford such a mishap at this critical moment!

"Fourth Mizukage! This is a battlefield!"

"The matter you speak of concerns the relations between the three great nations. If you speak like this without reason, are you trying to betray the treaty we signed in the Land of Lightning?"

A flash of inspiration struck Huangtu's mind. Thinking of something, he narrowed his eyes and questioned Mizunuki Ryosuke again.

And this question from Huangtu undoubtedly hit the key point.

Hearing Huangtu's words, a flash of surprise crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes. He hadn't expected Huangtu to come up with a way to restrain him in his panic.

It seemed that during this recent period, Huangtu, having become the Fourth Tsuchikage, had undergone much training and improved significantly.

Whether it was Huangtu as the Fourth Tsuchikage or Mizunuki Ryosuke as the Fourth Mizukage, their status and position meant that their words and actions represented far more than just their own personal stance.

Undoubtedly, Mizunuki Ryosuke, appearing on this battlefield alone, meant that if he, as the Mizukage, openly interfered in this war, it would represent the Hidden Mist of the Land of Water openly interfering in the war between the Waterfall Shinobi and the Rock Shinobi.

And most importantly, the Hidden Mist had no reason to interfere. If Mizunuki Ryosuke acted rashly, it would undoubtedly be a public violation of the ceasefire agreement recently established by the three Kage of Lightning, Earth, and Water.

If the Hidden Mist took the initiative to violate the ceasefire agreement and attack the Rock Shinobi, Huangtu would have every reason to follow suit, tear up the agreement, and refuse to pay the series of reparations mentioned in it.

In other words, Huangtu's question now held the moral high ground, especially since it also involved the Hidden Cloud of the Land of Lightning, the third party.

Because if the Rock Shinobi refused to fulfill the war reparations because the Hidden Mist had violated the agreement, then the Hidden Cloud would naturally not get their share either, which was something the Hidden Cloud could not accept.

So, when it came down to it, it was actually a question of "justification."

And could this stump Mizunuki Ryosuke? The surprise in his eyes flashed and vanished, replaced by an indifferent smile.

Mizunuki Ryosuke glanced at Huangtu indifferently.

You want "justification"? I'll give it to you now.

"Huangtu, you're going too far!"

"Who was the one who broke the agreement first? You probably know better than I do!"

Mizunuki Ryosuke suddenly became angry, rebuking Huangtu unceremoniously, leaving the caught-off-guard Huangtu stunned on the spot.

"???!!!"

Huangtu felt like he could spit out a mouthful of blood.

You suddenly jump out to interfere in the battle, save the Waterfall Shinobi leader, and then turn around to blame him? Where is your shame?

He had never seen such a shameless person!

Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to know Huangtu's resentment and spoke again.

"I told you, I came to catch up with someone."

"That person is an important partner of my Hidden Mist, and now you have beaten him into a critical state."

"Naturally, I must uphold justice!"

Mizunuki Ryosuke said righteously, his expression full of integrity.

A sense of foreboding flashed through Huangtu's heart.

Sure enough, after finishing his words, Mizunuki Ryosuke turned his head and spoke with a gentle smile to the Waterfall Shinobi leader who was being rescued behind him.

"Isn't that right, Mr. Leader?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke almost let out "that guy," but fortunately he pulled back in time and changed the address, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself.

"???"

Waterfall Shinobi leader: "???"