Chapter 167: Next Time You Provoke Us, Bear the Consequences Yourself!
Facing Oborotsuki's counter-question, the Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered for a moment.
This kid's presence was as strong as that little girl's—even stronger than the Fifth Mizukage herself!
What exactly was going on with Kirigakure?
When did so many powerful figures suddenly appear there?
Though shocked inside, the Fourth Raikage didn't let it show on his face.
"My subordinate said it was you who invaded Turtle Island and kidnapped Killer Bee!"
He barked coldly.
"Oh? Did you see it with your own eyes?"
Oborotsuki turned his gaze toward Motoi.
This guy had been at Turtle Island back then, suppressed and nearly killed by Pain's Six Paths and Kakuzu working together.
At the time, when the Deva Path captured Killer Bee, Motoi had already been on the verge of unconsciousness. So Oborotsuki knew this man definitely hadn't clearly witnessed the final moment.
Sure enough, when confronted with Oborotsuki's probing question, Motoi immediately looked guilty and shrank back:
"I… I…"
Seeing his reaction, Oborotsuki knew he had guessed correctly.
He turned back to the Fourth Raikage with complete confidence and gave an inquiring look.
"Did you see this kid do it, Motoi?"
"Why are you stammering and not saying anything?!"
At this point, the Fourth Raikage grew impatient and pressed Motoi.
Motoi's expression became extremely awkward. He could only grit his teeth and answer honestly:
"I… Lord Fourth Raikage, at that time… I didn't see clearly."
"It could have been this kid who took Bee, or it could have been the people from Akatsuki…"
"You heard that, didn't you, Lord Fourth Raikage?"
Oborotsuki gave a helpless laugh and looked meaningfully at the Fourth Raikage, spreading his hands and shrugging.
The Fourth Raikage's face instantly flushed red with embarrassment and anger.
He glared fiercely at Motoi:
"You…"
"Lord Raikage, although I didn't see clearly who exactly took Bee, I clearly heard that this Hōzuki Oborotsuki knows the members of that group called Akatsuki!"
"You can't deny that, can you?!"
Motoi looked at Oborotsuki and questioned him righteously.
"That's right. I do know those guys."
Oborotsuki admitted it very straightforwardly with a nod.
Hearing this, fury returned to the Fourth Raikage's face:
"So you're also a member of Akatsuki?"
"No."
"Then why do you know them?"
"That's none of your business."
Oborotsuki refused to answer any further questions.
"In any case, your village's jinchūriki wasn't taken by me. If you want revenge or to settle the score, you've got the wrong person."
"Lord Fourth Raikage, take your people and go back to your village. Investigate Akatsuki properly and stop coming to bother us."
"Otherwise, next time—you won't be able to leave."
Oborotsuki said with a playful smile.
"What did you just say, kid?"
The Fourth Raikage's expression darkened instantly upon hearing this.
He clenched his fists tightly, grinding his teeth. His bell-like eyes bulged round and wide, as though he wanted to kill Oborotsuki with his glare alone.
Oborotsuki, however, shook his head indifferently and shrugged:
"I'm just stating the facts."
"If you want to keep fighting, I'll keep you company until the end."
With that, his gaze fell on the Fourth Raikage's right arm.
That thick arm was still dripping blood nonstop.
Clearly, that earlier clash had injured the Fourth Raikage quite badly.
"Lord Raikage, you're injured!"
"Let me treat you!"
Samui noticed the Fourth Raikage's wound and immediately hurried over with her medical kit.
First she used medical ninjutsu to stop the bleeding urgently, then performed simple bandaging.
Oborotsuki watched every move Samui made.
This fair-skinned, beautiful, tall, and well-proportioned female ninja from Kumogakure immediately caught his attention.
Right now, Oborotsuki leisurely watched as Samui carefully bandaged the Fourth Raikage.
A moment later, Samui finished the bandaging and looked up—only to meet Oborotsuki's mischievous, heated gaze. Her eyes flickered, and she shyly averted her gaze from his intense stare.
The corners of Oborotsuki's mouth slowly curved upward.
At this moment, the Fourth Raikage spoke in a deep voice:
"Hōzuki Oborotsuki, I'll ask you one more time."
"Did you kidnap Killer Bee or not?"
"Ah… Lord Fourth Raikage, do you think if I had done it, I would bother hiding it from you?"
Oborotsuki spread his hands and asked back confidently.
His words left the Fourth Raikage speechless.
Given the strength this kid had just displayed, he certainly had the arrogance to back up such a claim.
Even if he openly admitted to taking Killer Bee, for Kumogakure to wrest him back from this kid's hands would be nearly impossible!
"Then let me ask you again: did you kidnap Yugito Nii, our Two-Tails jinchūriki?"
The Fourth Raikage asked with a grim face.
"Who is Yugito Nii?"
"I've never heard that name."
Oborotsuki played dumb and shook his head, looking completely confused.
Seeing his response, the Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered with suspicion.
He stared at Oborotsuki for a long while but couldn't read anything from him. Finally, he had no choice but to give up.
"If one day I find out you were lying to me!"
"Hōzuki Oborotsuki, I will make sure both you and Kirigakure pay the price!!"
The Fourth Raikage knew that with this man here today, continuing to pressure Kirigakure was no longer possible.
He inwardly backed down and was now just saying his final harsh words.
But Oborotsuki completely ignored him. Instead, he walked toward Samui with a cheeky grin:
"Hey, pretty lady from Kumogakure—what's your name?"
Oborotsuki came right up to Samui and asked with a mischievous smile.
His unexpected action stunned everyone present.
"This guy…"
Terumī Mei saw Oborotsuki's move and helplessly facepalmed, black lines appearing on her forehead—unsure whether to laugh or scold.
"As expected of Lord Oborotsuki…"
Mizura gave an awkward smile and muttered.
The Fourth Raikage was also completely dumbfounded, unable to understand what Oborotsuki was trying to pull. He turned his head and glared darkly at him.
Meanwhile, the one being questioned—Samui—blushed slightly. She didn't dare meet Oborotsuki's eyes and lowered her head to avoid his gaze as she answered:
"My name is… Samui."
For some reason, looking at this somewhat roguish, handsome, and bad-boy-like man in front of her made her heart race and her breathing quicken.
It was their first meeting, yet it felt strangely like they had known each other for years.
That inexplicable sense of familiarity and goodwill forced her to remain polite.
"Samui—what a nice name. Very cute."
"The environment in Kumogakure isn't great, right? The plateau's ultraviolet rays are so strong—they're really harsh on the skin. Would you consider coming to work on my side?"
Oborotsuki said with a playful smile.
"Kid, what nonsense are you spouting?!"
Hearing Oborotsuki openly trying to poach his subordinate right in front of him, the Fourth Raikage immediately exploded in anger again.
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