Chapter 201: Now We Have No More Worries!
Oborotsuki's words immediately drew everyone's attention.
All eyes turned toward him.
The Fourth Raikage's gaze sharpened, his heart tightening.
He tried to remain composed and looked directly at Oborotsuki as he asked:
"What solution?"
"It's very simple."
Oborotsuki shrugged and walked over, gently pulling the uneasy Samui into his arms:
"From today onward, your entire Kumogakure can simply join Kirigakure. Problem solved, right?"
"Hōzuki Oborotsuki, what did you just say?!"
Dodai exploded with anger the moment he heard those words.
"That's right! Don't be ridiculous!"
"This is going too far—how dare you say something like that!"
"Kumogakure joining Kirigakure? Stop joking!!"
"…"
The numerous Kumogakure ninja were all furious upon hearing Oborotsuki's proposal.
Even the Fourth Raikage couldn't help but flare up in rage.
"Utter nonsense!!"
"Hōzuki Oborotsuki, the only reason we're staying here and cooperating with you is because we don't want to continue the war and cause more senseless deaths!"
"But what you're demanding now is completely outrageous! Kumogakure is not something you can trample over and bully as you please!"
As soon as the Fourth Raikage finished speaking, massive amounts of Lightning Release chakra erupted from his body.
Seeing this, Samui immediately grew tense.
She hurriedly stepped forward, positioning herself between Oborotsuki and the Fourth Raikage along with the other Kumogakure ninja.
"Lord Fourth Raikage, please calm down!!"
"Everyone, please stop provoking Oborotsuki… Just do it as a favor to me!"
Samui looked at the Fourth Raikage and the other ninja, pleading with them.
But Dodai simply snorted coldly:
"Samui, how can you even ask for leniency right now?"
"Today's entire situation started because of you!"
Just from those words, it was obvious there was no room for negotiation anymore.
For a moment, Samui looked distressed and miserable. She turned her head toward Oborotsuki, wanting to urge him not to act impulsively.
However, the moment she turned around, she saw that Oborotsuki had already disappeared.
The next second, the Fourth Raikage—who had just activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode—was slammed straight into the ground.
BOOM—
The earth cracked open.
Dust and smoke billowed.
With just one move, Oborotsuki had defeated the Fourth Raikage, who immediately coughed up blood.
The Kumogakure ninja who had just been eager to fight—thinking they could make a last stand and rely on Kumogakure's backbone to defeat this terrifying enemy—
now saw the Raikage's miserable state and immediately shut their mouths.
They stood there in stunned silence, exchanging glances, watching the Fourth Raikage lying in the crater with deep fear. No one dared provoke Oborotsuki anymore.
After defeating the Fourth Raikage in a single strike, Oborotsuki stood up casually and looked toward Dodai and the others.
He then walked out of the crater, step by step, heading straight for Dodai.
"Lord Raikage!"
"Lord Fourth Raikage, are you alright?"
"Medical team, hurry over!!"
"…"
Seeing Oborotsuki leave the Raikage's side, a large number of Kumogakure ninja finally mustered the courage to rush toward the Fourth Raikage.
Samui was also frightened by the scene. Once she regained her senses, she immediately ran toward the Raikage:
"Lord Fourth Raikage… are… are you okay?"
At this moment, Oborotsuki had already arrived in front of the sweating Dodai.
"What did you just say?"
"I didn't hear it clearly. Could you repeat it?"
Oborotsuki looked at Dodai with a half-smile. The latter was already scared stiff, his whole body rigid, face deathly pale.
He couldn't move or speak.
The commotion here had already attracted the attention of ninja from the other villages.
Since most of them were currently resting, they all gathered around to watch the show.
Seeing Oborotsuki suddenly teaching Kumogakure another lesson, the ninja from the other villages were all puzzled.
"Why are they fighting again?"
"No idea, I just got here."
"That was quite a loud impact. Was that the Fourth Raikage who got beaten?"
"Poor guy… he was already injured, and now he's hurt again. He probably won't recover this time…"
"I'm guessing the Kumogakure guys were trying to sneak away, so Hōzuki Oborotsuki punished them?"
"…"
The ninja from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Konoha watched the spectacle with glee, unafraid to stir the pot.
Their gossiping voices drifted over on the wind, making the Kumogakure ninja feel extremely uncomfortable.
But at this moment, who still dared to speak up?
The Fourth Raikage's miserable state was right there for everyone to see!
"Since you don't have the strength, next time, don't chatter in front of me."
"Otherwise, there won't be a next time."
Oborotsuki looked at Dodai, who was standing in front of him, drenched in cold sweat, too terrified to even make a sound. He gave a light laugh.
After leaving those two warnings, he turned away and stopped paying attention to him.
A small fry like this could be sent flying with just one finger.
There was really no need to waste energy on someone like him.
Today, everything had been made perfectly clear.
There was no longer any need to worry about Kumogakure causing trouble, and at the same time, Samui's worries could be completely resolved. She no longer needed to feel anxious or fearful.
From now on, she could peacefully stay by his side, within the Hōzuki clan, and help him achieve the goal of revitalizing the entire clan.
"Let's go, Samui."
Oborotsuki walked over to Samui. Seeing her anxiously checking on the Fourth Raikage's injuries, he gently reminded her.
Hearing this, Samui looked up and gave Oborotsuki a helpless glance.
She then obediently stood up and walked toward him.
"Thank you for showing mercy, Oborotsuki…"
Samui came to Oborotsuki's side and whispered gratefully.
She knew very well that with Oborotsuki's strength, if he hadn't held back, the Fourth Raikage would likely be dead by now.
"Do you still have any worries?"
Oborotsuki asked with a half-smile.
Samui gently shook her head.
"Since you no longer have any mental burdens, from now on, just stay by my side peacefully."
"Let me take you home now to meet your other sisters."
With that, Oborotsuki headed toward Terumī Mei's residence.
Hearing his words, Samui was slightly stunned:
"Other sisters?"
She felt very curious and moved her lips as if wanting to ask something, but ultimately held back and hurried to follow him.
At the same time, in a prosperous town within the Land of Water—not too far from Kirigakure—
Several Kirigakure ANBU who had been sent by Terumī Mei to investigate Tsunade's whereabouts had finally located their target.
"The target is inside that gambling house across the street."
"Everyone, remember—our mission this time is to politely invite her. Do not be rude to her…"
"Then… let's move!"
With that, the leading ANBU squad captain flashed forward and disappeared.
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