Chapter 439: Peace talks? Not happening!
The battle raged on. In the past half hour, Fujiwara Tetsuya had successively killed nine Elite Jonin.
Of course, this high-intensity combat was not without its costs.
At least his Lightning Clone had been destroyed by several Elite Jonin-level enemies working together a few minutes prior.
"Lightning Release: Chidori Current!"
A piercing shriek, accompanied by flashing light, tore through the sky... Facing Fujiwara Tetsuya's rapid assault, the Quasi-Kage warrior standing at the forefront was directly pierced through the chest by Fujiwara Tetsuya.
"Right-hand-man!"
Watching the blood-soaked right-hand-man, the eyes of the enemies behind him grew heavier.
Dead!
Up to this point in the battle, nine comrades had fallen one after another, though they were only a hastily assembled group.
Their combat awareness and strength varied.
But it also directly proved the power of Mei Zhi Hang.
Now, of the only two Quasi-Kage warriors, one had been killed by Fujiwara Tetsuya's surprise attack.
Undoubtedly, from this moment on, the tide of this battle had turned.
Their identity had changed from hunters to the hunted.
"Retreat! With our current strength, we cannot defeat this monster!"
"If only we had known, we shouldn't have accepted what the Uchiha Clan sent."
Led by the other Quasi-Kage, the remaining Elite Jonin quickly formed a defensive formation and retreated towards the edge of the barrier.
However...
These people had miscalculated one thing.
That was, neither Fujiwara Tetsuya nor the Uchiha Clan had any intention of letting these pawns go.
For Fujiwara Tetsuya, this was living kill value, and also crucial for him to complete his system mission.
And for the Uchiha Clan, the existence of these people was a scandal... an obstacle that affected the powerful image of the Uchiha Clan.
Unstable factors could only be completely eliminated to put everyone at ease.
"Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"
Under the onslaught of the raging water, one figure after another was easily drawn into the water curtain by Fujiwara Tetsuya...
Amidst the scattered crimson, it transformed into pleasant sounds in Fujiwara Tetsuya's ears.
"Damn it! That brat is catching up! Faster, faster!"
"Uchiha Kita, quickly open the barrier and let us out!"
"With our strength, we can't defeat this brat. We need support... support from the Uchiha Clan."
Looking at the panicked crowd, constantly calling for help from outside the barrier, Fujiwara Tetsuya showed a mocking smile, finally stopping a dozen meters away from them.
"Don't look at me, you continue... Don't worry, at least for now, I won't make a move."
"Speaking of which, I'd like to see if the Uchiha Clan will actually show up for you dispensable pawns."
Amidst Fujiwara Tetsuya's taunts, the other Quasi-Kage, and the remaining seven Elite Jonin-level warriors, their expressions grew increasingly grim.
Because at this moment, they already knew that if the Uchiha Clan truly intended to save them, they should have already appeared!
"Damn it, the evil Uchiha Clan, falsely claiming to be a powerful Shinobi Clan!"
Amidst angry curses, everyone turned their gaze back to Fujiwara Tetsuya.
They had struggled and wandered in the Ninja World for decades, finally achieving their current strength with great difficulty.
To let them sacrifice themselves here for nothing was something they could never accept.
"Mei Zhi Hang, Sir~"
"We are willing to negotiate with you~"
"As long as you agree to spare us, we are willing to serve as witnesses and expose all of the Uchiha Clan's schemes against you."
"An enemy's enemy is a friend. I'm sure Mei Zhi Hang, Sir, understands this simple truth."
"Oh~ Negotiations, you say?"
As he murmured, a cold light flashed in Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes.
These guys in front of him were far more foolish than he had imagined.
"Negotiations are not impossible~"
"However, merely acting as witnesses to expose the Uchiha Clan's schemes cannot at all compensate for the foolish things you've done today..."
"Moreover, the Uchiha Clan's influence is far greater than imagined. Your mere accusations alone cannot shake the powerful Uchiha Clan..."
This wasn't Fujiwara Tetsuya deliberately mocking the Uchiha.
Rather... for the various Shinobi Clans of Konoha, there was already a mature routine for such clean-up operations.
As long as the Uchiha Clan threw out a few dispensable pawns at the crucial moment, even if the Konoha Higher-Ups... and he, continued to investigate, they wouldn't gain anything.
Besides bickering, there would only be endless bickering.
"Then what do you mean, Sir?"
"The price you're offering is too low. You need to raise it..."
"Don't think about promising me anything for later. I don't believe in that."
"After all, the Ninja World is vast. If you were to hide afterwards, let alone me... even Konoha would probably have to spend a lot of effort to find you."
"I have many things to deal with and don't want to waste time on such meaningless matters."
"Hand over all the Ninjutsu scrolls and money you carry, as a condition... I can spare your lives today..."
"After all, what you just said is correct, an enemy's enemy is a friend. I believe after tonight's events, your hatred for the Uchiha Clan should be no less than mine."
As if to show his sincerity, Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression softened slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he put away his katana.
"Alright~"
Although handing over everything they carried was a bit painful.
But compared to their own lives and the treasures hidden elsewhere, the things they carried were not indispensable.
In just a few minutes, Fujiwara Tetsuya had over a dozen Ninjutsu scrolls and tens of millions of Ryo in his hands.
"Then the agreement is reached~"
After sealing all the Ninjutsu scrolls and tens of millions of Ryo into a scroll, Fujiwara Tetsuya chuckled, spread his arms, and slowly walked towards them.
"It is our honor to turn an enemy like you, Sir, into a friend."
Watching Fujiwara Tetsuya's seemingly benevolent actions, the leading Quasi-Kage and the other seven Elite Jonin couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, forcing two dry laughs.
"Yes~ It's an honor, but that's for the next life."
"Rasengan!"
As Fujiwara Tetsuya muttered, his figure suddenly transformed into afterimages. In each of his left and right hands, a Rasengan condensed, precisely... smashing into the face of that Quasi-Kage and a nearby Elite Jonin warrior.
The sudden turn of events left the surrounding people no time to react... By the time they regained their senses, the heads of that Quasi-Kage and Elite Jonin had already exploded with a roar.
Pale brain matter, mixed with crimson blood, continuously streamed down Fujiwara Tetsuya's hands, adding a bizarre atmosphere to the dark night.
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