After thinking about these matters, Hibari quickly asked, "Does the Third Hokage know about this yet?"
"Not yet. The Third Hokage-sama is currently in a meeting with the Raikage of Kumogakure, so the intelligence department hasn't reported the news yet. That's why they came to report it to you, Minister, first," the Anbu ninja said in a deep voice.
Hibari thought for a moment, then said, "Go and make arrangements. Whether it's the intelligence personnel outside, the others on missions, or our Anbu members, you must find a way to continue provoking the war between the Land of Water and the Land of Earth. Don't let those two countries end it so easily. Exploit their conflicts, focus on publicizing the deep-seated hatred of the Land of Water's Daimyō, and spread rumors that both of their Kage have died and that their dying wish was to win this war!"
The Anbu member nodded quickly, and after confirming that Hibari had no other instructions, he disappeared from the room with a 'whoosh.'
After that, Hibari didn't delay. He muttered softly, "It seems that I really have to get involved in this peace treaty... Plans never go as expected."
After saying that, Hibari picked up his coat from the chair, put it on, and then quickly walked out of the Mitsumine Group headquarters toward the Hokage Residence.
It didn't take long for Hibari to rush to the entrance of the meeting room. He looked at Torifu, who was standing at the door, and asked, "Torifu, is the Third Hokage still inside?"
Torifu smiled, then nodded and said, "Yes, they haven't reached a conclusion yet. The Third Hokage-sama seems to be making some outrageous demands, and the Raikage is absolutely unwilling to suffer such a huge loss again..."
The corner of Hibari's mouth curled into a smile, and he said, "He doesn't have a choice... I'll go in and take a look."
Torifu didn't stop him. The Anbu's power was currently immense and hadn't been systematically restricted yet. So the Anbu could get involved in anything. It could be said that Hibari was the most powerful person under the Hokage.
People like Danzō, Koharu, and Homura could participate, and Hibari was naturally qualified to participate as well. Hokage Hiruzen had indeed invited Hibari to participate in the talks before, but Hibari said that he was busy, so he didn't come. Now that he wanted to go in, no one would stop him.
After greeting Torifu, Hibari knocked on the door, and without waiting for a response, he pushed the door open and walked in.
As soon as he entered, he saw the Third Raikage turning his head to look in his direction.
Hibari said with a smile, "I heard that the Third Raikage-sama of Kumogakure was visiting our Konoha, so I wanted to come and join in on the fun. I hope I haven't interrupted anyone's mood? Please forgive me."
When Hiruzen saw Hibari, he knew that something he didn't know about must have happened. Otherwise, why would this boy, who had previously said he wasn't interested in attending the meeting, suddenly show up?
So he smiled and said, "Are you done with your business? Come and sit down quickly."
Seeing Hiruzen's 'cooperation,' Hibari also quickly said, "I just finished, so I rushed over..."
As he spoke, Hibari walked over to Hiruzen and sat down directly, not showing any signs of politeness.
It was only then that the Third Raikage looked at Hibari and said, "Regarding the matter of Kinkaku and Ginkaku, I haven't had a chance to thank you, Hibari-dono, for helping our Kumogakure to eliminate the traitors..."
When Hibari heard the Third Raikage's words, the corner of his mouth curled into a smile, and he said, "It was nothing. Don't mention it."
From his tone, it seemed like he didn't even care about Kinkaku and Ginkaku. His tone and demeanor were indescribably arrogant, which made the Third Raikage feel a bit unhappy. After all, even though Kinkaku and Ginkaku were traitors, they were still two big figures in Kumogakure. To say 'don't mention it' was like saying that Kumogakure was incompetent.
But the situation was not in his favor. Although the Third Raikage felt very unhappy, he had to hold it in. He forced a smile and said, "You truly are a hero in your youth. The Senju clan lives up to its reputation."
"I don't deserve such praise," Hibari said, feigning humility.
Then the Third Raikage was silent for a moment, and he looked at Hibari and said, "I was about to bring this matter up with the Hokage-sama just now, but since Hibari-dono is also here, I can just say it directly..."
Hibari raised an eyebrow, then said, "Please, Third Raikage-sama..."
"It's like this. Although Kinkaku and Ginkaku were guilty of heinous crimes, it's not an exaggeration to say that you, Hibari-dono, killed them. But there are also countless people in our Kumogakure who hate them to the core. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but I'm one of them. My sensei lost his life at the hands of Ginkaku, which still makes my heart ache from time to time. On the way here, I was thinking that if I could take the corpses of those two bastards back and pay my respects at my master's grave, that would be for the best. I hope that even though this request might be a bit impolite, you can all see the sincerity of a disciple and grant me this small request," the Third Raikage said with great sincerity.
Hibari looked at this guy and secretly 'admired' him more. Compared to the Second Raikage, who Hibari didn't think much of, this Third Raikage was clearly much more cunning and intelligent than his deceased master.
Hibari had provoked Kumogakure as soon as he came in, but the Third Raikage was still able to suppress his anger and speak such 'loyal and filial words.' In his words, he didn't avoid the fact that his Raikage had died tragically. Instead, it seemed like he was trying to play for pity.
To be able to swallow his pride and use this 'shameless' dead card, regardless of anything else, at least in Hibari's eyes, this guy was a powerful person who could both take and let go.
Hibari and the others would be fools to believe that he wanted to take the corpses of Kinkaku and Ginkaku back to pay his respects. He was one hundred percent worried that Konohagakure would dig up some intelligence about Kumogakure from the corpses of Kinkaku and Ginkaku. That was why he shamelessly brought up his dead master to get the corpses of those two back.
But when it came to shamelessness, Hibari wasn't afraid of anyone. If you're going to be that shameless, then I can be too. Hibari put on an approving expression and said, "Of course, we should. Nowadays, there aren't many people with such a loyal and filial heart as you, Third Raikage-sama. If your sensei, the Second Raikage-sama, knew that you still thought of him so much after his death, he would definitely be extremely 'happy'... As a person who was also educated with 'loyalty and filial piety,' I fully agree with your point of view, Third Raikage-sama. I believe that your request can be respected and granted by our Konoha. It's not impolite at all!"
When Hibari said this, the Third Raikage felt a little uncomfortable. What did he mean that his sensei would be 'happy' in the afterlife? He felt like this boy was mocking him. But from the rest of his words, it seemed like he was very willing to hand over the corpses of Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
So the Third Raikage was secretly pleased. As expected, this guy in front of him was still a child. He just had to play for pity and flatter him, and the boy would lose his sense of direction.
Similarly, the faces of Koharu and Homura, who weren't familiar with Hibari, also became unhappy. They really thought that Hibari had been fooled by the Third Raikage and were about to speak up in opposition.
But before they could open their mouths, Danzō and Hiruzen both put their hands on their arms, seemingly to hint at something. Thankfully, they weren't complete fools. After being hinted at, they stopped themselves.
"You really are incredible, Hibari-dono. To be so understanding is truly a blessing for Konoha! So, about the corpses of Kinkaku and Ginkaku..." the Third Raikage praised Hibari again and then said.
But before he could finish, Hibari pretended to shake his head with some regret and then said, "But it's a real shame. As I just said, I'm also a person with a loyal and filial heart like you, Third Raikage-sama. The person being pursued by Kinkaku and Ginkaku wasn't just our Second Hokage-sama; he was also my grandfather, Senju Tobirama. Coupled with the fact that my grandfather was severely injured, the hatred in my heart was through the roof. When I was caught up to by Kinkaku and Ginkaku, I was like a lunatic who had lost his mind. I didn't care about anything and rushed into the fight with them. I can't even remember how I won. I was completely out of my mind..."
At this point, Hibari paused for a moment and then said, "Later, my grandfather told me that I was like a demon possessed. I didn't just kill Kinkaku and Ginkaku, but I also pulverized them into ashes. Since my grandfather was severely injured, he couldn't stop me. So... the corpses really can't be returned... But I'm very touched by your loyalty and filial piety. I have the ashes of the arm that I cut off from Kinkaku earlier. I'll have someone send it to you later, so you can take it back and show your respect to the Second Raikage-sama!"
Hibari didn't have any ashes. He had already sewn that arm back onto Kinkaku's corpse. But who would go and test if this thing was real? He could just find two severed limbs, burn them, and give them to the Third Raikage. It would be a decent gesture, and it could be considered a local specialty from Konoha to him.
The Third Raikage finally understood completely. This damn Senju Hibari was just mocking him in a roundabout way. So the anger in his heart was constantly churning. But since he was the one who started this 'move,' he couldn't blame others for being shameless.
So in the end, he could only swallow his pride, force a stiff smile, and say, "In that case, thank you, Hibari-dono."
"Don't mention it, don't mention it. I'll give you the ashes and the location of our fight. If you, Third Raikage-sama, send people to search carefully, you might even be able to pick up some arms and legs. You can burn them yourself then..." Hibari said with a smile, pretending to be very generous.
At this moment, Hiruzen, Danzō, Koharu, and Homura all held in their laughter, afraid that if they accidentally burst out laughing, it would make things very awkward for everyone.
Looking at the Third Raikage's furious face, Hibari also smiled in his heart and couldn't help but think to himself, 'You want to compete with me in being shameless? Is there anyone I'm afraid of in that department?"'
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