Ebizō felt a bit wronged. He had only started dozing off because he saw his older sister getting sleepy and beginning to nod off. So why did she only hit him and not herself? Of course, Ebizō only dared to complain about this in the deepest part of his heart, not daring to say it in front of his sister.
Chiron did not dare to speak, but his eyes were full of pity as he looked at his uncle. He knew his mother was acting, because she only started this act after hearing the scout's report. He understood. After all, the number of Kage-level combatants in Sunagakure now was truly too small.
Moreover, this was a Kage-level combatant on their side. At a time like this, it was a good strategy to let a family member suffer a little grievance to show her value for talented people. Chiron saw through it but did not say it aloud, and privately studied his mother's methods. This was the true way of managing people!
Chiyo was still scolding Ebizō. Hitting him hurt her heart! After all, he was her own younger brother. Someone might ask now, why not hit her son? Younger brother and son, who do you think is more important?
"Lady Chiyo, I am back!" Pakura took a deep breath, wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, and walked in slowly.
Chiyo's eyes lit up at this moment. She couldn't care about her brother and quickly walked up to Pakura. "You've lost weight. You've worked hard! This trip, you weren't too tired, were you?"
Pakura shook her head. "No, Lady Chiyo. I just discussed many things about today's signing with Uchiha Izuna." Pakura was very moved in her heart at this moment, but she still lied, because she still liked Izuna.
Chiyo was about to pull her inside and personally pull out a chair for her. "Sit down quickly!" Then, she called for the scout to go out and prepare food. "What are you staring at? Our Sunagakure hero, Pakura of the Scorch Release, has returned. Hurry up and go prepare food!"
"Yes!" The scout was also an old-timer. He knew Chiyo's intention, so he withdrew to prepare food.
Chiyo looked at Pakura again, a smile in her eyes. After examining her for a moment, her smile suddenly paused. "Pakura, this cloak is?"
Pakura said, "Oh, this? We negotiated very late yesterday. When I returned, it was dark. Sunagakure is all desert, the temperature difference between day and night is large. Mr. Izuna personally gifted it to me."
"Oh." Chiyo did not suspect much. After all, Konoha was wealthy and powerful, just a cloak. Given Pakura's loyalty to Sunagakure and to her, it was simply impossible to bribe her with this.
Pakura began to recount that the signing time was at ten o'clock today. Chiyo, Ebizō, and Chiron nodded, having no objections. After discussing the specific matters for later, the scout seized the moment to bring up the delicious food.
This moved Pakura deeply. She hadn't expected that even though Sunagakure's conditions had deteriorated to this state, Lady Chiyo could still produce milk, bread, and even a small plate of beef for her to eat.
Seeing Pakura's emotion, Chiyo's eyes were full of laughter. If Chiron hadn't already married, and his relationship with his wife was very good, and they had given her a little grandson, she really would have wanted Chiron to marry Pakura.
Just as they finished eating, the scout came to report again. "Report! Konoha's Yellow Flash, Namikaze Minato, is here to report!"
"Namikaze Minato?" Chiyo frowned. "What is he doing here?"
"This subordinate does not know. I only heard that he is looking for Lady Chiyo. He said he will not reveal the matter unless he sees Lady Chiyo personally!" The scout reported truthfully.
Chiyo's frown deepened. She had heard of Konoha's Namikaze Minato. On the battlefield, with his Flying Thunder God Technique, taking heads from amidst ten thousand troops was as easy as reaching into a bag. His movement was unprecedentedly bizarre.
It made people shudder. But such a person actually came to Sunagakure today, demanding to see Chiyo. This...
Ebizō glanced at the scout, then at his sister. "Sis, why don't I go? I am your brother, I can represent your opinion to a certain extent. Right now you are the leader of Sunagakure, your safety is paramount!"
Chiyo nodded. "Ebizō, I'll trouble you to make the trip. Remember, do not start a conflict. There are still several thousand Suna-nin prisoners in their hands. Do not act rashly."
"If the other party insists on seeing me, then have him leave all his weapons behind. Otherwise, I will not see him." Chiyo said.
It wasn't without reason that Chiyo acted this way. She also had to take precautions. A shinobi like this, with such an ability, was truly too frightening. A flash, seizing the opportunity, and then heads would fall. Even a Kage-level expert might not withstand it!
Ebizō nodded. "Okay, big sister. Wait for my news." Afterwards, Ebizō followed the scout to the camp entrance and looked at Namikaze Minato. Hmm, not bad, very handsome, and he looked like a reasonable person, unlike Uchiha Ryun.
(Uchiha Ryun: "You're talking nonsense!") Same style as Menghu Wang.
Namikaze Minato, seeing that it was not Lady Chiyo who came out, couldn't help but shake his head. Ebizō was stunned. What did this mean? Disappointment? Seeing me, Namikaze Minato is disappointed?
"Konoha shinobi, state your name!" Ebizō frowned and said.
"Konoha shinobi, Namikaze Minato, here to request an audience with Lady Chiyo!" Namikaze Minato stood straight, his eyes sharp, looking at Ebizō. Ebizō sighed. "Konoha's talented people are truly countless! It's a pity, our Sunagakure, talent is withered, supplies are scarce."
"My name is Ebizō. The Lady Chiyo you speak of is my elder sister. Whatever matter you have, telling me is the same!" Ebizō smiled confidently, a wise look appearing on his face as he looked at Namikaze Minato.
Namikaze Minato remained unmoved, still shouting, "Konoha shinobi, Namikaze Minato, requests an audience with Lady Chiyo!" He seemed not to see or hear Ebizō's words.
This annoyed Ebizō. "Young man, I'm saying, don't be too arrogant. I can, to a certain extent, represent the Lady Chiyo you speak of, do you understand?"
Namikaze Minato looked at Ebizō. "Then, are you Lady Chiyo? The Hokage's order is that I must see Lady Chiyo personally before I can speak of the matter."
Ebizō took a deep breath. Don't be angry, don't be angry. This child is just a bit stubborn. If persuaded properly, he should listen. Just as Ebizō prepared to persuade him again, a voice suddenly came.
"Namikaze Minato, if you wish to see me, then please throw all your weapons at the entrance, and also undergo inspection by our people. Do you dare?" Chiyo's voice came from far away.
Namikaze Minato nodded. "Naturally!" Having said that, he threw his tool pouch on the ground, along with all the explosive tags hidden on his person and his Flying Thunder God kunai.
"Ebizō, go check if he still has any weapons hidden on his body. Remember, be sure to pay attention to etiquette, after all, this is an envoy sent by the Hokage!" Chiyo said leisurely.
"Understood, Sis!" Ebizō shouted, his face dark, and began the search. Namikaze Minato did not resist, opening his defenses, spreading his arms. Ebizō then approached and began carefully feeling around, even having Namikaze Minato take off his shoes.
Namikaze Minato had no objection, and took off his shoes. After the inspection was confirmed correct, Ebizō shouted, "Sis, rest assured, Namikaze Minato has no weapons!"
"Let him in!" Chiyo suddenly paused. "Young man, do you dare to enter? This is the tent of enemy shinobi. Our two sides have just been at war. Aren't you afraid we will take action against you?"
"Hehe, if you were going to take action, you would have done so already. I represent the Hokage on a mission to Sunagakure. And currently, Sunagakure has just suffered a great defeat. If something happens to me, do you think those Suna prisoners would have any chance of living?" Namikaze Minato said unhurriedly, a smile blooming on his face.
Chiyo was choked by his words, but she did not refute them, because what Namikaze Minato said was the truth. Their Sunagakure had been tormented to the point of almost falling apart. How would they dare to kill an envoy, especially a famous shinobi?
Besides, whether they could kill him was another matter. It was said the Flying Thunder God Technique came and went without a trace, untraceable. As long as markers were set up in advance, he could teleport instantly. Probably before their kunai could even pierce Namikaze Minato's body, he would flash back to Konoha.
At that time, Sunagakure's attitude would be clear. How would Konoha treat Sunagakure then? Daren't think, daren't think!
Chiyo did not speak, but had the scout bring the person to the tent. She and Pakura went to the tent first, while Chiron was responsible for watching Namikaze Minato to prevent him from suddenly attacking.
Soon, Namikaze Minato was invited into the tent.
Chiyo sat in the main seat, smiling and saying, "Sunagakure's conditions are rather simple, Honored Envoy, please do not mind." She was all smiles, as if meeting an old friend she hadn't seen for a long time.
Namikaze Minato did not let his eyes wander, staring straight at the old woman sitting in the main seat. Only then did he reveal a smile. He took a letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands.
"This is a letter from our Hokage to Lady Chiyo. It can only be read by Lady Chiyo alone. Therefore, I offended earlier. I ask Elder Ebizō for forgiveness." Now that the mission was completed, Minato returned to his original state, with a warm smile and a humble attitude.
Chiyo was stunned and looked at Ebizō. Ebizō snorted, but didn't say anything. After all, in this matter, each served their own master. Being cautious was normal. Just like how Namikaze Minato concealed the mission content, didn't they also search his tools?
It was fair. Ebizō did not intend to make an issue of it. After all, he still thought highly of Namikaze Minato. The first impression was handsome, you have to admit that. Handsome guys always give people a good impression, and whatever they do tends to be more successful!
Chiyo nodded and had her son Chiron receive the letter. Chiron nodded in understanding, then walked up to Namikaze Minato. Namikaze Minato suddenly spoke. "This letter can only be read by Lady Chiyo alone. This is the Hokage's strict order."
Chiron was stunned for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Okay, I will not look at it. I will present it to my mother!"
Only then did Namikaze Minato nod, handing the envelope to Chiron, his gaze lingering on the envelope. If Chiron dared to open the envelope, he dared to fight for his life. Fortunately, Chiron was a relatively honest person. He promised to hand the letter to his mother, so he handed the letter to his mother.
Chiyo received the letter and saw the cover. "To be opened personally by Lady Chiyo, signed Uchiha Ryun."