Furthermore, as long as the Fourth Raikage has not returned to the Hidden Cloud Village, they have another chance to succeed.
"Yes."
Earth Man didn't hesitate and left by burrowing underground.
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The next day—
"Tsunade, you scoundrel, how dare you break the promise! You left me stupidly waiting on the field all night!"
Almost roaring these words, the Fourth Raikage was filled with terrifying anger, rushing with Amayi to Tsunade, eyes burning with a fire to consume everything.
Awakened by the Fourth Raikage's angry shout, Shizune and Tsunade were startled, with Shizune in a panic, while Tsunade remained completely calm.
Supporting her arm on a table filled with empty wine bottles, she looked up at the angry-faced Fourth Raikage and smiled, "Oh my, isn't this the great lord of the Hidden Cloud, the Fourth Raikage? We've got a big shot here."
"Damn it! You already said that last night, don't think you can muddle through here! Do you even consider yourself a ninja?"
"Don't look at me like this, I'm actually a very competent medical ninja."
"Then come outside and have a match with me!"
"No, I've just sobered up, my mind's still a bit fuzzy. Also, I'm a medical ninja, why would I fight a barbaric gorilla? Don't you know the medical ninja code?"
This damn woman! The Fourth Raikage was inwardly furious.
After all, he was currently in need, and didn't dare offend Tsunade too much, otherwise, his subordinates might not survive.
No matter how angry he was at Tsunade, he strove to control his irritable nature.
"Then what would it take for you to agree to my request?"
The Fourth Raikage asked patiently.
"Hmm... looking at you, it seems you won't stop until you hit a brick wall, what a hassle. Seriously, I didn't even win any money, yet I encountered such a troublesome affair."
Tsunade grumbled.
"Stop dragging it out here, give me a straight answer! Otherwise, even if I have to resort to force, I'll make you comply!"
The Fourth Raikage said.
"Resort to force? Who are you talking to, little Raikage?"
Tsunade mockingly looked at the Fourth Raikage.
"Old woman!"
The Fourth Raikage shouted these words instinctively.
Amayi and Shizune quietly moved aside, not wanting to get involved in such a troublesome affair.
Upon hearing the words "old woman," Tsunade's mouth twitched slightly, and then she spoke with a forced smile, "Alright, I agree to your request. But there is a condition."
"What condition?"
Tsunade extended her hand and said, "Come arm wrestle with me. If you can beat me in arm wrestling, I'll agree to treat the injured Hidden Cloud Village ninja. What do you say, dare to have a try?"
"Arm wrestling?"
The Fourth Raikage suspiciously looked at Tsunade.
Is this her plan for letting him win easily?
He needed to know that although his Lightning Style Nin-Taijutsu focused on speed rather than strength, it didn't mean his power was weak.
Casually punching the ground into rubble was something he could easily do.
Even though Tsunade was rumored to be a powerful strength-type ninja, he didn't believe a woman's strength could surpass his.
"Alright, since you want to lose so much, I'll grant your wish."
The Fourth Raikage snorted loudly, then, with Amayi, moved towards the outdoor area of the tavern, arriving at the clearing where he waited for Tsunade last night, where a stone table was placed.
Soon after, Tsunade and Shizune arrived late.
"How about we decide the winner in one round?"
Tsunade said.
"As long as you don't break your promise, whether it's one round or best of three, it doesn't matter."
The Fourth Raikage was still resentful over Tsunade's breach of promise last night.
"I'm one of the Sannin, how could I possibly do something as dishonorable as breaking a promise?"
Tsunade put on a serious face.
"Alright, let's hurry up and start, my subordinates probably can't hold on for much longer."
"We can, but who will serve as the referee?"
Tsunade asked.
The Fourth Raikage pondered, glancing at Amayi and Shizune; neither of them would suffice as referee, as it would surely be biased.
Given that his subordinates' lives were at stake, he needed to find an impartial middleman to act as referee.
"Then let's just find someone on the street to act as referee, it's just a short while anyway."
Fourth Raikage waved his hand and said.
"No problem, Shizune, go to the street with this Jonin Amayi..."
Tsunade hadn't finished speaking when a voice suddenly cut in:
"In that case, how about I act as a referee, Tsunade-sensei, Raikage-sama?"
The sudden voice caused everyone's expression to change.
Unlike Fourth Raikage and Amayi's surprise, Tsunade frowned deeply, seeming reluctant to see the man who had appeared.
The person who appeared was Hakushi.
After receiving the news from Earth Man that Tsunade was here, he rushed over without delay, arriving just in time for Tsunade and the Fourth Raikage's upcoming arm wrestling match.
Sitting perched on Hakushi's shoulder, Raidenmaru cheerfully greeted everyone, "Good morning, everyone."
"What are you doing here?"
Tsunade squinted her eyes and asked.
She didn't believe Hakushi just happened to pass by this place.
"Perhaps it's just on a whim, I have something I'd like to discuss with Tsunade-sensei."
Hakushi said with a smile.
"There's nothing to talk about between you and me."
Tsunade snorted coldly.
Hakushi didn't mind, as the tension between himself and Konoha was deep, Tsunade's cold response was expected.
Hakushi looked at the Fourth Raikage and asked, "So, Raikage-sama, how about I serve as referee for this match?"