I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

"What did you say?!"

Ai instantly sobered up, his veins bulging, and he glared angrily at Chenma. The broken wine bottle he had smashed served as a signal, putting everyone at the banquet on high alert.

Ai stared intently at Tatsuma. What did Tatsuma mean? Yui died in Konoha. Shouldn't it be the Hidden Cloud Village demanding an explanation from Konoha?

How come it's the other way around, demanding an explanation from Kumogakure? And an apology first?! Is there no justice?! Is there no law?!

Ye Cang picked up the bottle of unfrozen wine and poured a glass for Chenma, himself, and Huang Tu. Chenma also raised his glass and drank it down before smiling at Ai and saying:

"Lord Raikage, do you know how much trouble it will cause Konoha if your village's ninja leader dies in our village?"

Look at the table right now, we are discussing the three-way cooperation between Konoha, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure. If your ninja leader dies, what if Iwagakure and Sunagakure mistakenly think that Konoha is targeting outsiders and refuse to cooperate with us?

"You should apologize and admit that this is a problem of your own Kumogakure village, so that our cooperation talks can continue. Isn't that what we should do?"

"you!"

Ai gritted his teeth and swung his fist to smash Chenma, but the earthen platform not far away suddenly jumped up and almost hung on Ai, repeatedly telling him to calm down.

However, the other Cloud Ninja were not as rational as Tsuchikage. They all stood up and assumed attack stances, but before they could refine their chakra, they suddenly felt a violent and raging chakra.

I urge you to calm down.

Minato squinted as he spoke, holding Kushina, whose emotions had exploded and whose nine chakra tails were swaying behind her.

Kushina had been suppressing her anger for a long time, ever since Tatsuma said he would use Naruto and Hinata as bait. Now, hearing that Suyui was dead, it proved that Suyui had indeed taken the bait, which meant...

The fact that Kumogakure actually dared to attack Naruto instantly brought Kushina's thoughts back to that night more than a decade ago, when she was embraced by Minato's warm arms, but at the same time...

There was also the incident of Yunren kidnapping her.

Unexpectedly, the Hidden Cloud Village actually dared to use the same old tricks again, targeting her son. This caused Kushina, who had been holding back her anger for several days, to finally explode. If Minato hadn't been holding her, she probably would have already made a move.

The oppressive force of the Nine-Tails' chakra, and Minato's face now devoid of warmth, instantly silenced the previously excited Cloud Ninja. Although they still stood there defiantly, they all turned their gazes toward A.

The boy who came to deliver the message was also frightened and trembling. Tatsuma ruffled his soft hair and said, "It's alright, don't be afraid. Go find your uncle, Neji."

Neji nodded, then turned around and accurately located Hiashi Hyuga. Hiashi Hyuga also had a grim face, after all, he was one of the people who knew about the plan.

Seeing Neji looking over, Hiashi forced a smile and even awkwardly opened his arms. Neji ran over but didn't jump into Hiashi's arms; he just stood aside, restrained and polite.

At this moment, under Tu Tai's persuasion, Ai finally suppressed much of the instinctive anger brought on by drunkenness, but his face was still very ugly. He looked at Chenma and said:

"Our Cloud Village has been killed in Konoha for no reason. Shouldn't Konoha give our Cloud Village an explanation?! We hope the Hokage will thoroughly investigate this matter, find the culprit, and hand him over to our Cloud Village for punishment."

Are you sure you want me to give you an explanation?

Chenma looked at Ai and said, "I'm afraid you won't like what I'm about to say."

Ai's expression kept changing. He realized that he had fallen into a trap, and he also knew that Chenma dared to be so fearless because he must have absolute evidence.

However, A was unwilling to let him and the Hidden Cloud Village suffer this loss. Fortunately, at this moment, Tsuchikage spoke up in time:

"Hokage, I believe this is a misunderstanding. I hope Konoha can keep this news under wraps, and then we can conduct our own investigations to find out the cause and effect of this matter, and then assign responsibility."

I believe that the Hokage also does not want this matter to escalate. After all, the war is not truly over, and any friction can be exploited by those with ulterior motives to reignite the conflict.

"And fighting is something none of us want to see. After all, war not only wastes resources and manpower, but it also greatly affects our mutual development, wouldn't you agree?"

This is the role of the second-in-command: to step forward when necessary and take the blame when required. When the leader cannot lower himself, the second-in-command must kneel down in his place.

Tsuchitai was undoubtedly qualified. Even though he was being glared at by many of his own people, he still said these things that could very well make him a sinner for the sake of Kumogakure and for A.

Chenma observed Ai and saw that although Ai was still furious, he did not oppose the platform. He sighed in disappointment, knowing that this time he could not catch a bigger fish.

"Indeed, we in Konoha have always loved peace. We have always advocated avoiding wars that can be avoided. Let's proceed as you suggested."

However, since the Raikage ruined this banquet without even knowing the facts, shouldn't he at least show some appreciation? No need for much, a punishment of three times the normal amount will suffice."

Upon hearing this, Tu Tai nodded repeatedly, looking at Ai. Ai snorted, but still chose to drink. However, just as his hand touched the wine glass, the usually obedient Tu Tai suddenly said:

"The Raikage just said he doesn't like using wine glasses."

Aiben's face, already ashen, was now as black as midnight. The only difference between this and midnight was that it was 11:59 p.m.

After Huang Tu finished speaking, he even revealed a simple, honest smile. The honest man's counterattack was so simple, unadorned, and yet deadly.

The waiter, who had just recovered from his panic, hurriedly but accurately opened three bottles of chilled spirits and placed them on the table.

Tatsuma didn't try to stop him, but instead watched with a smile. Tsuchida swallowed hard and said, "I'll speak on behalf of Lord Ai."

"Need not!"

Ai shouted angrily, waved his large, fan-like hand, and pinched the necks of the three bottles of wine between his fingers. He then tilted his head back and began to drink.

"Thump~"

After downing three bottles of wine, Ai staggered and fell to the ground. Tu Tai sighed, turned around and ordered the Cloud Ninja to sit down and continue the banquet, then smiled and apologized repeatedly.

After receiving Tatsuma's permission, he carried Ai and left step by step. Tatsuma then looked at Koto and Yekura and asked, "By the way, where were we?"

"We've come to the topic of urban positioning and planning."

Yekura poured Tatsuma a drink, then asked, "I see the Hokage seems to have many ideas. How about the Hokage leads the team directly to the Land of Wind for an on-site investigation this time?"

Although Sunagakure's conditions are not as good as Konoha's, I will do my best to let you feel the warmth of Sunagakure.

"Haha~ Haha~ After all, I'm the Hokage, I can't just abandon my job like this."

Before Tatsuma could finish speaking, Kushina suddenly said irritably, "Go ahead, since you're not going anyway, the work will be handed over to Minato. If you go, you can use 'off work' as a legitimate excuse."

Tatsuma's lips twitched. Had he been that excessive lately?

The couple at the same table, Rasa and his wife, secretly gave Kushina a thumbs up. Kushina was taken aback, then, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Nono, who had a calm expression but refused to give her friend a single glance.

In her haste, Kushina pinched the soft flesh under Minato's ribs. Minato's face twitched in pain, but he understood what Kushina meant and said:

"This time, Sunagakure took the initiative to visit our medical and educational facilities. I think it would be a good opportunity for our medical and teaching teams to go there together for discussions and exchanges, what do you think?"

Nono then looked at Kushina and nodded, after which all eyes fell on Tatsuma.

For the first time in his life, without anyone asking or inviting him, Tatsuma instinctively picked up a glass and drank. (End of Chapter)