SHINOBU NO SEKAI,

KAZE NO KUNI,

MINATOCHO,

20TH/ MAY/ KONOHA 6TH FOUNDATION YEAR,

EVENING--7:45 P.M,

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Inside the Cabin,

"Oh, it's nothing, little friend! I just wanted your blood!" Kinoe's casual remark sent shockwaves through his two subordinates and Red.

Red had envisioned various scenarios, but never did he imagine that Kinoe would even consider harming him. It seemed strange to Red that Kinoe would entertain such a thought, especially considering Red's true identity as the Prince of Sunagakure.

Kinoe, noticing the bewildered expressions of his companions, quickly clarified, "Oh, why are you three looking at me like that? I just need a few drops of his blood."

Confusion clouded the minds of his subordinates, prompting Kinoe to inquire, "No, why should I do that? Am I a fool in your eyes?"

His retort was laced with sarcasm, highlighting the misunderstanding caused by his choice of words and his intimidating demeanor.

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Swish!

Once the confusion was dispelled, Kinoe requested Red to drop some blood on the scroll provided by his Aunt Chiyo, handing him one of his kunai with a swift motion.

Drip~

Tip~

Red, taking a moment to ponder, swiftly seized the kunai from Kinoe's grasp and deftly pierced his thumb, allowing droplets of blood to cascade onto the scroll below.

Shine!

As the blood made contact with the parchment, it ignited a brilliant white light, so intense that it momentarily blinded those present.

With the light's subsiding, Kinoe swiftly retrieved an object resembling a stamp that had fallen to the floor. Crafted from precious chakra metal and adorned with the emblem of Sunagakure, the stamp held significant value among shinobi, a symbol of authority and prestige.

Amidst the commotion, one of Kinoe's subordinates urgently called out, "Captain! Captain!" but Kinoe remained unmoved until jolted from his reverie by the other.

Turning his gaze towards Red, Kinoe's eyes softened, akin to a gambler looking upon a big fat sheep.

"Ah, little prince, come hither and take a seat~" Kinoe beckoned, his demeanor shifting markedly after learning Red's true identity. "Tell me your desires, and I shall see them fulfilled~"

"Now that you know my true identity, hand over the seal and make preparations to escort me to the Village Hidden in the Sand come tomorrow morning. Do you have any doubts?" Red's tone was assertive, commanding respect.

"No, sir," his subordinates responded, their voices tinged with nervousness.

With a sense of reluctance, Kinoe acquiesced to Red's demands, relinquishing the Seal of Sand.

Red then dismissed the trio, instructing them to leave him to rest, a command they hastily obeyed, fearful that Red might pose further demands upon them.

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Outside the Cabin,

Kinoe explained the true value of Red to his subordinates.

With each sentence, the smile on their faces kept increasing till it touched the tip of their ears, like an infamous lady of Japan.

"We've struck gold!"

Hahahahaha!x3

Lost in their delight, the trio laughed like no tomorrow, creeping the passerby's.