Chapter 164: A Promise
Arthur leveled a fierce and undeterred glare at the Sound Four and said, "If you don't wish to follow Orochimaru's orders, I'll gladly dispose of all of you right here and deliver the Uchiha myself."
Sakon struggled to regain his footing, the impact of Arthur's blow causing his body to protest in pain. He got to one knee and looked up, feeling both fear and misperception.
"Where are you from?" he finally asked, testing the waters.
"I'm from the North Hideout," Arthur coolly replied. To validate his claims, he named the supervisor there, a well-guarded secret that only the most loyal could know. "You can call me Kaito."
That name meant "ocean fighter" or "ocean prince," reflecting Arthur's dominion over the Water Country and its neighbours.
Regarding Arthur's statements, there was no way he could possibly know that information unless he was part of the Sound Village himself.
For a moment, silence fell over the group. Sakon considered Arthur's words, seeing the truth in them. Finally, after getting up, he conceded and said, "Alright, I get it."
This was good. Not for them, but for Arthur.
He was feeling quite drained after having done so much. In just the span of a few hours, he had used his Sage Mode twice and performed the flying raijin too many times.
That punch he delivered was just a front to make the Sound Four believe he was strong. If they knew that it was enhanced with chakra, they would have surely retaliated.
Arthur knew these ninjas well enough to fend them off. But if he could prevent a fight from breaking out, he'd choose the wiser option.