Chapter 346: Kneel Before the King of the Desert
After Crocodile’s shocking declaration, the room fell silent.
The elders of Sunagakure exchanged glances.
Not surprising. After all, they had only just met the man a few minutes ago. How could anyone expect them to swear allegiance based solely on a few words?
Ninjas, by nature, were a suspicious bunch.
"Lord Crocodile... Your Majesty, we understand your intentions," Rasa finally spoke up to break the awkward silence. "But... some things cannot be resolved by words alone."
"And?" Crocodile raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with amusement.
"So I’d like to ask if you would be willing to spar with me in front of the village’s elders and jōnin. If you defeat me, Sunagakure will submit without question." Rasa’s expression remained calm.
Though he had personally witnessed the Third Raikage lose to this man, there were some things one simply couldn’t accept without putting up a fight.
Besides, here in the desert, he believed he had the power to defeat the Third Raikage himself—
It would just take more time. And as long as his opponent still had the stamina to spare, he could retreat at any moment.
"Then may I join in as well?" Chiyo’s sudden question drew gasps of surprise from those around her. Even Ebizō looked at her in confusion. "Sister?"