Chapter 494: Does It Matter?
The Three-Tails' chakra faded, dissipating over the surface of the sea.
Yagura Karatachi's utterly spent body floated up from the depths.
A wave crashed over him, flipping Yagura Karatachi faceup.
He shifted his eyes, staring at Fox in despair.
"Onoki... is Onoki truly this ruthless?"
Yako looked at the baby-faced youth and said, "Young man, this isn't your first time facing the cruelty of the ninja world.
"This world is like a bathhouse geisha, molded and manipulated by anyone who pleases.
"Yagura Karatachi, order the Hidden Mist Village to submit to Konoha. I will find a way to rid this world of its cruelty—or at least establish enough deterrence so that there are no more wars."
Yagura Karatachi smiled weakly and said, "Go to hell! Konoha hoards the best resources in the ninja world, and you still have the nerve to demand the Hidden Mist Village submit?