Chapter 85: Three Warriors Stand Guard (Part 2)
"How about we strike a deal, Lord Kazekage?"
Kazama Kyo smirked coquettishly, her tone as playful as a streetwalker haggling with a customer.
"Oh? A deal? Let's hear it."
Jinghang raised an eyebrow. At this moment, time was his greatest enemy. If he could stall for even a second longer, he would do so.
"Here's the deal: let us borrow a tailed beast from Sunagakure for three months. Once we're done, we'll return it to you intact, along with a handsome rental fee. How does that sound?"
"Hmm? There's a fee involved? Let me think about it."
Feigning contemplation, Jinghang made a subtle hand gesture behind his back, signaling to his left rear.
"How about you write me a promissory note first? Words alone don't count for much."
"Sure!"
To Jinghang's surprise, Kazama Kyo actually pulled out a piece of paper, knelt on one knee, and began scribbling on it using her thigh as a makeshift desk. She quickly finished, folded the paper into a paper airplane, and tossed it playfully toward Jinghang. The paper airplane flew straight to him with precision—a clear indication of her skill with throwing weapons like kunai.
Jinghang caught it and unfolded the note: