Hyuga Kei was led toward the reception hall. Waiting eagerly outside was a handsome middle-aged man—Mui. Beside him stood a young boy, presumably Muku, who had become Satori in the original story.
"Kishu, you honor us with your presence. Why didn't you let me know in advance so I could prepare?" Mui said.
Maintaining his persona, Hyuga Kei said, "I came as soon as I heard of your wishes. Rebuilding Kusagakure is a good thing. It will also strengthen the forces resisting the great nations."
Mui laughed heartily. "Hahaha! Kishu, you truly understand me. I want to strengthen our power so we will no longer suffer humiliation."
At this point, Mui had not yet sent his son into the Box of Paradise because of his ambition. He was still merely an ambitious man.
"Please, come in!" Mui said, extending a hand in invitation.
The group entered the reception hall and took their seats. Looking at the boy beside Mui, Hyuga Kei smiled and asked, "This must be your son, Lord Mui. He certainly looks impressive."
"This is my son, Muku. Muku, hurry and greet Uncle Kishu. Didn't you say you admired Kishu the most?" Mui said.
"Uncle Kishu." Muku bowed, admiration flashing through his eyes.
Hyuga Kei had initially intended to have Uchiha Hikari use Yachihoko to brainwash them directly, but it appeared that would not be necessary. Mui also seemed to be a ninja who hated the great nations.
It was evident from his son. As ninjas of the Land of Grass, the two of them had nearly become slaves of a fallen nation. It was only because of Hyuga Kei's arguments at the peace talks that the Land of Grass had been able to reestablish itself.
The respect in their eyes could not possibly be false. It would