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Land of Fire.

Leaf Village.

Hokage Building.

Inside Kaze's office.

Although Kaze had let Garp and Kuzan go, Hashirama and the others did not leave immediately.

Instead, they remained behind to discuss what lay ahead.

But just as the discussion reached its midpoint, Kuzan's Den Den Mushi connected him to Kaze.

The news that Garp had returned to the Land of Fire took everyone present by surprise.

"I never thought Garp would come back."

Hashirama frowned, his expression becoming complicated.

He had not had many dealings with Garp. Their greatest interaction had been their battle.

But...

For a time, he had sensed the same Will of Fire in Garp that he himself possessed.

His appreciation for Garp had made Hashirama hope that Garp could leave the Land of Fire safely.

But now...

With Garp returning.

Kaze's attitude toward him would undoubtedly change.

Should they take this opportunity to eliminate Garp?

Hashirama turned to Xu Fan, feeling unexpectedly uneasy.

"Should we take this chance to get rid of that marine?" After a long silence, Fugaku could not help but speak.

They could not seriously let Garp gather intelligence in the village, could they?

For shinobi, intelligence was the most important thing.

Besides, although they were not completely ignorant of the Marines, based on Fugaku's life experience...

The Marines surely still had some hidden trump card that Garp had not revealed.

To prevent complications from arising later.

Getting rid of Garp was clearly the best option.

"But that would provoke a war between the two worlds."

Minato Namikaze spoke without hesitation.

He did not know what Kaze was planning.

But since Garp had dared to return alone, he must have some way to contact the Marines.

If he really died here.

It might become the fuse that ignited a war between the