Kumogakure.
What Shamu said was like thunder exploding on level ground, leaving the Raikage badly shaken.
The Raikage was both startled and furious, but this was not the time for him to lose his temper. He turned to Minato.
"Fourth Hokage, can what Shamu said represent Konoha's position?"
Minato smiled. "Raikage, this truly is not the time to start a war."
"If Kumogakure and the Hidden Mist Village go to war, then Konoha will have no choice but to stand with the Hidden Mist Village."
"You!?" The Raikage said in disbelief. "Could it be that you intend to interfere in the affairs between Kumogakure and the Hidden Mist Village just because of that so-called Obito?"
Obito had not yet revealed his fangs. Although the Raikage knew that Obito possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan and had acquired the Rinnegan, he did not believe Obito could be mentioned in the same breath as an entire ninja village.
The Raikage did not believe Shamu's explanation. He thought it was merely an excuse to interfere in the affairs between Kumogakure and the Hidden Mist Village.
Shamu spread his hands slightly. "That is the truth. We absolutely will not allow you to go to war."
The Raikage said coldly, "That excuse is far too clumsy. I don't believe Obito has that kind of ability."
Shamu understood why the Raikage thought that way. After all, Kumogakure of the Land of Lightning had always been renowned for its formidable military strength.
They had always been the ones bullying others. There was no way they would back down now just because of an Obito with barely any record to speak of.
Shamu had already prepared his response. "Delay it for one year. After a year, you can fight however you want."
"But not now."
The Raikage frowned. "Why must