Iwagakure.
Tsuchikage's Office.
Ōnoki sat in his seat, his expression somewhat grave.
In his hands was the intelligence Kurotsuchi had sent back, detailing Senyo's Susanoo and the entire battle on Sunagakure's side.
The wedding invitation Konoha had officially sent for Senyo was laid out on the desk before him.
There was also intelligence concerning the rumors circulating outside that Uchiha Senyo intended to unify the Shinobi World.
In the office stood Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who had spent all these years diligently training.
There was also the Four-Tails Jinchuriki Kyogan, who had returned from the front lines.
Ōnoki's son Kitsuchi and several other Elders from the village were seated below as well.
Everyone in the room was part of Iwagakure's upper echelon. Aside from Kurotsuchi and Deidara, everyone else was present.
Although Ōnoki's word was law in Iwagakure, he still had advisers and would hear out other people's opinions.
It was just that he was very forceful and did not discuss many matters with others.
"We have already given up more than half our land in exchange for Konoha greening it."
"But Konoha should not have to expend much effort on that."
"Senyo's purpose in inviting us this time is not so simple. Discuss it, everyone."
After Ōnoki established the main tone, everyone began whispering among themselves.
Then, one adviser stood up.
"When information about Uchiha Senyo appeared on the black market, Sunagakure was also spreading rumors to drive a wedge into the alliance between us and Konoha."
"Just as Iwagakure's people began to waver, he immediately stepped in and ended the war."
"That suggests Uchiha Senyo may not wish to clash with us directly."
Kyogan beside him added, "When Sunagakure was sowing discord between us and Konoha, there really were people in the ranks harboring different thoughts."
"Kurotsuchi even