"What? It's just a little Chunin Exams, yet they're calling us to attend?"
"Doesn't the little Konoha realize that it's already almost at the bottom among our Five Great Nations?"
"How laughable. Are they trying to show off through the Chunin Exams?"
"I think they're just making a fool of themselves!"
Land of Lightning, inside Hidden Cloud Village.
Fourth Raikage A did not care in the slightest about the news Mabui had just told him.
He merely burst out laughing, then tore the invitation to pieces without hesitation.
A helpless look appeared on Mabui's face.
"Besides that, the Daimyo have also ordered us to go!"
Fourth Raikage A's teasing and mocking laughter abruptly stopped.
"What the hell? The Daimyo ordered us to go too? What's going on?"
After listening to Mabui's speculation and report, Fourth Raikage A was instantly enraged.
"Those damn Daimyo! What a bunch of bastards! When will Hidden Cloud Village be able to free itself from their restraints? If it weren't for them, Hidden Cloud Village would have long since become the strongest shinobi village in the world!"
Fourth Raikage A displayed intense fury in front of Mabui.
Unfortunately, he still had to compromise when it came to the Daimyo.
"Just say that there's a risk of the Jinchuriki running wild, and I have to suppress it inside the village."
"You and Darui can make this trip in my place!"
"Yes..."
Mabui lowered her eyes and obediently nodded.
Land of Earth, Hidden Stone Village.
Kurotsuchi stood before Ōnoki and informed him of the Daimyo's orders and Konoha Village's invitation.
Ōnoki let out a sigh.
He pounded his lower back and hunched his shoulders.
"There's no helping it. Since they've put it that way, let's go see Konoha's situation and strength..."
"I have a feeling this trip