When Jiraiya looked his way, Moriyue returned a polite smile.
There was no irreconcilable conflict between him and Konoha. Although his attitude toward Konoha had changed many times over the years, at least their core interests had not yet come into conflict.
Unlike the other Kage, Moriyue's attention had always been focused on the Hoshikage. They were the enemies he had been fighting all along.
Rather than relying on his own strength alone, collective strength was still greater.
Whether they could truly harm the Hoshikage was another matter, but these people should at least be able to hold back the Hoshikage's movements.
When the topic was once again steered toward how to deal with Uchiha Madara, Moriyue cleared his throat.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Moriyue sitting there.
"Hmph."
Ōnoki snorted coldly. He knew Moriyue was a rising young talent who had recently been making waves, but his attitude toward Moriyue was the same as his attitude toward Gaara. He did not believe people so young could have much experience.
Time was the greatest sculptor. Only after being tested by time could one tell whether a stone was merely stubborn rock or a diamond.
Moriyue did not look old enough to have taken part in the Ninja World War at all, so Ōnoki had been unfriendly toward him from the start.
"That A is really useless. At a time like this, he actually handed the Raikage's position to some little brat."
Before Moriyue could state his thoughts, Ōnoki struck first.
His tone was thick with mockery. Though he had not directly named Moriyue, his words were clearly meant to put him down. He did not want to work with this kid—or rather, he simply did not acknowledge Moriyue as the Raikage.
The moment Ajisai heard that, her anger