"Alright, Lord Torikaze, do we plan our own routes?"
Torikaze shook his head. "The Hokage will explain the rest to you. I've said everything I needed to say."
With that, he sat down in a nearby chair and began drinking tea.
Minato took over with a smile. "Your routes were decided after joint discussions among the Five Kage. Since everyone places great importance on this matter, you must also produce outstanding works for your performances."
"In half a month, you must create at least two works of acceptable quality."
The group looked at one another. Creating two shows in half a month was indeed difficult, but if they pushed themselves, it might still be possible.
"This isn't about doing your best. You must do it."
Minato's tone was heavy as he said this. After all, if they kept performing the same show over and over, people would quickly grow bored.
The six immediately understood and answered seriously, "We understand, Lord Hokage. We'll give it everything we have."
Only then was Minato satisfied.
"As for the Kirigakure shinobi, Lord Mizukage has handed your authority over to me. From now on, you must follow the joint command of Lord Mizukage and me in all matters. Understood?"
Mei Terumi, Kaguya Zhai, and the Minazuki Siblings had spent the past year studying in Konoha and had developed a very favorable impression of the village.
Moreover, they understood the purpose of this arrangement. It would make management easier, and Konoha was the one leading this plan in the first place, so it was understandable.
"Understood, Lord Hokage."
Minato nodded again, then began assigning the routes.
"Now, let's discuss the routes. The first- and second-place groups both have Kirigakure shinobi, so they aren't suited to visit the Land of Water as their first stop. Therefore, Aburame