That was the group affiliated with the Hidden Leaf Village.
Because Kitahara Kaede had said yesterday
that today, he would discuss matters concerning increasing their strength with people from the other factions.
However, when the Hidden Leaf Village group entered,
the atmosphere in the room became somewhat stiff.
It seemed the other ninja villages still held some prejudice against the Hidden Leaf Village group.
The Hidden Leaf Village people knew that too, so they said nothing.
Madara Uchiha merely flashed a V-sign at the major factions.
It came across as somewhat disdainful.
Little did they know that Madara Uchiha was simply dissatisfied because he felt Kitahara Kaede had favored others with some resources.
After that brief interlude,
Kitahara Kaede also arrived at his office.
With Kitahara Kaede's current Extreme Shadow strength,
he could naturally sense what was happening inside.
"They came pretty early." He stopped outside the door.
He tidied himself up slightly before entering.
The moment Kitahara Kaede entered,
everyone present tensed every nerve in their bodies.
The Hidden Leaf Village group was included.
Because what Kitahara Kaede was about to discuss today
could very well determine the future structure of the ninja world.
Yet Kitahara Kaede unexpectedly greeted them first.
"You all came so early. You're really showing me respect."
"You're too polite, Kitahara."
Everyone answered in unison.
Their faces were full of smiles.
That made the smile on Kitahara Kaede's face grow even wider.
He then walked over and sat down in his seat.
After sitting down, Kitahara Kaede glanced around.
Then he leaned back halfway.
"What I'm going to talk about today is very simple. I hope everyone can relax a little too. The moment I came in, I could feel you all being so jumpy."
Kitahara Kaede spoke casually, even sounding as if he meant