Land of Fire, Daimyo's Palace.
Guy and Qinglian Valley, one of the Guardian Ninja, emerged from Lord Gen's quarters and looked at the anxious ministers waiting outside.
Qinglian Valley said, "The daimyo is feeling unwell today. Any state affairs can be discussed another day."
The ministers all showed indignation at this. Someone directly demanded, calling her by name, "Is Kushinadahime in there?"
Qinglian Valley sighed helplessly. "...The daimyo needs someone by his side to care for him."
The ministers erupted into an uproar. Some could not help but curse aloud, "Witch! She's a witch! She's the calamity star of this nation!"
Qinglian Valley had no choice but to have the guards drag the man away.
The reason these ministers were so enraged was that this was not the first time such a thing had happened.
The daimyo had ignored state affairs for a long time, spending every day with Kushinadahime.
Qinglian Valley urged everyone to leave. A small number turned and departed, while others chose to remain, determined to see the daimyo no matter what.
Qinglian Valley could only leave with Guy. Both were from Konoha, and Qinglian Valley had looked after Guy a great deal when he had first arrived. He was also Guy's closest friend here.
Guy could not help asking Qinglian Valley, "Why is Lord Gen like this? Isn't handling government affairs his job?"
In his impression, Naruto was an extremely dedicated person.
Qinglian Valley said, "The daimyo is different from Naruto. Naruto merely governs a village, but this entire country belongs to the daimyo. Naturally, the daimyo can do whatever he wants. These ministers may advise him, but they cannot force him to do anything."
Guy found it difficult to understand. No matter what, the daimyo should not simply neglect the country.
He had also seen