Backing

Chapter 915: Backing

Though Takigakure was a minor ninja village, everyone present could still recognize its representatives.

Besides, their distinctive style made them impossible to overlook.

"Mr. Mifune, what is the meaning of this?"

A, the hot-tempered yet blunt Fourth Raikage among the Five Kage, did not conceal his thoughts in the slightest as he spoke directly.

His words represented the attitude of the other villages as well. Though none of them spoke, their gazes carried a trace of doubt.

Faced with the stares of representatives from the five largest ninja villages, even someone with Mifune's strength felt immense pressure.

"This is what happened. Takigakure's representative approached me at the last minute. They said they had also lost the Seven-Tails and were victims as well, so they should be allowed to attend."

Mifune spoke stiffly, as if simply stating the facts without adding any personal opinion.

He had no choice. He could not afford to offend either side, and he was desperate too.

When he had first thought of holding the Five Kage Summit, he had considered it a fine assignment. It would bring the Land of Iron back onto the historical stage for a little attention. But his earlier experience had made him realize that if one showed one's face badly enough, one might end up showing one's ass instead.

In that case, they could all handle their own "discussions."

"This is absurd. This is the Five Kage Summit. What right does any other ninja village have to participate? Countless minor villages have suffered harm. All they need to do is wait for the results of our discussion afterward."

The Raikage was still as blunt as ever.

Only he was suited to speak. His personality and temperament were what they were, and the interests of the five great villages