Whatever the case, Uchiha Mai finally got his wish and was crowned the Fifth Mizukage, settling down in Kirigakure for the long term.
Konoha made no response to this development.
Such an inscrutable attitude sent those with designs on Konoha into wild speculation. Had Uchiha Mai failed in his bid to become Hokage and broken with Konoha completely?
That would be tremendous news.
Unwilling to sit idle, the Third Raikage decided to stir things up.
"Father, you wanted to see me?" Prince A pushed open the door to the Raikage's Office and walked in.
"Sit."
The Third Raikage pointed to a chair. Only after his son sat down did he ask, "How are the preparations for the armistice agreement coming along?"
"Everything is ready. We can leave for Konoha at any time," Prince A answered.
Although the Hidden Cloud had effectively withdrawn from the Third Shinobi World War, it had not signed an armistice or friendship treaty with Konoha as Sunagakure and Iwagakure had.
Shinobi from the two countries continued to clash along the border.
After taking office, Master Minato had worked actively to secure an armistice with the Hidden Cloud. He wanted to wave toilet paper around in Konoha Square like the Third, too.
It would count as a political achievement, at least.
"Very good."
The Third Raikage nodded slightly. After a moment's thought, he said, "Then leave tomorrow.
"However, I've had some new thoughts about the delegation's personnel. I need you to bring Daisuke along and actively support everything he does in Konoha."
"Daisuke? What do you mean?" Prince A frowned in confusion.
Prince A knew Daisuke. The man had worked in the Anbu for years and was an expert at everything from swindling and deception to picking locks and sneaking into places. He was a rare all-round