The first to arrive at the Emperor's office was Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo was somewhat surprised to see Uchiha Mai, but he hid it well. Lowering his head, he saluted. "Your Majesty."
"Sakumo-senior, there's no need for formalities."
Uchiha Mai waved a hand.
After all, Sakumo was an elder who had watched him grow up. Bullying Kakashi was one thing, but bullying Kakashi's father too would be going too far.
"Sakumo-senior, do you know why I called you here?"
"It has something to do with Kakashi's mission, right?"
Hatake Sakumo asked with a grave expression, worried for Kakashi's safety.
"Yes."
"Is Kakashi all right?"
"Kakashi?" Uchiha Mai said with an amused smile. "Kakashi is doing very well. He met another girl after going there, and he was recently promoted to commander. His mission has been going smoothly, but they're short on manpower over there. I'd like to ask Sakumo-senior to go."
"Fine."
Hatake Sakumo agreed without hesitation. He was also curious about what the other world was truly like.
"Then go back and prepare, Sakumo-senior. Once everyone is here, I'll take all of you over together."
Hatake Sakumo turned and left, quickly returning home to pack his things.
That was simply the kind of quiet, taciturn ninja he was.
That incident had changed his personality considerably.
Since that was the case, Uchiha Mai decided to add a little fun to Sakumo's life. He suddenly had a good idea.
Living seriously all the time was far too exhausting.
After the Anbu returned to report, Uchiha Mai quickly screened the list.
He had not expected so many people to be out on missions.
"Bring Namikaze Minato, Orochimaru, Konan, and Kakuzu here."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Orochimaru had been quite unhappy about not being taken to the New World last time. After all, the