Seeing this, the Daimyo felt a flicker of anger. As expected, the envoys from these small countries without ninja villages simply did not understand the proper boundaries of how great nations conducted themselves.
His expression darkened, and in an impatient, lecturing tone, he said loudly, "Though I am the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, if I am to have Konoha send ninja to handle such matters, a formal mission must still be issued, and the corresponding remuneration must be paid!"
"How can troops be dispatched as casually as if this were a child's game? If we do not investigate Dawn Shipping's exact strength and background, how am I supposed to assess the risks, formulate a strategy, and issue a mission of the appropriate rank? Do you small countries that do not even have ninja villages understand these procedures?"
Feeling the pressure brought by the savior's "anger," the two envoys trembled. Only then did they realize how naïve their expectations had been. They hurriedly bowed and repeatedly said, "We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare! Daimyo-sama has considered everything thoroughly. We are foolish and ignorant, short-sighted indeed!"
Seeing that he had achieved the desired intimidating effect, the Daimyo's expression softened again. Adopting the demeanor of a benevolent and magnanimous ruler, he turned to a trusted minister standing nearby and instructed, "Take the two envoys away and see that they are properly accommodated. Grant them sufficient travel expenses for their return journey."
"Also, allocate a sum from my private treasury as aid for the Daimyos of the Lands of Wave and Sea, so they can maintain their basic expenses for the coming month. Hmm... make an exception and give them the allowance of ordinary nobles."
"Furthermore, have the two of them write down everything they know about Dawn Shipping, no matter how