Guess

Even if Tian Meng hadn't done it, the Fire Daimyo would have used it as a pretext. If she had done it, he would have had to cover for her anyway. Either way, they would suffer losses, so it was better to make his stance clear early. At least that might save Tian Meng's life.

However, he miscalculated once again.

After Shikamaru Nara went to the Land of Fire, all contact with him was immediately lost.

When Right Red sent people to investigate, they were shocked to discover that the entire envoy delegation led by Shikamaru Nara had been thrown into the Land of Fire's prison.

Upon receiving the news, Shiraishi Yoshijo's expression changed slightly. "What exactly is going on with the Fire Daimyo?"

"Your Majesty, ever since the assassination attempt, the Fire Daimyo has never shown himself again. The number of guards around him has also increased severalfold. Even Naruto Namikaze is guarding the palace. The Anbu have no way of obtaining any information about him."

Shiraishi Yoshijo tugged at the corner of his mouth and remained silent for a long while.

Imprisoning Peach Country's envoy delegation was practically a declaration of war.

Did the Fire Daimyo want to launch a war against Peach Country?

Had rage clouded his mind?

No. Zhixiong had been ruthless enough to murder his own father and seize the throne. His schemes and composure were both exceptional; he would never make such an irrational move out of anger.

Something unknown must have happened in the Land of Fire.

After frowning in thought for a long while, Shiraishi Yoshijo's expression gradually turned strange.

"Right Red, do you think the Fire Daimyo might already be dead?"

"Probably not. With the Land of Fire's medical capabilities, they should have been able to save the Fire Daimyo."

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