It wasn't all that important; his role was simply to keep watch. The Administrator handled the internal affairs, so Torifu didn't need to get involved.
But they couldn't do without a shadow stationed there. Otherwise, those people would be too cautious to carry out their plans.
That was Torifu's role.
"Good. Since the Hokage has agreed, I have nothing left to worry about. Once I've taken care of the matters at hand, I'll head to Rain Province in person."
The Kazekage felt the same way. Only Mifune had remained silent.
All he had to do was wait in the Land of Iron for a call for help. If he sent troops without one, it would amount to meddling in another country's affairs.
Though everyone was on good terms now and knew that wasn't his intention, it would still cause confusion and trouble.
If the enemy took the opportunity to strike, they'd be caught completely off guard.
So it was best to follow orders.
They chatted by the entrance for a while, and by then it was already nine—the perfect time to set out.
After bidding Torifu farewell, the Tsuchikage and Kazekage kicked up a storm of sand and stones, swept up all their attendants, and vanished from sight.
Seeing this, Torifu couldn't help laughing. "Honestly, they put on this show every time. In less than ten minutes, they'll run out of Chakra and show their true colors."
Mifune scratched his head at that, then chose to lead his disciple and the young samurai competing in the tournament out of Konoha on foot.
He wondered if the Hokage would refrain from poking fun at him since he was being so low-key.
But they had barely gone a few meters when Torifu's voice drifted after them. "Samurai, huh? Still so ordinary. Not