Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to say they didn't need to when Utatane Koharu pulled him back. "We do, Hokage Torifu. We really appreciate the trouble."
They chatted for a while longer, and then the meeting came to an end.
As they left the conference room, Hiruzen was still holding Torifu's hand, thanking him repeatedly.
"Hokage Hiruzen, it's no trouble. It's only right for our villages to help each other. You don't need to worry so much."
At that, Hiruzen finally smiled. "You're right. We should help each other. If there's anything you need, Hokage Torifu, just let me know. We'll do our best to make sure you're satisfied."
Torifu nodded. "Of course. I won't stand on ceremony with you."
After leaving the conference room, the three of them returned to the inn. They had been given one of the rooms reserved for visiting daimyō or Kage from other countries.
But with wars breaking out so often in recent years, building this place had been pointless.
No daimyō or Kage had come back to Konoha. They all saw the village as a juicy prize, ready to be carved up whenever the opportunity arose.
But those days were long gone. Even if no foreigners were coming, Torifu and his companions counted.
The large inn had been completed long ago, and at last, a group of important guests had checked in.
After entering, the three of them each found a bedroom and got ready to rest. They were all feeling rather drained.
They had nothing else to do that evening, so they could take some time to relax.
While the three of them were resting, Tsunade had only just arrived at the largest casino near the Land of Fire.
She'd heard that a Big Fat Sheep was often spotted here, so she'd decided