Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kō's lips unconsciously curled upwards. "So what if they're here? My wife and I don't need other people pointing fingers at us."
After saying that, Uchiha Kō tightened his grip on Tsunade's beautiful back. Tsunade weak all over and her eyes were glazed over by her husband Uchiha Kō's aggressive gaze and domineering actions.
Only after Uchiha Rou approached did Uchiha Kō restrain himself somewhat. After helping Tsunade to sit up straight, he said, "Rou Rou, come and support your mother. She was just fighting with your father in another world."
"When Mom heard that Rou Rou was in trouble, she immediately tore through space to come here." Uchiha Kō seemed to be saying this to Uchiha Rou on purpose.
Hearing her father Uchiha Kō's words, Uchiha Rou felt a warm glow in her heart. She looked at Tsunade, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "Mom, thank you!"
Tsunade momentarily taken aback. Faced with her daughter's sudden, formal, and gentle thanks, she felt a little uncomfortable and blushed.
I never expected my husband to be so good with words!
Uchiha Kō's lips curled up. He glanced at Tsunade, Tsunade smiled and gave him a coquettish look before quickly helping Uchiha Rou up, saying, "Don't thank me. Don't listen to your father's exaggerated words."
Uchiha Rou chuckled and scratched her head. Uchiha Itachi, seeing this, didn't disturb them but watched with a smile.
Time passed unnoticed, and before anyone knew how much time had gone by, Uchiha Kō suddenly broke the silence. He looked at Uchiha Rou and said with a smile, "Rou Rou, take me to see the hotel you assigned."
Uchiha Rou naturally understood her father's meaning. After all, the meeting was about to start, and her father's choice to suggest visiting the hotel at this time was simply to see if the Land of Rain treated Konoha and other villages differently, and also to find out if they gave his daughter any special treatment.
Uchiha Rou readily agreed to her father's request, and the two set off together for the hotel. Along the way, the father and daughter chatted and laughed, with Uchiha Rou excitedly telling her father about her experiences in the Land of Rain.
Uchiha Kō listened attentively to his daughter's story, nodding occasionally in agreement. He secretly marveled at how much his daughter had grown up and become more mature and sensible.
Tsunade, who was standing beside them, was also busy, constantly asking about Uchiha Rou's life. She inquired about things like whether she was eating properly, whether anyone was bullying her, and other everyday matters.
Faced with Tsunade's concern, Uchiha Rou always answered patiently with a smile, putting Tsunade at ease.
After learning that her daughter had not been bullied at all, a Taiseki was lifted from her heart, and she breathed a long sigh of relief.
Although Tsunade is a strong woman, her expectations for the role of mother are quite simple.
She didn't expect her daughter to achieve great things or become powerful; all she cared about was whether her daughter was happy and whether she was being bullied—seemingly insignificant but crucial questions.
Uchiha Itachi followed quietly behind Tsunade, his steps light and steady, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him. He slowly reached into his pocket, took out his phone, and skillfully dialed a number.
The call was quickly connected, and a clear, pleasant female voice came through the receiver. "Moshi Moshi, this is the Hokage Office. Who would you like to connect to? I'll transfer you shortly."
The voice was full of youthful energy, but Uchiha Itachi was already used to it. He said expressionlessly, "Yes, please transfer me to Lord Lu Ming's call."
Upon hearing Lu Ming's name, the girl was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Sir, please wait a moment, I'll go and pass on the message."
However, less than two seconds later, a strong voice rang out, saying, "No need for that trouble, I'm right here."
After saying that, he picked up the phone and asked, "Who is this?"
Uchiha Itachi was silent for a moment, then said, "It's me, the Vice Hokage of Lu Ming."
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Nara Rokumei was taken aback for a moment, then a smile spread across his face, "Oh~ it's Itachi. Calling at this hour, is something important?"
"But the Land of Rain held a meeting ahead of schedule? What do they mean by that?" Nara Rokumei asked patiently, sitting on the sofa near where the phone was being answered.
Uchiha Itachi shook his head and said, "It's not about those things."
Nara Rokumei was taken aback, but didn't speak, gesturing for Uchiha Itachi to continue.
Noticing that Nara Rokumei was silent because he wanted to know what happened next, he spoke up, "Lord Lu Ming, Uchiha Kō has returned and repelled Ōtsutsuki Isshiki sword strike."
Nara Rokumei was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. He exclaimed, "Itachi, this is wonderful news! The backbone of Konoha has returned!"
Uchiha Itachi nodded in support of Nara Rokumei's words, and when asked by Nara Rokumei, he told him everything that had just happened.
Nara Rokumei listened attentively, and finally nodded. "This sounds like the Lord Hokage's style! I was worried that this meeting would be detrimental to Konoha, but it seems we don't need to worry now."
After talking for a while, Nara Rokumei hung up the phone. He breathed a sigh of relief, and the unease he had felt earlier vanished.
When the meeting began, Nara Rokumei's heart skipped a beat, sensing an impending storm. His intuition was always accurate, which was why he had sent Uchiha Itachi to represent Konoha at the meeting.
Uchiha Itachi's strength and faith in Konoha are undeniable; he was among the most outstanding individuals.
As for Uchiha Rou, he initially disagreed, but he couldn't resist her calling him Lu Ming Uchiha Rou. Finally, after Uchiha Itachi's repeated assurances, he allowed her to attend the meeting!
At the same time, one thought lingered deep in Nara Rokumei's heart, "If my Konoha Hokage, Uchiha Kō, were still alive, would these four factions and the Land of Rain dare to be so arrogant!"
Now that the Lord Hokage has finally returned, Nara Rokumei's worries have vanished. Even more exciting is that he heard the Lord Hokage has taken a bold step and is preparing to hold a meeting in the Land of Rain.
This news filled Nara Rokumei with immense joy! He couldn't help but exclaim, "Yes, this is the attitude Konoha should have! When has Konoha ever attended a meeting convened by someone else? Oh, no, it should be said that since the Fourth Hokage Uchiha Kō, took office, when has Konoha ever attended a meeting convened by someone else?"
In his memory, every meeting was always dominated by Konoha, with the other villages having no choice but to obediently attend and listen. And this time would be no exception!
After hanging up the phone, Uchiha Itachi breathed a sigh of relief and continued following behind Uchiha Kō and the others, his mood easing.
Like a leaf battered by a storm, Sasori of the Red Sands of the Sand Division staggered back to the inn.
His body trembled slightly, as if he was still immersed in the fear of the fierce battle between Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and Uchiha Kō.
Sasori of the Red Sands's mind was filled with the terrifying images of Uchiha Kō's attacks. Isshiki was like a thunderbolt, making his soul tremble!
That powerful force seemed capable of tearing through space and destroying everything, while he himself appeared so small and powerless in the face of it.
"Such terrifying power..." Sasori of the Red Sands muttered to himself, his voice revealing undisguised horror. "Is this the great figure who single-handedly unified the five kingdoms after a thousand years of chaos?"
He couldn't help but recall the various legends Uchiha Kō, those stories about his invincible strength and extraordinary wisdom, all of which were now confirmed in Sasori of the Red Sands's heart.
Compared to such a figure, Sasori of the Red Sands suddenly felt that his proud Performance of a Hundred Puppets had become so insignificant, even a joke. He shook his head with a wry smile, a deep sense of defeat welling up inside him.
Rock District Deidara had recovered from his initial excitement and felt a lingering fear.
He began to review the battle and attempted to break the deadlock thirty times using his Explosion Release Ninjutsu.
The result was always a dead end, with no chance of survival. This already speaks volumes; he will probably never be able to catch up with Uchiha Kō's achievements in his lifetime.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist Division looked at each other, none of them uttering a word.
It wasn't until the leader Suikazan Fuguki, spoke up, "Alright, the Lord Hokage's strength is as formidable as ever. We just need to remember that we, the Mist Division, belong to Konoha."
"We, the Mist Division and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, should unreservedly support and endorse all decisions and resolutions made by Konoha." After saying this, Suikazan Fuguki glanced at his other underlings.
The others nodded, expressing their support and agreement with what Suikazan Fuguki said.
Darui of the Cloud Division
Darui sat on the bench, silent, his hands clasped below his jaw, looking at the Cloud Division Ninja present, especially the graceful Samui with her prominent breasts.
"Everyone, please speak up. What are your thoughts on Uchiha Kō's return?" Darui said slowly.
All the Cloud Division ninja bowed their heads. Of the four clans, the Cloud Division was the weakest. Other countries had one or two Kage Level ninjas, while the Kumogakure currently only had Darui, who was called Kage Level but whose strength was far inferior.
Darui sighed. The Cloud Division was really hard to manage these days. If the Fourth Raikage A, saw this, he would probably be furious again.
Samui, however, spoke up, "I believe we should always maintain a close relationship with Konoha, not only because of their strength, but also because their policies and technology have a huge influence on our Cloud Division!"