Yagura frowned, looking slightly embarrassed. But then another thought came to him: dealing with his own people was easier than dealing with a mysterious puppet master... It would be best to form an alliance with Kono Yohei first, then gradually sort out the internal affairs.
"An alliance with Konoha..."
Mirai and Minato waited for Yagura's reply, only to hear him say, "Personally, I am willing to form an Alliance with Kono Yohei. But for such a major matter, I still need to discuss it with many high-ranking officials of the Land of Water. As you know, the Feudal Lord has now died. Only after the new Feudal Lord takes office can a decision be made! Of course, you needn't worry. Tomorrow is the day of the appointment, so I think you should stay in Kirigakure for now. Once the Alliance is finalized, we can go to Konoha."
"Mm..." Mirai nodded, thinking, Minato really is quick-witted. He kept quiet about the exams. If we really form an alliance with the Land of Water, we'll be one family! The old man will surely give me a long vacation. Besides, I won't need to defend the Land of Water anymore. Hahaha...
"Well, since you're being so hospitable, Yagura, it would be rather rude of us not to stay. Don't you think... Oh, hahaha..."
"Yes, yes..." Yagura agreed repeatedly, a delighted smile blooming across his face. He thought that he had finally managed to keep the pair here.
After bidding Yagura farewell, Minato and Mirai returned to the hotel with a thunderous roar.
Yugito and Terumi Mei had not slept, waiting for them to return. After Minato explained everything, they finally understood. The Third Mizukage had likely been killed long ago. The man who had always been cruel and unscrupulous was someone else, and