"How were the casualties?" The Feudal Lord did not care much about such matters. After the blaze, she lay down on the clean floor, finding a comfortable position. Her elegant nightgown was pressed into layers of pleats.
Kawasaki trembled as he said, "There were no casualties. It happened to be Green Sunflower's residence. In addition, the nearby residents have already been replaced by Lord Hanzo's ninja from Amegakure."
"Oh?" At Hanzo's name, the Feudal Lord could not help shaking her head. She did not say much. "This was probably Hanzo's doing. Let's make some noise."
"Your Excellency is wise." Kawasaki flattered her. "Your Excellency truly lives up to your reputation—you revealed the secret in a single sentence."
Hearing that, the Feudal Lord laughed heartily and looked at Kawasaki. Her expression relaxed considerably. "Mm, the situation should be under Hanzo's ninja's control by now. Go there yourself—not only to investigate, but also to show goodwill toward those ninja and see whether they need any help."
By now, no one outside—not even the people of Amegakure—knew that Ibuse was already dead, and that his controller had been replaced by the far more terrifying Akatsuki.
"Yes." Kawasaki nodded to the Feudal Lord, then withdrew at her urging.
Once Kawasaki left the Feudal Lord's residence, the respect vanished from his face in an instant, replaced by a cruel gleam in his eyes.
"Sooner or later... sooner or later, your position will be mine!"
Kawasaki narrowed his eyes and brought the two strongest warriors from the Feudal Lord's estate. Although there were ninja in the estate, his authority was not enough to summon them.
Before long, they were ready to depart and headed toward the tornado.
"Ah, tell me, what kind of monster are we supposed to kill? Why does his chakra seem endless?