"Who?"
The moment Terumi Mei appeared, the guards of Uchiha Fugaku and Raikage drew their swords and stood in front to protect their leader.
"Don't be nervous, I mean no harm!"
Surrounded by several guards, Terumi Mei did not feel any fear, and then smiled calmly.
"You are Kirigakure's ninja, right?"
After looking at Terumi Mei carefully, Uchiha Fugaku asked.
"Yes, Lord Ying, you are here this time because Zabuza Momochi, the traitorous ninja of Kirigakure, is in Hidden Village, so I hope Lord Ying will hand over Zabuza Momochi."
Gazing at Uchiha Fugaku who had become a shadow, Terumi Mei spoke straightforwardly without mincing words.
"As expected, I came here for Zabuza Momochi!"
After Terumi Mei finished speaking, many people including Sasuke, Raikage, and Bai sighed at the same time.
Taking a deep breath, and guessing the purpose of Terumi Mei's trip, Uchiha Fugaku then responded, "I'm sorry, no matter what the grievances between Mr. Zabuza Momochi and Kirigakure were before, but he is now Hidden Village's distinguished guest, so I can't hand him over."
Uchiha Fugaku's words made Zabuza Momochi relieved. If Uchiha Fugaku handed himself over easily, then it would be a huge mistake for him to come to Hidden Village with Sasuke.
"Your Excellency Ying, for the sake of Zabuza Momochi, do you want to turn against Kirigakure regardless of the safety of the village?"
After giving Uchiha Fugaku a deep look, Terumi Mei suddenly said sharply.
Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku's deep voice, like a hint of thunder, resounded loudly in the square. "Mr. Zabuza Momochi is a distinguished guest of Hidden Village. If you can easily hand it over with just one word, who else will be willing to come to Hidden Village as a guest in the future?"
"Haha, Mr. Ying, please don't be reckless. I came today with a letter of challenge from Master Mizukage. If Mr. Ying refuses to hand over Zabuza Momochi, then Kirigakure and Hidden Village will have no choice but to go to war."
Taking out a scroll with the Kirigakure logo, Terumi Mei said calmly.
"Now we have a good show. Kirigakure and Hidden Village are fighting for one Zabuza Momochi. A war is probably going to break out!"
"How could a war break out? I think Ying will still compromise. After all, Kirigakure is one of Five Great Shinobi Villages, and his strength is several times that of Hidden Village..."
"The confrontation between Hidden Village and Kirigakure is simply asking for death. If it were the leader of our village, he would have agreed to Kirigakure's request and handed over Zabuza Momochi."
"I also think Ying should consider handing over Zabuza Momochi for the sake of the village..."
Terumi Mei's last words were like a bomb, arousing a fierce response. The ninjas in other villages talked about it one after another.
"Ying, how will you respond next?"
Listening to the discussions around him, Fourth Raikage A was also staring at Uchiha Fugaku with great interest at this moment, expecting to say in his heart.
"Are you threatening me?"
Not paying attention to some comments around him, Uchiha Fugaku's face suddenly sank and he said.
"This is not a threat at all. I just hope that Lord Kage can put the overall situation first and not cause the destruction of the village because of an unrelated ninja."
Terumi Mei glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, then smiled lightly.
To fight? Or not to fight?
Uchiha Fugaku became silent.
Regarding Kirigakure going to war against Hidden Village, Uchiha Fugaku has already prepared in his heart. Whether he wants to go to war over Zabuza Momochi and Kirigakure, he also has the answer in his heart!
But at this moment, Uchiha Fugaku felt a little hesitant. After all, it was about Hidden Village's safety.
All eyes were fixed on Uchiha Fugaku's body, and they all wanted to know Uchiha Fugaku's answer.
Under the gaze of everyone in the audience, Uchiha Fugaku finally let out a slow breath after a moment.
"Hidden Village will not hand over Mr. Zabuza Momochi. If Kirigakure really wants to go to war with Hidden Village, then we will accompany him!"
After Uchiha Fugaku's tough words came out, the villagers and ninjas of Hidden Village instantly became excited.
Although in the eyes of other ninjas in the ninja village, Hidden Village is just a ninja village, Uchiha Fugaku's words proved to them that even Hidden Village has its own dignity and will not surrender to any force.
"How is that possible?"
"This... Ying actually dares to start a war with Kirigakure..."
Compared with the excitement of Hidden Village people, those outside the village ninjas who Uchiha Fugaku would compromise before were all dumbfounded.
Of course, at this moment, among everyone, the one who was most moved in his heart was Zabuza Momochi. He did not expect that Uchiha Fugaku would really go to war with Kirigakure for him. He knew very well what price Hidden Village would pay for starting a war with Kirigakure.
"Mr. Zabuza Momochi, I have said before that Hidden Village will protect your safety. Don't break your promise now!"
Looking at Zabuza Momochi and Sasuke beside him, he smiled.
"Ghost..."
Sasuke's words immediately made Zabuza Momochi stunned. After a while, he took a deep breath and slowly raised his head. His eyes that had been dry for a long time suddenly became wet.
"In this case, we can only see you on the battlefield!"
On the high platform, Terumi Mei shook his head, and then handed the letter of challenge to Uchiha Fugaku.
Terumi Mei naturally felt extremely sorry for Uchiha Fugaku's answer. Although she expected Uchiha Fugaku to hand over Zabuza Momochi, she had to face reality.
"Alas!"
Sighing, Terumi Mei finally turned into a ball of white mist and quickly disappeared on the high platform.
After Terumi Mei left, the Kage inauguration ceremony continued. Although there was such a change in the middle, the atmosphere in the square did not become chaotic. The hoarse shouts made the atmosphere more violent.
In the afternoon, in the spacious and bright studio, Uchiha Fugaku was slowly flipping through the scroll in his hand. The whole room was in an atmosphere of silence.
After the inauguration ceremony, Uchiha Fugaku sent Raikage away, and Oda and others were devoted to work. Hidden Village needed to handle all major matters.
"Crunch."
The crisp sound of the door opening suddenly sounded quietly, and a voice came into the room. "Master Ying, Mr. Zabuza Momochi and Bai are here."
"Invite them in."
Putting down the scroll in his hand and closing it, Uchiha Fugaku ordered.
Shortly after Uchiha Fugaku's voice fell, two figures walked slowly towards the door. Their eyes glanced around the spacious room, and finally stopped at Uchiha Fugaku behind the table. The two took a few steps forward.
"You're welcome, sit down."
Looking at the two people, Uchiha Fugaku smiled.
"Your Excellency Ying, I have only one purpose for coming to you this time. We want to join Hidden Village!"
Zabuza Momochi didn't beat around the bush, he stared at Uchiha Fugaku and said straightforwardly.