Representatives from every village and nation gathered inside the Hokage Building, their blazing fury illuminating the entire conference room.
There was only one demand.
This undercurrent within the Shinobi World had to be completely eradicated from every angle.
As a newcomer to the Administration Department, Rikusei had taken over the work Shikahira had occasionally handled before, doing his best to record the meeting proceedings.
The brightness on Tobirama's face and the smile at the corner of his lips told him that the village had already made thorough preparations.
"Quiet down!"
After exchanging a glance with his elder brother, Tobirama shouted at the agitated representatives.
The noisy room instantly fell silent. Meeting everyone's gaze, he said loudly, "Through intelligence exchanges with the other Hidden Villages, we have learned the true identity of the mastermind behind this."
The representative from the Land of Lightning was the first to rise, looking at everyone as he said excitedly, "It's been so many days already! Are you only going to tell us who the mastermind is?"
It hadn't actually been that long.
Rikusei paused his pen and grumbled inwardly, It's only the second day.
"The people at Bounty Offices throughout the Shinobi World have already been brought under control." Facing their gazes, Tobirama continued revealing information. "And several of their hideouts have been located!"
"Wonderful! I must report this to the Daimyo. He can finally leave the Tenshukaku."
"Where exactly are they? What are their defensive forces like? Do you need our assistance?"
The crowd instantly grew animated and noisy. Tobirama knew very well that, during this assassination attempt, the nations behind certain representatives had secretly contributed quite a bit.
He discreetly nudged his elder brother with his arm, signaling that it was time for him to announce the battle plan.
"The blood feud between