The Third Kazekage let out a long breath.
Scorpion had lost both his parents when he was young, and he had a peculiar temperament. On top of that, Chiyo-baasama held a position of great importance, so the villagers rarely went near his house. Even when they passed by, they hurried along, afraid of upsetting the little tyrant.
But Ye Ning was different.
As the only son of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, he had surely grown up in luxury. He was especially arrogant, and there was a good chance he would clash with Scorpion.
If a conflict really broke out, the Third Kazekage would be caught in the middle, and it would put him in an impossible position.
On one side was the Daimyo's Son, whom he simply could not afford to offend. On the other was a distinguished elder who had rendered great service to the village, even losing both his son and daughter-in-law in battle.
No matter what he did, he couldn't satisfy both sides.
It would be best if he hadn't offended His Highness Ye Ning.
As for what Ye Ning had said about being friends...
The Third Kazekage didn't believe it for a second.
Even Karura, who had been close to Scorpion since childhood, had cut ties with him. That showed how withdrawn Scorpion had become. He had even heard that sometimes, not even Chiyo-baasama could see her own grandson.
Those two could become friends?
What a joke!
He'd sooner believe that tomorrow he'd be able to find more Iron Sand in the desert.
"Since that's the case, I'm relieved. I wonder... how long does His Highness Ye Ning plan to stay in Sunagakure?"
"What? Are you trying to kick me out?"
"No, no! Of course I would never kick His Highness Ye Ning