The Storm Brewing Within

A posture that was neither lacking in etiquette nor failing to convey his resolve.

As soon as Naruto's words fell.

Asada Kaze, standing before him, was slightly taken aback. He then gave Naruto a deep look, a brilliant smile returning to his face. After a nod, he said, "Since Lord Narumiya has put it that way, then so be it. Kei, you must properly entertain Lord Narumiya during this time! Now, if you will excuse me!"

With those words spoken.

Asada Kei, having cast one last meaningful glance at his brother, turned on his heel and strode out of the magnificent, gilded hall. A middle-aged man in a black long-robe, who had been waiting in a corner, also stepped forward at this moment, following closely behind Asada Kaze. Before exiting the main hall, the middle-aged man shot Naruto a glance with an inexplicable smile, causing a seed of doubt to sprout in Naruto's heart.

Are all the prominent political figures of the Land of Water this fond of speaking in riddles?

Naruto couldn't help but grumble to himself.

Once the figures of Asada Kaze and the middle-aged man vanished beyond the entrance of the main hall.

Within Naruto's sensory range.

He could clearly perceive that the Third Prince beside him seemed to heave a quiet sigh of relief.

It appeared that this elder brother of his truly exerted immense pressure on the Third Prince. Even if Asada Kei was, as the rumors suggested, the most formidable contender for the next Daimyo of the Land of Water, judging by today's peculiar meeting.

This eldest prince of the Land of Water was definitely not someone to be trifled with!

Naruto thought to himself.

This made Naruto even more vigilant.

His goal in coming to the Land of Water was not necessarily to