No sooner had Ueno Kei finished speaking than everyone present frowned.
They had not sensed anyone approaching. The Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, slightly changed expression and said coolly, "Ao!"
"Mizukage-sama, I did not detect anyone approaching!" a man's voice came from behind the Mizukage.
"Hmph! Ueno Kei, stop playing tricks. It is absolutely impossible for anyone besides us to be here. In this day and age, there is absolutely no one who can evade the senses of people like us!" The Third Tsuchikage said blandly, his lips curling with faint disdain.
The corners of Ueno Kei's mouth lifted slightly. He paid no heed to the Third Tsuchikage's mockery, fixing a sharp gaze in a certain direction with a faintly derisive smile on his face.
He said lightly, "You're already here. Do I need to drag you out myself?"
"Ho ho, wasn't a guy like you supposed to be dead? I never expected you to still be alive—and even able to discover me. What a shock." A surprised voice suddenly rang out within the room.
Everyone present except Ueno Kei immediately changed expression. The Third Tsuchikage and the Fifth Mizukage looked especially grim. Although the Fourth Raikage had not questioned Ueno Kei when he spoke earlier, there had been a trace of doubt and mockery on his face as well.
Yet the reality before them was undoubtedly a slap in the face to these people who considered themselves the pinnacle of the ninja world. And anyone daring to appear here while calling himself Tobi was undoubtedly one of Akatsuki's members!
"Who are you? Get out here!" the Fourth Raikage roared murderously. Thunderlight surged around his entire body, as though he would unleash his ultimate move at the slightest disagreement!
"Tsk tsk, you Kage really are far inferior to Ueno Kei. Aren't