After Tobi left, the atmosphere among those present immediately became somewhat oppressive.
"Then, everyone, do you still need to consider whether the Allied Forces should be formed?" Ueno Kei's calm words rang in the ears of the Third Tsuchikage, the Fourth Raikage, and the Fifth Mizukage.
"Hmph, the Allied Forces will certainly be established. As for the position of commander, this old man can take a step back. The Five Kage will jointly assume the role and discuss important matters together. There shouldn't be any problem with that now, right?" The Fourth Raikage snorted coldly, his expression rather grim and his tone rough.
"As for those villages unwilling to join the Allied Forces, hmph, this old man won't force them. As long as they aren't traitors to the shinobi or burdens who drag us down, this old man won't care!" the Fourth Raikage said coldly.
Ueno Kei gave a soft laugh, lightly waved his hand, and raised a brow as he looked toward the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki and the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi. As for why he did not look at the Fifth Kazekage, the reason was simple: there was no need to ask for Gaara's opinion. Well, at least from Ueno Kei's perspective.
He truly regarded the Sand Ninja as Konoha's vassals.
Under Ueno Kei's calm, completely undisguised gaze, the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She smoothed her hair and said lightly, "The Mist Ninja agree to join the Shinobi Allied Forces."
"Hmph, the Rock Ninja have no objections either. We will join the Shinobi Allied Forces."
"The Sand Ninja have no objections either."
"Very well. Lord Hokage, Ueno Kei, Konoha doesn't have any other motives, does it? Things have reached this point already, so I think there should be no more concealment between