Fine rain fell gently from the sky, landing on the lush green leaves and making their veins stand out more clearly. The verdant trees spread their branches and leaves freely, looking even more luxuriant.
Within the Land of Rain.
At the entrance to Amegakure, two figures slowly appeared.
"Next, let's get in touch with the Rain Ninja. Once we tell them who we are, we should be able to meet their intriguing new leader."
The slender, purple-haired woman parted her lips, her cool voice seeming especially suited to the soft patter of rain.
Hearing her words, the tall figure beside her nodded lightly.
"Whoosh!"
The two vanished from the spot.
Inside Amegakure.
Within a towering building made of black stone.
In the room at the very top, which overlooked the entire village, a figure sat in the seat of honor. He rested his interlaced hands on the desk, a gentle smile on his face.
"It seems our friends from Konoha have arrived."
A glint of amusement flashed in his eyes as he spoke softly.
At his words, the two people standing before him tensed slightly. One of them, a young man with pale eyes, replied respectfully.
"Captain Aizen, should we continue with the original plan?"
The narrow-eyed man beside him leaned forward slightly, evidently even more anxious to hear the answer.
Sosuke, seated at the head of the table, considered the matter for a moment before the corners of his lips lifted.
"Let's stick to the original plan. Given the current situation, if Amegakure and Konoha successfully reach an agreement this time, it will give us a long period to develop."
As he spoke, he glanced at the narrow-eyed young man before him and smiled.
"I imagine that's the outcome you're hoping for most, Kinnara."
Kinnara stiffened slightly, though