Mei Terumi's startled outburst did not cause much of a stir. The attention of the Mist Village shinobi had long since fallen on the figure standing brazenly atop the conference table, looking down on them all.
"Since Konoha wants to sign a ceasefire agreement with Mist Village, why were we not notified at the border?"
Karatachi Yagura stared at Hua Yue, his tone cold and unyielding, determined to overpower him in sheer presence.
"You should ask about the opinions within Mist Village. It seems some people still do not want Konoha and Mist Village to cease hostilities. Or are you, the Fourth Mizukage, also among those who advocate war?"
"However, that has nothing to do with me..."
He reached behind his back. Suikazan Fuguki and Biwa Juzo instantly became alert. As Hua Yue slowly withdrew his hand, he tossed the ceasefire agreement representing Konoha's intentions before Karatachi Yagura.
"Agree or refuse, make your decision quickly. I hate waiting for others, and I hate making others wait. If I do not receive an affirmative answer within twenty-four hours, Mist Village's answer will be considered a refusal."
At that tense moment, the elderly man who had been sitting silently in the corner slowly rose to his feet, trembling.
"Cough, cough. Konoha's sincerity has been made clear to Mist Village. We will give this envoy an exact answer within a day. Ao, Mei Terumi, take Konoha's envoy to the guest room to rest for now."
Karatachi Yagura's temples bulged with veins. Many Mist Village jonin looked indignant, but they still chose to endure.
"Yes, Elder. Konoha's envoy, please follow me."
Beside the bald old man, a Mist Village jonin wearing a headscarf and forehead protector, along with Mei Terumi from the corner, rose and gestured invitingly.
"Flash Illusion Moon? Is your name Uchiha