This was a question directed at the Third Kazekage. Even though he was known as the strongest Kazekage, he still had to bow before the Land of Wind. The young man before him had the power to influence the Land of Wind's situation. One misstep, and Sunagakure could be destroyed.
The pressure shifted to the Third Kazekage. Helplessly, he glanced at the daimyo before finally uttering something against his heart.
"Your Excellency the Daimyo is mistaken. I believe it is a horse."
The ninja who had just been leaning beside Uchiha Yū stared in stunned disbelief. But soon, one ninja stepped behind Uchiha Yū. The Third Kazekage was their leader; if even he had chosen a side, what more could be said of the ninja beneath him?
"It seems Your Excellency the Daimyo was mistaken."
Uchiha Yū watched the man's face turn red, unsure whether it was from anger or terror. In the end, as though he were a deflated balloon, the man slumped back in his seat and said mournfully, "It is indeed a horse. I was mistaken."
Yū had effortlessly crushed his resistance. Being a daimyo was not merely about the authority in one's hands; it also required support from every side. With neither the nobles nor the ninja willing to help him, he could only resign himself to becoming a puppet.
Everyone's gaze fell upon Uchiha Yū. From this day onward, he would likely become the uncrowned king of the Land of Wind.
The corners of his mouth rose despite himself. A perfect finishing touch.
Anyone present who met Uchiha Yū's eyes lowered their heads slightly in respect.
Of course, this was only the preliminary work. Now that he had become the greatest power in the Land of Wind, he no longer needed to rely on another's