Outside the walls of Konoha, Ōnoki waited quietly.
It would be quite shameful for his disciple to become Konoha Ninja, so Ōnoki didn't want to make a big fuss about it.
As for his own safety, to be honest, Ōnoki was somewhat worried.
Ren's intelligence was the most comprehensive among the Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages in the Shinobi World, and Ōnoki had also studied it carefully before making this trip to Konoha.
Ōnoki saw Ren's tendency to show off and boast as a flaw, a flaw that could be exploited.
If Konoha decides to cause trouble, Ōnoki will have no choice but to openly reveal his identity.
Ōnoki felt that Ren's strength was largely exaggerated, but knowing his own condition, Ōnoki understood that he was definitely no match for Ren in his current state.
They might not be able to defeat them in a fight, but they could hold out for a while. They could still spread the word throughout Konoha about the Tsuchikage's visit to Konoha.
Given the current situation in the Shinobi World, I am not in any danger to my life.
When Ren learned of Ōnoki's arrival, he was also pondering how to respond.
Ren, who had some sense of shame, was initially somewhat guilty about Ōnoki coming to his door.
It was truly disgraceful of Ren to have tricked the nine-year-old Deidara into secretly coming to Konoha.
But this slight sense of unease vanished completely after Ōnoki contacted the Akatsuki.
You almost brought pain to the Shinobi World, do you even know that, Ōnoki!
After learning that Ōnoki had activated his sensory barrier, he swaggered out and waited outside the walls of Konoha.
Ren knew that Ōnoki preferred to meet privately rather than give a formal visit.
Considering that Deidara's problem would eventually need to be resolved, Ren didn't intend to discuss it with Ōnoki in secret.
Meeting privately leaves room for both parties to maneuver; if an agreement cannot be reached, they can wait for another time.
Ren didn't have time to waste arguing with Iwagakure; he planned to take this opportunity to completely resolve Deidara's problem.
So, while Ōnoki was still waiting outside a relatively secluded wall, a voice resounded throughout Konoha.
"Konoha to have Ōnoki of Iwagakure visit us. Please proceed to the main gate of Konoha so that Konoha may express our hospitality!"
Ōnoki was stunned upon hearing this voice.
This doesn't match the analysis we did about Ren before we set off. Is this Hokage really that brave? He doesn't leave himself any way out!
Aren't you afraid the talks will fall apart?
Ōnoki, arguably the most seasoned veteran in the Shinobi World, did not panic in the face of the unexpected situation.
A short while later.
Ren and the large group of people behind him saw a small figure fly in from the side and slowly descend.
Ōnoki wasn't very tall, but his years Tsuchikage had given him a great deal of authority. Coupled with his deliberately activated Chakra, his hair and beard flew about, making him appear imposing without being angry.
The ever-growing momentum caused the roadside trees to sway slightly and dust to rise from the ground as Ōnoki landed.
Ren didn't look up; he simply smiled and gazed ahead. The aura emanating from Ōnoki vanished as soon as it reached Ren's side, leaving the person behind him completely unaffected.
From childhood to adulthood, Ren has never won a fight, but when it comes to showing off, Ren has never lost.
The position of head of the Uchiha Clan speaks volumes about its prestige.
Everyone sensed the clandestine clash between the two Kage, but it wasn't particularly surprising. After all, they were both renowned powerhouses in the Shinobi World, and it was unlikely that one of them would be embarrassed without a fight.
The crowd behind Ren were mostly surprised by Ōnoki's appearance.
What is Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage, doing in Konoha before the finals?
Behind Ren were not only Konoha's well-known high-ranking officials, but also representatives from various ninja villages.
When Ren summoned everyone, apart from Yamanaka Inoichi, the person in charge of the sensory class, everyone else was completely clueless.
From the moment Ren uttered those words to the arrival of Ōnoki, the reason for the gathering was explained, but new doubts arose.
After Ōnoki landed, Ren quickly extended his right hand.
"Tsuchikage, it's a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to Konoha!"
Feeling passive at every turn, Ōnoki wanted to give Ren a hard time, but then he saw the Konoha Ninja in matching green vests behind Ren.
There were also many ninjas wearing colorful Forehead Protector, clearly from various ninja villages. No matter how annoyed Ōnoki was, he could only suppress his displeasure and helplessly reached out to shake hands with Ren.
"Hokage, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
As the two shook hands, several ninjas, trained by Ren over many years, had already surrounded them.
"Click!" ×N
At the same time, intense flashes of light shot towards the two people in the center from all directions.
Actually, Ōnoki felt somewhat uneasy when those Konoha Ninja started moving.
When she tried to break free, she found that Ren was holding her hand tightly, his face still beaming with a smile.
Ōnoki had seen and used cameras before, but he had never taken a picture of himself.
The older generation of ninjas who lived through the Warring States period had the idea of hiding themselves from the public as something ingrained in their very being.
With so many ninja from various villages in front of him, and based on his own senses, Ōnoki knew there was no danger, but he still instinctively resisted.
All of this was faithfully recorded by the camera.