A minister looked at the Grass Ninja and shook his head.
"Indeed. Though Kawabata Nozomu is strong, he is ultimately only a samurai. Samurai have declined; ninja reign supreme. Even if Chizuru Koichi takes action, once the Grass Ninja join forces, how many can he kill? Shui Daiyi's Water Release just now already proved everything!"
A minister beside him nodded as well.
"That is why this banquet is being held. Do you think the Daimyo summoned the Grass Shadow here for no reason, and even had him bring all his elites, truly because of one insignificant dead disciple? Just watch. With Chizuru Koichi present, not a single one of the Grass Shadow's elite will leave alive today."
The minister sneered.
"Is that so?"
Hearing this, several ministers fell silent.
Struggle was always this bloody. They did not doubt the Daimyo's resolve.
"Could it be that the Grass Shadow himself does not understand? As a Kage, it is impossible for him not to know. Then why did he still come? Wouldn't it have been better to stay and guard Kusagakure?"
At this moment, one minister could not help voicing his question.
"Yes, the Grass Shadow clearly knows what the Daimyo intends. Why did he still come?"
Upon hearing this, the other ministers were also puzzled and turned to look at the Grass Shadow.
"Yes, how could someone like the Grass Shadow fail to understand? Yet he still came. Could it be that he has something to rely on?"
Hearing this, the minister could not help looking suspiciously at the Grass Shadow.
Just then, a five-year-old boy suddenly strode out, stopping the Grass Shadow just as he was about to enter the arena. He walked into the center, and his calm voice rang throughout the hall!
"To deal with you, there is