Had Chiyo covered the whole thing up?
Or had the Hidden Sand leadership pinned the blame on Konoha to divert attention?
He suspected Madara Uchiha had a hand in it.
Mirai had driven that old bastard out of Takigakure, but knowing Madara, he would never let it end there.
Stirring up the Hidden Sand from behind the scenes and using them to do his dirty work was exactly the sort of thing Madara would do.
But Mirai said nothing. How could he possibly explain it?
He could hardly say, "I drained the One-Tail, absorbed the Dragon Vein, and then framed Sasori," could he?
"Either way, war is coming." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice drew everyone's attention back.
"The Hidden Sand has declared war, and the Hidden Cloud is making moves too.
According to our scouts, Third Raikage A has gathered troops on the border of the Land of Lightning. He lost to us last time, and now he wants to settle the score through war.
Iwagakure and the Hidden Cloud have been at odds for years. I doubt they'll stay quiet this time either. And—"
He paused. "The Hidden Mist, across the sea, has sent people as well.
According to our intelligence, it's the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. They may have already landed."
The discussion in the meeting room grew louder.
"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen? They're the Hidden Mist's elite force..."
"I hear each of their seven swords has a special ability. All seven swordsmen are Elite Jonin, and together they can wield power beyond Kage Level. They won't be easy to deal with."
At the mention of power beyond Kage Level, everyone's gaze drifted toward Mirai Uzumaki.
Of everyone present, he was the only one who could be said to possess that kind of strength!
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