"The true representative of Iwagakure has arrived."
Ōnoki!
He had not expected the first Kage to arrive to be the Tsuchikage. The man was a crafty old fox who had traveled all the way to the Land of Iron for this meeting just to secure greater benefits for his village.
The moment Ōnoki stepped into the courtyard, he noticed the three figures standing in the shadows. He slowly lowered the hand that had been rubbing his back, his tone turning threatening.
"I thought the Third Hokage would come in person. I never expected three brats instead. Can you represent Konoha? I seriously doubt whether Konoha even has the right to attend this meeting."
Iwagakure and Konoha had fought a decisive battle that left more than half of Iwagakure's ninja dead or wounded. Their hatred ran deep. If not for Mifune being the one who had called this meeting, and for the prospect of dividing Kumogakure, Ōnoki would have blasted all three of them to dust with a single Dust Release.
Before the meeting had even begun, the air was already thick with gunpowder. Uchiha Yuu did not grow angry over a few words from the other man. Instead, he wore a calm smile, though what he said nearly made Ōnoki act rashly.
"I believe Lord Tsuchikage is the last person who should doubt my abilities. After all, I tested them with your lives."
"You little bastard!"
A layer of earthy yellow appeared over Ōnoki's fist. That action completely ignited the conflict between the two sides.
At that moment, a pale violet blade appeared in Uchiha Yuu's hand. Anyone who understood knew that he was preparing for battle. The two beside him also raised their kunai. With Minato Namikaze's speed, he needed only an instant to appear behind Ōnoki and finish