"This is ridiculous. A mere Uchiha Clan actually dares to challenge our entire Allied Forces alone? I think this Uchiha Fugaku fellow must have a death wish."
The Fourth Raikage was so amused by the news that he laughed angrily, loudly mocking the Uchiha for overestimating themselves.
"Has the Third Hokage returned yet?" Mei Terumi ignored the Raikage and looked toward the Kazekage.
"I'm not sure." The Kazekage helplessly spread his hands.
The Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, showed no expression and spoke calmly.
"The Tsuchikage is gone, so we've lost a powerful combatant. We need to be even more cautious now. Konoha has more powerful fighters than we do, so we shouldn't leave Konoha out. It would be bad if they developed disloyal thoughts."
"Uchiha Fugaku wants to challenge our Allied Shinobi Forces alone with the strength of one clan. Then let him come. If we can deal the Uchiha a heavy blow this time, perhaps this war can end ahead of schedule."
"The Uchiha Clan is one of the Empire's core clans, and the emperor they speak of is also the Uchiha clan head."
"So, if we can severely wound the Uchiha, we'll have a chance to end this war."
The Fourth Kazekage hesitated, but ultimately decided to dampen the Fifth Mizukage's blind optimism. "However... I think it would be best for us to lose rather than win."
"Why should we lose? Are you planning to surrender?" The Fourth Raikage could not tolerate those words and immediately snapped angrily.
"I think Uchiha Fugaku is simply arrogant and conceited. This is perfect. We'll give it everything we have."
"I agree with the Fifth Mizukage. We absolutely must inflict heavy damage on the Uchiha."
The Fourth Kazekage was not angered. He said calmly, "I wonder if you've forgotten that the strongest