Inside the Hidden Sand Village conference room, Granny Chiyo sat in the seat of honor, while Maki stood ramrod straight at one side. Across from them sat Chen Feng and Chojuro, the few of them chatting idly.
The old woman sized up the two of them, then said with a smile, "I never expected so much to happen in the Hidden Mist Village over these past few years. But the Dao Sect truly is remarkable—such tremendous changes in less than three years."
"Mm, Hidden Mist is also very grateful for the Dao Child's contributions."
Chojuro said with a smile. As someone rather naïve when it came to politics, he did not understand much about power struggles, but the changes in the Hidden Mist Village were plain for all to see.
His thanks were sincere.
Chiyo smiled, then said, "The powerful alliance between Hidden Mist and the Dao Sect is indeed quite good. But since it is an alliance, who will take the lead in these negotiations?"
As she spoke, her dim eyes flickered slightly.
Naturally, there was a reason she had raised such a question.
First, she could use this to judge the current situation in the Hidden Mist Village—which side held greater influence. Second, she also intended to stir up some conflict.
After all, only if the two men opposite her disagreed could Hidden Sand gain greater benefits.
Yet somewhat unexpectedly, upon hearing this question, Chojuro merely smiled and said, "The Hokage instructed us that the Dao Child will take the lead in this cooperation. If there is anything you do not understand, Senior, feel free to ask him directly."
Hearing this, Chiyo's expression shifted as she thought, It seems the Dao Sect is even more influential than I imagined. No wonder the alliance was named the Dao Alliance.