When Sasuke returned to Konoha again, things were different.
This time, Sasuke had not returned alone. He had come with the daimyo's delegation.
And there was also a massive convoy.
Sasuke was now the general of the Land of Fire, with the nation's military forces entirely under his control. He simply used genjutsu, then displayed his complete-body Susanoo, and there were no longer any voices of opposition within the army.
When he left, Sasuke had been alone. When he returned, he brought a delegation with him.
The ones who received Sasuke were Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Kakashi.
As the former Sixth Hokage, Kakashi had temporarily stepped back into the role.
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were nearly ninety years old, yet the village still had to consult them on major matters, and Konoha's administrative apparatus remained in their hands.
It was simply the greatest joke in the world!
"Sasuke Uchiha, I don't know what schemes you've been plotting, but Naruto's disappearance must be related to you, right?!"
In the conference room, Homura Mitokado could not help questioning Sasuke the moment he saw him.
The Uchiha were born to take the blame, but this time Homura Mitokado had actually guessed right. Naruto's disappearance had a great deal to do with Sasuke.
But Sasuke did not speak. The envoy beside him was displeased.
"Is this how Konoha speaks to our general? Are you trying to break with the Land of Fire? We can easily choose another shinobi village!!!"
"Uh..."
Homura Mitokado was immediately left speechless, not knowing how to respond.
He did not dare answer that.
Sasuke looked at Kakashi, ignoring Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.
Sasuke did not need to say anything. The envoy began speaking with the others.
The Land of Fire was extremely dissatisfied with Konoha as it