Yagura: Can You Pass Up the Chance to Take Revenge on Kumogakure?

When this old man sought an alliance with you before, you couldn't be bothered with me. Now that you've come looking for me, I'll let you know that you, Yagura, don't have much face to speak of either.

Knowing that Ōnoki had deliberately arrived late, Yagura did not take it to heart.

The situation had reversed. Previously, Ōnoki had been the one begging him for an alliance. Now, he was the one taking the initiative to seek an alliance with Ōnoki.

More accurately, it was not really an alliance, merely temporary allies in war.

To deal with Kumogakure, the two sides would band together for warmth and attack Kumogakure together. Once the war ended, they would each go home and mind their own business.

"Mizukage, you've been waiting a long time."

Ōnoki's smile looked somewhat gloating. Not so arrogant now, were you? Before, I came crawling to you, and you couldn't care less. Now you know Iwagakure's importance?

"Mm." Yagura gave a faint nod, paying no attention to Ōnoki's gloating.

What others thought was unimportant. At any rate, Yagura himself saw nothing wrong with it.

What was this brat trying to pull?

Seeing that Yagura's attitude remained so cold, Ōnoki grew a little displeased. At a time like this, could Yagura still put on airs?

"Mizukage, how does it feel to go to war with Kumogakure?"

Yagura still answered calmly, "It's fine. Nothing special."

"..."

No, could you talk properly? How was I supposed to respond when you acted like this?

Ōnoki laughed in anger. "Then what has brought the Mizukage here today? Surely it isn't to form an alliance? Not long ago, you—"

Before Ōnoki could finish mocking him, Yagura interrupted directly.

"An alliance?"

"My apologies, but Kirigakure does not need allies. I came only to persuade Iwagakure to