The Charms of the City of Art

[Hearing Samui's words, Kurotsuchi put on a perfectly measured, slightly apologetic smile and said to Samui:]

["Senior Samui, it's getting late, and after such a long journey, the members of your delegation must be exhausted."]

[She turned to Akatsuchi and instructed him, "Akatsuchi, you're responsible for arranging accommodations for everyone in the Kumogakure delegation at the State Guesthouse. Be sure to provide them with the best food and lodging, so they can rest properly and recover from the fatigue of their long journey."]

[Then, she naturally reached out and affectionately linked arms with Samui, her tone becoming more cheerful. "As for official business, it won't be too late to discuss it tomorrow."]

["It's rare for Senior Samui to visit, so let me be a proper host today and show you around Iwagakure—no, the unique charms of the 'City of Art'! I guarantee it'll open your eyes! Forget that bothersome official business for now!"]

[The sharp-eyed shinobi leading the Kumogakure delegation instinctively looked toward Samui, clearly waiting for her instructions.]

[Samui's eyes flickered slightly. She instantly understood Kurotsuchi's intention. After a brief moment of thought, she made a gesture to her subordinate meaning, "Proceed according to plan, but stay alert."]

[The shinobi immediately understood. He bowed slightly, then led the enormous delegation after Akatsuchi toward the guesthouse.]

[Only then did Samui turn to Kurotsuchi. A faint but genuine smile appeared on her face, as though she had set down some of the burden of being an envoy and recovered a little of the casual ease she had possessed as an old comrade.]

["In that case, I'll defer to your hospitality. I've long heard that Iwagakure changed enormously under Tsuchikage Deidara. This is the perfect chance to see it for myself."]

["You'll be satisfied, I promise!" Kurotsuchi said with a laugh as