The Hiding in the Rain Technique: A secret Akatsuki meeting!

Mabui looked conflicted.

"Hmph."

"Looks like you've already forgotten the lesson you learned last time."

Naruto Uzumaki gave a soft snort and rose to leave.

Mabui hurriedly stepped in front of him. "Naruto-kun, I agree to your terms."

"From now on, Kumogakure will answer to you."

Samui and Yugito nodded in agreement. "Naruto-kun, we accept all your terms."

"We were just thinking about how to convince the other ninja."

Truthfully,

none of the three had any objection to Naruto Uzumaki's demands.

After all,

they knew

Naruto Uzumaki was the protagonist of the Shinobi World. It was only a matter of time before he united it.

Kumogakure had everything to gain and nothing to lose by siding with Naruto.

"Reform always comes with bloodshed. If anyone refuses to obey, kill them."

Naruto Uzumaki spoke calmly.

"Understood."

Mabui and the others exchanged glances, smiling bitterly to themselves.

Only then did they realize that the Naruto before them was nothing like anyone else.

He not only possessed overwhelming power but was ruthless, with no hesitation when it came to killing.

Judging by the village ninja's reaction when Naruto appeared earlier, he had already scared them out of their wits.

Even if the news spread, who would dare object?

"Then it's settled."

"Put out an announcement later. I want the entire Shinobi World to know."

Naruto Uzumaki spoke evenly.

The Ninja Village system had been in place for decades, and old ways of thinking had long since taken root.

If he wanted less resistance to future reforms, a little publicity was necessary.

"Understood."

"I'll see to it right away."

Mabui immediately agreed to Naruto Uzumaki's request.

Even if Naruto Uzumaki hadn't said anything, she would have publicized it widely.

The outcome was already decided. They might as well accept it openly.

Only then could