At those words, Uchiha Yin adjusted his posture slightly. Putting on a stern expression, he said in a deep voice, "Come in!"
Now that he was Hokage, Yin figured he ought to show some regard for Konoha's reputation. He needed to look a little more serious in front of outsiders.
What Yin failed to realize was that his reputation had already spread throughout the Shinobi World. Seeing him act so solemn and earnest now was almost enough to make people laugh.
Shikaku Nara had the hardest time holding it in. But he was a smart man who knew his life mattered more, so he kept a perfectly straight face.
Yin looked up as Shikaku led the group inside. The first person he saw was the strikingly beautiful Samui. Her expression was cold, but she bowed to him with great respect.
Her voice was so even that no one could tell whether her respect was sincere.
Yin noticed Samui's impressive figure, of course, but his gaze barely lingered. Instead, he studied her eyes with a curious expression.
It was not her lovely face or figure that interested him. He had no shortage of beautiful women around him, and looks alone were hardly enough to distract him.
What truly intrigued him was her expression. She had come with a mission, yet there was no trace of longing or urgency in her eyes.
If anything, Samui looked as though she had already given up hope.
Yin knew the resolve of a ninja well, so the look in her eyes struck him as particularly strange.
He made no effort to hide his scrutiny. Samui could hardly miss it. She sneered inwardly. So this man famous throughout the Shinobi World is no different from the rest!
After finishing her bow, Samui raised her eyes toward