Speak of the devil.
Mei Terumi had barely finished speaking when Kakashi walked in, scratching his head with an awkward grin. Behind him came the Shadow Guard.
Mitaraishi Anko, Uzuki Yugao, Gekko Hayate...
They looked...
Rather easy to beat.
But a bowl-cut man in a green bodysuit brought up the rear, making the group seem a little less underwhelming.
"Ah, sorry for the wait. The village has been undergoing reforms lately, so there's been a lot to handle. I hope you'll bear with me."
No one objected.
They nodded.
After a round of pleasantries,
Kakashi abruptly changed the subject.
"You've all come a long way to Konoha. Why don't we set the Five Kage Summit aside for now? As Hokage, I'd like to show you the sights of the Land of Fire. What do you say?"
Rasa opened his eyes but said nothing.
Mabui looked puzzled.
Samui spoke up at once, her brows drawn tight. "Kakashi! With the Shinobi World in its current state, you're in the mood to go sightseeing? What are you playing at?"
Kakashi didn't get angry. He pressed his palms together. "Ah, sorry, sorry. I just wanted to be a good host and give everyone a chance to relax."
"That'll make it easier to talk business, won't it?"
"You..." Samui frowned, ready to say more, but Mabui tugged at her collar, and she let it drop.
Ōnoki seemed unbothered. Smiling warmly, he asked, "And where might you be taking us to see the sights, Lord Hokage?"
Everyone turned to Kakashi in confusion.
Kakashi smiled faintly.
Looking utterly harmless, he said, "Well! To the Land of Fire's most famous landmark, of course. It has a long and storied history. None of you should miss it..."
Mei Terumi rolled her eyes. She could have guessed with her toes