"Lord Raikage, may I ask if you're trying to force our hand?"
Seeing how forceful the Raikage was, one of Zhegang's subordinates could not help voicing that challenge on his behalf.
"I don't understand how to govern a country, and I have no intention of placing myself above you. I'll put it plainly: this is an emergency. If you want to live, you'll follow my orders in all matters concerning the war."
Although the ministers of the Land of Lightning did not welcome him, the Raikage's animal instincts told him that he absolutely could not let these cowards control the country at a time like this.
Mabui agreed with him. That was why the Raikage had traveled day and night to reach the Land of Lightning's capital: he intended to intimidate these people before they could cause him trouble.
Faced with the Raikage's resolve, Zhegang did not know what to say.
In just a few days, Zhegang had lived through the Daimyo's death and the Raikage forcing his hand. His life had certainly been eventful.
"Very well. We'll follow your orders, on one condition: you must ensure our safety."
Looking at the resolute Raikage, Zhegang finally chose to compromise. After all, they were completely at his mercy once the Raikage decided to attack the country's leadership.
Even though Zhegang had already been recognized as the new Daimyo, he had no means of resisting.
This was precisely why the Daimyo of every country feared the ninja villages so much.
What Zhegang most hoped to see now was the Raikage and Akatsuki destroying each other.
While the Raikage brought Zhegang and the others firmly into line, Sasuke's group arrived at the Land of Wind's capital with Aoyama.
"It looks like quite a few people have come to welcome us."
While they