In the lively arena, the flying ninja slowly receded into the distance. Their aerobatic display had left a deep impression, and the words formed from smoke instantly fired up the crowd, drawing continuous cheers.
By contrast, the Third Raikage and the others wore rather odd expressions. As the leader of a ninja village, the Third Raikage naturally recognized the advantages a Flying Combat Unit could offer. Although they were some distance away, he could see that they were not using traditional flying summoning beasts, but special ninja tools worn on their backs.
They appeared to be new ninja tools much like the Explosive Cannon. In other words, this was a unit that could be mass-produced, unlike traditional methods, which demanded considerably more of the ninja themselves.
The Third Raikage looked displeased. He had never expected Kazemori Masaki to spring such a huge surprise on him. Turning to Kazemori Masaki, he said, "Kazemori, this surprise really caught me off guard."
"I feel the same way." Seeing the Third Raikage's expression, Kazemori Masaki knew that he had grasped the implications. His objective was already halfway achieved. "The unit has only just been established, so it still has a long way to go, but it should gradually develop in the years ahead."
"Is this what your daughter developed?" the Third Raikage asked, immediately recalling Kazemori Masaki's earlier introduction of Akemi.
"She's only one of the people in charge—the deputy team leader. Someone else is the actual team leader. I don't know whether you've heard his name: Orochimaru," Kazemori Masaki replied.
Kazemori Masaki had no intention of concealing their names. Kumogakure Ninja Village would find out about something like this sooner or later. As for whether they might send assassins, he was not particularly concerned. Knowing their identities would not make much difference. Everyone