Just as the Land of Rain prepared to withdraw its troops.
Reinforcements from Kirigakure in the Land of Water finally arrived in Kusagakure.
Mei Terumi led the group, accompanied by Ao and another ninja, a tall, heavyset man carrying a massive weapon on his back. He was Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Their arrival came as something of a surprise to Uchiha Sora.
After all, coming to his aid at a time like this made Kirigakure's support for him clear.
Kusagakure was not without allies in the Shinobi World.
By contrast, Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning, which had recently invited Kusagakure to participate in the chunin ninja exams, had made no move at all.
However, Mei Terumi and her companions had not expected to find the war all but over by the time they arrived. Iwagakure had suffered a crushing defeat, and Kusagakure seemingly no longer needed help.
"Sora, I never imagined you would be so fast. Everything was over before I even arrived. You certainly fight swiftly! I heard you defeated Iwagakure's forces and their jinchūriki single-handedly this time. It seems you've grown even stronger! We came for nothing." In the reception room of the Leader's Mansion, Uchiha Sora entertained Mei Terumi and her companions. Mei Terumi raised her cup to him with a smile.
Uchiha Sora merely smiled faintly at her praise. He raised his cup and drained it before saying, "I'm honored that you came to support us. Although we didn't need your help this time, I'll never forget this kindness."
Mei Terumi gazed at Uchiha Sora with her beautiful eyes, then covered her mouth and chuckled. "In that case, you wouldn't mind if we stayed here a few more days, would you?"
"Of course not." Uchiha Sora nodded. "I