Time slipped by unnoticed as he studied natural energy.
Uchiha Sora left almost all of Kusagakure's affairs to his subordinates.
Thanks to his performance in the war, more and more people from across the shinobi world were joining Kusagakure.
Kusagakure's power grew ever faster, and it was beginning to look like the shinobi world's sixth great ninja village.
"Leader, a message has arrived from the Land of Lightning. They want to negotiate with you!" One day, while Uchiha Sora was studying natural energy beneath the great tree in Takigakure, a subordinate came to report.
Uchiha Sora opened his eyes and dispelled the sage face markings, a sharp gleam flashing in his gaze.
It seemed the Fourth Raikage had not been too impulsive. Given his temperament, managing to hold back from launching a war was already remarkably rational.
But if Killer B had been the one captured, he probably would not have been so rational, would he?
Three days later, the negotiations officially began in Kumogakure, in the Land of Lightning.
Uchiha Sora attended with several subordinates.
This was his second visit to Kumogakure.
The last time he came, he had merely been there to watch the Chunin Ninja Exams. He had never expected their cordial relations to turn tense by his next visit.
Still, Uchiha Sora maintained a calm smile as he faced the stern Fourth Raikage without a hint of unease.
The two sides met in a conference room.
The moment the Fourth Raikage saw him, he could not contain his anger. "Uchiha Sora! Release Yugito right now!"
His presence surged, powerful chakra erupting from his body with an oppressive force!
Uchiha Sora raised an eyebrow at the sight and said mildly, "What's this, Fourth Raikage? Are you trying to intimidate me?"
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