Konoha actually raided Kumogakure while they were away? Kazeno thought, his mind unsettled.
From what he heard of the Raikage's conversation, they seemed to have no intention of keeping their sights on the Land of Whirlpools.
That let him breathe a little easier. If so, it would be an enormous boon for the Land of Whirlpools.
Moreover, he reckoned that once the Raikage returned this time, he would probably leave the Land of Whirlpools alone for quite a while.
That would give the Land of Whirlpools some measure of security, and his deal with Mito could probably be considered halfway fulfilled.
He took several deep breaths to calm his excitement. Rather than immediately sending these memories to his original self, he stayed pressed against the wall and listened carefully to the conversation inside, making sure he missed nothing.
"It's hard to let go of our plans here in the Land of Whirlpools!" The Raikage sighed helplessly. "We haven't gained a thing."
The Assistant shook their head and offered some comfort. "Lord Raikage, at least we haven't lost too much. Not a single one of our Kumogakure ninja was killed or injured, was there?"
"Ah!" The Raikage nodded helplessly. "Fine. However unwilling I am, there's nothing else we can do."
He looked out at the sea through the window and clenched his fists. "As for the ninja from the other villages, let them fend for themselves. I doubt they'll leave."
"Yes, you're right, Lord Raikage. The only ninja remaining are from the Hidden Mist Village, a little over a hundred of them."
"I heard the Third Mizukage gave them strict orders. They'll probably be in serious trouble if they fail to obtain the Land of Whirlpools' Sealing Jutsu," the Assistant said calmly.
"Besides, their staying here will give us some