Yemu raised his eyes and met the Raikage's gaze without backing down:
"Raikage, strength has never had anything to do with age. I'm sure you know that."
The Raikage's eyes flickered. Though he resented Yemu, the man's strength truly was terrifying.
Yemu had frightened him.
"Hmph."
The Raikage could only snort.
He was trying to hide his embarrassment.
Beside them, Kirigakure's Mizukage, Mei Terumi, lightly covered her red lips, her smile tinged with allure and curiosity:
"I didn't expect Konoha to trust you so much. I was thinking that if Konoha ever pushed you out, you could always come to our Kirigakure."
"Anything Kirigakure can offer you is yours."
With that, she gave Yemu a subtle wink, a hint of teasing amusement in her eyes.
Qingxue Uchiha, standing behind Yemu, immediately narrowed her eyes.
An icy killing intent burst from her as she fixed Mei Terumi with a hostile stare.
Mei Terumi was unafraid. She chuckled softly and stopped teasing him.
Iwagakure's Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, floated in midair and sneered.
"Yemu, was it?"
"The Raikage spoke of your terrifying strength. I hope you won't hold us back."
Yemu's gaze was cold, without a trace of fear. "Tsuchikage, you should mind your own business."
"Stop worrying about ours."
Ōnoki narrowed his eyes slightly.
He hadn't expected this young Yemu to be so arrogant.
After all, he was old enough to be the boy's grandfather.
But since Yemu's strength seemed rather beyond the norm, he said no more.
Once the four Kage finished speaking with Yemu,
they returned to their respective camps and ordered their subordinates to prepare.
Qingxue Uchiha moved closer to Yemu and spoke quietly.
"These people really think too highly of themselves. Yemu, do you need me to do anything?"
"Especially that Mizukage. I have a very bad feeling about