"Uchiha Hikaru, you saw it earlier. This divine beast's power is simply too great, so I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it properly guarded once it is released." The First Prince shook his head as well, expressing his own concerns.
If it had been anything else they wanted to take away, he would have spared no expense this time. That had been his promise to Uchiha Hikaru. But when it came to something like a divine beast, he still needed to think it over.
"I've already brought all those teams here. I believe you saw last time just how magnificent this is." At that moment, Uchiha Hikaru explained from the side, then used the Village Chief as a shield.
After hearing those words, the First Prince seemed to gradually calm down. Next, they only needed to press their advantage, and it was also time for the Second Prince to speak.
"Hurry up, Second Prince. It should be your turn now. I believe that with your strength, everything ahead can certainly be resolved with ease." No matter what, Uchiha Hikaru had already calculated exactly when his plan should proceed.
Indeed, the Second Prince only needed to deliver the final blow to settle everything. That would also allow the First Prince to hand the divine beast over to Uchiha Hikaru with peace of mind.
"Brother, rest assured. I'll have Uchiha Hikaru complete this beneath the Imperial Palace." By reducing the distance once again, the Second Prince could ensure that no one would interfere with the ritual.
Hearing this, the First Prince felt there was no longer any problem. If he tried to stop them again, Uchiha Hikaru might feel helpless, and it could even damage the friendship among them.
"Fine, Uchiha Hikaru, I agree. But you must act within the