Kame immediately took his first mate and eight samurai bodyguards with him, following the Rain Ninja representative to the meeting.
Before coming, Kame had asked Naruto whether he should hire ninja to accompany him.
But Naruto had flatly rejected the suggestion, saying that bringing ninja along would only ruin things.
Of course, Naruto hadn't told Kame why it would ruin things.
After all, Nagato's Rain Tiger at Will Technique was no joke. Combined with the Land of Rain's uniquely rainy weather, this sensory ninjutsu made it impossible for any ninja to sneak in under a disguise.
Bringing ordinary samurai, however, was perfectly reasonable for Kame.
Deep drainage ditches ran along both sides of the rain-soaked streets. Wearing raincoats, Kame and his party soon reached the vicinity of the so-called God's Building.
Before they arrived, they saw resolute figures standing in the rain, all wearing Rain Ninja forehead protectors.
"This way. We're almost there."
The representative leading them spoke.
Kame naturally paid no attention to the guards around him. After all, their presence only demonstrated the status and privileges of the Land of Rain's leader.
Creak.
As a heavy stone door was pushed open, Kame strolled inside, but his first mate and eight samurai bodyguards were stopped outside.
"Hey, we need to ensure our boss's safety," the first mate protested.
"There are absolutely no safety concerns here. Please rest assured," the Rain Ninja representative said firmly.
"Hey, you lot, stay outside and behave. This isn't my first time seeing something like this. What's all the fuss about?"
Kame was really just trying to bolster his own courage. The Gato Trade Association had traded with the Land of Rain for so long, yet this was his first time meeting the country's leader.
"Yes, sir!"
"Boss, be careful in there on your own."