In Kumogakure's conference room, the Fourth Raikage, Yotsuki A, sat at the head of the table.
His expression carried an air of authority without anger, like a lion that had awakened.
Jing Xiu and Tsunade also walked into the conference room. Tsunade's gaze was firm, without the slightest fear as she faced the Fourth Raikage.
Beneath the black cloth covering Jing Xiu's eyes, the most terrifying, most lethal power seemed to lie hidden.
Even Killer B, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, felt waves of discomfort whenever he looked toward Jing Xiu's eyes.
A's gaze burned as he studied Jing Xiu and Tsunade, as though assessing these two envoys from Konoha.
Jing Xiu maintained the composure and aloof pride unique to the Uchiha Clan, and invisible sparks flew between the two men.
The clash of their imposing auras nearly crushed the round table in the conference room.
"Uchiha Jing Xiu!"
Raikage A's voice was low and forceful. "Just what is Konoha playing at?"
"Why send an Uchiha like you here?"
Jing Xiu smiled faintly. "Would you like to hear the truth or a lie, Lord Raikage?"
Dodai, the Raikage's adviser, looked displeased. "Envoy of Konoha, mind your attitude. This is a serious and solemn negotiating venue."
"Not some table of dirt, stones, and wood for children playing house!"
Jing Xiu ignored Dodai's displeasure. His eyes remained directed toward Raikage A.
The atmosphere in the conference room grew tense as a result.
The hostility mounted until A finally asked, "What is the truth? And what is the lie?"
"Either way, Konoha is the one seeking peace!"
At that, he tossed out a scroll. "These are Kumogakure's conditions for agreeing to a ceasefire. If you cannot make decisions on Konoha's behalf..."
"Then there is no point continuing these talks!"
At this, Dodai's face filled with