Kyuji silently stepped back behind Gekkō Raito, as though nothing had happened.
The Raikage stared at the Ninja Blade on Kyuji's back, then glanced at Ameyuri.
"Those two blades look familiar."
Ameyuri declared proudly, "Ameyuri Ringo of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
Kyuji remained expressionless. "Kyuji Kaguya."
At those two names, the Raikage's brow furrowed even more deeply.
Two Ninja Blades had already appeared during the struggle for the islands. He hadn't expected another two to turn up here.
"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist have been rebuilt? Looks like Kirigakure has really gone all out this time."
Mabui stepped out of the crowd, smiling as she tried to smooth things over.
Gekkō Raito said evenly, "That's right. All seven of the Seven Swordsmen are now in place."
The news made the Raikage's heart sink.
The rebuilding of the Seven Swordsmen meant that Kirigakure's top-tier fighting strength had recovered.
Neither of these two young people was weak. The other five were probably no pushovers either.
It seemed this Gekkō Raito was no ordinary figure, having transformed Kirigakure in such a short time.
First he had reclaimed the Tailed Beasts, and now he had reorganized the Seven Swordsmen. This brat had something going for him.
"Since you're here, please come to the conference room, Lord Gekkō Raito."
Mabui stepped aside and gestured for him to enter, playing the good cop.
Although the Raikage's expression remained dark, he didn't stop them again.
The surrounding Cloud Ninja were still hostile, but there was clearly a trace of wariness in their eyes now.
That was exactly the effect Gekkō Raito wanted.
To make people listen at the negotiating table, you first had to show them your fists.
Without so much as a sideways glance, Gekkō Raito walked straight past the Raikage