Fugaku was dumbfounded.
An outsider who had been treated as a disposable pawn had actually risen to become the Kage of another nation's ninja village. It sounded like a myth!
It also indirectly proved just how formidable Gekkō Raito's personal charisma and methods were.
"We were teammates in the same squad back in Konoha. Even then, Raito often guided my training and taught me plenty of powerful ninjutsu. My strength improved so quickly entirely because of him," Sasuke said, his voice full of gratitude.
No wonder... they had that bond as comrades, too.
Fugaku nodded in relief. "I understand. Sasuke, since the clan was reborn thanks to your standing with him, we'll leave our future path entirely up to you. I'm certain none of our clansmen will object!"
After all, Sasuke had brought them all back to life. Who would dare say otherwise?
Sasuke hurriedly waved his hands. "If you want to thank someone, thank Raito. All of this was his gift."
Just then, a masked Mist Ninja appeared with the Body Flicker Technique.
"Lord Sasuke! Lord Mizukage will depart for the Land of Iron tomorrow. After careful consideration, Lady Mei Terumi has appointed you to accompany him as his guard!"
Sasuke's eyes lit up, and he immediately replied, "No problem!"
Mizukage's Guard?
As a seasoned veteran, Fugaku instantly recognized the implications.
This was more than a guard assignment. It was a signal to the outside world-Sasuke had entered the list of candidates under consideration for the next Mizukage!
That was an enormous honor!
But after a moment's thought, Fugaku suddenly interrupted. "Sasuke, let me take this assignment in your place!"
"The Uchiha have only just arrived. Although Lord Mizukage trusts us, the other bloodline clans are bound to be jealous. Until you have the clan's situation completely under control,