She wore a fitted black outfit with a tachi hanging at her waist, and her deep crimson eyes were striking.
The girl's gaze was as still as an ancient well, and she radiated a cold, sharp aura.
Akame!
The instant Tokuma Hyuga saw Akame, he nearly attacked.
During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he had followed Hyuga Hiashi to the coastline near the Land of Waves, where they had held off tens of thousands of troops from the White Zetsu Army and Impure World Reincarnation Ninja.
And the person who had led those enemy forces was Akame, standing right before him!
His reaction was perfectly normal.
The Hyuga Clan branch family ninja beside him had grown tense and wary as well, making it clear that they also regarded Akame as an enemy.
This was why Tsunade had initially thought Akame was unsuited to this mission.
Quite a few people knew her, but they all regarded Akame as an enemy.
Under those circumstances, cooperating on a mission would be much more difficult.
Noticing the atmosphere growing tense, Sakura immediately explained:
"Everyone, there's no need to be so tense. Akame is a Konoha ninja now, too, and the Daimyo has also formally granted her the title of princess of the Land of Fire."
"Akame will be carrying out the mission with us."
Beside her, Sai put away his scroll and nodded in agreement.
As for Akame, her beautiful eyes swept over the group. She offered only a brief greeting and said nothing more.
The others present were a little surprised, but quickly caught on.
If she had come with Sakura and Sai, that meant there was no question about Akame's status.
Although it felt a little awkward, the Konoha ninja accepted it quickly.
Seeing the atmosphere ease again, Sakura breathed a sigh