These peace talks were also crucial to Konoha, so the Third Hokage had made a point of inviting Uchiha Yan out of his home.
When Yan arrived at the Hokage Building, the Third Hokage took one look at his condition and jumped in fright.
"Yan, how long has it been since you slept? Look how dark the circles around your eyes are."
"Haaah..."
Uchiha Yan yawned and said with complete indifference,
"Why sleep so long while alive? There'll be plenty of time to rest in death. Lord Hokage, what did you need me for?"
"You still need to get proper rest. I'm not the one who needs something from you. The Kumogakure envoy, Dodai, does."
Uchiha Yan looked in the direction the Third Hokage was pointing and saw a man in a black hat sizing him up.
"Huh? You haven't had the Byakugan transplanted? Or just not yet?"
"Long time no see, Uchiha Yan!"
Dodai smiled. "Joining forces with Iwagakure was your idea, wasn't it? Impressive. You've only just woken up after sleeping for three years, and you're already preparing to stab Kumogakure."
"You should be glad I slept for three years. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had a moment's peace during that time."
"I came for peace talks. I don't want to argue with you."
"Then talk to Lord Hokage! I'm not the one who makes the decisions."
"I only hope you can persuade the Hokage. War won't do anyone any good.
"I imagine you don't want Sunagakure to grow stronger because our three nations have weakened each other."
"Finally, someone with some sense!"
Uchiha Yan grinned. "You want Konoha and Iwagakure to withdraw? Easy. So easy that Kumogakure won't have to give up anything."
"Let's hear it!"
"Takigakure has to be destroyed. From then on, Iwagakure will protect the