The Eastern Front army was filled with excitement on the way back to the village.
One Hokage half-sleeve was already impressive enough.
Add a daimyo half-sleeve, and wouldn't they be soaring into the heavens!
The Eastern Front had been built up by Commander-in-Chief Danzo and Deputy Commander Sakumo themselves, and they had fought side by side all along.
What was this?
The credit for helping a ruler rise to power!
And the Eastern Front had earned the title of "Elite Troops" from the daimyo!
With cohesion like this, even if they were split up later, all it would take was, "You're from the Elite Troops too?" to instantly bring comrades closer and reunite them in minutes!
Think bigger!
More than one ninja looked toward Shunji, whose face was bruised and swollen, beside Takahashi Yū.
Buddy, give it your best!
Forget helping a ruler rise to power. How about...
Establishing a dynasty!!
Sensing the morale of the ninja behind them heading in a strange direction, Danzo spoke to Takahashi Yū, utterly speechless.
"Brother Takahashi, your subordinate has really landed me in trouble..."
"Oh, Brother Danzo, do you know what sound a Baku makes?" At his words, Takahashi Yū wore a look that said, "You're thinking too small."
You bastard!
Would I not know what sound my own summoning beast makes?
But based on his understanding of Takahashi Yū, Danzo knew he was about to say something outrageous, so he simply refused to respond.
Seeing Brother Danzo refuse to play along, Takahashi Yū grew anxious.
He darted over to Danzo in two or three strides and whispered in his ear.
"..."
Huh?
Danzo nearly lost his stride, stumbling a few times before turning to stare at Takahashi Yū, dumbfounded.
"Brother... Takahashi, that's too fast. Don't scare your older brother."
Danzo steadied his