Seeing that the atmosphere had grown somewhat awkward, the Land of Water's Daimyo stepped in to smooth things over:
"Fifth Mizukage, believe me, whether Mother Island belongs to us in the future or not, I won't let Kirigakure continue this research."
"I give you a military budget so you can train military talent for the nation, not dabble in these dangerous, crooked practices!"
The Land of Water's Daimyo sounded somewhat agitated. Ao reminded him quietly:
"Lord Daimyo, keep your voice down. Those two young people are coming..."
"Hm?"
Hearing this, the Daimyo turned around. The villagers had parted of their own accord to clear a path, and Xia Yu and Uzumaki Honoka were walking hand in hand toward the Kirigakure forces.
"That brat actually dares to come over! Big brother, hurry up and send someone to kill him. I'll sign the agreement as soon as it's done!"
"Mei Terumi, I'm your future husband. You have to help me too~"
The former Daimyo of the Land of Sea pleaded urgently with both sides. He believed that as long as Kirigakure acted, Xia Yu would surely die, no matter how strong he was.
Yet things unfolded completely differently from what he had imagined. The Land of Water's Daimyo and Mei Terumi paid no heed whatsoever to his words and showed no intention of sending anyone to attack.
Both of them were very interested in Xia Yu's strength.
When Xia Yu reached them, the Land of Water's Daimyo instinctively raised his head. Assuming an arrogant air befitting the Daimyo of a powerful nation, he asked:
"Not bad, young man~ Those two ministers just said you repelled the Funato pirates single-handedly. Is that true?"
"Heh... Are you questioning my strength?" Xia Yu regarded the Land of Water's Daimyo coldly.
"Also, mind your words and