The Land of Wind, Sunagakure.
Escorted by a group of ninja, Rasa stepped outside wearing the Hokage Hat.
Two elderly people followed behind him.
Chiyo and Ebizo.
Rasa had not wanted to bring the two elders to this Five Kage Summit.
But there was no helping it. Chiyo had been too insistent.
Their opponent was her own grandson. While these old bones could still move, Chiyo wanted to be involved in everything. Whatever the outcome, at least she would have no regrets.
Deep down, she knew that before she died, she and Sasori were destined to fight.
Worried about his sister, Ebizo naturally stayed by her side.
As a relative, he believed he bore some responsibility for Sasori having fallen so far.
He needed to deal with the consequences of what he had sown himself.
"You can see us off here."
Rasa turned around and addressed everyone. "Rest assured, everyone. This summit should give us a great deal of information about Deidara and Sasori. I will bring back the Tailed Beast that belongs to our village."
The Land of Water, Kirigakure.
Mei Terumi's belly grew bigger by the day.
It actually was not all that noticeable.
After all, she had not been pregnant for very long.
Although she was pregnant, she did not want to miss this Five Kage Summit.
Ao said, "Lady Mizukage, have you really decided to go?"
Mei Terumi said, "It's fine. I only became Mizukage recently. I must take part in something this important. It's a matter of my dignity as the Fifth Mizukage."
Chōjūrō looked deeply worried. "B-but your health..."
"Hehe..." Mei Terumi smiled sweetly and raised a hand to ruffle Chōjūrō's hair. "Don't worry. With all of you by my side to keep me safe, what do I have to fear...?"
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