- It's good that your Kazekage has been brought to justice," I shrugged and looked around at the injured Anbu-nin, "with almost no casualties.
- They'll survive," the girl grinned, repeating after me, "considering the difference in strength, they should be glad they didn't kill him.
- Ahem, thank you for your restraint, Nara-dono," the swarthy elder coughed, drawing attention to himself, "not every shinobi will be able to use non-lethal methods of defense in a situation like this.
- Even though this is a misunderstanding, Sunagakure and Konohagakure are close allies," I said, turning on my diplomatic skills, "it would be highly unfair to kill your Anbu, given their ignorance of the true state of affairs, especially when the difference in power is so great.
After making sure that the masked men present were not eager to continue fighting, I dispelled the clones and tucked a satisfied Samehada behind my back, not wanting to escalate the situation, while at the same time taking advantage of this to refresh the memory of the kage bunshin that was outside the walls of Suna.
When Orochimaru would show up with the delegation from Konoha, it was imperative that he be as fully aware of the situation as possible - the plan had been made with Rasa in mind.
- Unfortunately, no one expected the Kazekage's betrayal," Itoku sighed, shaking his head and turning his gaze to the kunoichi standing next to him, "Pakura-chan, you should get some rest, why don't you show our guest to the hotel and head home?
- I guess so," she nodded, realizing that we were being politely escorted out so that the Council of Elders could get to work on the pile of shit that Rasa had laid on them, and they didn't need outsiders, especially not from outside the village, "but I have enough room at home to accommodate more than one guest.
- It will be even better, - agreed the swarthy man, - and now please forgive me, but I have a lot of things to do, - nodding to us, he hurried to the commander of Anbu Suna, who was talking quietly with other elders.
I couldn't help but notice how he gracefully avoided the topic of my recent rescue of most of the Council, but I guess Sand isn't in a position to be handing out awards right now.
- Nara...
- Ryo," I said with a smile, gently interrupting the girl who turned to me, "after all, we've been through two battles together.
- Then Ryo-kun, let's not disturb the elders," Pakura smiled weakly and led the way towards the breach in the wall, "my house is three minutes from the center of the village, so I invite you to visit.
- If I'm not embarrassed, I'll accept such a generous offer," I bowed my head, smiling at her as well.
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