His name was Buru.
Ōnoki of Iwagakure, Land of Earth, with his son Kitsuchi behind him.
The Third Kazekage of Sunagakure, Land of Wind, with Rasa behind him.
The four Kage gathered, their Aura so oppressive that their guards behind them barely dared to breathe.
Their hearts pounded.
But the four Kage ignored them and fixed their gaze on the only empty seat.
Normally, this seat should belong to the Mizukage of the Land of Water... but now that the Land of Water had fallen under the rule of the Uzushigakure, the owner of this seat should be the mysterious Lord Soul King of the Uzushigakure.
But all four of them had arrived, yet the one from the Uzushigakure had not.
The Third Raikage snorted, crossing his arms, "Hmph! The Uzushigakure sure puts on a show, making us four wait for him for so long!"
Ōnoki said indifferently, "After all, it's the most prominent country recently, and it even suppressed the Land of Water to become one of the new Five Great Nations. It's normal to be a bit arrogant."
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't comment; he just remained silent.
What could he say?
Konoha had just been soundly beaten by the Uzushigakure; it was he who was truly embarrassed.
But the Third Kazekage clearly didn't want to miss this opportunity to provoke Konoha. He said,
"Aren't Konoha and the Uzushigakure allies? I wonder if the Uzushigakure intends to send someone to the meeting?"
After speaking, the Third Kazekage pretended to suddenly realize, "Ah, I'm so sorry, I forgot that the Uzushigakure has already broken ties with Konoha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened.
This dog, he really knows how to be sarcastic!
The Third Raikage and Ōnoki didn't care about their feud.
But the Third Kazekage's words also reminded them.
The Uzushigakure hadn't even said they would come?
Ōnoki asked, "Did the Uzushigakure notify your Land of Lightning that they would come?"
The Third Raikage's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "No!"
The message they sent to the Uzushigakure was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response at all.
At least send a reply, whether you're coming or not!
Are they really disregarding the Land of Lightning so much?
Ōnoki also frowned and suggested, "Let's wait a little longer. If the Uzushigakure still doesn't send anyone, then we'll start."
The others also nodded, having no objections.
After a while longer, the Third Raikage impatiently said, "Forget it, I don't think the Uzushigakure will come. Let's begin!"
The others nodded, also growing impatient, and were about to agree when...
The door to the conference room suddenly creaked open from the outside.
Everyone immediately turned their gaze.
A large figure, almost two meters tall, bent over and walked in.
He wore a bamboo hat, a pink yukata embroidered with patterns, and had a flask of sake tucked into his waist.
All around him, red petals, seemingly appearing from nowhere, gently drifted down, giving off a very showy vibe.
This method of entrance caused everyone present to fall silent.
"Oh my, I'm truly sorry, it seems I'm late~"
Shunsui Kyoraku, speaking in a frivolous tone, continued: "However, the protagonist is always the last to appear, so please understand!"
Protagonist?
What arrogance!
This thought arose in the minds of the others.
The looks directed at him were full of indifference.
Especially the Third Raikage, who clenched his fists, desperately wanting to walk up and punch that flamboyant Face of his!
To make him wait for so long, and then act so self-satisfied about it!
Shunsui Kyoraku ignored them and sat down in the only vacant seat.
Only when he sat down did everyone notice that a young girl was standing behind him, mechanically scattering flowers.
Shunsui Kyoraku gave an awkward laugh and quickly said: "That's enough, that's enough, Nanao-chan!"
Ise Nao glanced at him expressionlessly, and, giving him Face, stopped.
If it weren't for the Uzushigakure' reputation, she would have long thrown the petals at his head.
"..."
The other four Kage's Faces twitched.
This fellow is truly peculiar... Could this guy be the Lord Soul King of the Uzushigakure?
This... is completely different from what they imagined.
How could this frivolous and lazy-looking uncle possibly be the mysterious leader who commands so many powerhouses?
Only Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru's expressions remained unchanged.
They knew that the true master of the Uzushigakure was Chihiro.
This person should also be a Captain of the Land of Whirlpools.
Hmm... probably?
They were also very skeptical.
The Captains of the Uzushigakure they had seen before were all serious, cold, and gave off an air of 'do not approach strangers'.
How come this guy's style seems different from the other Captains?
And that flamboyant appearance just now... *hiss*—
Is he really a Captain?
Just then, Shunsui Kyoraku gave them the answer.
"Uzushigakure, Gotei 13, Eighth Division Captain, Shunsui Kyoraku."
Shunsui Kyoraku scanned everyone's Faces and chuckled:
"Nice to meet you all, please take care of me!"
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