Might Guy, who had been by the Daimyo's side, sent back some information.
Lord Minamoto, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, was heavily favoring a princess from the Land of Fields named Princess Kushinada, neglecting many state affairs as a result.
This caused considerable dissatisfaction among some ministers.
Having dealt with Lord Minamoto before, Makoto knew that he was no ordinary ruler.
What kind of methods did this princess possess to cause the Daimyo to become so captivated by her charms?
Kakashi mentioned that she was an extraordinarily beautiful woman, seemingly otherworldly, radiating a unique allure that made it impossible to look away.
This surprised Makoto even more.
It sounded like she was some kind of seductress or mythical creature.
Kakashi pondered aloud, "Pretty much like a mythical creature..."
He had seen many beautiful women, but none had ever caused him to lose control at first glance.
Strangely, when he tried to recall her appearance, it was extremely vague, with only a lingering impression of her unmatched beauty.
If the Daimyo continued to neglect his duties, it would undoubtedly be detrimental to the Land of Fire, but it wasn't Makoto's place to intervene.
There was a knock on the door, and someone entered, reporting that representatives from Amegakure had arrived, awaiting the Hokage's audience.
Makoto casually inquired who had come, and the reply was that it was Konan and Nagato.
Hearing that Nagato himself had come, Makoto raised an eyebrow.
He remembered that Nagato had always harbored a rather unfavorable attitude toward Konoha.
After a brief consideration, Makoto instructed the Anbu to summon Uchiha Fugaku.
"Lord Hokage."
Fugaku, now unusually respectful before Makoto, kept his demeanor extremely humble.
"Come with me to meet some guests."
Amegakure and Konoha currently had a very close relationship.
To facilitate this, Makoto had issued a long-term entry permit to Amegakure.
Any Ame Ninja carrying this permit could directly enter the village.
In the reception room, Konan and Nagato sat waiting for the Hokage's arrival.
"Why the long face? Are you that unhappy about coming to Konoha?" Konan asked helplessly, noticing Nagato's expression.
"No," Nagato responded sullenly.
Konan tried to persuade him, "Yahiko is now in charge of Amegakure and is incredibly busy with daily affairs. We need to find ways to ease his burden. He wants to grant you the position of second-in-command, and you need to take on that responsibility. Besides, Jiraiya-sensei is from Konoha, after all."
"I know," Nagato finally said. "Of course, I'll consider the bigger picture."
Konan sighed inwardly.
She understood the reason behind Nagato's resentment toward Konoha — as a child, he had witnessed his parents being killed by Konoha ninjas.
She quickly changed the subject. "Where's Hakuryu?"
Nagato replied, "Hakuryu said it's his first time in Konoha, so he wanted to take a look around."
Hakuryu was currently Nagato's bodyguard and had accompanied him on this visit.
At that moment, the door to the reception room suddenly opened.
Konan and Nagato immediately stood up.
"Thank you for waiting," Makoto entered with a warm smile.
Konan respectfully greeted, "Lord Hokage."
Makoto's gaze shifted to the red-haired young man beside her. "I didn't expect Mr. Nagato to visit as well. What a rare guest."
"Lord Hokage," Nagato lowered his head politely in greeting.
"Allow me to make introductions. This is the head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku."
"And these two are Miss Konan and Mr. Nagato from Amegakure."
Konan smiled politely at the introduction. "The Uchiha's reputation is well-known throughout the ninja world. I never expected to meet Mr. Fugaku in person. It's an honor."
She almost commented on how rare it was to see the Three Great Dojutsu gathered in one place but swallowed the words when she noticed Makoto's pitch-black eyes.
However, Fugaku's gaze remained fixed on Nagato, specifically on his exposed purple Rinnegan.
The Rinnegan — one of the Three Great Dojutsu, said to be the Eyes of the Rikudo Sennin!
"Fugaku?" Makoto's voice brought him back to reality.
Fugaku regained his composure and exchanged polite greetings with the guests.
He now understood why Makoto had brought him here — it was to let him personally witness the Rinnegan, the eyes that had contributed to his downfall.
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Konoha Dango Shop
"Anko, how was your trip to Land of Birds?"
"It was okay, I guess."
Anko sat on the bench listlessly, her eyes idly scanning the street.
After returning to the village, the events in Land of Birds had been classified as top-secret by the Hokage.
Neither she, Rin, nor Obito knew the full truth, leaving her feeling frustrated.
Life had returned to its usual monotony, with her peers gathering for idle chats—dull and uninspiring.
She had no desire to take on missions or even train.
Resting her face on the table, Anko glanced at the skewer of dango that Kurenai handed over after taking only one bite.
Just then, her gaze caught sight of a familiar figure in the crowd.
She froze for a moment, then abruptly stood up and dashed out of the dango shop, leaving the others bewildered.
"What happened to her?"
"No... idea."
"Seems like she's chasing someone..."
Anko weaved swiftly through the crowd, her hand landing firmly on the shoulder of a man ahead.
The person slowly turned around—a slender young man with a ponytail, dressed in Amegakure attire, wearing the village's forehead protector.
Seeing him, Anko's expression flickered with confusion.
"Do you need something?" the man asked gently.
Anko silently withdrew her hand. "…No, sorry. I mistook you for someone else."
His appearance, build, voice, and demeanor were completely different.
She must be losing her mind…
She apologized quietly, "Sorry for the trouble."
With that, she turned around and walked back toward the dango shop.
Turning back, Anko walked toward the dango shop.
"Anko, did you know that guy?"
After she sat down, Genma and the others asked curiously.
"Were you trying to hit on him?"
"So that's your type, huh?"
Kurenai chuckled softly. "He looked pretty decent, but it's a shame he's from Amegakure."
Anko couldn't be bothered to respond to the teasing.
Her eyes scanned the crowd once more, but the man was long gone.
A trace of sadness flickered in her gaze as she sat there, lost in thought, as if remembering something distant.
......
After seeing off Konan and Nagato, Makoto turned to Fugaku and asked, "What are your thoughts after seeing his Rinnegan, Fugaku-senpai?"
Fugaku lowered his head and said, "I have no thoughts on the matter."
Makoto continued, "There's a widespread rumor in Amegakure that Nagato is the reincarnation of Rikudo Sennin, destined to be the savior of the ninja world and revered by all in the future."
Fugaku immediately dismissed it. "Such claims are pure nonsense. There's not even concrete evidence that Rikudo Sennin ever existed."
"Is that so? Then why were you once so fixated on the Rinnegan, Fugaku-senpai?" Makoto asked.
With a respectful tone, Fugaku replied, "That was due to my ignorance. Now, I only wish to serve under the Hokage and assist you, Lord Hokage. If there is truly a savior in this world, it should be none other than you."
Makoto chuckled. "Come on now, saviors are meant to be righteous and noble. That doesn't suit me. Didn't they once call Namikaze Minato a savior?"
"A mere first-rank convict could never compare to you, Lord Hokage."
Makoto looked at him with a smile before suddenly changing the topic. "By the way, Fugaku-senpai, your wife mentioned a few days ago that she recently learned some new recipes and wanted to invite me over to try them."
"...I fear Mikoto's cooking may not meet your standards, Lord Hokage."
Makoto chuckled softly. "I'm satisfied. Very satisfied. Haven't I already tasted it before?"
He had visited Fugaku's home on multiple occasions, and his words clearly hinted at more than just casual visits.
"If Lord Hokage doesn't mind... Mikoto would always be happy to host you anytime."
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