Outside Konoha Village's walls, Ōnoki waited quietly.
It was quite a disgraceful matter for his disciple to become a Konoha Ninja, so Ōnoki did not want to make a big fuss.
As for his own safety, to be honest, Ōnoki was somewhat worried.
Yuuki's intelligence was the most comprehensive among the Kage of the Five Great Ninja Villages, and Ōnoki had carefully studied it before embarking on this trip to Konoha.
His boastful and bragging personality, in Ōnoki's view, was Yuuki's flaw, a flaw that could be exploited.
If Konoha intended to cause trouble, Ōnoki could only openly declare his identity.
Yuuki's strength, in Ōnoki's opinion, contained a lot of exaggeration, but Ōnoki, clearly aware of his own condition, knew that he was certainly no match for Yuuki now.
He couldn't win a fight, but he could at least hold on for a while and spread the news of the Tsuchikage's visit to Konoha everywhere.
Given the current situation in the Ninja World, his life would not be in danger.
Meanwhile, upon learning of Ōnoki's arrival, Yuuki was also contemplating how to respond.
Yuuki, who had some sense of shame, was initially a bit apprehensive about Ōnoki showing up at his doorstep.
It was indeed very dishonorable how Yuuki had tricked the then nine-year-old Deidara and secretly brought him to Konoha.
But that slight apprehension completely vanished after Ōnoki contacted the Akatsuki Organization.
You almost made the Ninja World feel pain, do you know that, Ōnoki!
Upon learning that Ōnoki had triggered the sensory barrier, he brazenly waited outside Konoha's walls.
Yuuki knew that Ōnoki did not wish for a formal visit, but rather a private meeting.
Considering that Deidara's issue ultimately needed to be resolved, Yuuki did not plan to secretly discuss it with Ōnoki.
A private meeting would leave room for both sides; if talks failed, they could try again later.
But Yuuki didn't have that much time to haggle with Iwagakure and intended to use this opportunity to completely resolve Deidara's issue.
Thus, as Ōnoki was still waiting outside a relatively secluded section of the wall, a voice resonated throughout all of Konoha.
"Konoha is honored by the visit of Lord Ōnoki of Iwagakure! Please proceed to Konoha's main gate, so Konoha may extend its hospitality!"
Ōnoki, hearing this voice, was stunned.
This didn't align with the analysis of Yuuki made before his departure; was this Hokage so bold? Leaving no room for retreat!
Was he really not afraid of talks breaking down?
Ōnoki, arguably the most seasoned veteran in the Ninja World, did not lose his composure due to the sudden development.
A short while later.
Yuuki and the large group of people he brought behind him saw a short figure flying in from the side, slowly descending.
Ōnoki was not tall, but his many years as Tsuchikage gave him great authority, and with his Chakra deliberately activated, his hair and beard flew, making him appear stern without needing to frown.
The continuously surging aura caused the roadside trees to sway slightly and dust to fly during Ōnoki's descent.
Yuuki did not look up, merely gazed straight ahead with a slight smile, while Ōnoki's aura dissipated into nothingness upon reaching Yuuki's side, leaving those behind him completely unaffected.
From childhood to adulthood, Yuuki didn't win every fight, but when it came to showing off, Yuuki never lost.
The standing of the Uchiha Clan's leader was evident.
Everyone sensed the silent confrontation between the two Kage, but they weren't particularly surprised; after all, they were both renowned powerhouses in the Ninja World, and it would be hard to see one of them embarrassed without a fight.
Most of the people behind Yuuki were surprised by Ōnoki's appearance.
The finals hadn't even started yet, so what was Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage, doing in Konoha now?
Among the crowd behind Yuuki were not only prominent Konoha high-ranking Ninja but also representatives from various Ninja Villages.
When they were summoned by Yuuki, everyone except Inoichi Yamanaka, the head of the sensory division, was utterly bewildered.
From the moment Yuuki uttered those words until Ōnoki's arrival, the reason for the summons was explained, yet new questions arose.
After Ōnoki landed, Yuuki quickly extended his right hand.
"Lord Tsuchikage, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time! Welcome to Konoha!"
Ōnoki, feeling passive at every turn, really wanted to give Yuuki a cold shoulder, but seeing the many Ninja from various Ninja Villages behind Yuuki, in addition to the Konoha Ninja in their uniform green vests, with their colorful attire and different headbands.
No matter how displeased Ōnoki was, he could only suppress it and reluctantly extended his hand to shake Yuuki's.
"Lord Hokage, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time!"
As the two shook hands, several Ninja, who had been trained by Yuuki for many years, had already surrounded them.
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At the same time, intense flashes of light burst from all directions towards the two in the center.
In fact, Ōnoki had already felt uneasy when those Konoha Ninja began to move.
When he tried to break free, he found Yuuki gripping his hand tightly, still smiling.
Ōnoki had seen and used cameras before, but he had never had his picture taken.
The older generation of Ninja, who had lived through the Sengoku period, had the idea of hiding themselves and not exposing themselves to the public ingrained in their bones.
In front of so many Ninja from various Ninja Villages, and with his own senses confirming there was no danger, Ōnoki still instinctively resisted.
All of this was faithfully recorded by the cameras.
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