42 Oncoming War (2/2)

Naruto had no interest in these type of formal gathering and stayed silent occasionally replying to the questions asked to him. Kakashi was doing the talking as he brought out the matter of peace treaty Kiri was going to sign with Konoha.

Jiraiya probably had already talked about what terms they needed to implement to Kakashi and he was doing his part. Might Guy was busy munching on the food as there were some dishes here that was not available in Konoha.

Besides he was the same as Naruto with no interest with how politics was handled. He was happy as long as there was a sound relationship established between the two hidden villages and the country as well.

The day was over and quite successful according to Kakashi and they were led to their rooms. Kiri's hospitality was good as the trio got their own room and the room they got was could be considered luxurious.

During the night Naruto had an unexpected visitor but he didn't mind if the visit as it was Mei Terumi. ”Never thought Mizukage would be sneaking into a man's room so late at night? So what do I owe this honor of your presence?” Naruto said as he looked at the beautiful figure standing next to the window.

It was a full moon and the mist was not able to hide its light from falling into Mei showing her beautiful body. ”Sneaking into a man's room. That's quite a statement coming out from a 13-year-old boy.” Mei giggled as she replied.

Naruto gave a slight shrug to her response. ”I was interested in the famous Yellow Nightmare. It rare chance to meet such a prodigy.” Mei said again as she sat down near the window and gazed outside.

”I suppose there is more to the story,” Naruto said as he walked towards Mei and sat down a few steps away from her.

”We just got the news that four-tails has fallen to the Akatsuki's hand. And there has been rumors that the Akatsuki originated from Kirigakure. You should know what this means right even if this rumor is baseless.” Mei said to Naruto with a sigh.

”While it's unfortunate that Akatsuki has their hands on two of the tailed beasts but they are far from achieving their goal. As long as we secure the remaining tailed beasts Akatsuki and whatever they are planing can be stopped.” Naruto said to comfort Mei.

”You still don't see the real problem. Iwagakure has lost both of their Tailed beasts and is forced to act. Knowing that old man Onoki he'll go for the Akatsuki by himself rather than look for an alliance. His pride won't allow him to look for the alliance since he rejected the Konoha previous approach. Either way, war will spark and it will be ugly.” Mei replied with a helpless expression.

Now that he thought about it, Iwagakure had lost both their tailed beast before any other hidden villages. This put them in obvious disadvantage and they would act much earlier than in the series. The war against Akatsuki will happen and looking at how things were, this war would with their being an alliance between hidden villages.

It was a matter of pride for Iwagakure and Naruto had literally humiliated kumogakure so he didn't see much prospect of Kumo coming into an alliance. At least there was Kirigakure andSunagakure which already had a firm relationship with Konoha.

Moreover, the hidden villages still didn't know how much power Akatsuki possessed since they were only seen as a Mercenary group on the surface.

”There will indeed be a war but it will be much uglier than everyone is expected it to be,” Naruto said shaking his head.