Chapter 151
Haruto Saito was momentarily stunned. "Mifune..." he murmured. So, Mifune was already the General of the Land of Iron?
Previously, Haruto had been uncertain because Mifune was still quite young, only in his twenties. However, according to the original records, during the Second Shinobi World War, Mifune had faced off against Hanzō. To be able to fight Hanzō, and for Hanzō to rely on poison to defeat him, meant that even at this time, Mifune already possessed terrifying strength—undoubtedly at the Kage level!
It wasn't surprising that he became the General of the Land of Iron in his twenties.
Leaders of the major shinobi factions often ascended to power at a young age. Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage during the First Shinobi World War. He was born in Year Eight of the Hidden Leaf, and the First Shinobi World War took place in Year Thirteen. That meant Hiruzen became Hokage in his twenties. Similarly, Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, took office during the First Shinobi World War, only five years older than Hiruzen. The Third Raikage of Kumogakure, A, also ascended in his twenties.
And in the original records, Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, became Hokage at just twenty-three!
"If the Land of Iron is truly here for the Black Samurai Armor and intends to negotiate diplomatically, my teacher might agree," Tsunade said, resting her chin on her hand with a worried expression. "If that happens, the decision of whether or not to hand over the Black Samurai Armor will no longer be yours! You absolutely must not act recklessly."
Tsunade wasn't particularly concerned about the Land of Iron's interest in the armor; rather, she was worried about Haruto himself. Given his personality, there was no way he would willingly give up the Black Samurai Armor!
"Where are they now?" Haruto asked as he jumped off the couch.
"In the reception hall of the Hokage Building," Tsunade replied before stepping closer. "Listen, kid, don't rush in. This is an official diplomatic meeting. The area is completely sealed off, and Sensei is personally meeting with Mifune. You won't be able to get in."