Chapter 201: A Cloud’s Respite, Fear and Masterpiece
__________ POV Narration __________
The Raikage sighed as he finally sat back down in the comfortable chair of his office.
The journey from Konoha had not been that long for him. Although he was no longer the fastest shinobi around, his speed had not yet diminished due to old age.
Not everything about the Alliance meeting had gone as planned. He had entered Konoha fully prepared to withdraw or face expulsion from the alliance.
Much as he would have liked to think of himself as a major player in the Alliance's trade, his desolate Cloud Village could offer very little in comparison to the Whirlpool and the Leaf.
They were mostly useful for their influence at first, but with Ken's strength alone they could more than likely manage.
'After my outbursts, I was not expecting Ken to actually extend an olive branch and allow the cloud to continue benefiting from the Alliance...'
In all honesty, even with their falling out and all the jabs he was now giving the Blind Assassin, the Raikage was still hesitant to sever all ties with him.
They had known each other for a very long time, and were close friends.