Although the Daimyo's words sounded grand and lofty, the Kazekage knew very well in his heart that these were all mere excuses. The reality was simply to curb the development of Sunagakure and prevent it from threatening the Daimyo's rule.
During the Second Shinobi World War, Sunagakure's performance on the battlefield had been quite commendable, and he himself had even earned the title of the Strongest Kazekage.
This had naturally made the Daimyo somewhat wary.
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