As soon as Hyuga Kagami finished speaking, he quietly observed everyone in the office, silently assessing their reactions to the price of 200 million.
"200 million?"
The Third Hokage furrowed his brow, then quickly relaxed.
Utatane Koharu, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the others all wore thoughtful expressions. Their faces showed more surprise than anything else, though Hyuga Kagami could not tell whether they were surprised that the God Organization had interfered in the village's affairs or by the asking price of 200 million.
Kakashi, resting his chin on one hand, pondered for a moment before saying, "I think it's worth considering."
Jiraiya nodded along and agreed. "Yeah. If the God Organization helps us, we can keep our losses to a minimum. The 200 million commission is a bit much, but it's not unacceptable."
Utatane Koharu said, "If we can limit the battlefield to the Uchiha Clan compound and prevent the fighting from spreading to other areas of the village, then I also support cooperating with the God Organization."
Listening to the advisory elders' discussion, Hyuga Kagami secretly rejoiced, though his face was full of surprise. "What do you mean? Are you actually going to agree to the God Organization's terms?"
The advisory elders exchanged glances, then all turned their heads aside, avoiding Hyuga Kagami's probing gaze.
Konoha itself was a ninja organization that accepted all kinds of commissions, so hiring another organization was, in essence, a sign of its own weakness.
As village advisory elders, they naturally found it difficult to admit such a thing aloud.
Kakashi awkwardly rubbed his nose and explained, "Kagami, there are some things you may not understand. The village has actually cooperated with the God Organization in similar ways before, so... you understand..."
Rin's worldview was overturned when she saw the higher-ups acknowledge for the first