Someone raised this question. Although the Nine-Tails was free and had not been sealed inside a Jinchuriki, it was still a tailed beast. Even if it was in Konoha, who would dare let their guard down at a time like this?
"As long as Akatsuki isn't stupid, they won't dare cause trouble for the Nine-Tails."
Tsunade answered with confidence, and everyone understood at once. Akatsuki's target might have been the tailed beasts, but they could not forget who the Nine-Tails' master was. If they provoked him, Akatsuki would have a hard time.
"Whew~~~"
The Third Hokage took a deep drag from his pipe before speaking.
"I think that once Ōnoki receives the news, he will certainly take it seriously. Given Ōnoki's strength and Iwagakure's power, it won't be easy for Akatsuki to take the Five-Tails Jinchuriki from their village."
"Right. Tsuchikage Ōnoki is powerful, and Iwagakure is strong overall. They won't let Akatsuki succeed so easily."
"Lord Third Hokage is right."
"That makes sense."
"I really..."
Seeing everyone agree with the Third Hokage's words, Tsunade laughed in exasperation, drawing everyone's attention to herself.
White Fang seemed to have guessed something, though he was not entirely certain as he asked, "Lord Hokage, did the Fourth Hokage investigate other information about Akatsuki as well?"
Tsunade picked up her teacup and took two sips, calming herself. Her fair, slender fingers tapped against the table as she said with an amused smile, "That guy said so. Hmm~~ Akatsuki Organization's leader has the strength to raze any village. Once they obtain all the tailed beasts, disaster will descend, engulfing the entire world."
"This..."
After all their investigations, everyone knew Akatsuki was formidable. But hearing Tsunade say this still shocked them. Akatsuki Organization's leader... was strong enough to raze any village?
"What are you all staring