Having been humiliated once ten years ago and nearly dragging all of Kumogakure into disaster, Ay had no desire to try it again ten years later.
Especially after hearing that Ronglin had become increasingly monstrous, let alone mere suspicion—even if Ronglin had actually joined forces with Akatsuki, Ay would only choose to remain silent and subtly alert others, letting them expose the truth themselves.
He would never let those words come from his own mouth.
Having an entire village chased down and beaten by one person was something that only needed to happen once.
Although Kisame Hoshigaki and Uchiha Shisui had also taken part in what happened ten years ago, in Ay's view, the two of them had basically just been supporting players, helping Ronglin deal with minor troubles. The one who had truly driven people to despair was Ronglin.
Receiving confirmation, the secretary nodded and sighed.
"Precisely because Akatsuki does not dare cause trouble in Konoha or casually provoke Uchiha Ronglin, they will turn their attention to Lord Killer B, Kumogakure's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. We need to make preparations, Lord Raikage. The Five Kage Summit absolutely cannot be delayed any longer. If Akatsuki truly possesses that much strength, then Kumogakure will be unable to withstand them."
"That is our only option."
Ay replied with a worried expression and a sigh.
"Perhaps, Lord Raikage, you need not be so troubled."
"Oh? Why?"
Ay looked at his secretary in confusion.
The fire was practically at his ass, yet she was telling him not to worry too much. What did that mean?
After thinking for a moment, the secretary explained.
"Actually, the other Four Great Ninja Villages are more anxious than we are right now. Since the Nine-Tails cannot be touched, Akatsuki's target will certainly be Lord Killer B, Kumogakure's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
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