He turned to Sasuke, still wearing that carefree smile. "Hey, handsome, you're Uchiha Sasuke, right? I've heard so much about you!"
Sasuke looked at Killer B in surprise. The Jinchuriki's reaction was completely different from what he'd expected.
"Aren't you afraid?" Sasuke asked.
"Afraid of what?" Killer B shrugged. "We're all going to die sooner or later. Rather than struggle pointlessly here, I'd rather go out in style!"
"Killer B..." A's voice was choked with emotion.
"Besides, I heard your Divine Court's goal is to unite the Shinobi World and bring peace," Killer B continued. "If you really can put an end to these pointless wars, then I, Killer B, am willing to contribute my strength!"
Everyone present was stunned by his words. Even Sasuke hadn't expected a Jinchuriki to willingly cooperate with their plans.
"You really mean that?" Sasuke asked.
"Of course!" Killer B nodded. "Gyūki, the Eight-Tails, agrees with me. It says that rather than let those ambitious types use it to wage war, it'd rather follow someone who can truly change the world!"
Sasuke was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Good. What about the Four-Tails' Jinchuriki?"
"Uncle Rōshi can be a little stubborn, but I'll talk him around." Killer B thumped his chest. "Just give me a little time!"
A looked at his younger brother, feeling both pride and sorrow. Killer B could always find the best solution, even in the most difficult situations.
"I'll go get Rōshi," A said quietly. "If Killer B has made up his mind, I can't hold things up either."
Soon, Rōshi, the Four-Tails' Jinchuriki, was brought over. The middle-aged man's face was livid; he was clearly very unhappy with the situation.
"A, you're really going to hand us over to this brat?" Rōshi said angrily.
"Uncle Rōshi, don't put it