According to Black Zetsu's information, Tōka and Konan had headed to a remote minor country to search for Scorpion.
The original plan was for Tōka to find Scorpion, persuade him to join, and then return to Konoha, since he had been away for far too long.
To avoid arousing the Third Hokage's suspicions, it was about time for Tōka to return.
But Konan did not trust Tōka, so she decided to follow him the entire way and keep watch over him.
Although Tōka's ability was terrifying and possessed the trait of killing with a single strike, Konan was leagues above him in strength. She was confident she could defeat him without letting him land a hit.
"Say, beautiful Konan, you've been staring at me this whole time. Don't tell me you've fallen for me?" Tōka was truly getting fed up. Even if Konan was a lovely girl,
being constantly watched with disgust, suspicion, and vigilance would make even someone as well-mannered as Tōka lose his temper.
"Just do what you're supposed to do. It's not your place to tell me what to do." Konan stared coldly at Tōka. Other than Nagato, she trusted no one.
"Have it your way. Honestly..." Tōka wiped his face and grumbled inwardly. I've got a face that could charm countless girls, yet I keep getting shut down by Konan.
This is bloody ridiculous...
Suddenly!
"Wait!" Konan called out, her voice carrying a note of vigilance.
"Hm?" Tōka immediately froze with one leg raised in midair, then slowly withdrew it. He looked at Konan in surprise.
Tōka could tell that there was a hint of warning in Konan's voice.
Then Konan extended her palm, which transformed into sheets of paper that flew outward...
Tōka knew this was Konan's Paper Dance. She could infuse paper with chakra