Ao heard this and thought, This is bad.
The fact that the Three-Tails had been stolen was classified information. How could she tell someone from Konoha so casually?
What if they coveted the Three-Tails too and seized the chance to steal it? That would be a disaster.
Ao anxiously tried to signal Terumi Mei, but she seemed not to notice and continued smiling at Aragaki Yasushi.
Aragaki Yasushi put on a surprised expression and raised an eyebrow. "Oh? There's something going on with a Tailed Beast?"
"I didn't know anything about it. I only just received the call for reinforcements and rushed over. I haven't had time to learn the details."
Terumi Mei's eyes flashed with surprise. Still smiling, she said, "Is that so? Then, Jonin Aragaki, could you take me to speak with the people who know what happened?"
"After all, the Three-Tails is of great importance. If those rogue ninja take it away, the consequences would be disastrous."
"That would be bad for both Hidden Mist and Konoha."
"Sorry for the trouble."
As she spoke, she gave him a light wink, her gaze alluring.
Aragaki Yasushi replied with feigned generosity, "Of course. No problem."
Seeing how readily he agreed, Terumi Mei felt a little surprised. A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.
Something was off.
Could he really have nothing to do with it?
She studied Aragaki Yasushi discreetly, still wearing a seductive smile as she quickly considered her options.
Whether Aragaki Yasushi was involved or not, she would follow him and see for herself.
Soon, the group arrived at the clearing where Nohara Rin and the others were.
Kakashi had woken up by then. He was leaning against a tree trunk with his eyes closed, resting.
But when they saw the group of Hidden Mist