The probing between the Raikage and the Tsuchikage came to an end when Uzumaki Kuming slipped behind Ōnoki. After only a few brief exchanges, Uzumaki Kuming had already displayed his strength to the fullest.
The Tsuchikage and Raikage, both of whom had once investigated Uzumaki Kuming in depth, knew even better that he had not used all his abilities in today's battle. At the very least, they both clearly knew that Uzumaki Kuming was a perfect Jinchuriki, yet he had barely used any of the Tailed Beast's power in this fight.
Facing the combined assault of two Kage and two Jinchuriki, the ease Uzumaki Kuming displayed was what truly terrified everyone.
The Tsuchikage walked over to A's side and released the Super-Weighted Rock Technique on him. Then he came before Uzumaki Kuming and said quietly:
"Fourth Hokage, I now understand your strength."
"Regarding Takigakure, we of Iwagakure will no longer interfere. Now, we only hope to extradite Deidara smoothly. I hope you will not show favoritism in this matter."
"Afterward, Iwagakure will do its utmost to support certain decisions made by Konoha."
It was not that the Tsuchikage believed everything Konoha was doing now was right. He was simply forced to compromise by Uzumaki Kuming's formidable strength.
At Ōnoki's level, he understood all too clearly what a ninja of Uzumaki Kuming's caliber could accomplish on the battlefield. Numbers had already lost all meaning before Uzumaki Kuming. Trying to coerce Konoha and Uzumaki Kuming with the threat of "war" was simply unrealistic.
Once he realized Iwagakure had no way to contend with Konoha's overwhelming strength, Ōnoki began considering how to build a good relationship with Konoha. Konoha's leadership was considered young throughout the Shinobi World, and the Tsuchikage had watched Konoha's development over the years. Since there was no way to