Retto simply didn't believe Madara Uchiha could easily subdue Shukaku, let alone make him dance.
"Send someone to Konoha at once to demand an explanation. Tell them to hand over our Shukaku."
"Our Shukaku? How could anyone else control him?"
"Does Konoha think they're worthy?"
Retto was strong-willed. Having never witnessed Madara Uchiha's power, he looked down on him, believing himself powerful enough to fear neither the Uchiha nor the Senju Clan.
"Yes, First."
The Sunagakure ninja before him hurriedly accepted the order, then slowly withdrew from the Kazekage's Office.
"First, this doesn't seem like a good idea."
"Our Sunagakure needs to develop. If we clash with Konoha now, it will put us at a disadvantage."
After the ninja left, Shamon looked at the First Kazekage and spoke softly.
Shamon, the First Kazekage's bodyguard and future Second Kazekage, was bald, with a little green dragon tattooed on his head—though it had only four claws.
"Shamon, stay out of this."
"Our Land of Wind is short on supplies. I was already considering an attack on Konoha."
"Konoha has the richest resources, but we had no pretext."
"Now they've taken our Shukaku. I'll make them pay."
"We'll not only take Shukaku back, we'll make Konoha pay compensation."
"Only then can our Land of Wind survive."
Retto furrowed his brow and shook his head at Shamon's words.
The Land of Wind lay in the desert, where the harsh environment made survival difficult for its people.
Without an outside supply of resources, the Land of Wind would remain stagnant. Developing it would be incredibly difficult.
"But...!"
Shamon clearly wanted to say more. A trace of worry flickered in his eyes.
"No buts. Go prepare."
"First, gather the army and station it on Konoha's border. We'll use that to pressure them into handing over Shukaku—and