Secrets and Nawaki's Probing

Facing Nawaki's eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through everything, Miroku hesitated for the first time. She strongly suspected that the man opposite her had learned something in advance.

But no matter what, she could not reveal any weakness. Keeping a calm expression, she said, "These questions are meaningless. All you need to know is that the Land of Demons will never surrender!"

"I see! It seems the Land of Demons truly is mysterious and possesses some unknown secret?" Nawaki nodded thoughtfully, then glanced at the distracted Great Heron. "But it seems that everyone from the Land of Birds is equally unaware.

The Land of Demons is asking its allies to live and die alongside them without even telling them why. That hardly seems appropriate, does it?"

Great Heron saw the heavy threat and warning in Nawaki's gaze and instantly understood that this was the other side's final chance for him. Although he had skillfully avoided the trap earlier with his performance, the fate of the Land of Birds was still in Skywalker's hands. If the Land of Demons truly fought to the bitter end, the Land of Birds would most likely not be spared.

So, helping Konoha persuade the Land of Demons to surrender was the wisest choice at this point. Of course, he could not make it too obvious, or angering the Land of Demons would be troublesome.

"Cough, cough..." Great Heron spoke with an earnest expression. "Lady Miroku, no matter what, the Land of Birds will always be the Land of Demons' most steadfast ally. If there truly is some reason, please tell us frankly so that everyone can face it together!"

"This..." Faced with Great Heron's polite and reasonable question, Miroku became even more hesitant. His request was entirely reasonable, but the Land of Demons' secret