It was entirely accurate to say they were surrounded by enemies on all sides.
If the Raikage and Tsuchikage's plan truly succeeded, the Land of Fire would be in real danger. It would not be destroyed outright, but it would be crippled beyond recovery.
They were discussing an alliance on one hand while plotting how to stab their allies in the back on the other. What a reliable coalition.
Although Rasa despised such behavior, now that he knew about it, refusing would put not only himself in danger, but also his two children and all of Sunagakure.
"I agree to join you, but I want a quarter of the Land of Fire's territory."
The Raikage and Tsuchikage both smiled when they heard Rasa agree.
"Rest assured. Not just the land—everything will be divided fairly and equitably. Sunagakure will get its due."
Rasa neither agreed nor disagreed, instead raising another matter.
"We are allies now. How can you ensure that the Akatsuki Organization will not complete that 'War Machine'? If they succeed, it will not only ruin our plans; our villages may all be destroyed."
"And if I am not mistaken, that little girl serving as the Raikage's guard is a Jinchuriki, isn't she? My son used to be a Jinchuriki as well. You cannot fool my eyes."
"Keeping a Jinchuriki at your side like this is dangerous. The Akatsuki Organization's members may already be nearby."
"We have already discussed that. Keeping the Two-Tails Jinchuriki by our side is an open move. With the five Kage around her, if the Akatsuki Organization wants to take her by force, they will have to see whether they have the nerve."
"As for the other Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the Tsuchikage has already hidden him away. Not even I know where he is."
"That is called