Konoha Embassy.
This was where the three envoys of the Kumogakure Delegation were staying.
After the alliance terms had been tentatively agreed upon, the three had prepared to return to their village and report in.
Before that, however, they were discussing something.
"Did you confirm it?"
"My sensory ability should be accurate. That girl's Chakra is highly unusual and extremely valuable for research. If we bring her back, she might even serve as a potential Vessel for a Jinchuriki."
"Red hair, powerful Chakra, supposedly from the Uzumaki Clan, and living somewhere this remote... Looks like Konoha doesn't value her much. What do you think?"
"I suggest we act tonight. Once we capture her, we return to the village immediately."
"Wouldn't that cause a conflict?"
"No need to worry. Raikage-sama's intentions are obvious. The alliance is only meant to temporarily stabilize Konoha."
"Konoha won't go to war with us over a single Genin. Even if they wanted to fight, they don't have the strength right now. They'll have no choice but to swallow this loss!"
"Then let's do it!"
Once the three reached an agreement, they decided to make their move.
After nightfall, they infiltrated in advance while Kushina was returning home alone.
Kushina strolled into the courtyard, when Kurama's warning rang out in her mind:
"Watch out!"
Kushina jumped. Two ninja had emerged from the shadows of the courtyard and lunged at her.
Just as she was about to unleash her Chakra, Kurama shouted, "There's another one behind you."
However, it was already too late. A rope shot out from behind and bound Kushina's body. Then, two ninja blades were held to her throat, their icy touch making her body stiffen.
The three bound Kushina.
"Your vigilance is terrible, isn't it?" Kurama complained in the Sealing Space.
"Then why didn't