Karin, Utakata, Kakashi, and Shikaku, standing behind Naruto on either side, all showed varying expressions. Karin and Utakata were simply curious about Tsunade, who had earned great renown throughout the Shinobi World in her youth and was still its most famous kunoichi. Kakashi and Shikaku, however, wore rather more intriguing expressions. Especially after seeing how Naruto treated their Fifth Hokage, a faint, peculiar look appeared in both their eyes.
However, this wasn't the right occasion.
None of them was in a position to speak.
They had to remember their place as subordinates.
All they needed to do was their jobs as guards.
"So, you came here this late at night. You must have something very important to discuss, Lady Tsunade?"
Naruto deftly picked up the teapot from the table and poured a cup of tea. After setting it in front of Tsunade, he raised his eyes slightly and spoke with a meaningful look.
"Of course I have something important to discuss. I'd like to talk with you about Konoha and the Snow Ninja Village, but, well, now may not be the best time. So let's talk about Akatsuki first. Before that, I want to ask you something, Naruto: how much do you know about Akatsuki?"
Tsunade took a small sip of tea, set the cup back on the table, then looked at Naruto with a serious expression and spoke in a low voice.
The Six Kage Summit was being held for one immediate reason:
Akatsuki was capturing Tailed Beasts on a massive scale.
So far, five Tailed Beasts had fallen into Akatsuki's hands.
Of the remaining ones,
three were in the Snow Ninja Village.
And the most important person involved was naturally Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
The fact that Tsunade had rushed over as soon as she learned Naruto had