Hearing Tsunade's words, Nawaki's expression darkened slightly, revealing a complicated look as he slowly said, "It's been confirmed. Orochimaru was behind this..."
Upon hearing Nawaki's answer, a chill flashed through Tsunade's beautiful eyes. She clenched her fair fists in anger and said in a low voice, "That bastard!"
At the same time, Kimimaro and the others standing before them stared coldly at Nawaki as he emerged from the rocky cave.
Although the possibility of such an outcome was extremely slight, the mere thought that something bad might have happened inside the cave made Kimimaro's face turn cold. He asked icily, "Why did you come out of there unharmed? What exactly happened!?"
Hearing his words, Nawaki merely swept his gaze over the ragged Kimimaro and remained silent.
Seeing Nawaki's demeanor, Kimimaro's expression turned even colder.
He slowly tore off his already tattered kimono top and ordered in a deep voice, "Tayuya, Jugo, go inside immediately and see whether anything has happened to Lord Orochimaru. I alone will be enough here!"
Tayuya had initially intended to refuse upon hearing that.
But when she saw Kimimaro's unquestionable gaze, she could only nod and answer seriously, "Understood!"
With that, she and Jugo hurried toward the depths of the rocky cave.
After seeing the two leave, the grave expression on Kimimaro's face eased slightly. Then, staring coldly at Nawaki and Tsunade, he said in a deep voice, "I originally only intended to hold back one of the Sannin—you—and that would have been enough. But judging by the current situation, that alone won't resolve this matter."
"I've changed my mind. Until I confirm that the people inside are unharmed, neither of you is leaving!"
Hearing him, Nawaki's expression grew slightly grave. He glanced at Kimimaro, then quietly said to Tsunade beside him, "Big Sister, let's leave