But that did not mean the overall situation was settled. And although they did not know exactly what had happened,
since both sides had clashed on such a massive scale, losses were still unavoidable.
Perhaps things were much better than before, but every step forward always came at a certain cost.
It seemed that everything ahead had been thoroughly secured, and they only had to wait for the final decisive battle to arrive. The true experts of the Allied Shinobi Forces had also begun to stir with anticipation.
But soon, some bad news arrived: the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had been attacked, and his fate was unknown.
The moment those words were spoken, A, the Raikage, clearly could not stay calm. He instantly rushed forward and grabbed the ninja reporting the news by the collar.
He roared loudly, unable to believe it. "Say that again."
At that moment, Ōnoki spoke up. "Let him go first."
"It seems we have underestimated them. The information should be accurate. At a time like this, they still have the inclination and ability to send someone to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."
"I propose that the Allied Shinobi Forces launch another offensive and put even greater pressure on them."
Granny Qianji spoke at this point, addressing Tsunade. "Lord Hokage, Akatsuki has now captured a full eight Tailed Beasts. Has the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki been properly arranged?"
They had captured eight already. How could they possibly not have designs on the Nine-Tails?
Tsunade shook her head. "There should not be any problem. Naruto should be at the Three Great Sage Lands right now, so nothing should happen to him."
Still, they truly could not afford to delay any longer, lest some other change occur.
Mei Terumi, the Mizukage, said, "If that is the case, then it is about time we