"Before dividing the benefits, shouldn't we first deal with the rogue ninja problem among all parties?"
Ōnoki displayed a wolfish greed. Akatsuki was not a formal organization; it was made up of rogue ninja from every side.
Aside from its most legitimate elite force, it also had a large number of cannon fodder, all of them people who had come from various villages.
That was the main reason they hated Akatsuki.
There was another point that the Mizukage and Tsuchikage had both thought of. Mei Terumi followed up on his words and added, "Sunagakure's Sasori and the hero Pakura joined Akatsuki. I highly suspect that Sunagakure has been secretly supporting this organization from behind the scenes, so this may very well be your trap."
Their suspicions were not without reason. Sunagakure held a major share within Akatsuki and had also been the first to state its position.
They had to use the most sinister conspiracies to judge them. Only then could they uncover some truth.
Becoming a Kage required not only great strength, but also a sharp mind.
Sure enough, after those words were spoken, everyone present looked at one another warily, afraid that someone might make a move and turn the situation into a chaotic melee.
"No."
As the one presiding over the overall situation and the initiator as well, Qi showed no anger in the face of the questions from those around him. He patiently explained, "I have never met with any of you in private. As for the rogue ninja, they came to find me themselves and were willing to follow me."
They met Uchiha Yū. What did that have to do with me, Qi?!
"Our organization does not only have people from Konoha. We also have ninja from other villages, and more people will join us