"How are the Jinchuriki being held in the village doing now?"
Narrowing his eyes, Tobirama Senju asked.
Roshi, Utakata, and Kaede—the three Jinchuriki had all been locked away in Konoha Prison by him. He was worried that the Tailed Beasts within them might riot while he was away.
"Rest assured, Lord Hokage. With Itachi involved, none of their seals have shown any signs of loosening."
Shikaku Nara explained, while Uchiha Itachi beside him nodded.
The Mangekyō Sharingan was practically the natural enemy of the Tailed Beasts. Moreover, Itachi's mastery of genjutsu had reached its peak. Controlling a few Tailed Beasts was not too difficult for him.
"Lord Hokage! Envoys from the Hidden Cloud and Kirigakure request an audience!"
At that moment, an ANBU hurried in from outside and reported to Tobirama Senju.
"Oh? They couldn't wait to see me the moment they learned Iwagakure had been destroyed?"
Tobirama Senju raised a brow, an amused expression appearing on his face.
Just days ago, those two villages had attended the shinobi conference convened by Ōnoki, planning to form the Shinobi Alliance and launch the Fourth Shinobi World War against him over his collection of Tailed Beasts.
Now that they had seen Iwagakure wiped out by him at lightning speed, were they afraid?
"Then have them wait for me in the conference room."
After a brief moment of thought, Tobirama Senju gave his answer.
Konoha Prison
A few rays of sunlight shone through the window of the iron cell, falling into a dark, damp corner.
A damp, faintly rotten stench hung in the air, making Kitsuchi frown deeply.
This once-powerful, sturdy man had lost a great deal of weight after only a few days of torment.
With chains binding him and his chakra sealed, he had no way to use his formidable