Not long after, inside the council hall.
The thirteen Squad Captains sat on either side.
As captain of Zero Squad, Itachi also occupied a captain's seat.
Fourteen Kage Level powerhouses had gathered in one place. Even though they had deliberately restrained their formidable auras, the air inside the hall remained oppressively heavy.
Kasumi had barely sat down before she spoke impatiently.
"Clan Leader, Eleventh Squad can deploy alone."
"The Akatsuki Organization is only a handful of Kage Level rogue ninja."
"As long as we find their location, my squad alone can deal with them!"
The captain of Twelfth Squad immediately said, "The Akatsuki Organization excels at hiding and fleeing. Eleventh Squad alone may not be able to keep them all."
"Twelfth Squad will accompany you. That will be enough to seal off the battlefield."
The captain of Thirteen Squads shook his head.
"Amegakure's terrain is unusual, and it is shrouded in the Rain Curtain year-round."
"You may not be familiar with the environment after entering."
"Thirteen Squads would be more suitable for this operation."
Kasumi raised a brow.
"Are you questioning Eleventh Squad's strength?"
"It is not a question."
The other party did not yield in the slightest.
"I just do not want you to get carried away with killing and cut down those who should be captured as well."
"What did you say?"
Kasumi rose directly to her feet.
"Enough."
Nanami spoke, interrupting the two.
"The Clan Leader has not issued an order yet."
Kasumi sat back down, though her hand remained clenched around her sword hilt.
"Eleventh Squad must deploy regardless."
One Squad Captain laughed. "Who does not want to deploy?"
"Since breaking through to Kage Level, we have not encountered a real opponent in a long time."
"It is rare for the Akatsuki Organization to deliver itself