Seeing that the other four had nothing to say, Raikage A said, "Then let's discuss the personnel we'll be committing."
"This time, Kumogakure will send four thousand elite shinobi to join the Allied Shinobi Forces!" Raikage A said gravely.
Mei Terumi glanced at the other Kage and said, "As everyone knows, Kirigakure has suffered some unfortunate events over the years, leaving us severely weakened. Therefore, we can only send two thousand elite shinobi to join the Allied Shinobi Forces."
"Hmm." Raikage A gave a low grunt, leaving it unclear whether he was satisfied.
Kazekage Rasa spoke up. "Everyone here knows that the Land of Wind lies in the desert and has little wealth. Even I, the Kazekage, have to go out prospecting for gold, so Sunagakure can only send two thousand elite shinobi to join the allied forces as well."
"Hmph!" The Raikage snorted in displeasure. "Sunagakure had better not try to fob us off with genin who can't fight! The enemies we'll be facing this time are no ordinary opponents."
"I believe the Mizukage understands that just as well as I do!" Raikage A turned to Mei Terumi.
Mei Terumi nodded. "The enemy is indeed extremely powerful. I hope none of you intend to coast through this. Please don't send newly graduated genin with no combat experience."
"Raikage, Mizukage, you can rest assured on that point." Rasa's expression was solemn. "The shinobi we send will be carefully selected elites, certainly not inexperienced genin. They will all have combat experience. I can guarantee that."
"They'd better." Raikage A gave him a long look, then turned his gaze to Ōnoki. "Tsuchikage, don't tell me you're only sending two thousand shinobi too? During the Third Shinobi World War, Iwagakure could field over ten thousand combat-ready shinobi!"
Ōnoki gave a dry chuckle. "Raikage,