At least, that was what Ōnoki, Rasa, the Third Raikage, and the Third Mizukage thought.
"I know." The Third Raikage's expression was solemn. "I already had the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki go into hiding. Even Akatsuki won't find him easily, and Kumogakure isn't helpless either. Trying to capture the Eight-Tails is nothing but a dream!!!!"
"As for the Nine-Tails..."
"Wait!!!!"
Rasa raised a hand, interrupting the Third Raikage and drawing everyone's attention.
"I think..." Under the gazes of the other three, Rasa said, "Shouldn't we notify Uchiha Hikaru of Konoha and have him join this discussion?"
The Five Great Shinobi Villages joining forces was a major matter. Hikaru should have been notified, which was precisely why Rasa had interrupted the Third Raikage.
"Hmph!!!" The mention of Konoha and Hikaru displeased Ōnoki. He snorted and said, "What's the point of notifying him? If you want to notify him, do it yourselves. I won't. Besides, Uchiha Hikaru is busy transporting supplies right now!! Where would he find the time to discuss this with us? It'd already be good enough if he didn't outright mock me, Ōnoki."
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Ōnoki's open mockery of Hikaru and deliberate disregard for him left Rasa, the Third Raikage, and the Third Mizukage speechless. They did not know what to say. Logically speaking, they were allies now and should have notified him.
But the relationship between Hikaru and Ōnoki had always been tense. And honestly, Hikaru really might mock Ōnoki. If that happened, it would only create more trouble...
Thinking this, Rasa, the Third Raikage, and the Third Mizukage exchanged glances and said no more about it, tacitly approving Ōnoki's decision to leave Hikaru out.
Unfortunately, such a move could not be concealed at all. Ōnoki's roar earlier had been loud enough. Many people now knew that Iwagakure had