Everyone turned to look at him.
Master of Open Stratagems raised his head as well.
Granny Chiyo said unhurriedly:
"Stationing intelligence officers on someone else's grounds is somewhat inappropriate."
Everyone's expressions shifted several times.
A different light shone in Master of Open Stratagems' eyes.
Unexpectedly, Granny Chiyo changed tack and continued:
"But Asuma Sarutobi is right, too."
"Amegakure has begun baring its fangs."
"And the Akatsuki is the largest rogue ninja organization in the entire Shinobi World."
"With them based in Amegakure, stability and peace are impossible."
"Whether for the initial intelligence gathering or the subsequent joint assault and occupation,"
"this island serves as a 'beachhead.'"
"Therefore, stationing intelligence officers on this island is a reasonable request."
"Of course, the condition is that intelligence officers may be stationed here while hostilities continue."
"Once the subsequent matters have been settled, however, the relevant personnel must withdraw, respecting others' sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Granny Chiyo delivered a great deal of information in one go and offered some appropriate analysis.
On the question of ownership rights over this island, Granny Chiyo showed the utmost sincerity.
The others could not help exchanging glances and whispering among themselves.
Master of Open Stratagems lowered his head again and slowly considered the relevant matters.
First, Granny Chiyo's words had revealed a particularly crucial piece of information.
She had mentioned a "subsequent joint assault and occupation," something none of them had expected.
Clearly, the major hidden villages had all noticed Amegakure's recent "unusual movements."
The leaders of the major hidden villages had probably already discussed it privately.
If Amegakure continued displaying "improper" behavior, it would probably face a joint "punitive expedition" from the major hidden villages.
Did the Village Chief of Hidden Jun Village know about this? Or did he have any related plans?
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