"Hmph, I don't think information from someone who hides their identity like this is trustworthy at all. This is a trap to lure us in."
Even after sitting back down, the Raikage still seemed angry.
"I don't necessarily agree. Someone who took such a great risk to pass us information, yet had to conceal their identity, could very well be a spy who cannot afford to expose themselves. If we fail to take this seriously, we may waste their efforts and miss a golden opportunity."
As Chief of Staff, Granny Chiyo also offered her opinion.
"That's nothing but your speculation. What if this is a scheme to lure us away? Who will take responsibility if something happens to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"
"I'm merely discussing the matter at hand. There's no need to make it into such a grave issue, Raikage."
They argued for quite some time without convincing one another. In the end, Jiraiya spoke up.
"Whether this information is true or false, we must respond. Because we can't afford to gamble! If everything written here is true, it means a massive catastrophe will sweep across the entire Shinobi World. Do you dare bet that it's false?"
The Raikage fell silent at once.
"Even if it's false, we'll still have a chance to remedy the situation. So go count our forces immediately. We must stop the Akatsuki's plan before they finish!"
Jiraiya settled the matter. No one else objected, and they all sprang into action.
Because, just as Jiraiya had said, they did not dare gamble. They had no choice but to trust it this once.
And so the vast Allied Shinobi Forces immediately mobilized, heading for the Akatsuki's secret base revealed by the "mysterious person."
Meanwhile, Tobi still knew nothing. He thought victory was already in his grasp.
Shinji