"Want to lay a hand on the Jinchūriki? Hmph, they'll lose a few teeth trying!"
Kyuji looked at the musclehead, speechless. "I'm not questioning your strength. I'm saying that, tactically, we need to..."
"Hahahaha!"
A burst of hearty laughter suddenly interrupted their argument.
Kyuji and Kazuki turned their heads at the same time, staring at Gekkō Raito in bewilderment.
They had just been discussing a matter of life and death. Why had their lord suddenly burst out laughing?
What was going on?
Gekkō Raito smiled at his two capable subordinates, his eyes carrying the confidence of someone with everything under control.
"Isn't getting them to act exactly what I want?"
"If those cowards keep hiding in their shells and refuse to make a move, that's when I'll really have a headache!"
"Isn't this situation exactly what I was hoping for?"
Gekkō Raito swiveled his executive chair and looked out at the azure sky beyond the window.
The bait had been scattered. Now it was time to see whether the fish were greedy enough to bite.
Of course, even if they really could resist taking the bait, Gekkō Raito did not care. He was certainly the one who could afford to wait.
"By the way, today's Chunin Ninja Exams will proceed as planned, but I want to make a last-minute change to tomorrow's venue."
That change of subject was far too abrupt. They had just been discussing the Otsutsuki's plot. How had they suddenly jumped to the exam venue?
Kyuji could not quite keep up and stared blankly at Gekkō Raito.
Seeing Kyuji's vacant expression, Gekkō Raito could only remind him patiently.
"Remember that little island outside the village, the one we built specifically for your special training?"
Kyuji glanced back at Kazuki. The two stared at each other, utterly confused.