Shihōin Naraku offered no explanation. Nothing that happened in Konoha now escaped his notice.
Besides, Akame was a doll he had created and was under his control.
So Naraku knew Akame's whereabouts very well.
"I'm planning to send Akame to support Naruto and the others," Naraku stated his plan plainly.
"Send Akame?" Tsunade was taken aback.
Akame had only recently joined Konoha and had not even learned who everyone was yet. Wasn't it a little hasty to send her out on a mission now?
Especially since Akame had previously stayed over in the Land of Fire and had not become familiar with the Konoha Ninja.
If she suddenly joined a squad with other Ninja for a mission now, wouldn't it be difficult for her to fit in?
Naraku clearly understood Tsunade's concerns. "It's about time. Akame is very strong. Even if she has trouble working with the others, there won't be any problems."
Naraku knew Akame's strength very well.
Ordinary Jonin were no match for her.
As a super Kage level fighter, Akame could handle most crises.
Of course, there was still a considerable gap between Akame and Naruto.
But on this mission, Naruto would deal with Otsutsuki Toneri. If Akame went to provide support, she would only need to take care of those puppets.
That would be easy.
Besides, this was a good opportunity for her to fit into Konoha.
Naraku was not the only one who thought so. Tsunade felt the same way.
She desperately wanted Akame to become part of the village. That was also why she had been running around and putting in a good word for her with the Daimyo.
So after thinking for a while, she nodded in agreement.
"Let's do that, then. Have Akame join this support team."
"But... with Naruto there, do