"Compensation? What could Sunagakure possibly pay us with? They're dirt-poor already. When the Fourth Kazekage was around, he could still extract gold dust. Now that he's dead, forget compensating us-they'll be lucky to keep Sunagakure running."
"Then what do you suggest? Pretend nothing happened?"
"The Third Hokage died because of this! If we just let them off, how are we supposed to answer to the villagers?"
"Answer to them? For what? We're the leadership. Any decision we make is obviously for the village's good. Why do we need to answer to the villagers?"
"Bastard! What are you saying?!"
The executive committee descended into a furious argument.
At a time like this, even Shihōin Naraku couldn't stop them. There was no helping it. Everyone had their own ideas and interests, so arguments were inevitable.
But Sunagakure's delegation would arrive soon, and the executive committee had to settle on Konoha's position today.
So, after a round of arguing, they finally reached a resolution.
Sunagakure was undoubtedly in the wrong, and it had to compensate Konoha. Neither point was negotiable.
Of course, the amount of compensation would require further discussion between the two sides.
Konoha wasn't worried about Sunagakure refusing. After all, Sand shinobi were still locked up in Konoha's prison, and among those prisoners was none other than the Jinchūriki of Shukaku the One-Tail-Gaara!
If Sunagakure wanted those Jonin prisoners and its Jinchūriki back, it would have to pay dearly!
Sunagakure might not have enough money to pay, but the Daimyo of the Land of Wind did!
The Land of Fire would cooperate with Konoha to collect payment from the Daimyo of the Land of Wind!
Whatever happened, Konoha had to receive compensation.
Not long after they reached their resolution, Sunagakure's senior adviser Ebizo arrived in Konoha with the delegation.
Shihōin Naraku