Shikaku Nara's words left no room for criticism.
The Four Kage fell silent for a moment.
Kurotsuchi was the first to nod. "If that's the case, then it certainly makes sense."
Mei Terumi's smile softened again. "Staff Officer Shikaku's explanation is very convincing."
Burūi gave a gruff grunt of assent and said nothing more.
Gaara's gaze lingered on Shikaku's face for two seconds before he looked away.
The silence in the conference room lasted about five seconds.
When the Four Kage shifted their gazes from Shikaku back to the "Hokage" at the head of the table, the sharpness in their eyes had indeed diminished considerably.
Kurotsuchi even unconsciously adjusted her posture, leaning back against her chair instead of inclining slightly forward.
That posture was itself a sign of concession and acceptance.
"Then..."
Gaara broke the silence. "How much detailed intelligence does Konoha currently have on Momoshiki Otsutsuki and Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"
"Especially their various abilities."
After all, those two had already escaped. If they appeared again, it would be trouble.
So Gaara wanted to understand the enemy's abilities so they could prepare.
The other three Kage nodded as well. Whatever else happened, they did need intelligence on the enemy.
Off to the side, Jiraiya inwardly let out a long breath, his expression remaining completely unchanged.
Fortunately, Konoha High Command had already run through this question in advance.
Konoha had intended to share its intelligence on the Ōtsutsuki with the Four Kage from the start.
This was not something they could hide, nor was there any need to. Shihōin Naraku had said before that the members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan were a threat to the entire shinobi world, and they had to uphold the basic principle of sharing intelligence.
He nodded lightly, signaling for Shikaku to continue.
Understanding his cue, Shikaku turned