Dodai felt things had become troublesome. When he had brought his men to Sunagakure, he truly hadn't expected Konoha to send Shihōin Naraku.
Even for allies, this was going too far.
Was the relationship between Sunagakure and Konoha really that good?
Full of questions, Dodai led the Cloud Ninja to their lodgings.
Once Baki and the Sand shinobi had left, Dodai began giving instructions. "You all saw it just now. Shihōin Naraku has come to Sunagakure too. Remember, don't cause trouble."
"Our objectives this time are, first, to rescue Sunagakure's Kazekage, and second, to gather intelligence on Akatsuki, then find a way to rescue the Raikage."
"So put aside any other thoughts you have! Even if Shihōin Naraku once brought us untold suffering, now is not the time to settle that score."
"Do you understand?!"
A stern expression appeared on Dodai's face as he glared at the Cloud Ninja standing before him.
"Yes!"
"All right, go rest for now. We still have a meeting tonight to discuss our pursuit strategy."
Once all his subordinates had left, Dodai stood by the window and looked out at Sunagakure, unable to hold back a sigh.
Kumogakure had sent people to help Sunagakure this time precisely because they wanted to obtain detailed intelligence on Akatsuki through this rescue operation, in preparation for rescuing Killer B.
Though many of them knew that the chances were actually slim.
But the Cloud Ninja couldn't give up any possible opportunity just because there was little hope.
So this time, the Cloud Ninja would give it their all!
"What? She's already awake?"
Chiyo rose to her feet in surprise, looking at the subordinate before her in disbelief.
"Yes, my lady. Sakura Haruno, the ninja who came from Konoha to provide support, had already prepared an antidote and administered