Because all Five Great Shinobi Villages wanted an agreement, they finally stumbled their way through the negotiations, despite each having their own ideas.
After a round of heated arguments, the Five Kage settled on an alliance agreement between their villages to oppose Akatsuki.
First, the villages would share intelligence concerning Akatsuki, then jointly assemble a powerful team of ninja to hunt Akatsuki down.
Once Akatsuki was completely wiped out, the tailed beasts had to be returned to the shinobi villages they originally belonged to!
Of course, the villages would also have to pay some resources or compensation to reclaim their tailed beasts.
As for Takigakure's Seven-Tails, for example, since the village lacked the strength to participate in the operation against Akatsuki, they would have to pay an enormous price if they wanted to ransom the Seven-Tails back in the end.
Konohagakure would handle logistics and supplies for the joint ninja force, with the costs divided among the major shinobi villages.
"That covers the general terms. Personnel from each village will discuss the specific details later!"
Mifune glanced at everyone and, finding no objections, continued to chair the meeting. "Next, there is another important matter: who will lead this joint ninja force!"
"Akatsuki's members are powerful. Whoever leads this ninja force must possess top-tier strength. Only then can we ensure the mission's success!"
With those few words, Mifune fell silent, leaving the meeting to the villages' Kage!
Mei Terumi spoke first. "I believe a ninja from our Kirigakure should captain this joint force. My subordinate, Yuki Yuki, for example. He is powerful and has extensive combat experience. He is absolutely the most suitable candidate!"
"Heh heh heh... That Yuki brat hasn't even sorted out his own clan's affairs. What qualifies him to get involved in this?"
Fourth Tsuchikage Han turned back