Most of the quick thinkers present had already caught on to Dodai's scheme.
But some were happy to see it happen, while others dismissed it.
Even Han had a different opinion on this. Was he willing to let Ōnoki serve as captain of this Allied Ninja Squad?
Of course not!
Ōnoki's strength and experience certainly qualified him for the position, but his health was poor, especially his back, which acted up at the slightest provocation.
If he really led a team to fight the Akatsuki to the death, no one could say for certain what might happen.
Although Ōnoki's presence sometimes gave Han a headache and caused him considerable trouble in running Iwagakure.
To Iwagakure, however, Ōnoki was a stabilizing force.
Especially in these turbulent times, Ōnoki's safety was extremely important, far more important even than that of Han, the Tsuchikage.
As long as Ōnoki was still around, nothing too serious could go wrong in Iwagakure.
For that reason alone, Han would never agree to let Ōnoki serve as commander of the allied forces.
So, after glancing at Ōnoki, Han flatly rejected Dodai's proposal. "Iwagakure's Four-Tails jinchūriki was also abducted by the Akatsuki. The Previous Tsuchikage needs to help me keep the village stable, so he cannot serve as commander of the allied forces!"
He actually refused!
Dodai was surprised. Iwagakure was unwilling to accept even such a fine opportunity?
"I believe Lord Jiraiya of Konoha would be well suited to command the allied forces. In both reputation and strength, Lord Jiraiya ranks among the very best. There would be no problem at all with him serving as commander," Han proposed in a steady voice, nodding to Jiraiya as he spoke.
Let someone from Konoha go. Those Akatsuki members won't be easy to deal with!
"No! Jiraiya isn't suited to