Under the gazes of Ōnoki, Gaara, and Mei Terumi, Shihōin Naraku and Dodai stood in a corner and began speaking in low voices.
Whatever Naraku said, a troubled expression soon appeared on Dodai's face.
As their conversation continued, the troubled look on Dodai's face gradually turned to hesitation.
Even the onlookers could tell that Naraku's proposal had clearly begun to tempt Dodai.
Finally, Shihōin Naraku made a few gestures. Dodai slowly nodded, then said something.
Naraku first nodded, then shook his head, continuing to bargain with Dodai.
The others stood where they were, quietly watching as Shihōin Naraku and Dodai finally reached an agreement.
"Ahem..." Dodai cleared his throat a few times as he walked over with Naraku. "Since our village's Turtle Island is extremely well concealed, it is very suitable for Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to hide on for a short time. Naruto Uzumaki will therefore be hiding on Turtle Island."
Wait, just how much did Shihōin Naraku offer you to make you change your stance so completely?
Gaara and the others exchanged glances, finding it rather unbelievable.
Earlier, they had looked ready to clash, yet after a conversation, Dodai had actually agreed to Shihōin Naraku's proposal so easily.
How had he pulled off that trick?
Still, rather than Dodai's change of heart, the others were more curious about Kumogakure's Turtle Island.
Although Shihōin Naraku had not spelled it out earlier, everyone could read between the lines: Kumogakure's Turtle Island had facilities that were enormously beneficial in helping a Jinchūriki master a Tailed Beast's power.
That was an extraordinary piece of intelligence.
Who could have imagined that Kumogakure was hiding such a major secret?
But now was not the time to dwell on it. The others silently committed this information to memory in case they might need it in the