Chapter 403: Strategy Meeting 1
When the aura of the A and Killer Bee had completely dissipated, Yahiko and the others returned to their usual interactions.
"Do you think Kumo will agree?"
Nonō stretched, looking relaxed. She knew full well that the ownership of a Tailed Beast wasn't something the Third Raikage could decide on his own.
Kakuzu's demand had caught everyone off guard. Then again, given his role as the Chief Financial Officer, his level of extortion was as ruthless as ever.
"It depends on how desperate they are."
"I think there's a chance," Kakuzu said, rubbing his chin with some satisfaction. Initially, he hadn't expected much and had simply wanted to get A out of the way. But the Raikage's reaction made him reconsider. Kumo's eagerness was evident, which meant their request wasn't entirely hopeless.
"What do you think that matters?" Konan rolled her eyes, her arguments with Kakuzu practically routine at this point.
"I don't care," Kakuzu scoffed, unwilling to engage in another pointless debate. Whether or not he pursued the matter now depended entirely on his mood.
"There's a good chance—more than 50%," Nagato said unexpectedly, drawing everyone's attention.
Clearing his throat, he gathered his thoughts and continued.
"Kumo is at a critical juncture. They don't have the luxury of waiting."