The previous defeat had made them withdraw all spies from Konoha Village.
They didn't dare to investigate Konoha's information anymore.
If Konoha got angry over spies again, Hidden Cloud Village might suffer another major disaster.
Shikaku listened to Darui's words and slowly spoke.
"I am Konoha's advisory elder, Nara Shikaku. If you have something, just come to me."
"Fifth Hokage Lady Tsunade is not in a convenient state to meet you."
Darui, upon hearing this, could only inform this person of the news.
This is no longer like before. If it were before, then it must be Lady Tsunade personally meeting them. Right now, Kumogakure no longer has that kind of deterrent force.
"Alright. A few days ago, your village's rogue ninja Uchiha Madara attacked Kumogakure's Jinchuriki Killer Bee, and even kidnapped him."
"Fourth Raikage-sama sent me to ask if your village has any information about Uchiha Madara."
Even the always calm Nara Shikaku was a bit stunned upon hearing this news.
"Your village? Uchiha Madara had already died at the hands of Lord Hashirama Senju."
"That should be known throughout the ninja world, right? Could your village have mistaken the person?"
He did not believe it. 'How could that be possible? Uchiha Madara was a figure from decades ago, even if he didn't die, he would be old and frail by now, how could he still have the strength to attack Kumogakure's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee?'
'Could it be that Kumogakure is trying to use this as an excuse to target Konoha again?'
And Darui, seeing Shikaku's disbelieve, directly presented evidence.
"This is most likely not mistaken. The black-clothed, white-mask man who attacked Killer Bee released an enormous Fire Style jutsu, and also used Susanoo exactly like the one Uchiha Madara used according to records."
"That Susanoo was even much larger than the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. In the ninja world, there should be no one else who can use such a massive Susanoo, right?"
"The important thing is that while fleeing, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki personally informed other Kumogakure ninjas that Uchiha Madara attacked him, and requested aid."
Hearing this, Shikaku was confused and had a headache. Darui spoke so seriously, could it really be possible?
A Susanoo even bigger than a Tailed Beast. He had seen the Susanoo used by Uchiha Ryosuke, it was, at most, on par with a Tailed Beast.
He also had a bad feeling. 'Could it really be Uchiha Madara?'
If it's such a terrifying person, finding a way to survive till now, it doesn't seem impossible either.
Then this matter is the top issue in the village. If Uchiha Madara is still alive, that is definitely a huge threat to Konoha. If he attacks Konoha again, Shikaku didn't even dare to imagine what could happen.
Because now there is no protection from Lord Hashirama Senju. Back then, the battle between Hashirama and Uchiha Madara shocked the entire ninja world.
He had heard from his father that the scene was truly terrifying. Scenes of mountains collapsing and the earth cracking, like a hell on earth.
However, now there was Uchiha Ryosuke for protection.
He had seen Uchiha Ryosuke fight the Third Hokage, and even Danzo, it was like a father fighting his sons.
A completely higher level of power. And that person also claimed he could wipe out a village in one strike. He should also be able to deal with that Uchiha Madara, right?
But even if Uchiha Ryosuke could deal with it, does that mean they high-level officials should do nothing? They also needed to make preparations for this matter. So he was also preparing to inform the other three.
The other two advisory elders, Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku. And of course, Lady Tsunade.
'No matter how inconvenient it is, she must also come out and take charge.'
Darui looked at the silent Konoha advisory elder Nara Shikaku and spoke again. "May we request your village's aid this time? It concerns Uchiha Madara. You in Konoha should have your own views too, right?"
Shikaku replied, "I cannot make that decision. This is a matter of great importance. Konoha's high-level officials must gather and discuss together."
"You rest in the reception room first. Once we've discussed it, we will naturally inform you."
Seeing this, Darui could only agree. Such matters certainly needed to be carefully discussed.
'Understandable.'
After all, it's about dealing with that person. He could only retreat with no choice.
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[Inside the Senju Clan area of Konoha.]
A blonde-haired woman was holding her child, teasing him. At this moment, because she had given birth, the two mounds on her chest were even more full, which made her a bit uncomfortable. But at least she could feed the child well.
Holding her child, she felt an extremely happy sensation, and there was still another little one in her belly. That might be double happiness soon.
On the other side, Shizune was also holding a child. The two children were not far apart in age, and they had the same father. Shizune was also pregnant.
Although she had never thought of sharing a man with Shizune, it didn't matter anymore now.
At this time, a maid entered the room to report, "Lady Tsunade, Elder Shikaku has sent someone to inform you to go to the Hokage building, there is an important matter to discuss."
Tsunade was a bit confused. 'What important matter did that guy have?'
She felt a little guilty for pushing everything onto Shikaku to handle.
Shikaku did a great job, he was a truly excellent talent. He had managed the village in perfect order. But as the Fifth Hokage, how could she be on leave every day?
And this time it was something important. If it weren't, Shikaku wouldn't have disturbed her.
She handed the baby in her arms to Shizune.
"Shizune, help me look after the child. I'll be right back."
"Alright, Lady Tsunade." Shizune accepted the child as instructed. Although she was now holding two babies, she still felt very relaxed.
In the past, even someone as hard to serve as Lady Tsunade was taken care of properly by her. Let alone two little babies, it was easy.
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