In the original story, Naruto had trained for a period of time on Turtle Island(Genbu) before he learned to control the Nine-Tails' power.
But to Aoba, that meant absolutely nothing.
A Tailed Beast doesn't listen?
Most likely it's just itching for a beating. Smack it around a few times, lock it in a little dark room for a while, and it'll be obedient soon enough.
Of course, Aoba might not care, but the others definitely did.
After all, the reason the Hidden Cloud Village's ninjas were so powerful and feared was because they had Killer Bee, the perfect Jinchuriki.
And now, the Fourth Raikage was actually willing to hand over that training method. It was clear he truly cared deeply for his younger brother and the Eight-Tails.
Naturally, the Fourth Raikage wouldn't hand over the village's trump card that easily, because even if he explained the method, no one else could use it. Only the Hidden Cloud knew the way to summon Turtle Island.
Still, even that much was enough to stir the others' greed.
Mei Terumi and Gaara both instinctively looked toward Aoba.
Even though Tsunade was the Hokage, in this matter, she tended to follow Aoba's lead.
But unexpectedly, it was Onoki who shook his head first in refusal. He spread his hands helplessly.
"Since that's the case, our Iwagakure will not take part in this. After all, this old man no longer has any Tailed Beasts left."
The Fourth Raikage's expression shifted slightly, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he turned toward Tsunade and asked, "What does the Hokage think?"
Tsunade didn't answer, she also looked at Aoba.
Aoba, however, shook his head slightly, "The terms aren't enough. If you want our help, then either hand over the Eight-Tails to Konoha—"
"That's impossible!", The Fourth Raikage cut him off without hesitation. His whole purpose was to protect the Eight-Tails; now he was being told to send it away? That would completely defeat the purpose.
Aoba frowned, "Raikage, I haven't finished talking yet."
The Fourth Raikage clenched his teeth, "No matter what you say, I'm not giving you the Eight-Tails."
Then he shut his mouth tightly and waited for what would come next.
Aoba gave him a cold glance before continuing, "Or, establish a ninja base within the Hidden Cloud with independent judicial authority. From then on, Konoha shinobi can freely enter the Cloud Village without needing to report it."
"No way!"
The Raikage refused again instantly, "The Hidden Cloud isn't a defeated village. There's no way we'd let you do as you please inside our borders."
BANG!
"Hmph! This doesn't work, that doesn't work, I see your Hidden Cloud has no sincerity at all!"
Tsunade slammed the table with a loud crack, her tone icy, "Since the Raikage doesn't want to negotiate, then there's nothing more to discuss."
"We have other matters later, so we'll be going now."
Her words weren't a bluff, once she finished, Tsunade rose to her feet and headed straight for the door of the conference room.
The Fourth Raikage's eyes widened, 'What the hell is this?'
'This is way too dishonorable.'
Usually, when people discussed terms like this, there would be rounds of bargaining, give and take, until both sides reached a satisfactory compromise.
'But you, you just drop your terms and walk away?'
"Hokage, please wait!"
Cee tried to call out quickly to stop her. He was also furious, those conditions were practically an insult.
But Tsunade wasn't only representing Konoha right now; she also represented Sunagakure and Kirigakure. Even Iwagakure seemed inclined to take their side.
That was why, even though the Fourth Raikage was fuming inside, he still didn't dare act rashly.
Seeing Tsunade's steps slow a little, Cee hurriedly said, "As for the conditions, we can discuss them slowly. The Hidden Cloud will not disappoint Konoha."
But Tsunade merely slowed slightly, she didn't even turn her head.
"You have plenty of time to think over the two terms we've given you. But we will not make any concessions."
"I hope you can give us an answer before the Eight-Tails gets captured."
After that, Tsunade strode out of the hall.
Aoba followed behind her.
"Kurotsuchi, aren't you coming back to the village?"
Seeing Kurotsuchi about to leave with them, Akatsuchi couldn't help asking.
"Hmph!"
Kurotsuchi snorted softly, "I'm running away from home. Until my anger cools down, I'm not going back."
She turned and left without looking back, just like Tsunade had.
"This…", Akatsuchi raised a hand toward her retreating figure, wanting to say something more, but she was already gone.
"Sigh~", He could only sigh helplessly and turn to his father for guidance.
"Lord Tsuchikage, what should we do now?"
Onoki, however, didn't seem worried at all, "Let her go. She's not a child anymore. She won't starve out there, and following Aoba will broaden her horizons."
'With Aoba around, that girl will probably be safer than she would be with her old man.'
"All right then," Akatsuchi sighed again. Since his father said so, there was nothing more he could say.
It's just that the little cotton-padded jacket he'd raised with such care… was about to be worn by someone else.
"Since the Hokage has left, there's no point in continuing this Five Kage Summit. I have some matters to attend to myself, so I'll take my leave," Mei Terumi stood up, and before anyone could say anything, she left with Zabuza and Haku.
The young Gaara also rose, nodded slightly to the Raikage and Onoki, and walked out of the hall.
Their departure didn't surprise anyone. After all, the alliance among the three villages was now out in the open.
"Onoki, don't tell me Iwagakure is going to start following Konoha's lead from now on?"
Once everyone else was gone, the Fourth Raikage finally spoke to Onoki.
His tone dripped with sarcasm, and a hint of provocation.
Onoki merely cast him a calm glance, "Raikage, you'd best think carefully about Konoha's terms. Decide whether the Eight-Tails is more important, or your village."
The Raikage's face darkened like storm clouds, "Onoki, if you keep going down this path, Iwagakure will end up as Konoha's next piece of meat on the chopping board."
"That's fine, as long as we're behind you Cloud folk in line."
Onoki's face was full of mockery.
"You!"
The Raikage never imagined Onoki could be such a spineless old man.
But Onoki had no patience to bicker with this hot-headed brute any longer.
"Heh! If you don't want to agree to Konoha's terms, then you'd better hide the Eight-Tails well."
With those parting words, Onoki let out a cold chuckle and floated off.
In an instant, the once-bustling Five Kage Summit came to an end, leaving only the Fourth Raikage sitting there alone.
"Lord Raikage, what should we do now?", Cee asked hesitantly.
The Raikage's face was grim. He clenched his fists and stayed silent for a long time.
"We can't agree to Konoha's conditions."
"Take Bee to
Turtle Island to recover, no one can find that place."
"I refuse to believe Akatsuki would dare stroll into the Cloud Village to snatch him away."