"I never expected so much to happen..."
Tao Yu didn't leave but simply stayed by the dock to educate everyone about the Abyss and the nearby situations.
That included the Village Hidden by Clouds.
When Ohno-ki heard that their old nemesis was right next door and that the exchange involving Eight-Tails and Two-Tails had been completed, his expression became somewhat wistful.
"Now that all realms have entered the Abyss and are facing life and death situations, of course, we must join hands. Since you are interested in the Tailed Beasts, I shall give them to you."
Ohno-ki, who had long been active as the most enduring veteran in the Hokage community, had even outlasted the Third Hokage and Danzo.
He was exceptionally keen on seizing the right moment.
Tao Yu had just instantly killed three Dreadlords, and that achievement spoke for itself.
Now, coming over with feigned politeness, he naturally took this ladder of opportunity!