"It can't go undone." His tone was so soft, so gentle, and it made him ache to need to say it, but he did none the less. "We've been cruel enough to these people, with what was done. They can't be allowed to speak or act against Konoha. It's a risk that in the present climate..."

He closed his eyes, shaking his head once. "I need more time to prepare, and leaving this as you left it would rob the village of time that will save many."

He opened his eyes again, shoulders dipping just a bit. "It's a terrible thing, but it's my responsibility to protect this village Sasuke. The location, please. This should not wait or it will spread when people go looking for those you sealed."