they also wanted you

Yes there is one more thing," the daimyo answered as he saw naruko fall to the ground.

"what's happening," she asked as she felt a pair of shinobi appear beside her and slip a chakra suppressant collar on her neck.

"i'm sorry for not being truthful but in reality the deadline is tonight and they actually demanded the money, artifacts, and you. while I am thankful for all you have done I will not risk my granddaughters life. the food you ate was laced with a special poison that took some time to take effect so I had to stall for it to work."

that was the last thing naruko heard as she felt herself being picked up and slipped into unconsciousness.