"Why is that guy collecting the tailed beasts?"
Kitsuchi coughed twice and weakly said, "I'm not too sure, but before the Eight-tails got caught, it told us to make sure to protect the Five-tails and not let Madara collect all the tailed beasts...."
After barely explaining the situation, Onoki understood what had happened, but his expression was equally grim.
The Four Nations Alliance hadn't even started, and the Hidden Rain Village was nearly destroyed. The Hidden Mist Village had just agreed to join, but the relationship between the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Cloud Village was already shaky.
Onoki understood Killer Bee's importance to the Hidden Cloud Village, but now he was dead in the Land of Earth.
"Dodai, that's how the situation unfolded. I know Killer Bee was very important to your Hidden Cloud Village, but a more dangerous enemy has emerged. I hope you can communicate effectively with that Fourth Raikage kid and not make decisions that benefit the enemy!"
Hearing Onoki's words, Dodai felt a sinking feeling and said, "I will do my best to persuade Lord Raikage."
The enemy was clear, and their intentions were too. Logically, the Hidden Cloud Village should ally more closely with the Hidden Rock Village to fight against Uchiha Madara and Konoha.
But now Dodai wasn't sure how the Fourth Lord would decide, especially since the deceased was his brother, and it happened in the Land of Earth... The third Raikage's death was also strangely mysterious.
"Third Tsuchikage, I wish to go with you to where the Five-tails is being revived."
Onoki, with his hands behind his back, said, "Of course, we should leave as soon as possible. If we have time, I even hope that the Fourth kid can bring his Hidden Cloud Ninja over, considering the enemy is Uchiha Madara...."
Dodai was moved and quickly asked, "How long until the Five-tails is revived?"
"Hmm... It will take about another month. When the Four-tails started gathering chakra, the Five-tails hadn't reacted yet. So it should be about a month later than the Four-tails."
Upon hearing this, Dodai nodded and, after contemplating for a while, said, "In that case, Third Tsuchikage, I hope your village will allow the Fourth Lord to bring the Hidden Cloud Ninja over. Only by conducting his own investigation will he believe."
Onoki immediately understood the meaning behind Dodai's words. The intention was to let the Fourth Raikage kid see Uchiha Madara, the culprit, in person, so the hatred would focus on Madara, and the alliance between the Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud Villages would become stronger.
Dodai also didn't want the relationship between the Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud to break at such a crucial moment, so he came up with an idea.
Onoki said, "Let him come over. Even if he brings a thousand Hidden Cloud Ninja, it's fine. The Hidden Rock Village will arrange everything for you, but it's best to bring strong fighters, as we're facing Uchiha Madara!"
"Understood, I'll report to the Fourth Lord right away."
Dodai finished speaking, immediately left the ward, and prepared to report the matter to the Fourth Raikage.
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Konoha Village can hardly be called Konoha Village now. The longest stretch of the village spans nearly a hundred kilometers, and many tram tracks have been laid, with dedicated public transportation vehicles.
Otherwise, ordinary people would find it difficult to traverse the village, taking hours to walk from one end to the other.
"Naruto, hurry up!"
Kushina sighed and called out to Naruto. Today, Naruto was going to find Sasuke and Karin for training, and she was tagging along to chat with Minami.
Namikaze Minato had been gone for three days, and since that day, she gradually forgot about Minato.
Thinking about the matter made Kushina grit her teeth. Doing that sort of thing non-stop for two days, over ten hours each day, she dared not mention Minato's name. Now she didn't even dare to think about it, fearing that Uchiha Yoichi would directly pin her against the wall and go in.
"Coming, Mom."
After changing clothes and putting on shoes, Naruto headed out with Kushina.
Walking along the road, Naruto suddenly asked, "Mom, where's Dad? He hasn't shown up for three days, right?"
"He's gone far away. You'll understand when you grow up."
Kushina didn't want to lie to Naruto, so her words were vague.
However, after walking some distance, they ran into a familiar face, Jiraiya.
"Kushina, morning. Where are you two headed?"
After greeting, Jiraiya asked, "By the way, I haven't seen Minato these past two days. I have something to discuss with him."
Upon hearing this, Kushina looked down and said to Naruto, "Naruto, you go find Sasuke yourself first. I'll catch up with you later."
After sending Naruto off, Kushina said, "Minato... he's gone, returned to the Pure Land."
"That, that fast?"
Jiraiya's face flashed with surprise. Although he previously knew Namikaze Minato's plan, he thought Minato would wait a while longer before returning to the Pure Land.
"Why is Minato in such a hurry... What do you plan to do, Kushina?"
"Just live well and raise Naruto, that's all."
Kushina said in a calm tone. She didn't really want to deal with people related to Minato anymore. Because she had another's child in her belly, she always felt like avoiding Jiraiya.
"I see, then Naruto...."
"I have something to discuss with Minami, so I must go, Jiraiya-sensei."
Hearing Jiraiya mention Naruto's name, Kushina guessed what Jiraiya was going to say. Minato had talked to him about it before, but now things had changed.
Naruto was now a Jinchuriki, with a powerful Exotic Beast sealed within him, so training under Uchiha Yoichi was best for him.
Moreover, Kushina wasn't worried about Uchiha Yoichi not taking care of Naruto, as Naruto was the brother of the child in her womb.
"Sigh, Kushina...."
Seeing Kushina leave immediately, Jiraiya called out twice, but even though Kushina heard him, she didn't stop. She let out a helpless chuckle and murmured, "Am I being disliked?"
Kushina quickly caught up with Naruto, and the mother and son arrived at the Uchiha Clan Land together.
When Naruto arrived, Sasuke and Shiro were already training. Seeing this, Naruto shouted, "I'm here," and joined in the training.
Now they were almost like little monsters. Although the Exotic Beasts within them had only been sealed for a few days, they could already use their abilities.
Uchiha Yoichi had removed the summoned Exotic Beasts' consciousness while keeping their abilities as if installing a power bank inside them, allowing Sasuke and the others to easily use their inner Exotic Beasts' abilities.
Currently, Sasuke, Shiro, and Naruto's strengths had increased by two notches. If the three of them used their powers, even Kimimaro and Itachi wouldn't be their match.
Sasuke could now effortlessly use A-Class Lightning Release Ninjutsu, releasing ten or so at a time with ease, rendering any tactics futile.
So Uchiha Yoichi could only have Sasuke, Naruto, and Shiro train in Genetic Primordial Energy.
Genetic Primordial Energy could help them fully turn the Exotic Beasts' powers into their own and also enhance their strength.
After refining the Abnormal Fire, Uchiha Yoichi also trained at his place. Now he could slowly refine the Abnormal Fire without affecting others, only feeling a bit of heat in his body.
Yet, mastering Godzilla's power, this effect was insignificant for Uchiha Yoichi.
Refining a little every day, within two months, he could completely refine the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame.
"Kushina, you finally came. Look, specially prepared salted meat cake for you!"
Minami brought some snacks and placed them before Kushina with a smile.
However, Kushina wasn't as happy as usual. Instead of feeling delighted at the sight of the salted meat cake, she felt a little nauseous and pushed it away, saying, "Forget it, Minami. I don't feel like eating this today... Ugh..."
"Hmm?" Uzumaki Minami asked curiously, "Didn't you love this before? Is your stomach upset today?"
"Um... hahaha, maybe a bit."
Kushina quickly laughed it off, but she still pushed the snacks on the table a little further away, not wanting to smell them at all.