If You're Scared, Just Say So. Why Won't You Answer?

"Obito, they're deliberately obstructing our route, intending to lure us to a predetermined location."

"It's White Zetsu that's controlling Obito, "Obito said.

"Heh, who's leading the team?" Obito changed out of his Akatsuki cloak, and his mask was now a Mitsudomoe style.

"Sawada Hagoromo, Jiraiya, and the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki."

White Zetsu directly named several people.

Obito:...

He would act directly if he encountered Jiraiya or Ōnoki, but Hagoromo...

"That guy, he's everywhere."

Obito narrowed his eyes slightly. If there was anyone he couldn't understand right now, besides Black Zetsu, it was Sawada Hagoromo.

"If that's what they want, we'll deal with them head-on on the battlefield, and then retrieve the Tailed Beasts."

Obito looked at White Zetsu and gave him instructions.

"Are you scared?" White Zetsu blinked, a look of curiosity on his face.

Upon Obito, Obito glanced at White Zetsu, then activated Kamui and vanished from the spot.

"If you're scared, so be it. Why not respond?" White Zetsu muttered, then began to command the 100,000-strong army to advance along the route of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

"Those guys changed direction."

In mid-air, Jiraiya observed the ground using the Toads of Mount Myōboku.

Upon noticing that the White Zetsu army on the ground had changed direction, Jiraiya looked at Hagoromo beside him and said...

"It seems they're preparing for a direct confrontation."

Hagoromo sat on Sansan's forehead and nodded in response.

"Kid, you're that confident?" Ōnoki sat down next to Hagoromo and asked.

"Confidence?"

"That's Madara Uchiha. If Hashirama Senju is the God of Shinobi, then he is the Demon God."

When Ōnoki mentioned the name Madara Uchiha, his tone couldn't help but show some panic.

Indeed, even after all these years, he still vividly remembered this guy's imposing presence.

"What can we do if we lack confidence? Refuse to fight?" Hagoromo spread his arms and retorted to Ōnoki, "They're already preparing to destroy the entire Shinobi World."

Upon hearing this, Ōnoki remained silent. If he didn't know, he wouldn't have dragged his crippled body out.

Jiraiya walked over and ruffled Hagoromo's hair. "You brat, at least show some respect to your seniors."

Despite saying that, Jiraiya's tone was anything but respectful.

"It's time to go back, now that their marching objective has changed."

Hagoromo stood up and stomped her right foot on Sansan's head. "Let's go."

"Ah!"

Sansan responded with a sound of agreement, then soared into the sky and headed towards headquarters.

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"I'm back!"

The Anbu, seeing Sansan's enormous beastly body, shouted towards the interior of the building.

Hearing the sound, the Five Kage all came out. Mei Terumi looked at the Sansan descending from mid-air and couldn't help but open her mouth. "Isn't this summoning beast a bit ridiculously big?"

Since absorbing the Chakra of the Tailed Beasts, Sansan's physical size has grown larger and larger.

Although, according to their demon race, a larger physique does not necessarily mean higher Yokai Power.

According to Sansan's explanation to Hagoromo, he has now officially entered the realm of demigods, and what was previously considered to be infinitely close to the Divine Realm now seems to him.

It's a complete joke.

"Great, you're back so soon!"

Mifune breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Hagoromo, Ōnoki, and Jiraiya.

Their return means that the problem of blocking the White Zetsu army from dividing the battlefield has been resolved.

Hiruzen Sarutobi forward slowly, and Hagoromo jumped down from Sansan's forehead. "Commander-in-Chief, mission successfully completed."

Jiraiya immediately stared at Samui and Mabui as soon as he came down, though he tried his best to restrain himself.

"Oh? What are you looking at?"

Tsunade's voice came from behind him, Jiraiya's face immediately froze. He looked behind him in disbelief. "Tsunade... Tsunade, what are you doing here?"

"If I weren't here, I wouldn't have known that our Lord Jiraiya was still so carefree and unrestrained."

Tsunade spoke, she punched Jiraiya in the next instant.

Raikage A's face twitched involuntarily as he watched Jiraiya crashing down behind him.

"Have you sensed the army of White Zetsu?"

Raikage A slowly stepped forward and looked at Hagoromo, asking a question.

"Lord Raikage, there's no need to take chances. We've traveled to several places, and based on my perception, there are at least more cases."

Ōnoki shook his head and said that this was also what he was worried about.

The existence of such a large number has remained hidden in the Shinobi World undiscovered.

After Ōnoki spoke, everyone present fell silent.

The Allied Shinobi Forces, even when combined, numbered only a little over 80,000, and that was almost entirely after mobilizing the necessary forces outside of their garrison.

Those who remain in each village are either elderly or recent graduates.

"I need not repeat myself the reason for our presence here."

"Everyone, this battle is crucial to the survival of the Shinobi World."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice rang out, everyone turned to look.

"Even if it costs us everything, we will stop them! Even if it means we have to fight them ourselves!"

"Ha, that's a nice thing to say."

Raikage A largely agreed with Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

Mei Terumi let out a breath; this Mizukage was truly difficult to deal with.

Since taking office, she has been dealing with the mess in the village, dealing with the Akatsuki, and now she has to face the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"Don't worry, everyone. I've already spoken with the Daming side. They've agreed to prioritize all resources for the front lines and do everything in their power to ensure the Allied Shinobi Forces' combat capabilities."

Hearing this, everyone finally felt somewhat relieved.

At least, the frontline won't be in a bind due to resource shortages causing problems on both sides.

Hagoromo simply observed everyone's reactions quietly, which was why he asked Obito to take the Rinnegan.

Before the arrival of the Ōtsutsuki, we will do everything possible to unite the Five Great Nations.

As for returning to the Five Kingdoms era after the Fourth Shinobi World Wars ended?

Forget about it. They'll remain the same, but what happens then won't be up to them.

This battle is not only about eliminating Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and Black Zetsu, but also about preparing for the future.

He and his disciples, including Naruto, took advantage of this great battle to stand before everyone in the Shinobi World.

He silenced everyone with absolute power.

What he told Nagato was what he was about to do.

He refused to believe that Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the others he had taught would be unable to control the Shinobi World in the future.

They're not even twelve years old yet.

As for strength, Naruto, Sasuke, Neji don't need to worry.

Hinata, Shikamaru, and others are much stronger than in the original story; they are no longer just minor characters.