Just as Kakashi's pupils contracted violently, Obito wiped the sweat from his forehead, and Nagato was about to force the Cross-Dimensional Channel to remain open for another instant, a flash of yellow suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Flying Thunder God Technique!"
Naruto pulled Sasuke along. Only after arriving did a trace of cold sweat seep across his forehead.
It turned out he had carved the Flying Thunder God Technique's mark onto Kakashi long ago.
"That was close! I almost got lost!"
The next moment, he glanced at the people beside him and laughed heartily.
"Everyone! It's an honor to become the Empire's second wave of Vanguard Force with you!"
Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
If the Empire's Twin Stars had been lost inside because the teleportation array collapsed, that would have been a huge loss.
"Since we're out, can you let go now?"
Sasuke shook off Naruto's hand with disgust.
Naruto scratched his head and gave an honest, sheepish smile.
"It's not like this is our first time..."
"Pfft..."
Ino burst out laughing beside them, and Sasuke immediately entered the Red Hot State.
"Idiot Naruto!"
The Cross-Dimensional Channel had just closed when several people's wristbands began to tremble.
That's right. Of everyone present, only Chiyo and Uchiha Setsuna weren't wearing wristbands from the Empire.
"A new mission?"
Several people glanced down at them.
"I'm responsible for controlling the Hidden Sand Village and stabilizing all the Sand shinobi. Build high walls and stockpile abundant supplies."
Rasa stated his mission.
"Setsuna, Nagato, and I are responsible for the subsequent construction of the Cross-Dimensional Channel. Our mission is to collect the seven Tailed Beasts apart from the Nine-Tails."
Obito spoke up as well.
"My mission is... to take these little fellows to the Hidden Leaf Village... and participate in the Chunin