Land of Wind, Hidden Sand Village.
Rasa stood quietly before the Cross-Dimensional Channel, a trace of anticipation showing in his eyes.
Obito and Uchiha Setsuna stood beside him, their expressions serious and focused.
High in the sky, Nagato floated silently, as if he had merged with the surrounding air.
"Alright, since everyone has arrived, I'll contact the Empire next and reinforce the channel!"
Rasa's voice rang out, filled with resolve and determination.
Obito nodded in agreement. "This is something we have to do."
However, Rasa suddenly sighed, his tone carrying a hint of regret. "Unfortunately, we're still missing the Six-Tails and Seven-Tails. If we could obtain them, our plan would be even more perfect."
Uchiha Setsuna furrowed his brows. After thinking for a moment, he said, "We can try to find other substitutes or strengthen our existing forces to make up for this deficiency."
Rasa shook his head.
"Time is of the essence. We can't let the lack of two Tailed Beasts delay the entire plan."
"It doesn't matter. This is already enough. Even Six Paths Level combat power can now be transported stably."
Nagato spoke in a deep, muffled voice.
Rasa narrowed his eyes and swept his gaze over Nagato.
Nagato's cultivation was indeed high.
But...
High cultivation in the Empire didn't mean he could make a provincial governor grovel at his feet.
Rasa's face darkened as he glared furiously at Nagato.
"Hmph? It doesn't matter? How much more will the Empire have to pay because your mission failed? We're missing two Tailed Beasts here, so the cost to the Empire will at least double!"
Rasa's words caused the others to lower their heads and fall silent.
"You should understand! Being assigned as the Vanguard Force by the Emperor is our good fortune!"
"How many people would kill to