Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village.
On a sheer cliff, Madara Uchiha's tall and imposing figure stood before the Empire's three-person advance team.
His eyes were as sharp as blades, as if they could pierce through every fog.
He slowly opened his mouth, his voice low and powerful. "Now is the time to test your practical combat abilities."
"According to reliable information, traces of the Nine-Tails have appeared near Hidden Cloud Village. The people there must know something about the Nine-Tails, more or less."
As Madara Uchiha spoke, he turned his gaze toward the three young people before him, seemingly trying to catch the slightest reaction from their expressions.
"So, the mission of capturing the Nine-Tails will be handed over to you."
With that, Madara Uchiha blurred, leaping like a ghost to the top of a cliff in the distance.
He stood there quietly, overlooking the scene below Hidden Cloud Village. His entire being was like an immovable mountain.
Upon hearing the order, the three exchanged glances, a hint of delight flashing through their eyes in unison.
Obito was especially unable to conceal his excitement. He said smugly, "Hahaha, how about it? I told you long ago, didn't I? As long as we follow Madara, our progress will improve by leaps and bounds!"
Shisui and Itachi looked at Obito with indulgence, secretly thinking, This child is already like this... Since he's so happy, let him keep this enthusiasm...
The two did not expose him. After all, back then, he had even wanted to challenge Old Man Madara.
Shisui Uchiha gazed toward Hidden Cloud Village and muttered thoughtfully, "At present, all the Tailed Beasts are in the state they have been in since being created by the Sage of Six Paths and scattered across the world. Gathering them all won't be