For a time, Konoha's covert agents, scouts, and intelligence shinobi spread out across the Shinobi World in large numbers.
The Lotus Organization also mobilized in full force, prompting the Kage of other nations to immediately send messages.
"What is it, Torikaze? Have the Otsutsuki arrived early?"
Ōnoki was the first to call. He had also been the first to notice Konoha's movements.
"No. We're looking for an old friend. We defeated him before, but he went into hiding. Now we need to kill him again."
Ōnoki did not know what to say after hearing that. An old friend they needed to kill?
He must have meant some enemy.
"Do you need Iwagakure's intelligence department to lend you a hand? We're idle anyway."
Torikaze politely declined. He simply did not trust intelligence shinobi from other nations.
There were differences even between nations, let alone when Konoha far surpassed the other villages and countries.
"There's no need. Konoha has enough manpower, but thank you for your concern."
After hanging up the Otsutsuki's call, Torikaze answered several more calls from Kage in succession.
He explained everything to them in detail once again, telling them that Konoha was searching for an enemy and that there was no need to worry too much. Only then did they calm down.
"Sigh, there hasn't been any major activity in the Shinobi World for too long. Everyone's become a little jumpy."
"But that's a good thing. It would be bad if someone caught us off guard in an attack. A little vigilance is very valuable, in my opinion."
Minato nodded. "That's true. It seems the shinobi of other nations haven't neglected their training either. They're still keeping at it."
With that, Torikaze was satisfied.
"Alright, let's rest for now. The orders have already been given. All we need