Just as Sasuke and A began fighting, the Hidden Leaf Village's forces were rapidly approaching from outside Kumogakure.
They no longer needed to conceal their movements.
The moment the Hidden Leaf Village's forces appeared, Kumogakure spotted them.
The sudden appearance of the Hidden Leaf Village's forces left them stunned.
Why were the Hidden Leaf Village's forces here?
The Hidden Leaf Village gave them little time to think. Advancing at full speed, its forces reached the vicinity of Kumogakure's gates in less than ten minutes.
They were only about two and a half kilometers from the gates, a distance shinobi could cover in just a few minutes.
Some of the faster shinobi would not even need a minute!
As the Konoha Ninja drew closer, the shinobi of Kumogakure could not help growing nervous.
Most of Kumogakure's forces were away from the village. They might not be able to hold it.
Word of the approaching forces soon reached the Raikage's secretary, Mabui.
"What did you say?!"
Mabui was shocked too, but then she realized this was only to be expected.
After all, it was impossible to imagine the Hidden Leaf Village sending just two people and expecting them to surrender. Its main force had to be following behind.
Mabui immediately said to Naruto, "Mr. Naruto, I hope your village will halt its attack."
"We can, provided you surrender to the Hidden Leaf Village and become part of the Newborn Empire."
Mabui hesitated. She normally handled all government affairs, since the Raikage never bothered with them.
But she could not make such a momentous decision on her own.
"We agree!"
Just then, A's powerful voice rang out.
"Lord Raikage!"
Mabui wanted to dissuade A, but he stopped her with a wave.
He looked at Sasuke.
"But on one condition, Uchiha Sasuke-you have to