The Akatsuki's formal declaration of war against the Five Great Shinobi Villages had yet to reach Hyuga Kagami. He had just completed the design for the Type-IV Biological Armor and, while waiting for the cells to cultivate, quietly made his way to Otogakure.
This time, he was greeted by the Sound Four led by Kimimaro.
Haku took the initiative to bow to Hyuga Kagami. "My lord, please wait a moment. I'll notify Lord Orochimaru at once!"
Hyuga Kagami waved a hand. "No need. I came specifically to see you this time."
"Me?!"
Haku was taken aback.
The other three members of the Sound Four were equally surprised.
Hyuga Kagami offered no explanation and simply said, "Come with me."
Haku hesitated slightly, then said something to Kimimaro beside him before quickly following Hyuga Kagami. He knew that Hyuga Kagami was the leader of the God Organization, so he did not dare refuse his order.
Watching Hyuga Kagami and Haku depart, Kimimaro was full of confusion. "Why would the Hokage come specifically for Haku?"
Jugo frowned. "The aura around him feels strange."
Kimimaro glanced at Jugo. "Strange?! What do you mean?"
Jugo shook his head. "I can't explain it either. It just feels somewhat similar to the Edo Tensei Bodies of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage."
Yamato said, "We should report this to Lord Orochimaru first."
Kimimaro and Jugo both nodded.
After leaving Otogakure, Hyuga Kagami and Haku headed east.
Along the way, Haku said uneasily to Hyuga Kagami, "My lord, please believe me. I did not reveal your identity as Yama!"
"I know."
Hyuga Kagami nodded.
Haku sighed in relief, then asked curiously, "Then why did you come to see me this time?"
Hyuga Kagami stopped walking. "Tell me about Senjutsu."
There was no doubt that he had