Above the clouds over the Rain Country, the Flying Fortress left a long trail behind it as it flew toward the Ninja Village Allied Forces' main camp.
Standing on the fortress's outer platform, Shinji gazed toward the distant battlefield.
Since he had been keeping a close eye on the main camp, he'd received word the moment the Akatsuki Organization launched its attack.
So he'd immediately taken control of the Flying Fortress and headed over.
This battle might well be the final battle of the Fourth Shinobi World War. The feud between the Akatsuki Organization and the Ninja Village Allied Forces, whether the Ten-Tails could be revived, the future of the Shinobi World—all of it might be decided here!
"Finally, it's time."
Shinji murmured.
Through a break in the clouds, he saw the Ninja Village Allied Forces' main camp below, lit up by flames.
Perhaps because of the distance, he couldn't make out the sounds of fighting and shouting in the camp. But the howling wind at his ears seemed to fill in the gaps, letting him feel the clash of armies and the flames of war across the battlefield below.
Karin came to Shinji's side and asked quietly, "Should we make a move, sir?"
Shinji turned and saw that Karin wasn't the only one there. Nameless, Yakumo, Haku, Neji, and Kimimaro had all silently gathered on the outer platform. Their eyes were fixed on him as they waited eagerly for his command.
Shinji's gaze swept over them.
They were his subordinates, his companions, and the "light" that would soon face the darkness alongside him and protect the Shinobi World!
"Nervous?"
Shinji asked with a slight smile.
They paused, then nodded one by one.
They all understood what this battle meant. Now that they were so close to the battlefield, it