Land of Moon.
Kakuzu and Hidan walked out of the market, their figures gradually fading into the night.
Behind them, in the bustling market, a pair of eyes watched them leave. A moment later, the watcher disappeared into the crowd.
Before long, a messenger hawk shot into the sky. Its piercing cry rang out as it vanished into the night, flying toward the Land of Lightning.
On a nearby cliff.
Watching the messenger hawk shrink to a tiny black speck in the night, Konan stood still and said calmly, "Go make the preparations."
"Mm!"
Scorpion and Deidara, standing beside her, nodded and turned to leave.
At the same time, on another cliffside.
Sitting at the edge of the cliff and watching the messenger hawk disappear into the distance, Obito chuckled. "Looks like the message has gotten through. The plan can begin."
Zetsu said beside him, "Given the Raikage's temperament, they shouldn't keep us waiting long."
Obito stood up. "Have Moryo and Shinnō get ready. This is our first official operation to revive the Ten-Tails. We cannot fail!"
Zetsu asked, "Are we really going to deal with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki ourselves? That guy won't be easy to handle!"
Obito replied, "The two Jinchuriki in Kumogakure are the biggest problem. We have to take them out first! On this, our interests align with Nagato's!"
Zetsu reminded him, "If we rely only on Moryo and Shinnō, it might not be enough!"
"Don't worry. I'll step in if it comes to it!"
On the cliff where the jutsu had been inscribed.
Whoosh.
With a sharp whistle of wind, a figure landed on the cliff.
He looked around, then walked over to the communication jutsu Neji had inscribed earlier and reached out to touch it.
In the distance.
Watching this, Neji's eyes narrowed. "Something's not