The cold wind howled, and snowflakes drifted through the air.
Three dark, tower-like figures were also making their way across the ice plains.
However, compared to Araki and the others' arduous trek earlier, these three traveled much more easily. After all, they were all burly men nearly two meters tall.
"Pops, haven't you recovered yet?"
As A walked, he turned to look at the Third Raikage. This powerfully built man, once as fierce as a lion, now looked slightly pale. Even his pale golden hair seemed dull and lifeless, and his entire body radiated exhaustion, like a sickly lion.
"Exactly, Lord Raikage! What did Konoha do to torture you? When we see the Hokage this time, we've got to have a proper talk with them!"
Killer B indignantly slammed his fists together. Clearly, the "proper talk" he mentioned would not be limited to words.
"Enough. I'm fine. Focus on the road."
Though weakened, the tiger still retained its might. The Third Raikage waved a hand and put an end to the subject.
Beneath their feet, under the thick ice, snow, and soil, Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu were also following the three closely with the [Mayfly Technique].
"Well? Have you found a target we can use?"
Obito Uchiha asked quietly.
"Still looking..."
Just as he said that, Black Zetsu paused. "Someone is approaching us. They're moving fast!"
"Who is it?"
"I see the Third Mizukage. It's a team from Kirigakure!"
"Will they work?"
Black Zetsu considered it briefly. "...They should. Kirigakure and Kumogakure have a decent relationship. The Mizukage and Killer B are both Jinchuriki, so they might have something in common. Besides, their relationship with Konoha was already terrible... We'll choose them!"
"Good."
After Black Zetsu spoke, Obito Uchiha immediately spun his Sharingan and invaded the Third Raikage's consciousness