While turmoil brewed in the Land of Iron, the rest of the Shinobi World was far from peaceful as well.
Ever since Nagato escaped the Land of Lightning, he had remained in the Land of Grass to recuperate.
Though his legs had not been blown apart by Explosive Tags this time, the cost of forcibly summoning the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had nearly drained him completely.
He did not look much better than the famously kidney-deficient ninja Gekko Hayate.
Thus, at Obito Uchiha's urging, Nagato and Konan did not rush back to the Land of Rain. Instead, they continued staying in the Land of Grass to rest and recover. After all, the Land of Rain was currently at war, and the situation there was hardly stable.
Until today, when Obito Uchiha brought him devastating news.
"What did you say? Lord Hanzo... is dead?"
A flush of agitation appeared on Nagato's pale face, followed by a fit of violent coughing. "Cough, cough, cough! What happened? Didn't you say Amegakure and Konoha were still locked in a stalemate?"
"Nagato, don't get so worked up. Let him explain slowly..."
Konan gently patted Nagato's back with concern, helping him catch his breath as she turned to glare at Obito Uchiha. "Hurry up and explain!"
"It happened like this... Konoha had originally been fighting on three fronts, so they truly lacked the spare strength to quickly deal with Amegakure. But then the Tsuchikage proposed holding a Five Kage Summit."
Obito Uchiha spread his hands. "You know about the Five Kage Summit, right? It's where the Kage of the Five Great Nations gather to discuss matters. By convention, the Five Great Nations are supposed to cease hostilities during that time."
"Then why..."
Before Konan could finish her question, Obito cut her off.
"Unfortunately, that