The sun blazed overhead, and before anyone knew it, it was already noon.
Under the scorching sun, a gigantic Gold Dust pyramid reflected dazzling light. Even from several kilometers away, people could see the strange sight.
The sudden appearance of the Gold Dust pyramid had caught the attention of many people, including some Konoha Ninja dispatched to the Land of Rivers to scout ahead of the war.
In a dense forest somewhere in the Land of Rivers, Konoha's advance scouting unit had set up a temporary camp. A Konoha Ninja passed through the camp's gate and headed toward the command tent.
"Report! We spotted a strange golden structure eighty kilometers from here."
"The Hyuga Clan's ninja conducted a brief investigation. A barrier covers the area, and the golden structure appears to be hollow."
"We suspect it was built by Sunagakure."
As the ninja delivered his report, Mitokado Homura slowly emerged from the tent. He gave the messenger a curious look, then gestured for him to come inside.
The ninja followed Mitokado Homura into the tent and saw that it was full of people. Mitokado Homura wasn't the only one there; Hatake Sakumo, who had been appointed commander, sat at the head of the table. Several ninja sat on either side of him, many of them representatives of various clans. They were discussing how to fight Sunagakure.
"Show me where that golden structure is."
Hatake Sakumo pointed to the map of the Land of Rivers behind him and asked the ninja. The map was remarkably detailed, and the ninja easily found the location and marked it.
"Here?" Hatake Sakumo focused on the spot his subordinate had marked, thinking to himself. A flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his mind. He had a vague feeling that this golden structure might have a great