"Who goes there?" The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki of the Two Scales, narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Akatsuki reinforcements?!" The Raikage, who had just returned, roared angrily as his Lightning Style cloak flared up once more.
Kankuro's expression shifted slightly. Lowering his head, he whispered to Gaara, "An Akatsuki member wearing a mask. According to Konoha's intelligence, he should be Uchiha Madara."
Mei Terumi and Konan exchanged a glance without speaking.
The Fourth Raikage swiftly scanned the area. When he saw no sign of Danzo, he snorted. "That Hokage bastard really ran off. Fine, we'll deal with Sasuke first, then head to Konoha and hold them accountable."
Before his words had even faded, he suddenly sprang into action without warning, shooting toward Obito Uchiha above like a cannonball.
Their figures crossed. In an instant, the Fourth Raikage appeared behind him, passing straight through him without resistance. The Raikage's eyes narrowed as he turned back.
Obito did not attack, nor did he turn around. He merely chuckled. "The Raikage is as hotheaded as ever."
His Three Tomoe Sharingan slowly spun, and Sasuke was directly sucked into the Kamui Dimension. Obito's figure vanished, only to appear beside Karin on the ground. "Go help Sasuke recover."
Before Karin could answer, a powerful suction force appeared again, pulling her into the Kamui Dimension as well.
Obito then returned to where he had been standing.
The Raikage had already landed and shouted furiously, "You bastard, do you take us for nonexistent?"
Obito looked at him solemnly. "No. It is precisely because I value your presence that I came personally. I am Uchiha Madara, and now I wish to tell you something—about Akatsuki's purpose, about peace. I hope that after you understand, you will give me your answer."
The Fourth Raikage clenched his fist as the glow of