Kumogakure, the Raikage's Office.
The Fourth Raikage was receiving an envoy from Konoha. "I never expected it to really be you. You've actually come back to life, so the rumors were true. The Fifth Hokage sent word ahead and said she'd send someone to explain everything in detail, but I never imagined she'd send you. Now I'd like to hear the details. Tell me."
Minato smiled. "I'm surprised you're already the Fourth Raikage, too. I really didn't expect that."
The Raikage nodded. "You've surprised me as well. All right, let's get down to business. What's going on? Are Akatsuki and this Black Zetsu really that dangerous?"
Minato nodded solemnly. "Yes. After Madara Uchiha manipulated Obito, Obito had Yahiko of the Land of Rain establish Akatsuki to collect all the tailed beasts. Every member of the Akatsuki Organization is a wanted criminal of S-rank or higher. They're all dangerous. Their current leader, Nagato, has broken with Obito, but we still need to be careful. Although Nagato learned he was being used and cut ties with Obito, we can't be certain whether he still intends to collect the tailed beasts. Besides, Akatsuki's members are all S-rank fugitives from various countries. That alone makes them dangerous. We have to take precautions. This concerns the entire shinobi world, after all."
The Raikage considered this and nodded. "You're right. That is dangerous. What about Black Zetsu, then? What's his story?"
"Black Zetsu's story is a little more complicated," Minato replied. "Let me explain his origins first." Minato gave the Raikage a detailed account of Black Zetsu's origins and deeds.
After hearing where Black Zetsu came from and everything he had plotted, the Raikage froze. It took him a long time to recover. "I never imagined Black Zetsu's history went back so far. He's been scheming