The arrival of Fourth Raikage A and Fifth Kazekage Gaara opened a new chapter in Konoha's entry into the Azure Continent-and a new chapter for both the Shinobi World and the Azure Continent. A brand-new empire would rise on this soil known as the Land of Chaos.
The Fourth Raikage looked at Minato and smiled. "When news of your death reached the Land of Lightning, I mourned your loss for a long time. There was no one left in this world worth chasing. Now that you've appeared before me again, that fire in my heart is blazing once more. I'm not as slow as I used to be. I believe I might have already caught up to your speed. Want to give it a try?" His eyes filled with excitement.
Minato smiled. "All right, but not now. Everyone from the Five Great Nations has arrived, so I need to get you all settled first. Once everything is taken care of, we can have a match."
The Fourth Raikage laughed. "Good. Once everyone's settled, we'll have a match at the banquet." With that, he headed off with the Kumogakure army that had arrived after him.
Obito came up beside Minato. "Teacher, are you going to compete with the Fourth Raikage in speed?"
Minato smiled. "It's been weighing on him for years. During the Third Shinobi World War, I defeated him and his brother. He's been trying to even the score ever since, so I should at least give him the chance. Besides, he's a worthy opponent. I'll have to bring out some real skill against him."
Obito muttered, "The Fourth Raikage is strong, but he's still a little behind me. Compared to you, Teacher, he's even further behind. I really don't know what he's thinking, challenging you to a contest of