Dawn was just breaking, and excited ninja were gathering in the plaza before the Hokage Building.
The previously announced travel roster had given anticipation time to ferment.
They had been fortunate enough to encounter this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
To calm the restless public, Hashirama and Otsutsuki Souritsu had discussed the matter and proposed a "Seven-Day Moon Tour" travel program.
The brightly lit building illuminated the plaza before it.
When the doors opened with a creak, the sound drowned out the discussions in the plaza. Hundreds of eyes fixed on the figure walking toward them through the interplay of light and shadow.
The smiling Hokage stepped into the plaza first, appearing before everyone.
The Kage from the various villages followed closely behind, standing at his side as they looked toward Konoha's ninja.
"Everyone is here."
Tobirama appeared in a Body Flicker and reported in a low voice.
Hashirama nodded, exchanged glances with the various Kage, then nodded at the Byakugan man standing at the very front of the crowd.
He looked toward Uzumaki Kaimi and said softly, "You can summon the Seven-Tails now!"
Uzumaki Kaimi removed the long scroll from his body and slowly unrolled it before everyone, pressing both hands against the black formula.
Bang!
Billowing white mist merged with the fading twilight. His gaze passed through the smoke as he studied the enormous figure that blotted out the sky.
Its surging chakra reminded everyone that this was the Seven-Tails formed from the five great Hidden Villages, meant to guard against any unexpected accidents while passing through the tunnel.
Morning light pierced the mist and lifted the veil of night, revealing the Seven-Tails Chomei's vast, majestic body.
"Set off!"
Hashirama's forceful voice jolted Konoha's morning awake.
He was the first to leap onto the blue insect carapace, gazing toward the dark-blue