With the shadow of Madara Uchiha's possible resurrection hanging over them, the Five Great Shinobi Villages faced an unprecedented crisis.
Hiruzen Sarutobi of Konoha proposed that the other four great villages form an alliance to search for Madara Uchiha together. His proposal hit the villages like a boulder dropped into a still lake, sending ripples through them all.
In Kumogakure, Fourth Raikage A sat in a spacious conference room, surrounded by the village's senior shinobi.
The Raikage frowned and spoke in a low, forceful voice. "Cooperate with the other villages? Kumogakure has always relied on its own strength to protect itself. Can we trust those people? Besides, the truth about Madara Uchiha is unclear. We can't get involved so easily."
An elder from Kumogakure stepped forward. "Lord Raikage, we've all heard of Madara Uchiha. If he really comes back to life, one village alone may not be able to handle him. Cooperating with the other villages carries risks, but it may be our best option right now." After a heated discussion, Kumogakure ultimately decided to join the alliance.
In Sunagakure, Fourth Kazekage Rasa was discussing the matter with the village's shinobi in their conference room.
Rasa folded his arms and said with concern, "We've only just pulled back from the brink of a war someone provoked, and now we're supposed to cooperate with other villages. There could be all kinds of schemes at play. We can't let Sunagakure fall into danger again."
A jōnin from Sunagakure replied, "Lord Kazekage, the threat posed by Madara Uchiha can't be ignored. If he really returns, Sunagakure will face utter destruction. Joining forces with the other villages may be our only chance to withstand the threat." After weighing the matter carefully, Rasa ultimately agreed to have Sunagakure join the alliance.
In the Tsuchikage's office,