Kakashi "I Have a Bold Idea!"

"The moon!"

"Another branch of the Hyuga Clan!"

Inside the cave, after reading the scroll in his hand, Orochimaru murmured softly.

The scroll was the very one Zetsu had given to the Second Mizukage. It contained records on how to obtain the Tenseigan, as well as information about the Hyuga Clan.

Orochimaru had never imagined that a branch of the Hyuga Clan was living on the moon.

His pale pupils trembled slightly, and then a faint blue energy flowed from his hand.

In an instant, the scroll in his hand was crushed into dust.

"The Tenseigan... it truly is something to look forward to!"

Border of the Land of Water!

Mei Terumi stood at the border, a trace of worry on her fair face.

Beside her stood a handsome figure with silver hair and a black mask. It was Kakashi.

Like Tsunade, Mei Terumi had learned that Kumogakure had resumed its march.

Mei Terumi knew very well just how great the disparity in strength was between Kirigakure and Kumogakure. Kumogakure had more than twice as many ninja as Kirigakure, and even if both sides had equal numbers, Kirigakure's forces would still be no match for Kumogakure.

She had originally thought that after Kakashi defeated the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Kumogakure would be intimidated and abandon its plans to wage war against Kirigakure.

Yet she had not expected Kumogakure to remain unmoved.

Mei Terumi's delicate brows furrowed slightly. Given Kumogakure's marching speed, she estimated that the Fourth Raikage and his forces were already not far from their current location.

Seeing the worried look on Mei Terumi's face, an unusual gleam flashed through Kakashi's exposed right eye, though he quickly concealed it.

Just then, Kakashi seemed to sense something. His brow creased, and he slowly closed his eyes.

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