Other Forces

Land of Earth.

In a remote town, a towering ninja emerged from an inn.

He stood over seven feet tall, wore a conical hat, a red mask over his mouth, and red armor draped over his body.

He looked immensely intimidating.

He was Han, an elite jonin of Iwagakure and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

He wore Steam Armor, which could unleash powerful force through bursts of steam in battle, earning him the title of "Steam Ninja."

Two squads from Iwagakure followed behind him, all assigned to protect him.

Though they were no match for a Jinchuriki, they were still skilled in their own right.

Some of them knew special ninjutsu that allowed them to flee quickly or communicate.

In short, they were all there to serve Han.

They had just accepted a mission and were on their way out.

Compared to Roshi's foul temper, Han was exceptionally forthright.

He also got along well with the two squads of teammates.

But he did not know that White Zetsu had already set its sights on him.

His movements had been under surveillance the entire time.

Obito was now waiting for Kakuzu and Sasori to make their move. Once they did, this side would act in tandem.

Obito had been waiting for the right moment when a White Zetsu surfaced beside him.

"Obito, there's important intelligence. You need to go back."

Obito frowned slightly. "I understand. Keep watching this place. Wait until I return."

After White Zetsu acknowledged the order, Obito used Kamui and entered the Kamui Dimension.

Then he moved swiftly through the Kamui Dimension toward the Graveyard of Mountains.

Not long after.

Obito emerged from the Kamui Dimension.

"What is it? Why did you call me back so urgently?"

Obito was somewhat curious. This was the first time Dionysus had called him