Once everything had been dealt with, Tobirama Senju led the vast crowd behind him and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.
A brilliant blue flash swept through the area, and the group vanished.
After they left, a rustling conversation rose from underground.
"Did you see that?"
"I saw it."
"What did you see?"
"I saw Tobirama Senju, Lord Madara, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Watermelon Head, Kakashi, Sasori, Deidara, Kisame, and Kakuzu."
"Are you reciting a menu?"
"Uh... should we hurry and report this information to Obito?"
"Black Zetsu said there was no need."
"Why should we listen to him?"
"Because he is Lord Madara's will."
"But Lord Madara already left with Tobirama Senju."
Two White Zetsu emerged from underground and began chatting back and forth.
Konoha, Hokage's Office
Though night had already fallen, the entire Hokage Building remained brightly lit, with busy figures hurrying past the windows.
"Lord Shikaku, Kirigakure has sent a secret letter!"
An ANBU ninja anxiously pushed open the office doors, clutching a letter sealed in several layers.
Shikaku Nara sat at the Hokage's desk, with a stack of documents before him nearly reaching his chest.
Upon hearing that Kirigakure had sent word, Shikaku ignored his fatigue and stood to accept the secret letter from the ANBU.
The harsh terms Tobirama Senju had offered Kirigakure at the meeting a few days ago were still fresh in his mind.
Would they agree, or refuse?
With uneasy anticipation, Shikaku Nara opened the envelope and quickly scanned its contents.
A moment later, joy appeared at the corner of his lips.
Kirigakure had actually agreed! They were willing to bow to Konoha!
Still, that was within his expectations.
After all, the Hokage of their village was unbelievably powerful!
But the matter was not over. After completing the handover, the ANBU ninja did