The Fourth Shinobi World War had begun.
Those few simple words did far more than any further discussion among the Five Kage could have.
There was no avoiding it. Madara Uchiha's target was the entire world-not merely the shinobi world, but all the great nations as well.
They had to fight this war, whether they wanted to or not!
"Madara!"
Just then, Tobirama Senju appeared, entering the conference room with the Flying Thunder God technique.
Without any warning, a water prison formed, trapping the First Tsuchikage at its center.
Madara glanced sideways at him and said softly, "You're as underhanded as ever. Always so fond of sneak attacks."
"I have no reason to fight fair against you." Even as Tobirama Senju spoke, he had already planted explosive tags inside the water prison.
A moment later, a furious bombardment erupted within the prison as the explosive tags kept multiplying and detonating.
The First Tsuchikage's body was blasted apart on the spot. Even the regeneration of Impure World Reincarnation could not keep pace with the continuous explosions.
Amid muffled booms like exploding torpedoes, the First Tsuchikage's body was blasted beyond recognition.
Finally, Kazan summoned the Heavenly Ten Fists and fired it into the water prison, sealing the First Tsuchikage away completely.
Just before the sealing was complete, Madara smiled at Kazan. "After this war, you'll only be able to live in my dream, Kazan. Hashirama, too."
"You won't get the chance to dream," Kazan snorted.
The First Tsuchikage was sealed away completely.
Elsewhere, Madara Uchiha lowered his hand and turned to Black and White Zetsu and Kabuto Yakushi. "The Fourth Shinobi World War has begun. Go make your preparations. This will be the last war!"
His appearance had already changed. His long black hair had turned white, his skin was equally pale,