Kabuto blocked Jiraiya, the White Zetsu army intercepted Konoha's ninja, and Obito walked toward the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, one step at a time.
"Give up resisting. Before me, you have no hope whatsoever."
"We'll hold this guy off. Kaede, go! Use your power, take flight, and get out of here!"
The lead Waterfall Ninja brought the others forward to stand in front of Kaede.
"No, I'm not leaving! I'm a ninja too. I can fight!"
"Go! Staying here will only burden us. You're their target, and our mission is to protect you."
"Trying to leave? Not a chance!"
Obito opened with a Great Fireball as his greeting.
The ninja from Takigakure hurriedly used Water Release to defend themselves.
But the gap in strength was far too great. Only by working together did they manage to withstand Obito's attack.
The collision of water and fire instantly produced a thick cloud of white mist.
Like a phantom, Obito passed straight through them.
"What kind of ability is that?!"
"Kaede, go!"
Watching what was happening, Kaede knew there was no point in staying any longer.
Just as they had said, she was his target. Only by leaving could she draw the pressure away from them.
Her mind made up, Kaede formed wings at her waist and immediately flew away.
"You're not getting away."
Obito completely ignored the Waterfall Ninja blocking his path and continued pursuing Kaede.
"Don't even think about it!"
The Waterfall Ninja immediately tried to chase after Obito and stop him.
But a group of strange, all-white figures emerged from underground and blocked their way.
"We're your opponents."
"We won't let you through that easily."
"By the way, do you know what it feels like to poop...?"
Elsewhere, Jiraiya and Kabuto Yakushi had already exchanged more than a dozen rounds of attacks.