The Fourth Shinobi World War officially began: eighty thousand members of the Allied Shinobi Forces gathered from the Five Great Nations, along with the samurai of the Land of Iron, versus Obito Uchiha masquerading as Madara Uchiha, one hundred thousand White Zetsu, Kabuto Yakushi, and the Impure World Reincarnation army.
According to the Allied Forces' headquarters, a staggering fifty thousand White Zetsu had been killed on the first day of battle. However, their own casualties also numbered around fifty thousand. Both sides had lost half their forces.
Although the figures suggested that the losses on both sides were roughly equal, only the White Zetsu army of living weapons had suffered substantial losses, while some of the powerful fighters brought back through Impure World Reincarnation had been sealed. Obito Uchiha remained completely unscathed, and Kabuto Yakushi stayed behind the scenes, controlling the reincarnated fighters.
It could be said that the Allied Shinobi Forces had suffered a crushing defeat in this opening battle. Obito Uchiha and Kabuto Yakushi had lost almost nothing.
Serving as reinforcements, Ye Uchiha and his Servants met with Gaara, the Kazekage. Naturally, a little mutual flattery was inevitable.
"Tajima, I heard from headquarters that you and your companions played a major role with the Second Division. As commander of the Allied Forces, I thank you for your contribution." With that, Gaara solemnly bowed to Ye Uchiha.
Ye Uchiha immediately stopped Gaara from bowing and said modestly, "Not at all. I only did my part. What mattered most was everyone working together."
After they exchanged pleasantries for a while, the evening sun sank in the west, and hazy moonlight began to rise. Gaara promptly ordered his men to make camp, preparing to rest and recover for tomorrow's battle.
Once the tents had been hastily pitched and the watch assigned,