"The thief who stole the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path has appeared. They should be the leader of the Akatsuki."
After leaving those words behind, Toneri slowly lifted his feet off the ground and flew into the sky.
As the last descendant of the Otsutsuki, he could not ignore the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path once he sensed it.
But he might not be a match for the enemy. He could only use his advantage in flight to scout ahead, then decide whether to fight or retreat.
After spending several months in the Shinobi World, Toneri had learned just how deep its waters ran.
Just then, Toneri heard wings beating behind him. Thanks to Seven-Tails Chōmei, Fū could fly as well, though she was considerably slower than the Otsutsuki's innate levitation.
For Fū to dare follow him despite knowing the enemy was the Akatsuki's leader, especially as a Jinchūriki, took admirable courage.
With strength that was at best on par with a Jonin, Fū would be utterly overwhelmed by any member of the Akatsuki.
Still, Toneri did not stop her. He merely offered a cool reminder. "Fū, suppress your presence. I don't want you giving away our position."
Fū nodded lightly and suppressed her chakra signature until it was barely perceptible.
The Akatsuki's members all possessed Kage-level strength. Even as a Jinchūriki, she could do little against them.
But since the Akatsuki had already appeared here, acting alone would probably be even more dangerous. After all, their targets were Jinchūriki and tailed beasts.
Soon, the two reached the center of the mountain range and hid among the clouds, watching the area below.
Fū spotted the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path first. After pointing it out, she patted her chest and said, "That wooden statue should be the