Just as the Fifth Division led by Mifune came under attack on its way to reinforce the main battlefield, the Fourth Division commanded by Gaara encountered the same unexpected development elsewhere.
On a wasteland dotted with jagged rocks near the border of the Land of Frost, several figures walked slowly forward.
Judging by their direction, they were clearly approaching the border of the Land of Fire.
"Snap..."
The crisp sound of a dry branch snapping underfoot suddenly rang out.
"Ahh~ What an unpleasant place. Come to think of it, I don't remember such a huge wasteland near the Land of Frost's border before."
A flippant Ninja with a small mustache raised a hand to his brow and complained about the surroundings.
Apparently, he disliked this sort of dry wasteland.
"How many years have you been dead, Hozuki Gengetsu? Isn't it perfectly normal for the Shinobi World's environment to change?"
The one arguing with the mustached Hozuki Gengetsu was a male Ninja wrapped entirely in bandages. He had been at odds with Hozuki Gengetsu from the start.
Their appearances made it quite clear that they were both dead men revived through the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, so they had evidently become enemies while alive.
"That's what I'm saying..." Hozuki Gengetsu pointed at the bandaged man in complaint. "If we're going to fight anyway, can't you let the two of us fight first?"
"I really don't want to fight alongside that bandage man Mu as teammates!"
"Hah!"
Second Tsuchikage Mu let out a contemptuous breath. Did he really think Mu wanted to stay with that bastard?
"Sorry, but none of you has a choice."
Kabuto Yakushi's voice suddenly rang out in their minds, making them all pause involuntarily.
"Kabuto Yakushi, why are you siding with the enemy?"
Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression