Each of the Allied Shinobi Forces' leaders on the platform had their own private thoughts, pondering all sorts of uncertain futures that might happen-or might not.
At last, the more than forty thousand members of the Allied Shinobi Forces, whipped into a frenzy by Shihōin Naraku's speech, slowly settled down.
"Prepare to move out!!!"
At the command, the Allied Shinobi Forces began splitting into several groups under the leadership of the various Shinobi Villages' senior figures.
"Well, then," Yunshui was the first to break the silence, folding his thick arms across his chest. His voice was as booming as ever, but a little less combative. "This is where we part ways. Everyone from Kumogakure, let's go!"
Before he had even finished speaking, he strode straight out.
The dark-skinned, powerfully built Cloud Ninja who had already assembled followed close behind in orderly ranks.
But after they started moving, every ninja cast a look of respect toward Shihōin Naraku, who stood at Konoha's entrance.
"This guy really is..."
Dianbingwei shook his head with a wry smile. They were already ready to leave, so why did he have to be in such a hurry?
But there was little he could say.
He could only hastily apologize to the leaders of the various villages standing around him before hurrying after Yunshui.
And so, at Konoha's gates, the Allied Shinobi Forces began to part ways.
The Cloud Ninja, the first to move out, were quick. Before long, the vanguard led by Yunshui had vanished from everyone's sight.
"It seems Elder Yunshui really doesn't want to stay in Konoha," Shikaku Nara said softly, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"It doesn't matter." Naraku did not particularly care. "After this, we probably won't have another chance to meet."
With his discernment, he naturally saw it very clearly.
Kumogakure's two