"Lord Raikage, the communications team has sent word. Madara Uchiha is preparing to act."
An ANBU hurriedly knocked on the door to the Raikage's Office. After receiving A's permission, he rushed inside and delivered his report.
A did not panic. Instead, he felt a sense of relief that it had finally come.
Every day had been agonizing for A lately.
Madara Uchiha's overwhelming strength weighed on his mind, and images of the Iwagakure Ninja dying kept surfacing.
Sometimes, he truly worried that Kumogakure would be destroyed under his leadership.
But he could not voice his worries, because he was the Raikage.
He was the pillar of the entire village of Kumogakure.
If even he was frightened into submission, what would become of Kumogakure?
Fortunately, the final moment had finally arrived.
"Lord Raikage, the Barrier Team has sent word. A large number of White Zetsu are approaching the barrier from underground."
Just then, another ANBU hurried over.
The new report arrived, neatly corroborating the previous one.
"Don't panic."
A nodded slightly, looking as though he had everything under control.
As the ANBU before him watched A calmly directing affairs, their eyes practically sparkled.
"That's Lord Raikage for you. Unshaken by anything."
The two ANBU murmured their praise.
"Notify the equipment team immediately. Have them position the equipment according to the Barrier Team's readings."
A swept his hand out and gave the order.
"I'm going to give these White Zetsu a big surprise."
His lips spread into a grin, washing away his fear with a smile.
"Yes!!!"
Both ANBU straightened and answered loudly in unison.
After the two left, A finished making the remaining preparations.
Kumogakure's villagers had conducted wartime drills over the past few days. Once the alarm sounded, they could immediately head to safety.
With the ninjas joining the effort