"It's a shame. I'd wanted to take you to the Land of Hot Water for a soak in the hot springs, but I didn't expect that fellow to seize the opportunity to show himself and start the Fourth Shinobi World War. It looks like that'll have to wait."
Mei Terumi's expression grew grave. "You know him? He calls himself Madara Uchiha. He also told us about an Eye of the Moon Plan, trying to merge the entire world into one. He's a madman."
"Just a pitiful man." Anyo sighed inwardly. It seemed few people from the Uchiha Clan weren't pitiful. Shisui had died young, Itachi had died young, Mikoto had lost her son, and Sasuke had become a rogue ninja whose whereabouts were still unknown.
Mei Terumi couldn't help laughing. "Only you would describe him that way. A pitiful man who single-handedly sparked the Fourth Shinobi World War?"
Anyo offered no further explanation. He took out a scroll and handed it to her. "This is the instruction manual for this giant ship. It can transform and float in the air, though its speed certainly won't match an airship's. There are also plenty of boats on the decks inside. They're all free extras, yours along with it."
"Really?" Mei Terumi was delighted by the surprise. "With this, Kirigakure's development can advance by at least five years."
What Kirigakure lacked most right now was ships. Anyo understood all too well.
Anyo shook his head. "Not yet. Once you return to the village, gather your ninja and form the Allied Forces together. Prepare for another Shinobi World War."
Mei Terumi's heart tightened, and she sighed. "Yes, war is starting again. I hope this will be the last one."
"It will. I wasn't strong enough before, but this time is different. I'll settle everything