"Magnet Release: Gold Dust Imperial Funeral!"
Yakushi Kabuto reacted incredibly fast. Upon discovering that Adam could break his Edo Tensei, he immediately controlled the Fourth Kazekage to unleash a sky-covering torrent of gold dust towards everyone.
He wasn't trying to wipe out Adam, Ōnoki, and the others with this move; that was completely impossible. He was merely trying to obscure everyone's vision.
Because he was going to escape!
His confidence in coming alone to capture the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki stemmed entirely from the Edo Tensei. Otherwise, he would have fled the moment he saw the Third Tsuchikage and Adam.
Now that Adam could break his Edo Tensei, he naturally wasn't foolish enough to continue fighting.
"Retrieve!"
Forming a hand seal, the Second Tsuchikage, Second Mizukage, and Deidara, whose bodies had just been destroyed by Adam and then recovered, immediately closed their eyes and were re-sealed into their coffins, then vanished.
Kabuto only left the Fourth Kazekage to stall for time, while he himself transformed into a white snake and burrowed into the ocean.
He knew Adam could fly and use space-time Ninjutsu. If he escaped by air, he would surely be caught, so it was better to hide in the ocean.
Adam's strength was beyond his expectations; his Taijutsu was stronger than the Third Raikage's, his Ninjutsu was almost instantaneous, and its power was astonishingly great, making it difficult for even several powerful Shadow-level Ninja to resist.
Unless he used Edo Tensei: Uchiha Madara, it would be very difficult to win.
But Edo Tensei: Uchiha Madara was crucial for tomorrow's decisive battle; if anything went wrong here, it would be troublesome.
Fortunately, he knew that Adam couldn't exist in this World indefinitely, so he could hide in the sea and secretly follow Turtle Island, waiting for Adam to leave before attempting to re-capture the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
"Getsuga Tensho!"
With two slashes, Adam blasted away all the pouncing gold dust. His figure flickered, and he was already in front of the Fourth Kazekage, kicking his body apart, then pressing the hilt of his Zanpakuto against his forehead.
"He ran quite fast."
After sending off the Fourth Kazekage, Adam muttered, looking at Yakushi Kabuto, who had disappeared into the sea.
In fact, if he had wanted to catch Yakushi Kabuto just now, Yakushi Kabuto would definitely not have escaped; mere seawater could not hinder him.
However, if Yakushi Kabuto were captured, then Uchiha Madara could not be brought back via Edo Tensei.
That's why he turned a blind eye and let Yakushi Kabuto go.
"Too bad this guy is too cautious!"
At this moment, Ōnoki also flew over. Seeing Yakushi Kabuto, who had already vanished, he first showed a look of regret, then turned to look at Adam, his face full of emotion:
"Konoha Advisor Adam, it seems you are even more formidable than Tsunade said."
The overwhelming strength Adam displayed earlier even gave him the same shock he felt when he first met Uchiha Madara.
Just then, Naruto also rushed over in a flurry:
"What exactly is going on?"
"It's an accident, this is an accident. Yakushi Kabuto must have learned about our Animal Squad Operation Plan, so he specifically came to disrupt it."
Yamato quickly stopped Naruto and said:
"The Animal Squad Operation Plan is an S-Rank mission, and it will play a crucial role in dealing with the Akatsuki in the future. Naruto, your mission is very important!"
"So that's how it is!"
Naruto immediately looked excited, patting his chest and assuring:
"Don't worry, I will definitely complete the mission."
Yamato breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
This was only because Naruto was simple-minded; if it were any other Ninja, they probably wouldn't believe it.
"Naruto, Yamato is lying to you. The Allied Shinobi Forces have already been formed outside, and the decisive battle with the Akatsuki is expected to be tomorrow. They are only lying to you to keep you here to protect you.
Yakushi Kabuto came just now because he got information from Kisame, wanting to capture you and Killer Bee, extract the Kyuubi and Eight-Tails, and complete his plan."
Seeing Yamato once again tricking Naruto, Adam directly spoke the truth.
Upon hearing Adam's words, everyone, who had just managed to relax, was instantly dumbfounded.
And Naruto, the only one who had been kept in the dark, was stunned on the spot.
"Adam, you... why would you..."
Yamato, having recovered, looked at Adam, stammering slightly.
Adam waved his hand:
"Naruto is my friend, so I don't think he should be kept in the dark. Whether to fight or hide here should be his own decision.
Besides, this war also needs his strength.
I received intelligence that Akatsuki's White Zetsu will raid the Allied Forces' camp tonight. Their transformation Ninjutsu can even mimic Chakra, so you won't be able to identify them. Only Naruto and Killer Bee can discern them using the power of the Tailed Beasts."
"Is your information accurate?"
Ōnoki's face immediately became serious.
Adam nodded:
"Naturally accurate, but now is not the time to discuss this. My time is running out. I'll take you all to the Allied Forces Base first."
After saying that, he directly grabbed Naruto and Killer Bee, brought the two to the Allied Shinobi Forces Headquarters, and then returned again to successively send the others over.
Finally, even the giant turtle was transported by him using the Flying Thunder God to the ocean outside the Hidden Cloud Village.
And after he finished all of this, his time was almost up.
Before leaving, he sought out Naruto alone:
"Have you decided?"
"I've decided. I want to fight alongside everyone, end this war, and bring Sasuke back!"
Naruto replied with a firm tone.
Adam nodded:
"Good, then listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
Sasuke has seen the light and become my spy within the Akatsuki, helping me gather intelligence. The information about the White Zetsu night raid was told to me by him.
Remember this for tomorrow's decisive battle.
If Yakushi Kabuto uses Edo Tensei to bring back Sasuke's brother, Uchiha Itachi, you must go and meet him. There's a contingency he left in your eyes that can help him break Kabuto's control over the Edo Tensei. Sasuke will also go at that time.
Then you..."
"Sasuke is really willing to help us fight the Akatsuki and return to Konoha!"
Naruto's eyes instantly lit up.
Adam instructed again:
"I've already told Tsunade and Jiraiya about this plan in advance. After I leave, do not tell anyone else besides them."
"Why?"
Naruto's face showed a look of confusion.
"Because in the eyes of others, Sasuke is a rogue Ninja and not to be trusted."
Adam raised his hand and patted Naruto's shoulder.
"However, if we win the war with his help this time, it should be enough to atone for his past deeds and allow him to become a member of Konoha again."
Tsunade and Jiraiya only believed that Sasuke had seen the light because he vouched for him; the Shadow-level Ninja of other villages would not be so easily convinced.
When Naruto meets Itachi tomorrow, Itachi can use the Kotoamatsukami placed in Naruto's eyes to break Kabuto's control. After Uchiha Madara appears, he will take Sasuke to give Kabuto an Izanami.
Because of his existence, many things had changed, so he had to plan some things in advance to ensure they developed in the direction he wanted.
Now everything was ready; he just had to wait to reap the rewards tomorrow.