Ōnoki:
"What?! Your Impure World Reincarnation materials were stolen?! Does that mean we might have to face an even larger Edo Tensei army again?!"
Orochimaru:
"Indeed. And that fellow Black Zetsu is proficient in Yin–Yang Release. Altering the contracts of Impure World Reincarnation would not be difficult for him."
Kabuto Yakushi:
"Orochimaru-sama, the candidates we collected for Edo Tensei are still fewer than those in that other world. But don't forget—there are also the White Zetsu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi:
"That's right. White Zetsu are capable of burrowing underground. Grave robbing would be extremely easy for them."
Tobirama Senju:
"And that's not all. Black Zetsu certainly knows the burial places of past Kage and other powerful shinobi. His mental capabilities are also formidable."
Nagi Shiranui:
"This time, the army of Impure World Reincarnation may very well be even larger than the one in that other world."
Fourth Raikage A:
"Damn that Zetsu… and Obito!"
Mei Terumi:
"Well, we don't need to worry too much, right? After all, we still have the handsome young man here. Dealing with past Kage shouldn't be a problem for him."
Nagi Shiranui:
"Well… if nothing unexpected happens, I will step in."
Tsunade:
"What do you mean by that?"
Nagi Shiranui:
"It depends on the situation. I have a feeling the 'me' inside the screen may have already noticed something."
The Screen Continues
Orochimaru immediately took Kabuto and Kimimaro to inspect other classified storage areas.
Orochimaru sent out small snakes to search, while Kabuto and Kimimaro activated Sage Mode, carefully checking every corner.
After a thorough inspection, they discovered that the most important materials had not been stolen.
Only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.
Orochimaru gave an order:
"Abandon this base immediately. Gather the materials and relocate to another hidden location."
"Yes, Orochimaru-sama." ×2
After Kabuto and Kimimaro left, Orochimaru used one of his snakes to contact Nagi.
Shiranui Residence
Nagi received Orochimaru's message.
"So Black Zetsu stole the Impure World Reincarnation contracts and materials… Fortunately, the Hokage samples weren't taken."
"I understand. I'll head over immediately."
The moment he finished speaking, Nagi appeared directly inside Orochimaru's base.
He saw everyone busy moving supplies.
Nagi said to Orochimaru,
"Alright. Have them stop for now."
"I understand."
After a short while, all the Sound ninja stopped working.
Nagi took out a map of the shinobi world.
Then, according to the relocation list Orochimaru had prepared, he began teleporting both the supplies and designated personnel to the new location—directly through space.
Not long afterward, a remote radio transmission confirmed that the arrival had been successful.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.
"What remarkable space–time ninjutsu… To perform such precise teleportation using only approximate coordinates from a map—this is no longer merely the Flying Thunder God Technique, Nagi-kun."
As the transfers continued, only a few highly confidential items remained:
Isshiki's corpseHashirama CellsHokage Impure World Reincarnation samples
The remaining personnel consisted only of core Sound ninja and several former Akatsuki members.
Nagi smiled.
"In that case, everyone will have to stay temporarily at my Root organization base."
Nagato spoke first.
"We will follow your instructions, sir."
Orochimaru nodded as well.
"Konoha, huh… Very well, let's go."
Without wasting time, Nagi first captured all the White Zetsu inside Orochimaru's base.
Then he transported the entire base structure beneath Root's underground headquarters.
After giving a few instructions to everyone, Nagi left.
Mountains' Graveyard
Black Zetsu had just placed the stolen materials inside the hideout when White Zetsu suddenly shouted,
"This is bad!"
"What happened?"
"All of my clones in the Land of Rice Fields have disappeared!"
Black Zetsu frowned slightly.
"Have we been discovered?"
"No matter. We already have what we need."
"White Zetsu—send your clones to rob graves according to the locations I told you."
"Got it. But… where's Madara?"
Black Zetsu glanced toward a room deeper inside the cave.
"He's currently transplanting his new eyes."
Eve of the Five Kage Summit
Soon, the day before the Five Kage Summit arrived.
Tsunade, Nagi, and Kakashi finished preparing their luggage and were ready to depart for the Land of Iron.
At the Konoha Village Gate, Tsunade gave several instructions to Shizune and Jiraiya.
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and others came to see them off.
Meanwhile, Nagi silently transmitted detailed instructions to Sasuke about how to deal with those people.
Tsunade said,
"Alright, it's getting late. Time to leave."
"Let's go, Nagi. Kakashi."
Nagi replied,
"How about we travel in a more comfortable way?"
"Oh?" Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "What way?"
The next moment—
Everyone's expressions changed dramatically.
A gigantic wooden dragon over two hundred meters long suddenly appeared beneath the feet of Tsunade, Kakashi, and Nagi.
"This… this is Wood Release from the First Hokage?!"
"This isn't even on the same level as Captain Yamato's!"
"Incredible!"
Everyone knew Nagi was powerful.
But a two-hundred-meter wooden dragon was simply outrageous.
And this was Wood Release, the signature power of the First Hokage himself.
Jiraiya stroked his chin while observing.
"So, nephew… you're finally done hiding your strength?"
Nagi smiled.
"Alright, you two—sit tight."
The wooden dragon slowly rose into the air.
Tsunade and Kakashi followed Nagi's example and sat down.
As the dragon climbed higher, the entire village of Konoha noticed the enormous creature.
"What is that?!"
"A summoning beast? A Tailed Beast?"
"Hey! Summons and Tailed Beasts aren't that big!"
"And… that looks like Wood Release."
"Wood Release? You must be joking!"
Soon, Konoha's shinobi began cheering.
To them, Wood Release symbolized the legacy of the First Hokage.
Although Yamato could use Wood Release, the scale before them was on an entirely different level.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the distant wooden dragon while smoking his pipe.
"Perhaps only the First Hokage himself could create a Wood Release dragon of such magnitude."
"And… my junior brother, my teacher—you've finally stopped hiding."
"It seems Konoha's true glory is about to arrive."
The wooden dragon rose even higher.
Nagi created a wind barrier to protect them from the rushing air, then guided the dragon steadily toward the Land of Iron.
Midair
Tsunade asked curiously,
"Nagi… your Wood Release…"
Nagi replied,
"Yes. It's roughly the same as the First Hokage's, with only slight differences."
"Really? I never expected you and my second grandfather to hide things so deeply—even creating Wood Release."
"Well, my teacher is a very impressive person."
Meanwhile, Kakashi gently touched the dragon's back.
"The vitality is extraordinary… It almost feels like touching a living creature."
"And this immense chakra within the Wood Release… I can't help but envy it."
At that moment, Nagi said,
"Alright. The Land of Iron is just ahead."
"Prepare for landing."
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