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Moon, Inside the Castle.
"It seems it's our turn to take the stage."
Kaito stood up, smiling as he observed the scenes projected within the formation.
"Go ahead."
Madara, Izuna, and Hikaku also rose to their feet.
"My paper clone is already summoning me."
Kaito chuckled and vanished on the spot.
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Outside Amegakure.
On a mountaintop near the Allied Forces' camp.
Kaito waved his hand, recalling his paper clone, then formed hand seals.
"Come forth, seniors!"
Madara and the other two instantly appeared before him.
Kaito raised his gaze toward the center of the battlefield. "Nagato is still stalling for time."
"Heh." Madara smirked. "Once Nagato gets serious, Sasuke and that Hyuga boy won't stand a chance."
"Let's go."
Kaito soared into the air.
"It's time to hasten the arrival of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki!"
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Center of the Battlefield.
Sasuke and Neji launched countless attacks, only to be repelled time and again.
Though they seemed to have confined Nagato's movements, they couldn't land a decisive blow.
"I'm here!"
Hashirama leaped into the fray with agile movements.
"Fighting alongside the younger generation truly brings me joy!"
His aura surged as his fists and feet became clad in solidified Sage chakra, allowing him to close the distance to Nagato in an instant.
Soon after, Tobirama and Hiruzen joined the assault.
"Sasuke, Neji, fall back for now."
Hiruzen gripped the golden staff formed by Enma, glancing at the two youths.
"You two are far more valuable than us. Let those of us who are already dead test the waters first."
Sasuke and Neji exchanged a glance, nodded, and retreated to where Suigetsu and Karin stood.
"The old man's right."
Nearby, Jiraiya was speaking to Tsunade.
"It's better to let those with Edo Tensei bodies probe first."
"I'm not exactly alive either—"
"Tsunade!"
Jiraiya placed a hand on her shoulder, stopping her with a sharp look.
Now wasn't the time to reveal her condition—it would only dampen morale.
Tsunade understood his meaning and fell silent.
"Keh keh keh…"
Orochimaru slithered out from somewhere, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he studied Sasuke and Neji.
"What do you want, Orochimaru?"
Sasuke couldn't ignore his unsettling gaze and snapped impatiently.
"Fufufu… The two of you have given me quite the pleasant surprise." Orochimaru's long tongue flicked out, licking his lips. "Sasuke-kun, Neji-kun."
"Hmph." Sasuke ignored him, focusing instead on the battle between the three Hokage and Nagato.
Unfazed, Orochimaru shifted his attention to Neji, scrutinizing his eyes intently.
"Neji-kun, I can sense a change in your eyes." Orochimaru let out a maddened chuckle. "How fascinating… Until now, I never knew the Hyuga's Byakugan could also evolve!"
"What?"
The moment Orochimaru spoke, all eyes turned to Neji.
Especially the Hyuga clansmen, who immediately activated their Byakugan to observe the changes in Neji's eyes.
"Ugh…"
Not again!
Neji clutched his eyes, feeling the strange "pulsations" within them once more.
"I see. Your evolution isn't complete yet."
Orochimaru's sharp eyes caught the anomaly, and his interest only deepened.
"Now, tell me, Neji-kun." He leaned in closer. "What exactly happened?"
"Orochimaru, stop harassing the young ones!"
Jiraiya couldn't stand it any longer and yanked Orochimaru back.
"Hmm?"
A murderous chill emanated from Orochimaru as his serpentine eyes locked onto Jiraiya.
He shook off Jiraiya's grip but didn't press further about Neji's eyes, instead turning his gaze elsewhere.
Whoosh!
Two figures cloaked in golden chakra abruptly appeared on the battlefield.
"Minato? Naruto? What are you doing here?!"
Jiraiya paled and immediately rushed toward them.
The Five Kage, standing together, also tensed, with four of them shooting accusatory glares at Tsunade.
A vein throbbed on Tsunade's forehead as she stomped over to the father-son duo.
"What the hell are you thinking?!"
She grabbed both Minato and Naruto by their collars, her glare piercing.
"I told you two to stay hidden!"
Minato offered an apologetic smile.
Naruto, however, shouted defiantly, "Granny Tsunade, I know you're trying to protect me, but I can't accept this!!"
His eyes swept across the battlefield, taking in the familiar and unfamiliar faces alike. When he saw the severed limbs and corpses littering the ground, flames of fury ignited in his gaze.
"Everyone… Everyone is fighting with their lives on the line." His voice trembled. "I can't just hide while others sacrifice themselves! I want to protect everyone too!"
"Do you even understand?" Tsunade tightened her grip on his collar. "If Nagato captures the Nine-Tails, all these sacrifices will be for nothing!"
Naruto fell silent, meeting her gaze with unwavering determination.
"You're impossible!" Tsunade released him in frustration before rounding on Minato. "And you! You're not a child!"
"Lady Tsunade…" Minato scratched his head sheepishly.
"What were you thinking?!" she barked.
"I—"
Before he could explain, a small doll tumbled from his sleeve, transforming into Kushina's body.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Kushina clung to Tsunade's arm like a child.
"So you're here too."
Tsunade's attention immediately shifted.
Minato exhaled in relief, sharing a wry look with Naruto before ruffling his son's hair.
"Naruto." Sasuke approached. "I thought you'd keep hiding until the war was over."
"As if!" Naruto bristled. "I already told you, I won't lose to you, Sasuke!"
"Oh?" Sasuke smirked, turning back to the battle. "We'll see about that."
At that moment, Nagato suddenly unleashed a powerful repulsive force, sending the three Hokage flying backward.
"Finally here, are you?" He lifted his head, locking onto Naruto. "I've waited long enough, Nine-Tails."
He crouched, then shot forward like a blur, heading straight for Naruto.
Too fast—almost a mere afterimage.
"You won't get past me!"
Hiruzen intercepted him at the last moment.
"Out of my way!"
A black rod materialized in Nagato's hand, piercing straight through Hiruzen's skull.
"Old man!"
Hiruzen's body crumbled into fragments as Jiraiya cried out in shock.
"Third Grandpa!!"
Naruto's rage exploded, and he charged forward.
"Tch."
Sasuke clicked his tongue and hurried after him.
"Stop."
A figure descended from above, arms outstretched, blocking Naruto and Sasuke's path.
"Uncle!"
"Uncle Kaito?"
The two skidded to a halt.
Kaito stood calmly, an amused smile on his face as he watched Nagato's rapid approach.
"Stop him!"
From the other side, Hashirama summoned a roaring wooden dragon that twisted through the air, chasing Nagato from behind.
"How pathetic, Hashirama!"
Another figure dropped from the sky, wild hair billowing as he swung a massive golden fan, smashing Nagato backward.
Madara glanced at Hashirama, who controlled the wooden dragon to coil around Nagato, and flashed a domineering grin.
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