On the other side, Naruto convinced Kakashi with his "talk-no-jutsu," allowing him to go find the Raikage. He had already arrived in the Land of Iron.
However, he encountered Obito again. Kakashi and Yamato had accompanied Naruto on this trip. Upon seeing Obito, Yamato immediately used Wood Style to bind him.
Obito's main goal was to question Naruto about why Nagato betrayed them. Naruto, in turn, asked about Sasuke. Obito began by revealing the secret of Itachi.
Learning all of this, Naruto's resolve to bring Sasuke back only strengthened. Sasuke was merely being driven by hatred temporarily.
"Nagato was just a child who was easily moved. Sasuke is different. He chose his path after learning about Itachi's journey. Revenge is Sasuke's ninja way."
"Moreover, at this moment, Sasuke has likely already met the Five Kage. I sent Li Xing to disrupt the Kage Summit. If you dawdle any longer, Sasuke might be killed by the Five Kage, or he might kill the Hokage of the Leaf."
Hearing Obito's words, Naruto learned that Li Xing was safe, but he worried that Sasuke might be killed by the Raikage.
Upon learning why Nagato betrayed them, Obito decided to go to the Kage Summit venue to officially declare war. The space twisted, and Obito vanished.
...
Meanwhile, on the border of the Land of Iron, Killer Bee encountered Kisame after escaping the village. Kisame marveled at his good fortune, encountering the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki so quickly.
During their battle, Kisame used Samehada to devour Killer Bee's chakra. Killer Bee, not wanting to be discovered by Cloud Village, had been avoiding full Tailed Beast transformation.
However, he was no match for Kisame even in his Tailed Beast chakra cloak form, and he was pushed onto the defensive.
"Water Style: Great Exploding Wave!"
Kisame spewed a massive amount of water, forming a colossal water sphere in the forest, trapping Killer Bee within.
Kisame then merged with Samehada, moving faster than Killer Bee in the water. The water sphere constantly moved with Kisame at its center, making escape impossible for Killer Bee.
With no other option, Killer Bee spat ink to obscure Kisame's vision, hoping to escape. However, in the water, Kisame could sense chakra through his skin, and no matter where Killer Bee fled, he would be caught.
Just then, a White Zetsu clone appeared in the water, transforming into Kisame's appearance. It also dissolved the water sphere, while the real Kisame hid within Samehada.
The White Zetsu grabbed Samehada, intending to sever Killer Bee's legs. Suddenly, Samehada grew spikes, injuring the White Zetsu's hand. Seizing this opportunity, Killer Bee threw a pencil, piercing the White Zetsu's head. The White Zetsu became Kisame's scapegoat.
Killer Bee, having exhausted his chakra, collapsed powerlessly on the ground.
...
At the Five Kage Summit, Sasuke was about to have Li Xing Edo Tensei Danzo when Obito suddenly arrived.
"Li Xing, that's enough. You and your wife can leave. I have other plans."
Li Xing frowned slightly. Obito's plan wouldn't involve Kisame hiding in Samehada to infiltrate, would it? He could have captured the Eight-Tails, but chose this method. Still, it wasn't his concern; the remaining Tailed Beasts were Obito's responsibility.
"Then I'll leave this here to you. Karin, Yugito, let's go. We need to prepare."
Hearing Li Xing's words, Karin and Yugito, who were in the midst of a fierce battle, returned to Li Xing's side. The Raikage had only sustained minor injuries, and Karin hadn't exerted much effort. Neither side had suffered significant losses.
Li Xing embraced the two and flew towards the Land of Fire. The Land of Iron was snowy and not very entertaining.
Ignored, Sasuke was furious and quickly pursued Li Xing, disregarding the Five Kage before him. The other members of Team Taka followed, but they were blocked by the Kage's escorts. If they were allowed to escape, it would be a great loss of face.
Obito then spoke of his Moon's Eye Plan, but Li Xing had already revealed this. Obito then explained the true reason, concerning the Ten-Tails, stating that the nine Tailed Beasts were scattered chakra from the Ten-Tails, and thus all Tailed Beasts needed to be collected.
Killer Bee, as the Raikage's brother, would naturally not be handed over by the Raikage. Tsunade's gamble was on Naruto, and she would not agree. Gaara was Naruto's friend. Mei Terumi deeply disliked Obito because Obito had controlled the Fourth Mizukage, so she would not support Obito either.
"Very well, I declare the Fourth Great Ninja War here. The Akatsuki declares war on you Five Great Nations! We shall meet on the battlefield."
After officially initiating the war, Obito used Kamui and vanished before the Five Kage. This was originally what Li Xing intended to say, but the impulsive Raikage didn't give Li Xing the opportunity. Staying here any longer would be boring, and Li Xing didn't want to make things difficult for Tsunade, so he let Obito speak.
After Obito left, Mifune proposed the establishment of an unprecedented Ninja Alliance, with the Five Great Nations united against the Akatsuki, which already possessed the power of seven Tailed Beasts.
For the leader, Mifune recommended the Raikage. Tsunade had been too emotional to act earlier, and the Jinchuriki of other villages were gone, leaving only Cloud and Leaf. The Raikage would not show mercy to rogue ninja and possessed the perfect Jinchuriki, Killer Bee, making him the most suitable leader for the Ninja Alliance.
...
Meanwhile, on Li Xing's way back to the Land of Fire, he was intercepted by Sasuke's Amaterasu.
Li Xing had Karin and Yugito move aside and looked down at Sasuke, "Your brother, Uchiha Itachi, asked me not to interact with you too much, but you are truly too bothersome."
"Since you want me to Edo Tensei so badly, I'll let you see him!"
Li Xing reached out towards the direction of the Cloud Village and directly pulled a Cloud Village ninja from the Yellow Springs Path. He then summoned the King of Hell from his Rinnegan, who spat out Danzo's soul.
"Edo Tensei Jutsu!"
A shower of paper scraps emerged, and an old man with a Sharingan on one arm appeared before Sasuke.
Seeing this, Sasuke was furious. Just as Obito had said, Danzo had stolen the Uchiha clan's Sharingan and, in his pursuit of the Sharingan, had ordered Itachi to massacre the entire clan.
"Sasuke, the Danzo you wished to see is here. However, I won't let him answer your questions obediently. I will release Danzo's consciousness. If you get killed, don't blame me!"
With that, Li Xing released his control, and Danzo opened his eyes at that moment.
"This... is Edo Tensei? You are... Uchiha Sasuke! Who is the caster?" Danzo turned to look at Li Xing. He could never forget this face, this white hair. The ability to break his Izanagi with a mere gesture meant he could not be fought head-on.
"It's you! But I also thank you. This body will not die. My era is about to begin."
Danzo sneered, and the Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his right eye transformed into a Mangekyo Sharingan. Without hesitation, he used Kotoamatsukami, targeting himself.
"Hmm? Control is gone. This old fellow used Kotoamatsukami to remove the Edo Tensei control. Was it because he was unsure, or because he didn't want to be controlled that he didn't use Kotoamatsukami on me?"
Li Xing was slightly surprised. Danzo had been reluctant to use Kotoamatsukami in life, and now in death, he immediately used his ultimate move. But it didn't matter; in the face of absolute power, everything was futile.
"Danzo! I ask you, where did your Sharingan come from! Was it you who ordered Itachi to annihilate the clan!" Sasuke drew his Kusanagi sword and pointed it at Danzo, coldly questioning him.
(This chapter feels a bit rushed, but that's how it is. I'm tired and want to finish this quickly.)
(Thank you for the gift from Ye Changguan, the enthusiastic youth who loves fried ding.)