"Naruto is heading to the land of lightning lady Tsunade." Shizune said calmly.
"In that case we should start the preparations for the war as soon as possible." Tsunade said. "Kakashi and Guy, you two need to tell the villagers about the situation. We need to be completely prepared for whenever the kage decide to make their move against Madara."
"Right." Kakashi said.
"Leave it to us." Guy said as the two of them teleported away.
"Lady Tsuande, are you sure we'll be able to win this?" Shizune asked.
"I don't know, we're up against Madara and seven tailed beasts. Not to mention the fact that Orochimaru could be working with him, then again this is the first time that all five villages have decided to cooperate so anything could happen." Tsuande said. "Right now all we can do is make sure we're prepared for whatever Madara has planned."
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"I take it you took care of the loose end I asked about?" Orochimaru asked calmly as Zetsu appeared next to him.
"Danzo's dead." Zetsu said calmly.
"In that case I'll fulfill my end of our agreement, Forbidden Jutsu: Reanimation." Orochimaru said as a single coffin rose from the ground behind him before opening to reveal Kisame.
"What the, where am I?" Kisame asked. "The last thing I remember is dying."
"Yes, unfortunately that didn't coincide with our plans. We're quickly approaching the start of the fourth great ninja war." Tobi said walking up to them.
"That's why you were reanimated." Kabuto said. "We're up against the five great villages after all."
"That shouldn't be a threat, they'll spend more time fighting amongst themselves than against us." Kisame said.
"Under normal circumstances maybe, but they know my identity." Tobi said. "That's why it's time for you to gain your tail."
"Oh, interesting." Kisame said with a smirk.
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"Hey Kiba, do you mind giving me a hand with this?" Choji asked.
"Sure thing, but man did you ever think we'd be in a war?" Kiba asked while taking some of the medical supplies.
"No way, when Guy-sensei told me and Shikamaru about it I thought he was testing us." Choji said. "I can hardly even believe it."
"Yeah, but we need to do whatever we can to help take the akatsuki down once and for all." Kiba said. "You wanted this stuff Sakura?"
"Yeah, thanks." Sakura said. "We need as many supplies as we can get."
"That's a good point, all five villages are working together to take down Madara Uchiha." Choji said thoughtfully. "Hey, does this mean if we win there won't ever be another war?"
"It looks that way, but first we have to make sure we do win." Kiba said before sniffing the air. "Hold on, someone's nearby."
"It's probably just someone from another village." Ino said walking up with a box. "Speaking of which didn't Kakashi-sensei say the other kage would be coming?"
"Yeah, he did." Sakura said. "I wonder when they'll get here."
"That would be now." Shikamaru said walking up with Kankuro and Temari. "The other kage just arrived in the village."
"That's good, the more time we have to prepare the better." Choji said.
"Exactly." Temari said calmly.
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"So far everything seems to be going smoothly, though I'm still cautious that the villagers will be able to cooperate after the tensions we had in the past." the Tsuchikage said.
"It's a new generation lord Tsuchikage, I have faith in them." Tsunade said.
"She's right, I speak from experience that things change. This alliance may be the key to ending conflict between our villages, not to mention the fact that we're up against Madara Uchiha and seven tailed beasts." the Mizukage said. "It won't be easy to maintain an alliance like this but we need to trust in our villagers."
"We can worry about the future of the alliance once we win the war, right now defeating Madara is our top priority." the Raikage said. "If what the hokage thinks is accurate Orochimaru is aiding Madara with his Reanimation ninjutsu."
"In that case it's a good thing we managed to get this back." Sasuke said as Taka appeared in the room. "Danzo was killed by the akatsuki."
"I had a feeling that would be the case." Tsuande said. "Still we can't worry about that right now."
"Agreed, the important thing is to deal with the akatsuki and Madara." the Raikage said calmly.
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"I trust you have a valid reason for all of these Zetsu corpses." Tobi said coldly.
"Of course, you're army requires a bit more diversity. That's where we come in, Kabuto I'm well aware you know how to perform the jutsu." Orochimaru said. "I trust you can handle this?"
"Of course." Kabuto said. "Especially now that you've granted me your power."
"Of course, you've proven yourself more than worthy. Now then Forbidden Jutsu: Reanimation." Orochimaru said calmly.
"Forbidden Jutsu: Reanimation." Kabuto said quickly as hundreds of coffins rose out of the ground behind them.
"The former members of the akatsuki, the deceased jinchuuriki, the past kage, and other shinobi of significant strength." Orochimaru said calmly. "I trust that this will serve to increase the strength of your army."
"It will certainly prove useful, of course you of all people know the value of information Orochimaru. Go with Deidara and find the location of the remaining jinchuuriki." Tobi said calmly.
"Of course, consider it done." Orochimaru said calmly before Deidara created a clay bird and the two of them flew off.
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"You must be Naruto Uzumaki, we've been expecting you." said a man in a cloud headband. "Lord Bee is waiting up ahead."
"Lord Bee?" Naruto asked. "Who's that?"
"He's lord raikage's younger brother, a very powerful and respected shinobi in the hidden cloud village." the cloud ninja said. "He's here to assist us during the mission."
"That's good to hear, lead the way." Yamato said calmly. I hope lady Tsunade is right about this, if Madara somehow finds them everything we're doing will be a waste, he thought nervously.
(The preparations for the fourth great ninja war have begun. Next chapter Naruto will meet Killer Bee. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)
