XX-level Hokage

"Oh, you're actually willing to take action? Aren't you afraid of destroying this body as well?" Obito said calmly, looking at Orochimaru. Orochimaru's current strength was at most at the level of an ordinary Jonin.

“I need the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki’s assistance with some research. Don’t worry, I’ll bring Itachi, who’s been resurrected through the Reanimation Jutsu, with me,” Orochimaru said. “What are you up to?” Obito asked, his eyes filled with suspicion.

"Isn't this a good opportunity for us to trust each other? Once we get the Nine-Tails, your plan will be just around the corner," Orochimaru said with a sinister smile.

"Then let's do it your way," Obito said.

“According to Zetsu’s reconnaissance, the Allied Shinobi Forces have a total strength of about 80,000. Therefore, we used the 100,000 White Zetsu left behind by the Sage of Six Paths to besiege and weaken them. However, the sudden appearance of black creatures indicates that the Allied Shinobi Forces seem to have more than 80,000 troops. So, should we use the chakra of the Tailed Beasts to create some more White Zetsu?” Orochimaru said with a light laugh.

“No need,” Obito said. “Since we have those men, we don’t need to worry about numbers.” “That’s true,” Orochimaru said, looking at Obito and suddenly bursting into laughter.

Obito's expression behind his mask became increasingly passive. Now that the Reanimation Jutsu and the White Zetsu army were in Orochimaru's hands, Orochimaru was, in a sense, able to speak to him on equal terms.

“Come with me,” Obito said.

Then he turned and walked out of the passageway, heading deeper into the cave. Orochimaru followed him.

Soon, they arrived at a huge wooden door.

With a gentle push, Obito led Orochimaru inside.

"This is... the Gedo Mazo." Orochimaru said, somewhat surprised.

Before him stood a gigantic, nine-eyed, bizarre statue, seated in a strange posture on a massive lotus platform. "Come down," Obito continued, then descended the stairs, soon arriving at the foot of the Gedo Mazo.

As they drew closer, Orochimaru sensed something. "It's alive," Orochimaru said.

“It is dead, but it is about to be resurrected,” Obito said.

“I understand. I will bring the Nine-Tails,” Orochimaru said calmly. “I look forward to your good news,” Obito said, looking at Orochimaru.

"A Hyuga clansman discovered Zetsu and has now been killed." Mashiro said softly in the Raikage's office. At that moment, the Five Kage and Mifune were in A's office, holding a meeting.

"At this point, the intelligence has been leaked, and we have to revise the battle plan. However, the fact that our coalition forces have already learned of this leak is a blessing in disguise. This makes it easier for us to set a trap," Onoki said.

“The most worrying thing is still the Turtle Island matter. We don’t know how much information has been leaked yet. If Naruto’s location has also been leaked, then we’ll be in trouble. Even though the tunnel can move, it’s still not reassuring,” Gaara said.

“To hold off the enemy, the island has moved along the route I laid out. Besides, the fog is so thick that the enemy won’t be able to find it easily,” Ai said. “If it were a search, the enemy would definitely send out small reconnaissance teams. They shouldn’t be using human wave tactics to divide their forces, so they should have a hard time finding Turtle Island among the many islands,” Mei Terumi said, frowning slightly.

“I’m afraid they already know the exact coordinates of Turtle Island. If that’s the case, even if the island moves, the enemy will conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area. We can’t afford to be careless,” Gaara said, resting his chin on his hand.

"In short, send reinforcements first. If sending a large force would make it easy for the enemy to spot, send only a small number of elite troops," Mifune said.

"I have people on Turtle Island now, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is already able to use much of the Nine-Tails' power. Even if they are discovered by the enemy, they can be contained in the short term."

"The safety within is not a problem, the only concern is that the enemy might send elite troops." Mashiro said softly.

"Wow!" Onoki suddenly said with a smile. "Tsuchikage-sama," Terumi Mei said, somewhat surprised.

"Hmph, old man Tsuchikage, I have no objection," Ai said.

“That’s right, and being able to fly makes you move quickly too,” Mei Terumi nodded and said. “Are you sure it’s okay?” Gaara asked.

"Don't worry, Kazekage, I'm the Tsuchikage known as Onoki the Two Scales! Ah! My back!" Onoki said smugly, then slammed his hand on the table, instantly twisting his back.

"So, what's the Commander's opinion?" Onoki asked, supporting his back and looking at Mashiro. "I'm completely at ease leaving it to you, Grandpa," Mashiro replied with a smile.

Then, she extended a finger, and a wisp of green chakra flew out, landing on Onoki's waist. "I didn't expect the Hokage to be skilled in medical ninjutsu," Terumi exclaimed in surprise. "I know a little," Mashiro replied with a smile.

"Then I'll set off." Ohnoki said with a smile, realizing his back pain had subsided.

Orochimaru, with the reanimated Itachi, stood atop Deidara's clay bird. "Then let's set off," Orochimaru said.

"Hurry up and leave, I'm very busy," Deidara said, clearly annoyed.

Then the clay bird took off, carrying the three people on its back into the sky. They traveled for a short while.

Orochimaru, controlling the reanimated Itachi, suddenly cast a genjutsu on Deidara from behind, immobilizing him before releasing Itachi's consciousness. "What... this is Earth Reincarnation?!" Itachi, sensing his body's condition and looking at his hands, immediately understood what had happened. "Long time no see, Itachi," Orochimaru said softly.

Itachi looked behind him and saw Orochimaru. He was immediately surprised and said, "Orochimaru, you're still alive?" "I guess I was just lucky," Orochimaru replied.

If he had actually transferred his soul into Sasuke's body back then, perhaps he would have really been gone.

"Then..." Itachi instantly activated his Mangekyou Sharingan, preparing to unleash Amaterasu, but found it had no effect.

"Don't forget, you're currently in a state of reincarnation and under my control. However, the talisman I used is an improved version and won't completely imprison you," Orochimaru said with a smile.

"Is there something you want to say to me?" Itachi asked calmly.

He didn't believe Orochimaru would release his consciousness for no reason. "I want to make a deal with you," Orochimaru said.

"Oh?" Itachi asked, a rare hint of confusion in his voice. "Do you know Uchiha Zero?"

On the other side, Onoki, along with Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi, arrived at a border of Kumogakure. "The sea is just ahead; we'll have to fly from there," Onoki said.

"Yes, it's been a long time since I've flown. I'm really looking forward to it," Akatsuchi said excitedly, raising his hands.

"You seem so excited, Akatsuchi. Maybe we're about to fight." Kurotsuchi said, bending down towards Akatsuchi.

Onoki reached out and touched Akatsuchi, who then flew into the air. Once airborne, Akatsuchi was very excited and flew around, bobbing about.

"I told you not to get so excited, I can't stand it, kid." Kurotsuchi was having a really bad day. She had specially worn fishnet stockings to see Mashiro, but she hadn't been able to say a single word to her.

"Damn it, it seems really interesting, but I can't wear it on my face like him. That bastard Akatsuchi..." Kurotsuchi clenched her fists and thought to herself as she watched Akatsuchi flying around. She also wanted to fly and relieve her depression.

“Your turn next, Kurotsuchi,” Onoki said, then reached out and touched Kurotsuchi’s waist. Kurotsuchi’s face immediately turned red, but she still forced a smile and said, “I really can’t help it.”

Chapter 180: The Island Turtle War (Part 1)

Meanwhile, on the island turtle, Naruto and Killer Bee are organizing the island turtle's animals to enter a cave.

"News has come from the Allied Forces that the intelligence has been leaked, and the Akatsuki might come looking for us, so it's safer to hide inside the island turtle's shell." Not far.

"Under a tree," Motoi began.

"Naruto still has no doubts about this mission and is absolutely full of enthusiasm," said Yamashiro Aoba, looking at Kai.

"That's for the best. If Naruto finds out about the Third Shinobi World War, things will get complicated. He definitely won't stay behind the scenes; he'll rush to the front lines." Kushina genuinely didn't want Naruto to participate in the war. Having experienced the Third Shinobi World War, she knew all too well the cruelty and danger of war.

"That's right, that's something we must avoid, after all, our goal in this war is to protect Naruto," said Yamashiro Aoba.

In a stretch of sea off the Land of Lightning, a giant clay bird carrying Orochimaru, Itachi, and Deidara flew overhead. "According to Zetsu's intelligence, the coordinates are nearby," Orochimaru said.

"It must have moved, right? I once heard that there was a giant tortoise in the Hidden Cloud Village, its body as big as an island," Itachi said softly.

As for Deidara, he remained silent. He was still under Itachi's genjutsu, and in his eyes, Orochimaru and Itachi were both extremely quiet.

Just then, Onoki appeared out of thin air and threw a punch at Orochimaru. Itachi reacted in time and blocked Onoki's attack with his body. The attack pierced through Itachi's body, and Itachi reached out and threw Onoki away.

"I didn't expect the ambush to be the Tsuchikage," Orochimaru said, looking at Onoki floating in the air.

"It was just a preliminary exploration. Judging from the feeling just now, I didn't expect that the legendary Uchiha Itachi would actually be resurrected by Edo Tensei," Onoki said calmly.

Rong remained silent.

"Also, you must be Orochimaru, Sarutobi's disciple. And what's the deal with that bird and Deidara?" Onoki asked, looking at Deidara. At that moment, Itachi dispelled the genjutsu on Deidara, and Deidara, now awake, saw Onoki and exclaimed in surprise, "I never expected to meet you!"

Old man.

Then Deidara flung several small sticky birds from his hand, which flew towards Onoki. "!" "!" "!"...

An explosion rang out, the smoke cleared, and a wall of earth that appeared out of nowhere blocked Deidara's attack.

The earthen wall disappeared, and Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi appeared beside Onoki. The earthen wall that had blocked the attack was indeed created by Akatsuchi. "I was quite surprised. I thought you were dead, Deidara," Onoki said.

"Brother Deidara, you're still alive? I haven't heard from you for so long, I thought you had been killed by that ninja. How are you still alive?" Kurotsuchi said in surprise.

"Hahaha, you really didn't die!" Akatsuchi said with a laugh, happy that Deidara was still alive.

“Don’t just focus on having fun, Akatsuchi,” Onoki said. “Huh?” Akatsuchi turned to look at Onoki.

“This brat is our enemy now. Don’t hold back. Capture him alive and bring him back to the village,” Onoki said.

"You're the one who's dead! Damn it, I'll kill you right now, you old man who doesn't respect my art!" Deidara said angrily. "Enough! I'll catch you all!" Onoki said angrily.

"Are you planning to hinder our actions? But I anticipated an ambush. Do you think I only have one plan in mind?" Orochimaru said with a sinister smile.

In the sea, a giant sea serpent was constantly swimming.

It came up behind the island tortoise and then bit its tail.

The island tortoise suddenly cried out in pain, its beak emitting a painful groan, and then the entire island began to tremble. The tortoise's agonizing cries also reached this place.

Orochimaru, upon hearing this, muttered to himself, "Looks like we've found it. Deidara, let's go."

"Why should I listen to you? I want to show that old geezer what real art is," Deidara said, dissatisfied.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru glanced at Itachi.

Itachi activated his Sharingan, and Deidara was once again controlled by genjutsu, riding a giant clay bird towards the island turtle.

"Then they found the island turtle. You two, follow me." Sensing something was terribly wrong, Onoki hurriedly followed. Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi, upon hearing this, also quickly followed.

At this moment, as the island turtle trembled, it was as if an earthquake had occurred on the island turtle. Naruto and Killer Bee, who were organizing the animals, both fell to the ground. "What's going on?" Naruto looked at the sky and asked in confusion.

"Oh no, someone attacked the island turtle!" Killer Bee immediately sensed something was wrong. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and his two companions were rushing towards the island turtle at top speed.

“This shape should be the place,” Orochimaru said. “It really is a giant, moving tortoise,” Itachi said softly.

"Awaken Deidara and have him use a bomb to stop this giant turtle from moving," Orochimaru said.

"Oh no, they're too fast!" Onoki was rushing over with Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi. But it was too late.

Several clay jellyfish exploded simultaneously, flipping the entire island turtle over. Inside the turtle's shell, Naruto and his friends experienced firsthand what it meant to feel dizzy and disoriented.

"Something must have happened outside, but we absolutely cannot let this place slip by. We absolutely cannot let Naruto go outside. You guys figure out a solution." (Stability)

From behind the figure, Motoi spoke.

At this moment, the island turtle had fallen into a coma, and Orochimaru and his two companions landed on its belly.

"Orochimaru, you and Itachi go find the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and fight them. There are still some scores to settle," Deidara said to Orochimaru.

"Then let's do it this way." Orochimaru didn't object to Deidara's suggestion at all. Just then, Onoki and the other two arrived.

"Deidara, witness my terror!" Onoki said angrily.

"Yabai, the old man has gone berserk." Although Deidara had just made a domineering attempt to take on three opponents at once, he still broke out in a cold sweat when he actually saw the enraged Onoki.

"You haven't forgotten, have you?" Onoki clasped his hands together, then opened them, and a transparent cube appeared out of thin air. Akatsuchi watched Onoki's movements nervously; he hadn't expected him to actually use this move.

"Something's getting increasingly wrong. Is he planning to use the Dust Release technique?" Deidara thought to himself, realizing the danger. "This is really bad." Deidara hurriedly steered the giant clay bird away into the distance.

"Don't even think about escaping." The transparent cube in Onoki's hand transformed into a transparent triangular pyramid, pointing directly at the direction Deidara had fled. Just as he was about to launch it, Akatsuchi suddenly hugged Onoki from behind, causing the Dust Release he had gathered to dissipate. "What do you need me for, Akatsuchi?" Onoki asked, puzzled.

"If we use this trick, the island turtle will really be doomed," Akatsuchi said nervously.

"Damn it, this is a problem! This guy is way too big, he doesn't look like an animal at all," Onoki said angrily. Taking advantage of this time, Deidara also escaped Onoki's attack range.