"Alright, let's see just how badass you really are—Edo Tensei!"
With Yakushi Kabuto's hand seals, the battlefield was suddenly flooded with the revived forms of the Fourth Kazekage, Third Raikage, Second Tsuchikage, and Second Mizukage.
"Kazama, you little punk, let's see how you handle this, haha!"
The arrival of these Kage-level powerhouses instantly tipped the battlefield in the enemy's favor.
The Shinobi Alliance was completely overwhelmed by these Edo Tensei Kage-level masters. Even the Akatsuki and Otogakure forces, who had initially held their own, were now being pushed back relentlessly.
After all, these were bona fide Kage-level shinobi, far stronger than Kinaku and Ginkaku.
"Lord Kazama, we've got trouble!"
Obito rushed to Kazama's side as soon as he got the news.
"The central Shinobi Alliance battlefield is getting hit hard—Second Mizukage, Second Tsuchikage, Third Raikage, and Fourth Kazekage just showed up!"
"Damn it! The enemy's so low, using our villages' legendary Kages as weapons!"
The Fourth Raikage, standing nearby, was livid, practically jumping with rage.
"I'm heading out to reinforce them!"
Kazama knew the central Shinobi Alliance had no one capable of facing these Kage-level opponents. He had to get there fast, or the Alliance would suffer massive casualties.
"Little brother Kazama, these revived Kages are insanely strong. You might not be able to handle them alone. Let me come with you!"
Seeing that Kumogakure's enemies were nearly wiped out, Kazama nodded at the Fourth Raikage's request.
When Kazama and the Fourth Raikage arrived, the first opponent they encountered was the Third Raikage.
"Father!"
Even knowing his father was an Edo Tensei puppet and an enemy, the Fourth Raikage couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
"Kid, you've grown a lot…"
"Hmph! This isn't the time for family reunions!"
Before the Third Raikage could finish, Yakushi Kabuto seized control of his body, sending him charging at the Fourth Raikage and Kazama.
"My body's no longer my own—don't let your guard down!"
Clad in his Raiton no Yoroi (Lightning Release Armor), the Third Raikage cranked his speed to the max, moving almost as fast as the Hiraishin no Jutsu (Flying Thunder God Technique).
Thanks to his Rokugōma Rinnegan (Six Tomoe Rinnegan), Kazama could track the Third Raikage's movements and dodge his attacks.
The Fourth Raikage, however, wasn't so lucky. In a single clash, he was sent flying by a brutal hit from his father.
"Sorry, Kazama. I came to help, but I'm just holding you back!"
The Fourth Raikage, sprawled on the ground, was frustrated with himself.
"No worries. Take a breather and leave the Third Raikage to me!"
"Hmph, you little punk!"
Yakushi Kabuto smirked at Kazama again.
"I'll take out the Fourth Raikage first, then deal with you!"
Always one to pick the easier target, Kabuto ordered the Third Raikage to finish off the badly injured Fourth Raikage.
"Jigokuzuki: Yonhon Nukite!" (Hell Stab: Four-Finger Piercing Hand)
"Is this the end?"
The Fourth Raikage knew his father's signature move all too well—anyone hit by it was as good as dead.
With despair, he closed his eyes, bracing for the end.
But the next moment, he felt no pain at all.