Black Zetsu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Chiba didn't intend to reveal the truth.

However, upon hearing that the Ten-Tails was about to be revived, Black Zetsu's heart was filled with joy.

But the happiness lasted less than a second, and Black Zetsu's heart sank again.

Because it wouldn't be easy to get the Ten-Tails from Jigen.

Uchiha Madara scrutinized Chiba: "Why are you telling us?"

Chiba spread his hands: "Jigen is an outsider; we should resolve the outsider's matters first, then deal with internal affairs."

Uchiha Madara suddenly laughed: "That's right, then let's deal with Jigen first, and then resolve our own matters!"

Chiba glanced at Black Zetsu out of the corner of his eye, then also laughed: "You are destined to lose, Uchiha Madara."

Chiba used Kamui and disappeared from his spot.

After seeing Chiba leave, Black Zetsu finally relaxed.

Black Zetsu suggested to Uchiha Madara: "Madara, I think..."

Uchiha Madara interrupted Black Zetsu: "I know what to do. Now, everyone immediately depart for Hidden Rain Village! I will reclaim my eyes, and then seize the Ten-Tails!"

...

Chiba was also rushing towards Hidden Rain Village.

After all, the Ten-Tails was about to be revived, and the real war was imminent.

Chiba contacted Yahiko while on the way.

Once the connection was established, Yahiko immediately said to Chiba: "Chiba, Obito needs four days to reach Hidden Rain Village. Jigen is going to have the Gedo Statue absorb the last of the Nine-Tails chakra in Hidden Rain Village. Do you know that the Ten-Tails is about to be revived?"

Chiba replied: "I know. I'm heading to Hidden Rain Village now. Listen carefully, Yahiko. After the Ten-Tails is revived, immediately have Nagato abandon his Rinnegan, seal it in a scroll, and give it to Obito. Then, the three of you immediately return to Hidden Sound Village.

The great war is about to begin. It's likely that the Ninja villages of the Shinobi World will form the Allied Shinobi Forces. At that time, you will lead Hidden Sound Village and act with the Allied Shinobi Forces!"

Yahiko agreed: "I understand. What about you, Chiba?"

"I have my own things to do. Don't worry about me. Alright, that's all!"

Chiba cut off the communication.

Yahiko looked at Nagato beside him; Nagato had also heard Chiba's words.

Nagato said to Yahiko: "I will abandon the Rinnegan when the time comes. Anyway, they aren't my eyes, and I'm not that obsessed with the power they give me."

Yahiko exhaled slightly and said: "Then let's get ready. Once the Ten-Tails is revived, we'll immediately leave Hidden Rain Village and return to our own village!"

...

Land of Lightning.

Raikage A found Killer Bee with his people. Seeing Killer Bee lying on the ground, his life hanging by a thread, Raikage A furiously punched the ground, creating a large crater.

A medical Ninja excitedly said: "Lord Raikage! Lord Killer Bee is still alive!"

Raikage A immediately rushed to Killer Bee's side and called out: "Bee! Bee!"

Amidst Raikage A's calls, Killer Bee slowly opened his eyes: "Big brother... Gyuki... was taken. It was... the Akatsuki..."

Raikage A placed his hand on Killer Bee's shoulder: "The Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails were taken. We'll just take them back. As long as you're alright, that's all that matters! Get some good rest!"

Raikage A stood up and angrily said to Samui beside him: "Samui, contact the Hokage, Tsuchikage, and Mizukage. Use the capture of the Jinchūriki as a reason to convene the Four Kage Summit. I will hold them accountable!"

"Yes!"

Minato Namikaze, Ōnoki, and Mei Terumī all received contact from Kumogakure, using the capture of the Jinchūriki from various Ninja villages as a reason to open a Four Kage Summit for discussion.

Since it was about the captured Jinchūriki, Minato Namikaze, Ōnoki, and Mei Terumī all chose to attend this meeting, and all set off for the Land of Iron, a neutral country, for the summit.

...

Four days later.

Chiba had already arrived outside Hidden Rain Village, hidden and waiting.

Similarly, Uchiha Madara, Black Zetsu, Uchiha Shin, Kisame Hoshigaki, Hidan, and Deidara arrived outside Hidden Rain Village.

Uchiha Madara did not enter directly, also remaining hidden, because he too was waiting—waiting for the Ten-Tails to be revived.

Inside the Akatsuki's base.

Behind Jigen was the Gedo Statue, with eight eyes open.

"Then, let's begin!"

Jigen unrolled the scroll that Tsukuyomi Sealed the Nine-Tails chakra.

Yahiko and the others began to form hand signs, simultaneously shouting: "Phantom Dragon Nine Seals!"

The Nine-Tails chakra sealed within the scroll was absorbed by the Gedo Statue.

Feeling the Nine-Tails chakra within it, Jigen breathed a sigh of relief. This amount was enough to open the eyes of the Gedo Statue.

Jigen's lips curved into an arc.

He would soon be able to control two Ten-Tails, one of which had even devoured his half-body as an Ōtsutsuki.

Next, as long as he confined the Ten-Tails in his alternate dimension, he could hide and wait for Uzumaki Aonagi's Karma to thaw completely.

The Gedo Statue's ninth eye slowly opened after absorbing the Nine-Tails chakra.

When the Nine-Tails chakra was completely absorbed and all nine eyes were fully open, the nine eyes rotated erratically, then let out a roar.

Just one roar caused Yahiko and the others, and even Chiba and Uchiha Madara outside the village, to feel an extremely strong sense of oppression.

The Akatsuki's base gradually collapsed amidst the roar.

Around the Gedo Statue, a spherical mass of purple-black Chakra appeared, enveloping the Gedo Statue.

At this moment, the Gedo Statue was in the process of revival. When this purple-black sphere shattered, the Ten-Tails would appear.

Jigen stood amidst the ruins, waiting for the Ten-Tails to appear, and then he would transfer the Ten-Tails into his alternate dimension.

Currently, Jigen no longer paid attention to anyone else; his eyes were solely on the Ten-Tails.

Because the Ten-Tails was about to be fully revived, everyone else had no more use.

Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and Uchiha Obito went to a corner.

Nagato unhesitatingly dug out his Rinnegan and handed them to Uchiha Obito.

Uchiha Obito sealed the two Rinnegan into a scroll.

"Yahiko, I'll have to trouble you next."

Yahiko carried the blind Nagato on his back: "What are you talking about? Konan, let's go back to the village."

Konan nodded: "Mm, let's go."

Uchiha Obito bade farewell to the three: "Then, goodbye."

"Goodbye, be careful yourself."

Yahiko and the other two immediately left Hidden Rain Village and rushed back to Hidden Sound Village.

Uchiha Obito used Kamui and disappeared from his spot.

Then, Uchiha Obito appeared before Chiba and tossed him the scroll containing the Rinnegan: "Here, the Rinnegan are in there. So, what's next?"

Chiba caught the scroll and said: "Next, is to return these eyes to their owner."

Uchiha Obito sneered: "Heh, it seems Uchiha Madara won't live much longer. You and Black Zetsu have clearly arranged everything for him."

"The final battle is coming, Obito. Do me one last favor."

"Tell me."

Chiba gazed at the large black sphere within Hidden Rain Village and said to Uchiha Obito: "Let those ignorant Ninja know about this. This battle is not just our war, but the war of the entire Shinobi World."