Outside Turtle Island, the Second Manda, modified by Yakushi Kabuto, was tightly coiled around Turtle Island, which was formed by a giant turtle, preventing it from swimming further.
Above Turtle Island, Yakushi Kabuto commanded Deidara, whom he had reincarnated with Edo Tensei:
"The Eight-Tails and Kyuubi are both on this island. This is a prime opportunity to capture them. Deidara, give it a big one! I want the entire thing flipped over!"
"Explosion is art! I'm best at dealing with these turtles!"
Deidara extended his hand, creating numerous clay bombs and throwing them towards the underside of the giant turtle of Turtle Island, which was trapped by Manda. He controlled the bombs to stick tightly to its belly.
He was very experienced in dealing with turtles. That big turtle, the Three-Tails, was captured only after he flipped it over with clay bombs back then.
"Hmph!"
With his loud shout, the large number of explosive clay bombs thrown into the sea detonated simultaneously. The powerful impact indeed flipped the entire giant turtle of Turtle Island over.
At this moment, Tsuchikage Ōnoki, along with his granddaughter Kurotsuchi and his apprentice Akatsuchi, also rushed over.
Although Kisame had transmitted the intelligence about Turtle Island, Yamato and the others also quickly sent back information about Kisame's attack to the Allied Forces Headquarters.
The Five Kage swiftly adjusted their strategic deployment and dispatched the Tsuchikage, who could fly using the Super Light-Weight Earth Release Jutsu, to Turtle Island for support to prevent any mishaps.
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Inside Turtle Island, the world suddenly inverted. Yamato quickly used Wood Release to catch the animals of Turtle Island and Naruto and the others, while Adam floated in mid-air using Flying Technique.
"Ouch! What's going on? Why did it flip over?"
Naruto exclaimed, rubbing his sore backside.
Killer Bee, beside him, had the same question:
"The world has actually turned upside down, you idiot, you fool!"
On the other side, Yamato, holding a dizzy Might Guy, also had a headache. After Might Guy defeated Kisame by opening the Seventh Gate, he hadn't recovered from the after-effects of the Eight Gates, and coupled with his seasickness, he wasn't even fully conscious now.
The Kumogakure Ninja from Turtle Island frowned and whispered:
"Something must have happened outside. We absolutely cannot let them both find out. We need to find a reason to convince them, and then go out and deal with the enemy."
This mission was nominally for Killer Bee to guide Naruto in mastering the Kyuubi and then complete the animal classification registration. In reality, it was solely to protect the two of them, so naturally, they couldn't tell them about the war.
"You're right. I'll explain later. I'll just say this is a common sight on Turtle Island and have him honestly stay here and continue with the S-Rank mission."
Yamato nodded with a solemn expression.
However, the Kumogakure Ninja's face showed some hesitation:
"That reason is too far-fetched. Naruto isn't an idiot; will he believe it?"
"Don't worry, he is an idiot; he will definitely believe it."
Yamato nodded confidently. He knew Naruto too well.
However, just as the two were about to get up and go to trick Naruto and Killer Bee, they suddenly froze in place:
"Where are they?"
It turned out that the spot where Naruto and Killer Bee had just been was now empty, and looking around, there was no sign of them anywhere.
"I... I think I just saw Advisor Lord go over and say a few words to them, and then they disappeared together."
At this moment, Aoba Yamashiro, a Konoha Ninja nearby, said with some uncertainty.
"What!!!"
Yamato and the Kumogakure Ninja were so startled that they nearly jumped on the spot.
At the same time, on the flipped turtle shell outside Turtle Island, Adam suddenly appeared with Naruto and Killer Bee.
He had just gone down very directly to tell Naruto and Killer Bee that enemies might be attacking, and then he pulled the two of them out using Apparition.
"It's you, Yakushi Kabuto!"
As soon as Naruto appeared, he recognized Yakushi Kabuto, who was confronting Kurotsuchi.
Yakushi Kabuto, upon seeing Naruto and Killer Bee, grinned:
"As expected, you're all here. Now I can take all of you back."
However, when he saw Adam standing between Naruto and Killer Bee, his body suddenly stiffened:
"That troublesome guy is here too."
He hadn't met Adam, but he had learned about Adam's intelligence from Obito and knew how difficult Adam's strength was to deal with.
"It seems I can't use the original plan."
Without Adam, he could pretend to be captured by Kurotsuchi and then seize the opportunity to take the targets away. If he could capture the Eight-Tails and Kyuubi, even better; if not, capturing Yamato would also work.
But with Adam present, if he pretended to be captured, he truly wouldn't be able to escape.
"To make them so wary of you, let me test your Water first!"
Yakushi Kabuto formed hand seals and slammed his hands on the ground, summoning four coffins simultaneously.
"Edo Tensei!"
The coffin doors opened one by one, and four figures slowly opened their eyes and walked out.
At this moment, Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki, who was in the air reprimanding the Edo Tensei Deidara, stopped his attack upon seeing the four figures emerging from the coffins. He stared with wide, disbelieving eyes:
"It's the Second Tsuchikage, Second Mizukage, Third Raikage, and Fourth Kazekage!"
No longer bothering to fight Deidara, Ōnoki landed beside Kurotsuchi with Akatsuchi.
"Naruto, Killer Bee Lord!"
Yamato, Aoba Yamashiro, and the Kumogakure Ninja also rushed over.
So, on the belly of Turtle Island, on one side were Adam, Naruto, Killer Bee, Ōnoki, Akatsuchi, Kurotsuchi, Yamato, Aoba Yamashiro, and the Kumogakure Ninja.
And on the other side were the Edo Tensei Second Tsuchikage, Second Mizukage, Third Raikage, Fourth Kazekage, and Deidara, as well as Yakushi Kabuto, who was controlling them.
In terms of numbers, it was nine against six, a considerable advantage, but Ōnoki, standing at the forefront, felt uncertain.
Because the Second Tsuchikage was his master, whose strength was only stronger than his, not weaker, and the Second Mizukage's strength was no less than the Second Tsuchikage's.
The two had died together back then.
The Third Raikage was even known as the strongest spear and the strongest shield, single-handedly holding off their Iwagakure's ten thousand Ninja for three days and three nights, finally dying of exhaustion.
As for the Fourth Kazekage, he could be a little more at ease with him.
Crucially, these Edo Tensei individuals possessed immortality and infinite Chakra, making them even more difficult to deal with than when they were alive.
"Naruto, Killer Bee, the seven of us will hold them off. You two quickly go to the Allied Forces Headquarters in the Land of Lightning for reinforcements!"
Since the chances of winning were slim, to prevent the Eight-Tails and Kyuubi from being captured, they could only be sent away first.
However, Naruto and Killer Bee were not the type of people to flee without a fight, and they immediately rejected Ōnoki's command.
Ōnoki also didn't have a good temper, so even before the fight began, the few of them started bickering loudly. Yamato and the others tried to persuade them, but it was clearly useless, which left Adam speechless.
On the other side, the summoned Shadow were also confused. After Kabuto's brief explanation, they understood what was happening.
Although they were furious at Kabuto's actions, their bodies were forcibly controlled, and they were helpless.