As Su Xiao was contemplating, Obito suddenly stood up.

"Someone has invaded the barrier."

"Ninja?"

Su Xiao immediately thought, perhaps Rose exposed the location here.

"That’s right, but there’s only one person."

"One person..."

Su Xiao was puzzled; if Rose exposed the location, the attackers wouldn’t be just one ninja, but a group. Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but realize that the previously set automatic alchemical creatures had taken effect.

"There are invaders~"

A weak voice came, from Shinfuru, who was stumbling and supporting herself against the wall.

"The enemy’s chakra... is very abnormal, and... I have a familiar feeling towards this chakra."

Shinfuru was clearly not yet recovered.

Su Xiao and Obito walked towards the outside of the base.

...

Above the underground base, within a valley.

This valley was shaped like a basin, and at the bottom of the basin lay the bones of a giant summoning beast. A figure wearing a dark red robe and hood was standing atop the bones.

"So this is the place, no wonder Akatsuki managed to set up such a tight defense in a short period."

The figure in the red robe chuckled softly, as he had already sensed the surrounding barrier. It was a small barrier with no defensive capability but could amplify his chakra fluctuation, making it impossible to hide.

Swoosh~

Obito, wearing a whirlpool mask and the Akatsuki Organization uniform, appeared out of thin air.

"Long time no see, Ah Fei."

The figure on the giant summoning beast bones spoke, looking down at Obito.

"No, now I should call you Madara."

The man in the red robe spoke with a slightly mocking tone.

Obito looked at that figure. The person was very young, wore glasses, had purple eyeshadow around the eyes, pale skin, and that pale skin showed cracks like fractured porcelain.

This figure in the red robe was somewhat unusual, having a tail; the tail was a living snake, flicking its snake core.

Obito’s eyes squinted as he recognized who it was, though still unable to be sure.

"It’s impressive that you found this place."

Obito spoke probing.

"As a spy, I’ve moved between nations and was once a member of the Akatsuki Organization. Don’t underestimate my intelligence network."

The intentions of the man with glasses in the red robe were unclear, but he didn’t look like an invader.

"You were once Sasori’s spy, right?"

This time Obito confirmed the identity of the man with glasses in the red robe; he was once Sasori’s spy and later switched to Orochimaru, the double-dealer Dou.

Dou’s childhood was spent in fleeing and betrayal. He was originally a spy for Konoha and later caught by Sasori, who left poisonous substances in his body. Therefore, he became Sasori’s spy, responsible for infiltrating Orochimaru’s side.

Since Orochimaru helped him remove the toxins within him, he became Orochimaru’s subordinate. Before this, he had been a spy for many factions, having acted as a double spy and a triple spy.

Dou once had a constant fake smile on his face, as if wearing a mask. After Orochimaru was ’killed’ by Sasuke, Dou injected Orochimaru’s blood into his body utilizing his research skills and materials left by Orochimaru, successfully obtaining Orochimaru’s power.

Not only that, Dou gained ’Immortal Technique’ by visiting the White Snake Fairy, similar to the Immortal Technique spread over Mount Myoboku, which utilizes natural energy.

Afterwards, Double-dealer Dou evolved into Orosboro. He no longer had a fake smile because he realized that it wasn’t him.

Now, Dou is almost a replica of Orochimaru; his research level is on par with Orochimaru, just differing in research directions, and he has mastered the Immortal Technique of Dragon Land Cave, which makes calling him Orosboro fitting.

Recognizing Dou’s identity, Obito acknowledged the gravity of the situation. Being found by such a spy was undoubtedly dire for the Akatsuki Organization.

Thinking of this, Obito ceased idle talk, leaping onto the remains of the summoning beast, aiming to eliminate Orosboro.

Orosboro smiled and quickly leapt off the summoning beast’s remains. Upon landing, he clasped his hands together.

Rumble rumble...

The ground trembled as four coffins emerged from the underground.

The coffins stood upright on the ground when four coffin lids fell, revealing the situations within them.

Within the four coffins stood four bodies, clad in attire identical to Orosboro’s, that dark red robe. The four bodies were: Nagato, Kakuza, Sasori, Uchiha Itachi.

"Edo Tensei."

Obito’s revealed eye widened, feeling the situation becoming even more troublesome. If Dou truly resurrected these individuals, there wouldn’t be a need to resurrect at 100% power; even 70% would be challenging.

Kakuza and Sasori would be manageable, but Nagato and Itachi were frightening.

Nagato’s combat effectiveness was undeniable, while Itachi’s power was profoundly hidden. When he fought with Sasuke, not to mention he was a flickering candle flame, those powerful pupil skills alone were not fully displayed, not even thirty percent. Skills like Shisui’s eye and Izanami were unused; if applied, Sasuke might have been defeated instantly.

Nagato, being wary of Itachi, never attacked Konoha, which also evidenced Itachi’s power.

Originally, Sasuke with three Magatama’s maximum combat effectiveness was Jonin or Shadow level, aided by the power within Orochimaru. Without it, Sasuke’s level was around Jonin at best.

Now Orosboro has used Edo Tensei to resurrect Nagato and Itachi, making Obito extremely apprehensive.

"This is a forbidden technique understood only by the Second Hokage and Lord Orochimaru; now, including myself, a total of three people comprehend it, and currently, I’ve surpassed my predecessors."

Orosboro is no longer the Dou of the past; his strength bolster his confidence significantly.

"This is just a small demonstration to let you believe in my abilities."

Orosboro placed his hand on the coffin, watching Itachi within.

"Be assured, I’m not here to fight. The person above doesn’t need to reveal such astonishing killing intent."

Orosboro looked up at the high cliff where Su Xiao was sitting.

"Brat, you’ve grown capable."

Sitting at the cliff’s edge, Su Xiao watched Dou. When first meeting Dou, the latter had a constant fake smile while attempting to collaborate with Orochimaru to undermine Su Xiao, but was captured by Su Xiao who cut off one of Dou’s ears.

"You flatter me, Mister Bai Ye."

Orosboro evidently held no malice; despite Su Xiao’s injured left arm, his unpredictable behavior made a fierce impression. One moment the opponent was laughing, the next moment had one of his ears severed, although his ear had long regenerated.

"Enough nonsense, what is your purpose here?"

Obito clearly wasn’t planning to allow Orosboro to leave; however, he was unaware of Su Xiao’s stance above.

"I’ve heard about your declaration of war against the Five Great Shinobi Villages and also that you killed the Fourth Raikage and Fifth Mizukage. I wish to ally with you."

Orosboro’s intelligence network matched that of major Ninja Villages, well aware of the happenings at the Five Shadow Summit. He wasn’t entirely confident whether Akatsuki members would cooperate, though he had a trump card at hand. The current situation was different from predicted; aside from Obito, others were present. Thus, using that trump card was best avoided if possible.