Scarlet lied still on the futon, bandages wrapped around tightly and carefully on his eyes.It was a day after the procedure. Crimson sat down his best friends, gently nudging him.

"How do you feel, Scarlet?"

The Uchiha remained still. "I don't know, we'll the see the results in about a week or so." The silence between them started to gather, before Scarlet broke it. "By the way, I heard Akamaru after the procedure. Is anyone else from Konoha here?"

Crimson nodded.

"Yeah, Kiba, Sai and Lee charged here towards Tetsu no Kuni, chasing after Sakura. But as they went, they went back to Konoha, probably to inform them of Danzo's death."

Azure entered the room, carrying a bucket of water. She reached her hand towards Scarlet's jacket, making Crimson's eyes shot open.

"Wh-what are you doing Azure?!"

"Eh?"

Scarlet asked. Azure blushed slightly, with Crimson still staring at her.

"W-well, I just realized now that Scarlet-kun hasn't washed or bathed yet. So I need to clean him."

Crimson had a look of realization, before a smirk, a perverted one, crawled up his lips.

"Ah. You two haven't had it yet, so you want to see Scarlet junior, this is just an excuse to-"

Before Crimson could finish, a large water tentacle pushed him out of the room and towards where Midnight and Breeze were making out. Before the Hatake or the Namikaze could do anything, Crimson sank into the ground.

Scarlet spoke. "Neh, Azure-chan. If you wanted to clean me, you should have just said it instead of pushing Crimson out of the room with your jutsu."

Azure blushed, proceeding to unclothed Scarlet.

"Well, he wouldn't let me hear the end of it, with him taking things out of context."

Scarlet just chuckled, as he was now just in his boxers. Azure took out a sponge and went to work.

Back at the Meeting Room

Ay crossed his arms, impatiently waiting for something along with his fellow Kages and their body guards.Gaara and Naruto were talking abot Sasuke. Mei was discussing about Kakashi and his...lack of a love life. Yamato and Ao were having a conversation about Kekkei Genkai. Chojuro, Kankuro and Temari were comparing weapons. Kurotsuchi, Akatsuchi and Onoki were discussing stuff about Iwa's relations with the other villages. Cee and Darui just stood there.

Ay's lack of patient finally got to him as he slammed down his hand.

"What is that informant of yours taking so long?!"

The statement was directed at Naruto. The blonde Uzumaki shrugged, making the Raikage narrow his eyes at him. A flutter of paper appeared out of thin air, and began converging on the ground, forming a figure.

Everyone reached for their weapons, awaiting any danger. The paper stopped converging and revealed Konan. Everyone's eyes shot open, before Naruto raised his hand. The Uzumaki walked up to the bluenette.

"It's nice to see you again Konan-senpai."

The bluenette bowed back.

"As to you as well, Naruto-kouhai."

Gaara raised an eyebrow.

"Naruto, is she your informant?"

The jinchuuriki nodded. "Hai." He gestured to the blue-haired angel. "This is Konan, a former student of Jiraiya-sensei and a former member of the Akatsuki."

Mei asked. "Former member? If that is so, why does she wear the cloak?"

Konan touched the cloak, emotion appearing on her face. "It is a symbol to remember the two only friends I ever had. WE, created the first Akatsuki. Before it was corrupted by Madara."

By that time, everyone finally lowered their weapons. Onoki floated forward.

"Madara you say? He wears your standard cloak and an orange spiral mask, correct?"

Konan nodded. "Hai. After the original leader's death, he approached Nagato and I to create the new Akatsuki into capturing the Bijuu. But after Konoha's invasion, I've had a change of heart and instead went back to Ame to rule its citizens."

Ay's eyes slightly widened. "So it is true. Hanzo is dead."

"He has been, for since a long time."

Kakashi crossed his arms. "As much as this is good and all, I am confused on why Naruto have you come here."

Konan looked at the white-haired Mangekyo user. "To formally approach the alliance of course. I am willing to contribute Amegakure's forces in helping with the war. Many would be confused if Ame-nin sprouted out of nowhere and started to help the alliance."

Ao was calculating Konan with his Byakugan, trying to locate a presence of lying in her pulses.

"It looks she isn't lying. I wasn't able to detect a change in her pulses."

Kakashi nodded. "Alright. But we'll have to reconfigure our plans and strategies to help incorporate Amegakure into the plan. It's a good thing we're just a quarter way."

The four Kages nodded and went back to planning. Konan approached Naruto, who looked at her.

"You seemed troubled senpai."

Konan frowned. "Indeed I am. It is a good thing I have managed to hide Nagato and Yahiko's body deep from sight. But I am afraid Madara will raze Ame just to find Nagato's body."

Naruto handed Konan a scroll, which she took with curiosity.

"Just in case he does decide to confront you, summon out the contents of the scroll."

Konan nodded her appreciation and whisked it away. With the four Kages + Kakashi, they were debating on who should be leader.

"In all honestly, I may be a great Jonin Commander, I don't think I have the capabilities to lead such a vast amount of shinobi. Perhaps someone with more experience."

Gaara nodded. "Indeed. I have only been Kazekage for three years. Although I have experience, it will not be much."

Mei looked at the two remaining choices. "I am out as well. Then our only choices are Tsuchikage-sama or Raikage-sama."

Onoki stroked his beard slightly. "I will have to decline the position. Though wiser and more experienced, age is a problem for me. Raikage will our ideal leader."

Ay smirked and nodded. "I accept the position. But for now, let's get back to planning the divisions."

Before they could go further, a samurai burst into the door.

"Mifune-sama! A shark-like Akatsuki member is attacking someone that closely resembles the Raikage!"

Ay's eyes shot open. "Bee's being attacked?!"

Madara's Hideout

Zetsu was looking over Sasuke, who's dull eyes looked up the endless darkness. He blinked, before noticing that he can't see anything.

"Oh right, I'm blind!"

The plant creature crossed his arms, and gave the finger to Sasuke. "Serves you right, you know? You were reckless against your former allies. It almost costed you your life."

Sasuke grunted. "Bite me Zetsu. ARGH!"

And Zetsu did, his spiky teeth chewing on the Uchiha's arm.

"I didn't mean it literally!"

Zetsu opened up their mouth, letting go of Sasuke's arm.

"I have no regrets. By the way, you taste like a freaking duck."

Tobi swirled back in and walked up to Zetsu and Sasuke.

"It seems you've recovered quite nicely."

"Except I'm blind!"

Tobi crossed his arms.

"And who's fault was it to abuse the Mangekyo? However, I have other plans for you. I have ignited a Fourth Shinboi War, which gives you the chance to destroy Konoha for your brother."

Sasuke smirked, but quickly lost it.

"That's great and all, but how am I supposed to do that when I'm blind?!"

Tobi smirked behind his mask and showed a vial to Zetsu, showing a familiar design.

"Is that? Yeah, that's Itachi-san Mangekyo Sharingan!"

Sasuke looked surprised at this. Tobi's eyes narrowed, coming closer to Zetsu and Sasuke.

"We're going to Oto so we can transplant your new light."

Sasuke started chuckling internally.

"New light. Light that can clearly see through the darkness!"

Tobi grab hold of the two and Kamui'd out towards Kabuto's location.

Back in Tetsu no Kuni

"RUOOGH!"

Kisame brought down Samehada, before it was blocked by Bee's swords. The shark man grinned and unwrapped more of Samehada's bandages and brought her up.

"Let's see how Samehada likes octopus!"

Killer Bee gritted his teeth and jumped back. He raised up his hand and made his signature hand signature.

"Time to show this fool, who's wack. How me and Hachibi attack, yo!"

The BIjuu cloak enveloped Bee, making him look like a bipedal bull-octopus creature. Kisame grinned and charged forward, with Bee stretching out his arm, a skull appearing on his shoulder.

"Let's do this!"

"Lariat!"