Kazekage Ninja: The Rise of the Hidden Sand

Rain began to fall again, a cold, relentless drizzle that seeped into the bones and made the already stifling air in the valley almost suffocating.

Danzo Shimura tugged at his collar, his face betraying a faint irritation at the damp chill.

"How goes the advance?"

A masked ANBU with a painted cat face stepped forward.

"We’re facing stubborn resistance from Akatsuki at the Amekage Building, but the breakthrough should come soon."

"What time is it?"

"The hour of the Snake."

"Very well."

Danzo gave a curt nod, then turned his gaze toward the three figures locked in battle down in the valley.

"Looks like Sakumo Hatake really is getting old. He still hasn’t finished the job after all this time. We might as well give him a little help. Bring it out."

"Yes, sir!"

The masked ninja bowed and retreated.