Ch-104 Kages move to observe the battle.

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The Fourth Raikage, A, was acutely aware that further inquiries directed at Eight-Tails would yield no fruit. With a determined expression, he turned to Mabui, his dedicated secretary, and issued a decisive command, "Mabui, dispatch multiple reconnaissance teams to track Jiryoku's movements. Once he reaches Mount Myoboku and engages in a battle with the toads there, use the 'Heavenly Transfer Technique' to send me directly to the battlefield. I want to witness firsthand what the Sage of Six Paths entrusted to Mount Myoboku's protection."

Mabui nodded in acknowledgment and promptly replied, "I will immediately deploy five teams to monitor Jiryoku's actions."

Amidst the intensity of the moment, B, with his characteristic enthusiasm, interjected, "Fool! Ya Fool! I'm going with the team to track Jiryoku, Fool!"

Angrily, A retorted, "You're going nowhere, B! You must remain in the village."

A redirected his stern gaze towards Mabui and instructed, "Send a team to keep a vigilant eye on B, ensuring he doesn't slip away from Kumogakure."

Mabui dutifully confirmed, "Consider it done."

However, B was not one to be deterred easily. He defiantly declared, "Fool! Ya Fool! I'm going, and no one can stop me!"

Unperturbed, A responded, "Is that so? It appears you haven't experienced a proper lesson in quite some time, my friend. You might need a thorough beating to calm down."

Witnessing A's determination, B sensed trouble brewing and swiftly began making his escape. But before he could get far, Raikage A seized him by the armpit, stating with resolve, "I'll deal with this troublemaker first. While I do that, Mabui, please handle some of the paperwork."

With that, A shattered a nearby window and leaped out of the Raikage's towering office.

Sighing in exasperation, Mabui couldn't help but comment, "Will you ever stop breaking the windows? Now I have to clean up this mess before I can even think about the paperwork."

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As Kumogakure set its plans in motion to locate Jiryoku's whereabouts, the ripple effect of their actions extended to the other major ninja villages. Eager to witness the response of one of the Sage Places to this unfolding enigma, these villages too initiated a monumental shift. It was a domino effect that promised to reshape the very fabric of the ninja world, altering the course of events in ways never foreseen had Jiryoku remained a mere specter in their realm.

Every Kage, from the mighty leaders of the hidden villages, awaited with bated breath the impending clash of titans. Their curiosity piqued, they prepared to be spectators to a battle that would transcend the ordinary. This event was no longer confined to the exclusive domain of Kages, for even the guardians of the other two Sage Places could not resist the allure of this impending spectacle. It was as though an epic arena had been meticulously staged, where the world's two most formidable beings were destined to engage in a cataclysmic showdown.

The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on the minds of the other Kages. They remembered the sheer might Jiryoku had wielded three years prior, and his subsequent disappearance had only added to the enigma that shrouded him. Recent rumors of Jiryoku's skirmish with the Akatsuki had found their way into the ears of the major villages. Additionally, these leaders had long been aware of the extraordinary power that the Sage Places possessed. The enigmatic battle about to unfold, piqued the interest of even the Toads and Toads are taking this upcoming battle seriously, compounding the urgency felt by the Kages to gauge the strength of Jiryoku and the enigmatic Sage Place.

From Iwagakure, the venerable Onoki took matters into his own hands. He dispatched a dedicated team in hot pursuit of Jiryoku, bolstering their efforts by sending his formidable summoning beast, 'Rock Hyrax.' He intended to be present at the epic confrontation, witnessing firsthand the clash that held the ninja world in thrall.

It was no small matter that only Konoha and Kumogakure boasted potent teleportation techniques, capable of instantaneously transporting individuals across vast distances. Realizing this, the other major village's Kages took unique approaches to bridge the gap. And that was by sending their Summoning Beast with the teams going to track Jiryoku, when the battle of Jiryoku vs Toads begin they will get reverse summoned by their Summoning beast to the battlefield.

Gaara, having recuperated, yearned to bear witness to Jiryoku's battle with the Toads. He committed to go to the battlefield by signing a summoning contract with Temari's own summoning beast, 'Kamatari.' Temari, along with her summoning beast, and Kankuro, joined in the quest to locate and observe Jiryoku's epic encounter with Baki as their leader.

Likewise, Terumi Mei, the leader of the Mist Village, had her own plans. She dispatched her summoning beast to the battlefield, along with the team of Kumogakure in the leadership of Ao an Elite Jonin of Kirigakure, intent on being a spectator to the impending clash between Jiryoku and the Toads. The formidable strength of these beings had drawn the attention of the world's most powerful leaders, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to witness this historic battle.

The proactive movements of the other major ninja villages did not go unnoticed by the vigilant eyes of Konoha, which remained ever watchful. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Konoha swiftly relayed this significant development to their esteemed allies, the Toads. However, the transmission of this crucial information was not without its weighty implications, as it bore the potential to compromise the hitherto well-guarded secrecy surrounding the location of Mount Myoboku, the sanctum of the Toads. The notion of this secrecy being threatened sparked deep concern among the Toads, who had long maintained the mystique of their sacred abode, hidden from prying eyes and rival villages.

(A/N: From the next Chapter the battle should start.)