Natsuhane turned around and said, "You came at the right time. Take these two away."
Black Zetsu said, "Tsk tsk, it was indeed a good idea for the leader to recruit you. Your efficiency is impressive. Not only did you capture the Five-Tails and Six-Tails, but the capture of the Eight-Tails is also largely due to your efforts."
White Zetsu added, "We only need to capture the Seven-Tails and Nine-Tails now. The leader said that he will personally handle these two."
Natsuhane nodded seriously and said:
"Very well. Tell the leader to hurry up and capture the remaining two Tailed Beasts. The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki Fū is in the Land of Water, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto should be traveling with Jiraiya."
"Remember, if you need me, contact me anytime. Collecting all the Tailed Beasts is a major task and must not be delayed!"
With those words, Natsuhane mounted his beast and flew off into the distance without looking back.
Watching Natsuhane's departing figure, White Zetsu remarked:
"Natsuhane is really something. Even though he's an external member, he's more dedicated to his tasks than our internal members. As a Uchiha, he's far better than Itachi."
Black Zetsu said, "Indeed, that's what intrigues me the most. I can't seem to figure out his motives. His actions are so unpredictable..."
White Zetsu replied, "Tsk tsk, there you go again with your wild theories. Stop overthinking. As long as your plan goes smoothly, we should focus on getting the Jinchuriki back."
Black Zetsu fell silent for a moment, then nodded: "Perhaps you're right. Let's go."
The two Zetsu swallowed the unconscious Han and Fū, then disappeared underground.
...
Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
In the Raikage's office.
Outside the window, the Raikage's furious voice could be heard.
Raikage shouted, "What?? My brother and Yugito have both gone missing? What on earth happened??"
The reporting ninja trembled and replied:
"Ra... Raikage-sama, the details are still under investigation. The places where those two usually reside are in complete disarray, indicating a fierce battle took place. I suspect enemies attacked, and they were likely captured or possibly even..."
The ninja didn't dare finish his sentence.
He didn't dare say the word "killed."
"Damn it! Damn it!" The Raikage's face turned red with anger, and he smashed his right fist onto the table, shattering it to pieces.
"Send out the order! Suspend all current missions and have every ninja in the village search within the Land of Lightning. The enemy might not have gone far yet. Find them before they leave the country!"
"Organize squads of four, each team must include a sensory ninja!"
"Yes!" The reporting ninja immediately ran out to carry out the orders.
The Raikage cursed: "Damn it! We usually take others' things, but now someone dares to take our Tailed Beast? And my brother too! They're truly audacious! Do they have a death wish?"
The Raikage's anger grew as he shouted, turning to the woman beside him.
"Mabui! Call Darui and C for me. I'm going to personally find my brother!"
Mabui replied, "Raikage-sama, you mustn't! As the leader of the village, you need to stay and command, no matter the situation. Going into battle yourself is..."
"No! I must personally take back my brother! No one can stop me!!!"
...