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Sasuke eyes Brown Zetsu sharply, his tone skeptical. "What about the Zetsu Kaguya promised us?" he asks, his voice low but firm. "She said we'd get 15 White Zetsu, 5 Gray, and 1 Brown. Are they ready?"

Brown Zetsu tilts his head slightly, his expression unreadable. "They're here," he says with a nonchalant shrug. He raises a hand, and a few moments later, the Zetsu begin to arrive.

The group watches as the 15 White Zetsu step forward, their usual pale features now darkened to a deeper shade of gray. The Gray Zetsu among them appear more imposing than before, their movements smoother, more deliberate. The 1 Brown Zetsu remains at the back, calm and collected, watching everyone closely.

Naruto's eyes widen in surprise, but a grin slowly spreads across his face. "Whoa! Look at them! They've all turned into Gray Zetsu! They're stronger than before!"

Sasuke nods, his Sharingan still trained on the Zetsu. "It looks like Kaguya wasn't kidding when she said they could evolve," he mutters under his breath. "They're looking a lot more dangerous now."

Tsunade raises an eyebrow, her gaze appraising the Zetsu. "So, we got stronger soldiers to back us up after all," she says, her confidence building. "This might be what we needed."

Minato takes a step forward, his eyes analyzing the new Zetsu. "These ones are much stronger than the ones we fought before," he says. "It seems like Kaguya was serious about helping, after all."

Hashirama, his face breaking into a wide grin, slaps his hands together in approval. "If they're all this strong, then we have a real fighting chance!" he exclaims, his voice full of excitement. "I've missed having allies like this!"

The Gray Zetsu, now significantly stronger than their earlier counterparts, stand tall and proud, awaiting orders. Their presence fills the room with a quiet but undeniable sense of power. Sasuke and Naruto exchange looks of mutual understanding, their confidence rising.

Naruto is the first to speak, a determined grin spreading across his face. "Looks like things just got a lot easier for us. These Zetsu might not be the same as fighting Kaguya herself, but they're pretty strong, huh?"

Sasuke smirks, his usual calm demeanor unwavering. "We'll need all the help we can get. But with these Zetsu backing us up, I'm feeling more confident than ever."

Kakashi, standing to the side, eyes the Gray Zetsu carefully. "I still don't like relying on Zetsu created by Kaguya," he says, his voice low. "But if they can help us take down Ishiki, I guess we'll have to make do."

Shikamaru, who had been quietly observing, nods in agreement. "Right now, the bigger threat is Ishiki. We'll deal with whatever Kaguya throws our way later. But for now, let's focus on this fight."

With the new Zetsu reinforcements, the group's confidence grows. Sasuke, Naruto, and the others prepare themselves for what's coming next. The plan is clear: locate Ishiki, take him down with everything they've got, and prepare for whatever Kaguya has in store for them after that.

But for now, they can breathe a little easier, knowing they have a small army of stronger Zetsu on their side. The battlefield ahead is shaping up to be a lot more intense than anything they've faced before, but with newfound strength and determination, they're ready for the challenge.