"And you think they can help?"

"Emotions are easy, and I'm used to tracking people across planets. Can probably even just point to whoever's a different species than the locals - you guys all have really similar Force signatures, but the ways they're different are meaningful, you know?"

"No, I do not."

She explains some of the many things Force signatures can indicate. Seems to have a pretty good grasp of the technicalities behind it, though she's summarizing for someone without their own sensitivity.

"It's weird with the other us's not being Force sensitive."

"That would be redundant, surely."

"Ruin our special vibe."

"If you like."

She laughs.

"So, we're planning on seriously ruining some sneaky asshole's day?"

Tentou laughs. "Pretty much." She relays the strategic summary.

"If the target is as distinctive as you say, I do not foresee any problems in tracking it, even sight unseen."

"Good. And he's unable to travel through true solids, as far as I can tell, or through force fields - he probably couldn't escape anything airtight, especially if it was made of unnatural materials."

"I think I can handle that part, if we can slow him down."

"Between all of us, we should have something for that."

"And none of the other targets are likely to be exceptionally troublesome?"

"Pein has the Rinnegan, like me, so might cause trouble with that. Kabuto might summon legions of hard to destroy undead with enough warning, including Madara, who is a pain in the ass to fight. Still, I can cut them off, and know how to summon the original creator of Kabuto's technique."

"I think we're about ready, then."

"Good. Do we want to preemptively resurrect the creator of Kabuto's technique from my world? He'd be willing to help, either way, though he'd be grouchy about our home world getting destroyed."

"Do you trust him with the whole story?"

"He's a shinobi, so he's used to working alongside murderers, but he might frown at us over the excessive terrorizing. Still, he has met me. Mostly looked tired and annoyed, but he protected my life a few times in that final battle, and I'm pretty sure he knew what I'm like."

"No reason not to go in with overwhelming force. I say do it."

There's general agreement among the other Lightnings.

"I'll be back in a few minutes, then."

She steps out.

And Darth Animus speaks up.

"Someone had mentioned an alternate universe version of me?"

"Yes. Meridia. She's not present at this gathering, though I think we can arrange a meeting."

He nods. "I would prefer that at some point, yes."