Allied Shinobi Forces

The Shinobi Alliance is a coalition between Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and the Land of Iron against the threat of Akatsuki and the tailed beasts in the Fourth Great Shinobi World War. Because of the deceitful actions of the Sixth Hokage, they intend to ask Kakashi Hatake about Konohagakure's entrance into the alliance.

The coalition was formed after Madara Uchiha's declaration of war after the Kage refused to hand over Killer Bee and Naruto Uzumaki, the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tailed Giant Ox and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox respectively. When Madara departed, the Kages and Mifune discuss their plans on dealing with Madara and the tailed beasts.

Purpose
The purpose of the coalition is primarily to defend the jinchuriki from Madara. The jinchuriki, once caught will complete Madara's Eye of the Moon Plan. Therefore, the coalition plans to first find the two jinchuriki before Akatsuki and keep them safe, away from the battlefield if necessary. Beyond that, their duty is to put a united front against Akatsuki's seven tailed beasts.