The venue for the Six Nations Summit was quickly decided: the Federation's Sound Village.
In recent years, the Federation had earned an excellent reputation and maintained dealings with every nation, making it the ideal host for this summit.
During this period, the ninja world was gripped by panic. Every nation was occupied with post-disaster reconstruction and stabilizing public sentiment. At the same time, the six nations needed to issue a joint declaration to ease the people's fears.
The Five Kage, the second-in-command figures of the Five Great Nations, arrived in Sound Village one after another. Hyuga Kei personally led people to receive each of them.
(The daimyo handled government affairs and finances, while the Kage handled diplomacy and military matters.)
"Lord Kishu, it has been a long time." Gaara took the initiative to extend his hand and shake Hyuga Kei's.
"Lord Gaara, I trust you have been well." Hyuga Kei smiled as the two exchanged pleasantries.
"Lord Kishu," Temari, standing beside Gaara, greeted him.
Hyuga Kei openly looked Temari over until her face flushed red before he smiled and praised her. "Temari, you're becoming more beautiful by the day."
Among the Five Countries, the Federation had the best relationship with the Land of Wind. Hyuga Kei invited Gaara into the reception room to discuss matters concerning tomorrow's summit, securing Gaara's support in advance.
The next day, the Six Nations Summit convened smoothly. Hyuga Kei of the Federation, Tsunade of the Land of Fire, Gaara of the Land of Wind, A of the Land of Lightning, Ōnoki of the Land of Earth, and Mei Terumi of the Land of Water each occupied a seat around the round table.
The Kage's guards stood behind them, making the lineup almost identical to that of the Kage Summit in the original story. The only