"That's nonsense!" Advisor Tsuchida shouted sharply, "This is the most dangerous balance of terror theory!"
"But it works." Sasuke's answer was simple and direct.
The atmosphere in the office has become tense. This is not a collision of Chakra, but a confrontation between two completely different ideas. On one side are the ruling class who firmly believe that "absolute power brings absolute security", and on the other side are the ninjas who believe that "power itself is freedom".
"That's enough."
Kakashi rubbed his sore temples and interrupted the quarrel.
"Advisor, we already understand your purpose. But this matter cannot be decided by Leaf. It is related to the future of all Ninja villages." He looked at Advisor Tsuchida, "I mentioned We have convened an urgent "Five Kage Summit" meeting. This time, we not only invite Five Kage, but also all the famous names of Five Great Nations, or their representatives, to attend together."
"Let's put all issues on the table and talk about it."
Advisor Tsuchida pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay. This is the second purpose of my trip. The meeting location is at Land of Iron. It is a neutral zone and is fair to everyone."
"Okay." Kakashi agreed, "Time?"
"Three days later." Advisor Tsuchida said without any delay, "I believe that all the famous people can't wait."
After saying that, he put away the scroll, bowed slightly to Kakashi, turned around and left with his people, as if the fierce dispute just now had never happened.
There were only three silent people left in the office.
"Damn! These guys!" Naruto punched the table, "We fought desperately, but they were just thinking about how to set a trap for us in the back!"
"Calm down, Naruto." Kakashi sighed, "This is politics. A battlefield that is more complicated and dirtier than ninjutsu and illusion. Here, big fists may not be useful."
"Then what should we do? Do we really want to listen to them and hand over the Ninja Village?"
"Of course not." Kakashi's eyes became sharp, "But we can't refuse directly. Otherwise, we will play into their hands and give them an excuse to define all ninja villages as "enemies of the world."
He looked at Sasuke who had been silent. "Sasuke, what do you think?"
"They are not monolithic." Sasuke said calmly, "What the daimyo want is to weaken the Ninja Village and consolidate their own power. But there is also competition among them. Land of Fire wants to be the leader, but Land of Wind and Land of Lightning may not agree. This is our opportunity."
Kakashi nodded approvingly. "That's right. In this negotiation, the competition is not about whose Rasengan is bigger, but who can make better use of the rules to divide opponents and unite allies."
"Ally?" Naruto was stunned.
"Of course." Kakashi smiled, "For example, not long after taking the position of Kazekage, Gaara needs a powerful ally like Leaf to stabilize his position. Another example is, Raikage, who has always been strong and will never tolerate outsiders commanding him. And...Tsuchikage and Mizukage, although they have no sense of presence, may be able to speak at critical moments."
"This sounds... so troublesome, I said." Naruto scratched his head, feeling that his brain was completely exhausted.
"Welcome to the adult world, Naruto." Kakashi patted his shoulder, then looked out the window, seeing the dark night.
"Three days later, Land of Iron. An invisible war is about to begin."
Land of Iron, covered with ice and snow all year round.
On this neutral land, a meeting to determine the future direction of the world was held in a solemn atmosphere.
In the huge circular conference hall, the two sides of the long table are clearly distinct.
On one side, Kakashi, Gaara, Fourth Raikage A, Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, Mizukage Five Kage, headed by Chojuro, and behind them stood Naruto, Sasuke and other elites from each village.
On the other side were the powerful representatives from Five Great Nations, headed by Tsuchida Junichiro, the chief advisor of the Land of Fire daimyo. They were dressed luxuriously and looked arrogant. The samurai behind them held their hands on the hilts of their swords and faced off against the ninjas on the opposite side.
As soon as the meeting started, it was full of fire Yakumi.
Tsuchida Junichiro once again threw out the <Platform> and called it "the only way to ensure permanent world peace" in an unquestionable tone.
"With all due respect, Lord Tsuchida." Raikage A had a hot temper and was the first to slam the table, "You want a group of civil servants who don't even understand what Chakra is to command the ninjas of Kumogakure? Are you kidding?!"
"This is no joke, Your Excellency Raikage. This is a necessary check and balance." Tsuchida refused to give in, "Do you think that Jinchuriki like your brother Killer B can "travel" around the world at will without any supervision? Who will be responsible for the risks he may cause?"
"What did you say?!" Ai was furious, and the blue Lightning Release Chakra crackled on his body.
"Ai, calm down." Gaara said in a deep voice. He looked at Tsuchida, his voice was steady but powerful, "We understand the concerns of your advisor. But this program is not a solution, but creates new conflicts. It deprives ninjas of their power and dignity to protect their homeland, and will only breed more rebellion and unrest."
"Then what advice do you have, Mr. Kazekage?" A famous representative of Land of Lightning said in a strange tone, "Are we supposed to continue to place the safety of our country on you, these "powerful individuals" who may lose control of their emotions at any time?"
"We are human beings, not tools!" Mizukage Chojuro mustered up the courage to retort, but his voice seemed a little lacking in confidence in front of these sophisticated politicians.
"Well said." Tsuchida grasped the topic, "People are the most uncontrollable. Therefore, systems must be used to control them."
Negotiations reached an impasse.
The big name side, relying on their control of the economic lifeline and "righteousness" status, is pressing forward step by step. The Five Kage side, although powerful, is restrained by the shackles of "world peace" and is passive everywhere.
Naruto sat aside, listening to them quoting scriptures and quarreling with each other. He wanted to stand up several times and use his best way to "communicate", but was stopped by Kakashi's eyes.
He knows that here, shouting "Everyone must understand each other" will only be regarded as an idiot.
Sasuke was leaning in the shadow of the corner, eyes closed, as if asleep. But his ears were catching every word and every change of tone of everyone.
The meeting lasted for a whole day, with both sides refusing to give in to each other.
In the end, Tsuchida Junichiro came up with the final trump card.