The Six Kage Summit Begins
"Lord Tsuchikage? Are you sure he's wearing black?" Shiyu asked again to confirm.
"Yes, it's not a black outfit with red clouds, and he doesn't seem to be wearing a mask, but somehow we can't see his face," Tsuchikage said.
"But, this guy extracted the Tailed Beast; even if he's not a member of Akatsuki Organization, he's still Akatsuki Organization," Rasa said.
"I don't have any information about the men in black, because I've already tied down almost all of Akatsuki Organization's forces, so the men in black are probably enemies I don't know about."
Shiyu truly couldn't understand who could still help the Akatsuki Organization now, since the Akatsuki Organization members had either been killed or had joined Shiyu's Twilight Organization.
"In short, the enemy is the Akatsuki Organization, led by Madara Uchiha, and the mysterious man in black. They can also use the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to create an army of over 100,000 people."
"The enemy's goal is to collect the Tailed Beast, create the Ten-Tails, place it inside their own body, and then use the Infinite Tsukuyomi to control everyone in the world," Shiyu said.
We absolutely cannot let them do that.
I think so too!
"Stop them by any means necessary!"
"Although I'm extremely unhappy about cooperating with other ninja villages, I have no choice but to do so for survival."
The Five Kage all began to express their opinions.
"It's uncertain when Madara Uchiha will launch a surprise attack on Kumogakure or Konoha. Therefore, I need to convene a meeting to discuss in detail the formation of the Ninja Allied Forces and related matters."
There are still many things that cannot be guaranteed in online meetings, and specific issues can only be discussed in person.
"We must not publicize this Six Kage Summit, nor send too many ninja guards to prevent information leaks. Let's choose a neutral country, the Land of Iron, as the location. I will communicate with Admiral Mifune of the Land of Iron as soon as possible. As for the specific time, I will inform you all by phone later. Does anyone have any questions?" Shiyu asked.
"Nothing for now. If there is, I'll call you." Nowadays, telephones are becoming common in the Shinobi World, and the Six Kage naturally have them too, making communication much easier.
After everyone said there were no problems, Shiyu ended the online video conference.
Immediately afterward, Shiyu contacted Mifune, the admiral of the Land of Iron.
"Chief Mifune, how have you been?" Shiyu said.
"Are you Lord Shiyu? Why are you calling me today? Is there something important?" Mifune replied.
"Indeed, this matter concerns not only the future of ninjas, but also everyone on this planet."
Hearing Shiyu's serious tone, Mifune immediately replied, "Please speak."
Shiyu then told Mifune about the matter, Mifune immediately said, "Hold the Six Kage Summit in the Land of Iron? No problem! I'll arrange the venue as soon as possible, and it can begin in three days."
"Alright, then let's set the meeting for ten days from now? After all, it will take a long time for the Mifune from each country to travel from their villages. By the way, you also need to attend. Although you don't call yourself a Kage, your strength and status are about the same as a Kage's." Shiyu naturally accepted Shigure's offer, as it concerned the future of ninjas.
After hanging up the phone, Shiyu immediately convened a high-level meeting of the Shinobi Village, summoning the top ninjas, important department heads, and ministers to his presence.
Shiyu explained everything, and together with Yoshiki, arranged everything that needed to be done. Afterward Shiyu chose Itachi and Shisui as his guards.
Because the Land of Rice is very close to the Land of Iron, Shiyu and the others did not officially set off until the eighth day, and they arrived in the Land of Iron on the same day.
Even so, Shiyu and the others arrived in the Land of Iron, the other Kage had not yet arrived.
"Lord Shiyu, how have you been? I didn't expect those evil villains from the Akatsuki Organization to be plotting something new again." Mifune spoke with the air of a chivalrous knight, which Shiyu found intriguing.
"Don't worry, this should be their last scheme. This meeting is to discuss how to deal with the Akatsuki Organization and its leader." Shiyu spoke, a figure walked in from outside.
The newcomer was a baby-faced man with green hair, carrying a strange hook. Beside him was a senior Jonin from Kirigakure, Ao, with long blue hair, one eye, and earrings resembling talismans. He was a man of exceptional strength.
Another one is a woman that Shiyu is very familiar with: she has emerald green eyes, long brown wavy hair, and her right eye is slightly covered by her hair.
Despite her young age, she already exudes a mature air.
"Lord Mizukage has arrived," Mifune greeted him.
"Lord Shiyu!" Yagura smiled at Shiyu, and Ao also bowed politely to Shiyu. Shiyu naturally smiled back and looked at Mei Terumi beside him.
"Ming, I never imagined you'd become Mizukage's bodyguard," Shiyu remarked.
Mei Terumi smiled and said, "I've tried my best, after all, chasing after the shadow of the Shinobi Kage King is an extremely difficult thing."
Seeing this, Yagura said, "Eh? So you two know each other? You seem to be quite familiar with each other!"
"We're not that close," they both said in unison, then exchanged an awkward laugh.
"Aren't we familiar with each other? We even speak the exact same language."
Just then, footsteps sounded outside again.
"You young people are really full of energy. As for me, I'm already old. The person who came from outside is naturally the Tsuchikage, Ōnoki of Both Scales."
Beside Ōnoki were two skilled fighters, Kitsuchi and Akatsuchi.
"Old man, you're not old at all! You're still quite healthy!" Kitsuchi patted Ōnoki's old back.
"Ouch! Kitsuchi! What are you doing?!" Ōnoki's back is easily injured.
Akatsuchi, on the other hand, had a slight smile on his face, seemingly a little embarrassed by the scene.
"Lord Shiyu! Long time no see!" Ōnoki Shiyu to Shigure in greeting.
Immediately afterward, Kazekage Rasa and Raikage A arrived at the Five Kage Summit.
Beside Rasa stood a puppeteer, and another guard, Shiyu, whom he was unfamiliar with. Beside A stood a young ninja and Dodai. Shiyu was already very familiar with Dodai. The other young ninja had dark skin, white hair covering his left eye, and looked to be in his early twenties.
"So this is the young Darui. It seems he's quite favored by the Raikage, which is why he was sent to the Six Kage Summit to broaden his horizons."
"Oh? Lord Kazekage! Lord Raikage! They're both here! Now only Hokage-sama is missing." Shiyu was already seated in the meeting room, waiting for the Third Hokage's arrival.
The footsteps grew closer and closer, and finally the door was pushed open.
The one who walked in was none other than the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi. However, the two guards beside him stunned Shiyu.