Akatsuki Organization Intelligence

Ōnoki's words fell, and the vast conference room instantly sank into heavy silence.

This silence did not stem from confusion or resistance.

If they truly did not agree with the harsh reality Ōnoki had pointed out, why would these Kage, who bore the future of their villages on their shoulders, have responded so swiftly to his summons for a Five Kage Summit?

The same worry had long occupied each of their hearts. The mysterious organization known as Akatsuki, with its growing power and inscrutable ambitions, already hung over them like a sword poised above their heads.

Only because of the delicate balance between shinobi villages, their respective concerns, and the lack of an opportunity to act had this worry been temporarily suppressed instead of turned into action.

"Everyone." Minato Namikaze's clear, resolute voice broke the deadlock.

"Did we not gather here precisely to confront and resolve this imminent threat? There is no need for further reservations or probing."

"The Hokage is right," A, the Raikage, said in a deep voice, his response carrying the Cloud Village's characteristic firmness.

For Kumogakure in particular, Akatsuki's recent string of operations against powerful shinobi villages had vaguely pointed toward them. Their next target was very likely Kumogakure!

This immediate sense of danger made him feel all the more strongly that this Five Kage Summit could not be delayed.

Since the talks would most likely unite their strength against Akatsuki and create a situation favorable to Kumogakure, what reason did he have to oppose it?

"I second that." Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure, immediately voiced her support.

"I second that." Gaara's concise response followed.

As the initiator of this Five Kage Summit, Ōnoki naturally had no objection.

Seeing that a consensus had been reached, Minato Namikaze seized the moment and raised the central