"Good. You have the bearing of a Hokage. When you speak later, bring that presence out too. As the greatest village in the Shinobi World, the matter we of Konoha are announcing will shake the entire Shinobi World."
"Since we've decided to lead the other four nations in carrying out the Joint Defense Plan, you must have the aura of the one in charge."
Minato had spoken on several important occasions before, and the results had been good. He only needed to find that feeling again.
"Don't worry, Big Brother. I'll show them my best side."
"Good."
Lord Torifu snapped his fingers, and Cloud Palace gradually appeared in midair.
"This will be our conference room."
Minato was a little surprised. "Huh? We're not going to the Hokage Building?"
Lord Torifu shook his head. "Of course not. That place is too small, too stifling. It isn't suited for discussing something this important."
"True. Cloud Palace is absolutely secure as well. No one could possibly hear us talking."
"All right, then I'll notify the other Kage directly. My clones will bring them to Cloud Palace."
Lord Torifu nodded at that, then vanished into Cloud Palace with a teleport.
At that moment, cries of surprise rose all across Konoha. It had been a long time since Cloud Palace had appeared above the village.
Now that the villagers were seeing it again today, it naturally sparked a wave of discussion throughout Konoha.
"I heard the Five Kage Summit is being held today. I bet it's taking place inside Cloud Palace!"
"The Five Kage Summit? No wonder the Kage haven't left Konoha all these days. So that's what's going on!"
Every Five Kage Summit meant something major was about to happen. Who knew what they were going to discuss this time?
"Ordinary villagers like us