Darui seemed oblivious to the jeers and jeers, his gaze burning like a flame as he stared directly at Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō was startled by the sudden gaze and paused for a moment, but quickly regained his composure, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He stared at Darui, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
After a moment of silence, Uchiha Kō finally spoke and asked, "Tell me in detail, what exactly do you mean?"
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
The crowd, who had been laughing, suddenly stopped abruptly as if an invisible hand had gripped their throats after hearing Uchiha Kō's words.
They exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions complex, wondering if there was some deeper meaning in Darui's words that they hadn't grasped.
Under everyone's gaze, Darui slowly raised his head, his eyes firm and clear.
He took a deep breath, then said in a calm and powerful voice, "Lord Hokage, they've said everything they needed to say. I'm not good with words, I'm not good at grand pronouncements, and I'm not good at debating. So, I just want to say one thing."
Darui cleared his throat. "From now on, the Cloud Division will follow Konoha's lead, establishing the principle that Uchiha Kō's words are absolutely correct and that we will absolutely obey Uchiha Kō's words."
Upon hearing this, everyone present twitched, looking at Darui on the field, thinking to themselves, "Damn it, you thick-browed, big-eyed Cloud Division ninja."
You're just going to lick it raw, huh? And lick it without any principles at all.
"From now on, anything the Lord Hokage says will be considered the will of Heaven, and we will follow every word, policy, and suggestion of the Lord Hokage." This statement was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar among the crowd.
Everyone's pupils constricted sharply, and disbelief appeared on their faces. They stared wide-eyed at the speaker, as if they couldn't believe what they were hearing.
However, this was not the end! The man continued licking, and he licked more and more intensely, to the point that it seemed he was about to kneel down and lick!
Seeing Darui's expression, Uchiha Kō felt a surge of admiration. He smiled and nodded, saying, "The Cloud Division is quite good!" Then, he gestured for Darui to sit down.
Darui walked straight to his seat without changing his expression, completely ignoring the strange looks and expressions cast at him by the other ninjas around him.
He sneered inwardly: You're all eloquent and impressive, and I, Darui, am indeed no match for you. But when it comes to licking boots and currying favor with the boss, even the three of you combined are no match for me!
Seeing that everyone had finished expressing their opinions, Uchiha Kō slowly raised the list on the table.
At this moment, apart from the Mist Division ninjas, all the other ninjas were extremely uneasy. They stared intently at the list in Uchiha Kō's hand, wondering what would happen next.
Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "I know there are many people's records here, and many people who have been wronged. Those who know me know my style of doing things."
"When dealing with traitors, I always prefer to kill the innocent rather than let the guilty go free!" After saying this, Uchiha Kō's eyes quickly transformed into Golden Rinnegan, and the first skill of the Rinnegan, Intimidation, level 1, was activated.
The ninjas present only felt some pressure, but it didn't have much of an impact.
The next second, Uchiha Kō raised the list, and golden flames began to burn, quickly spreading to the list.
With a whoosh, the list burst into flames and turned to Mist Division in less than 5 seconds. Suikazan Fuguki narrowed his eyes, secretly admiring the skill!
The other three ninjas were first stunned, then incredulous, and finally surprised and moved. Despite the pressure, they suddenly raised their heads and looked at Uchiha Kō, who was sitting at the head of the conference room.
Uchiha Kō said with a faint smile, "However, I also know that you have been instigated, and the one who instigated you is none other than Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, the common enemy of the Ninja World!"
Everyone was confused, except for Nagato, who looked thoughtfully at Uchiha Kō's retreating figure.
Under pressure from Uchiha Kō, none of the people present dared to ask who Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was.
Uchiha Kō glanced at Uchiha Itachi expressionlessly. Uchiha Itachi, understanding immediately, spoke up, "The Ōtsutsuki Clan is one of the oldest clans outside the heavens. They possess extremely powerful strength and unique Ninjutsu. Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is a top-tier member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, whose strength is unfathomable."
At this point, Uchiha Itachi paused for a moment, then continued, "Not only that, Lord Hokage, Uchiha Kō has already killed many Otsutsuki ninjas, which is enough to prove his strength."
The ninjas present were all shocked by Uchiha Itachi's words and gasped in astonishment.
The members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan are all capable of confronting Uchiha Kō head-on; this is truly terrifying!
They couldn't help but think about their own strength; compared to the Ōtsutsuki Clan, it was like a crow compared to a phoenix—they were not even in the same league.
If we were to actually fight someone from the Ōtsutsuki Clan, we would probably only be slaughtered.
Sasori of the Red Sands's expression turned extremely grim. He recalled the fierce battle between Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and Uchiha Kō earlier, and thought to himself, "Is this what a powerhouse above the Kage level is like?"
He had always been very confident in his Performance of a Hundred Puppets Technique, but now it seemed that compared to Uchiha Kō and Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, his Ninjutsu was simply insignificant and incomparable.
Deidara's eyes flickered as he began to ponder a question: if he went all out, could he successfully take down an Otsutsuki? This thought swirled in his mind, plunging him into deep thought.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist exchanged glances, and then, without hesitation, made the same decision—to tell Karatachi Yagura and Senju Tobirama about this astonishing news. After all, the taller ones can hold the sky up when it falls!
Darui, on the other hand, was much more decisive. He didn't bother with careful consideration and directly chose to join Konoha, seeking their assistance.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Kō coldly observed as the people of the other four Ninja World descended into panic and chaos. They began whispering and talking amongst themselves, each one appearing fearful and uneasy.
However, Uchiha Kō was secretly pleased, because he knew that he had achieved his goal!
Just then, the noise in the conference room was suddenly interrupted by a shout, "Quiet! Everyone, listen to me!" Uchiha Kō stood up abruptly, gathered his Chakra in his throat, and shouted these words with all his might.
In an instant, his voice, like a booming bell, echoed throughout the conference room, seemingly about to shatter the roof. This sudden loud noise immediately drew everyone's attention, and they all looked at Uchiha Kō in astonishment. The previously noisy conference room instantly fell silent.
Uchiha Kō's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He glanced around at the people who were stunned by his presence and slowly said, "What's the use of arguing? Will arguing kill the Ōtsutsuki Clan? Or will you all come up with a way to fight the Ōtsutsuki Clan after arguing?"
"If you say yes, then keep arguing. Don't worry about me; I'm happy to have some peace and quiet." After saying this, Uchiha Kō prepared to get up and leave.
At this moment, a ninja hurriedly spoke up, "Lord Hokage, don't go! If you leave, there will be no one in the Ninja World who can stand up to those aliens!"
Upon hearing this, everyone realized what was happening and quickly said, "Lord Hokage, you are the hope of the Ninja World! Please, Lord Hokage, shoulder the responsibility for the rise and fall of the entire Ninja World!"
Uchiha Kō watched them without speaking. Then, one ninja after another stepped forward. Suddenly Samui walked towards Uchiha Kō, trembling.
Compared to many years ago, Uchiha Kō really hasn't changed at all; he's still as handsome and powerful as ever!
Uchiha Kō looked at Samui calmly, wanting to see what the most beautiful woman in Kumogakure had to say.
Samui's eyes flickered, and he pretended to twist his ankle, suddenly falling into Uchiha Kō's arms.
Uchiha Kō clicked his tongue, then turned to the side. Samui was about to fall to the ground, but she used her waist to push herself backward, did a somersault, and landed steadily on the ground.
However, Samui's eyes were filled with resentment. What was wrong with Uchiha Kō? Was he impotent?
Samui considered herself fairly attractive, especially since her... had grown larger over the years. Why couldn't this man even notice her?
Uchiha Kō said calmly, "Sorry, I have a wife, and my family is very strict. Please respect yourself!"
The men present gasped, then gave Uchiha Kō a thumbs up. "As expected of you, my Lord Hokage! You wouldn't even take a beautiful woman for free!"
Samui snorted coldly, "I just wanted to invite the Lord Hokage to visit Kumogakure on behalf of the Kumogakure. I just tripped over myself! Don't get the wrong idea!"
Uchiha Kō nodded. "I definitely won't overthink it. As for the visit, let's talk about that after the meeting."
The other ninjas exclaimed, "... Jonin can be so uncoordinated that he trips over himself? They've certainly seen something new today!"
Uchiha Itachi's lips curled up. He needed to learn from his father-in-law: to be devoted and love his wife! He had to keep that in mind!
Darui shook his head when he saw Samui walking back; this guy was still thinking about Uchiha Kō.
However, he understood, after all, Uchiha Kō was a once-in-a-millennium talent. If he were a girl, he might also be moved.
Everyone was taken aback. Hearing Uchiha Kō's reply, it seemed there was an opportunity for him to visit the Cloud Division?
So...