The Land of Iron was shrouded in wind and snow all year round. Throughout the entire Ninja World, it was also an exceptionally unique place.
Before ninjas came to rule this world, samurai had been its mainstream. It was not until Kaguya descended upon the world that ninjutsu began to emerge. Then, many years later, the Sage of Six Paths founded the Shinobi Sect, thoroughly establishing ninjutsu's dominant position.
From then on, the profession of samurai gradually faded from the stage of history.
But fading away did not mean ceasing to exist. Even as their sphere of influence grew smaller and smaller, samurai still held absolute authority in the Land of Iron.
These people had always looked coldly upon the world of ninjas, adhering to an attitude of absolute neutrality. Even during the successive Ninja World Wars, they maintained a low-profile peace. Aside from the occasional samurai traveling the world, very few ever left.
Though it was now a time of peace, the relationships between the Five Great Nations were not entirely those of allies. Naturally, the Five Kage Summit had to be held somewhere everyone could trust.
There was no place more suitable than the Land of Iron.
"So this is the Land of Iron." Amid the wind and snow, Danzo adjusted his Hokage hat. Their clothing was thin, yet they did not feel cold.
Though chakra could not make one completely immune to heat and cold, it could greatly mitigate the biting chill.
"Yes, Lord Danzo. This is samurai territory. I heard their current leader is named Mifune," one of Danzo's guards said.
"Let's go." Danzo narrowed his eyes slightly and stepped forward. Two Root members hurried after him. Footprints appeared in the snow, only to swiftly vanish amid the raging blizzard.
Not long after, Danzo and the