Making a Scene at the Summit

"Greetings, esteemed Kage. I am Uchiha Mingyou, here on behalf of the Uchiha Clan to attend this summit."

Mingyou walked up to the U-shaped table and said calmly, "Shouldn't another seat be added for the Uchiha Clan, so that I may participate in this summit's discussions?"

Ōnoki frowned slightly. He had no favorable impression of Mingyou, an Uchiha clansman.

"Young people these days truly have no manners. So arrogant and presumptuous."

"There should indeed have been one more seat at this table in the past, but it was meant for the Hokage of the Land of Fire."

"You Uchiha, a clan of traitors from Konoha, think you deserve such treatment?"

A mocking smile appeared at the corner of Mingyou's lips as he looked at Ōnoki. "My, what an imposing manner."

"This old man who looks like a little earth goblin must be Ōnoki, the current Tsuchikage of the Land of Earth."

"I once had the honor of hearing my Uchiha elders speak of you. You are quite renowned among the Uchiha Clan."

"Brat, I'm renowned within the Uchiha Clan? What does that mean?" Ōnoki looked utterly confused. He had no idea what a little earth goblin was, much less did he recall ever doing the Uchiha Clan any favors.

"Of course. You're incredibly famous." Mingyou cleared his throat and deliberately raised his voice so everyone in the conference room could hear him.

"My Uchiha elders told me that Mr. Ōnoki is a very famous figure, known as the thousand-year-old turtle and ten-thousand-year living fossil of the ninja world."

"Back when Konoha had only just been founded, Mr. Ōnoki personally followed the Second Tsuchikage to Konoha, hoping that Konoha and Iwagakure could form an alliance."

"This fine tale has also spread far and wide throughout the Uchiha Clan."

"That's what the clansmen said: old turtle Ōnoki knelt before my clan's elder, 'Uchiha Madara,' wagging his tail and begging for an alliance."

"But Mr. Uchiha Madara was aloof and proud. Before he even finished listening to Ōnoki, he activated the Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai, the Sharingan, and scared Ōnoki so badly that he wet his pants."

Bang!

Before Mingyou could finish speaking, a thunderous crash interrupted him.

Turning his head, he saw Ōnoki glaring at him as though fire were blazing from his eyes, his body trembling with rage.

Even the two white tufts of beard at the corners of his mouth shook nonstop.

"Boy, not only are you rude and arrogantly conceited, you are also a little bastard who slanders others."

"Today, this old man will tear that mouth of yours apart and properly discipline you on behalf of your Uchiha elders."

Ōnoki's body floated lightly up from his seat. Then he suddenly accelerated, driving a fist straight at Mingyou's face.

"Earth Release: Super Added-Weight Rock Technique!"

Ōnoki used his full strength. He silently swore that today, he would make this brat who had humiliated him die horribly.

Mingyou did not dodge at all. He merely stood where he was, watching the old man who was so furious he was practically coughing blood.

Whoosh!

Without any surprise, Ōnoki's fist passed straight through Mingyou's face without causing any harm.

The next second, Ōnoki passed through him and arrived behind Mingyou.

Mingyou spun around swiftly and pressed his hands together to form a hand seal.

"Ninja Art: Shadow Imitation Technique!"

Mingyou's shadow suddenly transformed into a long snake, twisting and winding across the ground as it crawled toward Ōnoki.

"What the hell is this?"

Though Ōnoki's body was flying through the air, the lighting cast his shadow clearly upon the ground.

When Mingyou's shadow connected with Ōnoki's, Ōnoki suddenly felt unable to move, as though some force had taken control of his body.

The Shadow Imitation Technique was a secret art of Konoha's Nara Clan. During war, the Nara Clan generally served as the central commanders.

Thus, the other major nations knew little about this secret art, and no one would have expected Mingyou to use this ninjutsu at a time like this.

"Brat, what exactly did you do to this old man?!"

Ōnoki's face was filled with panic. With his body under control, he had lost the ability to freely manipulate Chakra to maintain his flight.

He fell from the air in a thoroughly miserable state.

Mei Terumi covered her mouth and chuckled, her gaze toward Mingyou gaining a hint of appreciation.

"Oh? This man is not only handsome, but also quite bold. He suits my tastes perfectly."

She bore no grudges against the Uchiha Clan, so naturally, she did not care how Mingyou had embarrassed Ōnoki.

On the contrary, Mei Terumi was delighted. At last, someone had stepped forward to put this old fool who relied on his seniority in his place.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rōsa, looked equally startled. "This young man's strength is far from simple."

"This is getting interesting." A smile appeared on the Fourth Raikage's lips. He was entirely watching the scene unfold for entertainment.

It was true that the Four Kage Summit was meant to unite their forces against Konoha, but that did not mean the leaders of the four nations would truly work together wholeheartedly.

Every Kage present harbored their own private motives.

Though the Fourth Raikage appeared hot-tempered, he was actually a meticulous thinker.

Mingyou turned and swept his gaze over everyone present. Aside from Ōnoki's attendants, Yellow Earth and Kurotsuchi, who were glaring at Mingyou with angry faces,

everyone else merely watched it all indifferently.

Of course, there was one exception.

Samui frowned deeply. She was worried for Mingyou. After all, the other party was the Third Tsuchikage. Having offended him like this, Mingyou would likely have trouble ending matters.

"Old man, your strength isn't much either." Mingyou raised his hand and patted his own cheek.

Ōnoki's face twisted, but he could not control his body and followed Mingyou in making the same motion.

Mingyou looked at Ōnoki with a wicked grin, completely ignoring the fury blazing in the other man's eyes. "I merely wanted a seat at this summit, yet you immediately jumped out and started lecturing me."

"What, do you really think you're the leader of all these Kage?"

"First, I came to this summit at the Fourth Raikage's invitation. It has absolutely nothing to do with an old man like you."

"Second, with my strength alone, I can freely infiltrate Konoha and control the Nine-Tails."

"I would like to ask everyone here: is it too much for me to seek a seat at this summit on behalf of the Uchiha Clan?"

"Or do you believe that the destructive power of one Nine-Tails is inferior to your ninja armies?"

Silence.

Not a sound could be heard.

Everyone present stared at Mingyou in shock.

Mingyou's words were arrogant, but from his performance since entering the room, it was clear that the youth was not lying.

He might really possess that level of strength.

"Uchiha Mingyou, is it? I appreciate you very much." Mei Terumi covered her mouth and chuckled, making no effort whatsoever to hide the admiration in her eyes for Mingyou.