Konoha Hokage Building.
"Lord Fifth Hokage, the Kage of the other five villages will likely arrive in Konoha tomorrow."
Shikamaru Nara respectfully reported to Uchiha Itachi.
Over the years, as Uchiha Kei and Naruto grew up, those of his age were also growing up.
Now, Shikamaru Nara has risen to the position of Hokage's assistant, making him a powerful figure in Konoha.
Given Shikamaru Nara's age, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to become the Hokage's assistant.
However, he was forcibly promoted to this position by Uchiha Kei.
The reason is because of him, simply because Jing said that Shikamaru Nara was a wise man even more monstrous than his father!
"Yes, we must make sure to treat the Five Kage well. This Six Kage Summit was initiated by Konoha, and it is of great significance."
Uchiha Itachi rubbed his temples, his eyes bloodshot.
Shikamaru Nara frowned. "Fifth Hokage, you haven't rested for three days. Go home and rest. I'll handle these documents."
Shikamaru Nara held Uchiha Itachi in the highest esteem.
This is a Hokage who has devoted his entire heart to Konoha!
Working through the night to handle village affairs was already a basic practice for the fifth generation, and it was quite common for them to work for several days in a row without rest.
Uchiha Itachi smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he opened a new file.
In the Hokage's office, only the rustling sound of turning pages could be heard.
Shikamaru Nara sighed helplessly.
He had tried to dissuade him like this countless times.
Yes, it always ends in this way.
"Oh, right."
As if remembering something, Uchiha Kei looked up from the files.
"Who from the Twilight Ninja Village has come this time?"
Shikamaru Nara thought for a moment, "It's Hyuga Hiashi."
Uchiha Itachi raised an eyebrow.
The first meeting of the Six Shadows was held, and Jing, as the Twilight Shadow, didn't even attend?
Uchiha Itachi shook his head somewhat dejectedly.
He hadn't seen that guy for many years...
Uchiha Itachi lowered his head and continued handling his affairs.
The lights in the Hokage's office remained on all night.
The next morning, the main gate of Konoha became lively.
"Yo yo yo, you idiot, you moron~ Killer B- sama has come to Konoha ~"
A burly man with two blue smears on his face appeared at the village entrance.
"Killer B, be quiet."
Behind him stood a man even more muscular than himself, his face filled with helplessness.
"Hey, don't be so old-fashioned, this is the art of rap!"
Killer B looked completely indifferent.
"Art! I'll make you art!"
The Fourth Raikage clenched his fists and delivered a sharp flick to the forehead.
Killer B pain, finally calmed down a little.
"You must be the Fourth Raikage, please follow me."
Shikamaru Nara witnessed the farce between the two brothers and only stepped forward after it ended.
The Fourth Raikage glanced disdainfully at Shikamaru Nara. "What? You Hokage have quite the airs, sending a mere brat to greet us?"
The conflict between Konoha and Cloud Village has a long history, and it was only after Uchiha Itachi came to power that the conflict between the two sides eased up a bit.
However, this does not mean that the Fourth Raikage was kind to Konoha.
"I'm truly sorry that the Lord Hokage was unable to come and greet me due to some village matters."
Shikamaru Nara smiled, but inwardly he was cursing.
I knew this would be the result. What a hassle!
The Fourth Raikage snorted coldly before following him into the village.
Over the course of the morning, the Kage from the other five villages arrived in Konoha one after another and were assigned to various locations.
"Lord Fifth Hokage, all Five Kage have arrived."
Shikamaru Nara reported to Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi rubbed his temples wearily. "Then let's begin the Six Kage Summit this afternoon."
Upon hearing this, Shikamaru Nara hesitated.
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Itachi noticed the change in his expression and asked a question.
"Isn't this too hasty? I'm worried that the Cloud Village will use this as an excuse to cause trouble."
Uchiha Itachi leaned back in his chair. "Cause trouble? Heh, I believe the other villages might cause trouble, Cloud Village won't."
Shikamaru Nara frowned, then immediately understood what Uchiha Itachi meant.
The reason for holding this meeting of the Six Kage is to deal with the Akatsuki organization's large-scale capture of Tailed Beast.
As the Cloud Village possesses the Eight-Tails, it naturally bears the brunt of the attack.
Making trouble at this juncture is of no use to the Cloud Village.
Having learned the reason, Shikamaru Nara nodded and went out to arrange the afternoon's meeting.
Not long after Shikamaru Nara left, the knocking on the door sounded again.
"Come in."
Uchiha Itachi didn't even look up, continuing to bury himself in the files.
The person outside slowly walked in, said nothing, and gently closed the door.
Seeing that the newcomer did not speak, Uchiha Itachi raised his head in confusion, and paused slightly upon seeing who it was.
"Chief of the Hyuga clan."
Uchiha Itachi stood up and looked at Hyuga Hiashi with some surprise.
"Lord Hokage"
Hyuga Hiashi bowed respectfully yet gracefully.
Uchiha Itachi walked forward with a smile and helped Hyuga Hiashi.
"Clan Chief Hyuga, there's no need for formalities. We're all family."
Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hiashi didn't mince words and stood up with a smile.
"Lord God of the Fifth Hokage is indeed a sentimental person." Hyuga Hiashi nodded in satisfaction.
One of his purposes in coming here was to test Konoha's attitude towards Twilight Ninja Village.
Logically speaking, the person who contributed the most to Uchiha Itachi's position as the Fifth Hokage was Uchiha Kei.
Uchiha Kei is also a publicly acknowledged missing-nin of Konoha, although no arrest warrant has been issued for him.
Given the strength of Twilight Ninja Village, they are absolutely not afraid of Konoha now.
However, based on Uchiha Kei's approach, as long as Uchiha Itachi was in power, there was absolutely no way that the Twilight Ninja Village would be an enemy of Konoha.
"Hyuga clan leader, although you have left Konoha will always be your home," Uchiha Itachi said emotionally.
"Hehe."
Hyuga Hiashi a warmth in his heart, but he didn't reply.
After exchanging a few casual words, the two Hyuga Hiashi was seated before starting their formal conversation.
"I've come this time to bring the words of the First."
Uchiha Itachi's spirits lifted. "You may speak."
"What was the First's attitude towards the Akatsuki Organization?"
Hyuga Hiashi Uchiha Itachi, and said, "Let's observe how things unfold."
Uchiha Itachi looked at him in surprise.
Let's wait and see?
Does this mean Jing?
After frowning and pondering for a while, Uchiha Itachi still couldn't figure out Kei's intention.
The Akatsuki Organization has become increasingly rampant in its operations recently, and they no longer have any intention of concealing their activities.
They made it very clear: they wanted to capture the Tailed Beast!
The purpose of capturing the Tailed Beast remains unclear.
Jing once said that this organization was shrouded in a huge lie.
So, the capture of the Tailed Beast was part of that enormous lie.
Given this situation, simply waiting and seeing is clearly not a wise move.
What, then, was Jing's true purpose?