The new Five Kage Summit

[On the Canopy Screen, a massive passenger bus traveled steadily along a winding mountain road. Outside its windows, dense forests gradually gave way to rugged, rocky terrain.]

[Inside the bus, the youngsters led by Boruto Uzumaki and Shikadai Nara chatted excitedly, their voices brimming with anticipation.]

["I heard Iwagakure is now recognized as the 'capital of art and dueling'! There are card shops and duel arenas everywhere!"]

["That's right! I checked a travel guide. Their Rock Duel Arena is a sacred destination for duelists worldwide!"]

["I've got to get some rare limited-edition cards this time!"]

[Their lively chatter reached Naruto Uzumaki in the front row, but it did nothing to dispel the worry etched across his brow.]

[He gazed out the window at the mountains of massive stone, seemingly peaceful yet concealing unknown dangers. His hands tightened slightly on his knees without him realizing it.]

[Beside him, Sasuke Uchiha rested with his eyes closed, as silent as ever. Yet the tension at the corners of his mouth betrayed his own unease.]

[At last, the bus slowly pulled up before Iwagakure's imposing stone gates.]

[The welcoming party that had been waiting there immediately came forward.]

[At its head stood a tall woman in practical, smart attire—Kurotsuchi.]

["Hey! Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha! Long time no see!" Kurotsuchi strode forward with a hearty smile.]

[Naruto immediately put on his customary Hokage smile and stepped off the bus to shake her hand. "Kurotsuchi, sorry for all the trouble."]

["Don't mention it. We're already more than grateful that Konoha could come to help." As Kurotsuchi replied, her gaze swept over the young Konoha ninja filing off the bus, lingering on Boruto with an appreciative look.]

["So this is Boruto? What a fine young man. He's the spitting image of you back then."]

[After the brief