Ōnoki pondered for a moment. "We could establish a permanent Future Security Joint Coordination Group, staffed by ANBU or Jonin reporting directly to the Five Kage. It would meet regularly to share information and resolve disputes."
"Information sharing would follow a 'need-to-know' principle. We can settle the details later. As for enforcement..." His aged eyes sharpened. "Anyone who violates this agreement will lose all credibility and any basis for cooperation with the other four nations. They may also face joint sanctions."
"When the foundations of the Shinobi World's future are at stake, we can—and must—stand together."
Another silence followed, filled with calculation. Amid the flickering light, the five rulers at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World weighed the costs and the future.
At last, Mei Terumi spoke first. "Kirigakure agrees with this direction. The age of chaos and infighting should end. Seeing the future must not make the present worse."
Chiyo said, "Sunagakure agrees."
Ōnoki said, "Iwagakure agrees, though the specific terms need careful drafting."
Tsunade looked at Raikage A, then slowly nodded. "Konoha agrees. But any protection or oversight must respect Naruto's wishes and Konoha's sovereignty."
A gave a heavy snort of assent. "Then it's settled! Let your advisers fight over the details! This remote meeting of the Five Kage must at least produce a preliminary agreement."
His voice carried clearly through the Chakra network to every Kage, as though inscribing his words at the dawn of the coming era:
"First, the Five Great Shinobi Villages jointly recognize Naruto Uzumaki as a vital pillar of peace in the Shinobi World. We will provide him with the highest level of protection and necessary attention, defending him against outside threats and internal attacks.
"Second, none of the Five Great Nations may assassinate or persecute the underage Ninja of exceptional potential revealed