Second Five Kage Summit Invitation!
Three days later, a notice bearing the seal of the Hokage of Konoha spread throughout all the major and minor factions in the Shinobi World.
Invitation to the Second Five Kage Summit:
Place of issuance: Konohagakure) in the Land of Fire, Hokage Office!
Delivery destinations: Daimyo countries, the four major Ninja Village, and all small countries and their affiliated Ninja Village in the Shinobi World.
The content is as follows: In light of the conclusion of the Second Shinobi World War and the reshaping of the Shinobi World's order, and in order to restore order after the war, quell disputes among nations, and publicly determine the root cause of the Shinobi World's turmoil, Konohagakure hereby initiates the Second All Shinobi World Five Kage Summit!
The Five Kage Summit was held in neutral, small countries in the past because the nations were suspicious of each other and harbored their own wariness.
However, times have changed. In the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha quelled numerous conflicts and achieved a complete victory, rightfully earning its place as the central hub of the Shinobi World.
Therefore, this conference will be held in the Land of Fire, within the territory of Konohagakure).
This is an official ultimatum to the entire Shinobi World: the start of this conference is scheduled for three months from now, in September of the Konoha Year 37.
We cordially invite the Kage of the four Ninja Village —Sunagakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure —as well as the Daimyo of various countries and the leaders of smaller Ninja Village to attend this conference.
This conference will discuss several core issues, including the post-war border demarcation of nations, the Peace in the Shinobi World Treaty, the public trial of the Tailed Beast' crimes, and the restoration of the Shinobi World order.
All parties are urged to attend the meeting on schedule upon receiving this notice, without making excuses or being absent!
Anyone who fails to arrive by the deadline or deliberately neglects their duties will be considered to have betrayed the Peace in the Shinobi World and intentionally challenged the authority of Konoha. Konoha will take appropriate action to hold them accountable, and they will bear all the consequences.
The Land of Fire – Konohagakure – Hokage Office.
June of the Konoha Year 37.
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The atmosphere in the villages of Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure almost froze the moment they received the notice.
Sunagakure, Kazekage Building.
The Third Kazekage Sajie, gripped the notice tightly in his hand, his fingers clenching so hard the letter seemed about to crush it.
His expression was cold and fierce, filled with anger. He said, word by word, "Kagami Uchiha kidnapped Shukaku, and yet he shamelessly convened the Five Kage Summit?"
"What do you mean by discussing the disposal of the Tailed Beast in public? This is outrageous!"
"This is absolutely infuriating!"
Seeing this, Sunagakure Jonin Niuji immediately stepped forward, his expression slightly tense, and patiently advised, "Lord Kazekage, please restrain your anger and take care of your health! Our Sunagakure has lost its Tailed Beast, and Elder Chiyo has lost interest in village affairs due to the deaths of the Red Sand couple. The village now depends on you!"
Upon hearing this, Sajie suppressed his anger, gritted his teeth, and said in a deep voice, "I know! Niuji, don't worry, I won't abandon the foundation of Sunagakure just for a moment's pleasure."
At this point, Sajie turned to look out the window, feeling utterly frustrated, but he could only suppress it: if he didn't go, it would give Konoha an excuse to send troops, and with Sunagakure's strength, they couldn't possibly defeat them; if he went, he would have to watch Kagami Uchiha judge his own Tailed Beast, and he would also lose face.
With this thought in mind, Sajie sighed deeply: Master, can Sunagakure really rise again? This disciple is so confused!
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Iwagakure, Tsuchikage Building.
Ōnoki stared intently at the words on the notice, his short frame tense, his brows furrowed, and his expression grew increasingly grim as he read.
What does it mean to not shirk responsibility and not be absent?
What does it mean that anyone who fails to arrive on time or deliberately neglects their duties is considered to have betrayed the Peace in the Shinobi World?
When did Konoha become so courageous? When did Konoha become a symbol of Peace in the Shinobi World?
That shameless Kagami Uchiha, does he really think he can do whatever he wants just because he's awakened the so-called Mangekyō Sharingan?
Ōnoki's expression grew increasingly hard, his tone icy. "Damn it! Why? After Madara Uchiha, Kagami Uchiha also possesses that kind of power!"
"Konoha! Uchiha! Your race shouldn't even exist in the Shinobi World!"
To be honest, when Ōnoki first heard that the battle in the Land of Rain was becoming increasingly intense, he considered going to the front lines himself. However, when he heard that Kagami Uchiha was wreaking havoc on the battlefield with his Susanoo, which was over 200 meters long, he was incredibly glad he hadn't gone...
During his youth, the nightmares inflicted on him by Madara Uchiha lasted for decades. The thought that Kagami Uchiha also possessed such power filled Ōnoki with both hatred and fear.
As the Tsuchikage, Ōnoki naturally possessed a deep mind. After a moment, he collected his thoughts and muttered to himself, "The Four-Tails has fallen into Konoha's hands. Iwagakure must take it back. What's with all this talk of a public trial of the Tailed Beast? Isn't it just an attempt to raise the price?"
"As long as we offer enough, I don't think Kagami Uchiha will hold on so tightly. After all, it's not just Iwagakure's Tailed Beast that's been captured; there's also Sunagakure and Kumogakure. At worst, we can join forces with them to put pressure on Konoha!"
With this thought in mind, Ōnoki kept pondering his next trip to Konoha. He had to go to Iwagakure, but he absolutely could not be used as a stepping stone for Konoha!
Kagami Uchiha is nothing but a hero of the moment. So arrogant and domineering! Hmph! Let's see how long you last!
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Kumogakure, Raikage Building.
After reading the announcement, the Third Raikage A, slammed his rough hand heavily on the table, shattering the thick wooden table.
During the Second Shinobi World War, the Kumogakure did not engage in any direct combat with the Konoha. Kumogakure were only somewhat at fault in the matter of the Land of Whirlpools. However, he had clearly led the Kumogakure Ōnoki ninjas to fight Onoki!
That damned Kagami Uchiha not only didn't appreciate it, but also openly violated the peace agreement between the two villages by attacking the Tailed Beast of their Kumogakure. The Two-Tails was taken by Kagami Uchiha right under his nose!
At this thought, the Third Raikage's anger flared even higher, and he roared, "Kagami Uchiha! You damned bastard, not only did you capture our Kumogakure's Tailed Beast right in front of me, but now you want me to go to Konoha to participate in some bullshit Five Kage Summit?"
"Aaaaaah! I'm so angry!" Ai's roar echoed throughout the office.
Seeing this, the Kumogakure Village high-ranking members beside him did not speak. Instead, their expressions were solemn. The humiliation that Kagami Uchiha had brought to Kumogakure filled them all with boundless rage.
But everyone knows that for the Kumogakure to directly confront the current Hidden Konoha is nothing short of wishful thinking.
For a moment, the entire Raikage's Office fell into a deathly silence.
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In addition to the Three Great Shinobi Villages that lost their Tailed Beast, the leaders of Kirigakure in the Land of Water and various other Ninja Village, large and small, also received notices from Konoha.
The leaders of the small Ninja Village were all shocked. Konoha had won the Second Shinobi World War and now held at least three Tailed Beasts in its hands. Its morale was high and its prestige was soaring.
Now, the Five Kage Summit is to be held on Konoha's soil—no, it's a joint summit of the entire Shinobi World.
Heh... What All- Shinobi World Alliance Conference? Isn't the future of the Shinobi World decided by you Five Great Nations?
The entire Shinobi World coming together to discuss some kind of future peace? Pshaw! How disgusting!
Seriously, wanting to have it both ways...