The Five Kage Summit, convened to take down the Akatsuki after the Eight-Tails' demise, took a different turn with Sasuke's intrusion.
Sasuke dealt defeat to the Five Kage and the shinobi present, then gave them a three-year deadline, using the threat of future disaster to spur them on.
This approach was not necessarily wise, but one thing was beyond doubt: from this moment onward, a new order would take shape in the shinobi world.
Mei Terumi looked lost and worried. "He'll start another war in three years. How will we stop him then?"
As one, the shinobi turned toward the backbone of the Five Kage, Ōnoki of Both Scales. The strategy and responsibility he had displayed in this battle had earned their profound respect.
Though Mifune led the Samurai, he knew full well that they could not remain untouched by the tides sweeping through the shinobi world. He spoke up first. "Lord Tsuchikage, please make a decision. Where do we go from here?"
Ōnoki's back looked solemn and resolute.
"The Five Kage Summit cannot end yet. We will stay in the Land of Iron until the Hokage, Kazekage, and Raikage awaken, then discuss together how to prepare for the war three years from now!"
Whoosh!
Beneath the Pale Moon, a vortex spun, and Sasuke and Kabuto Yakushi returned.
A short while later, Orochimaru arrived via Flying Thunder God and asked with a smile, "Sasuke-kun, how do you feel now?"
Sasuke stared at his palm and slowly clenched it. "Honestly... I still haven't had my fill!"
Orochimaru nodded. "I thought as much. After all, you had to hold back at every turn for fear of actually killing them."
Sasuke lowered his hand. "My opponent in the Eighth Battle won't be a living person, will it?"
Orochimaru smiled. "What makes you