While Sasuke and the first Five Kage struck sparks between eras on Blue Moon Island, the Five Great Nations were gripped by panic over the memories of a previous life's catastrophe instilled by Infinite Tsukuyomi.
The first Supreme Council of the Shinobi World, convened by Shixiu, the supreme ruler of the Land of Fire, opened in the neutral Land of Iron.
Mifune, their host, remained behind the scenes.
Around the round table, Fire Daimyo Shixiu, Lightning Daimyo Takeda, Earth Daimyo Nobunaga, Wind Daimyo Sakamikawa, and Water Daimyo Kusakabe sat beneath their respective nations' flags.
The Five Kage, once the central figures at such conferences, stood respectfully behind the daimyo they served as bodyguards.
Shixiu waved his little fan, his small eyes beneath heavy bags surveying his assembled counterparts, and began, "Well... I gathered everyone here today to discuss that dream we had not long ago. There's no need to go over its contents. I imagine none of you have had a decent night's sleep these past few days?"
The Earth Daimyo said worriedly, "Absolutely. Leaving aside whether that dream was real, it has undoubtedly shaken the people. They've lost all interest in working or producing anything and spend their days at home doing nothing. Even the crops are rotting in the fields with no one to tend them!"
The Lightning Daimyo said coldly, "Doing nothing would be a blessing. Large bands of brigands have emerged throughout my country, committing every imaginable atrocity! They call themselves the Doomsday Revelers. Their slogan is that since the world is going to end anyway, they might as well indulge themselves while they can!"
The Water Daimyo shook his head and sighed. "So the Land of Water isn't the only place suffering unrest like this! We're all in the same boat! Whoever made us have