"Does dealing with the Akatsuki really require all Five Great Nations to join forces? Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, hasn't your Kumogakure been riding high these past few years? Your country alone should be able to wipe out the Akatsuki. I can provide supplies if need be, so could we leave Kirigakure out of this? After all, that village slipped out of our Land of Water's control long ago. Who knows what trouble they might stir up?"
Not long after the Five Kage Summit ended, the daimyo of the Five Great Nations convened. As soon as the meeting began, the Daimyo of the Land of Water started complaining.
The Daimyo of the Land of Water had absolutely no confidence in handing command of his country's entire military to the newly appointed Mizukage, Mei Terumi.
"The Akatsuki aren't particularly difficult opponents. The real challenge is Madara Uchiha."
Seeing the Daimyo of the Land of Water's reservations about the five nations joining forces, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire was the first to offer an explanation.
"Madara Uchiha was one of the founders of Konoha in our Land of Fire. According to the Kōzuki Family's records, he was so powerful that only the late First, Hashirama Senju, could match him. Daimyo of the Land of Water, if you don't believe me, you can consult your country's chronicles or ask your nobles. They should all have records of how terrifying Madara Uchiha was."
"Daimyo of the Land of Water, I agree with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. If you refuse to participate in the Five Great Nations' joint campaign, then during the war, you'll have no one but that Mizukage you distrust to keep you safe."
With both the daimyo of the Land of Lightning and the Land of