At the long rectangular table, the five Kage-level powerhouses fell silent.
After a brief exchange analyzing the details of their battles with the enemy, they had come to fully appreciate the Akatsuki's strength and madness.
This was an immensely powerful organization with convictions, ambitions, and more than enough madness.
Jōnin from each village tightly guarded the area surrounding the Five Kage Summit, keeping it quiet.
"We must assemble a shinobi army and attack him before he destroys the entire Shinobi World!"
"At this critical juncture, seizing the initiative is paramount."
"If we're even a step too slow, we'll be the ones to suffer!"
After a long silence, Ōnoki of Both Scales slapped the table and spoke in a deep voice.
None of the other four Kage objected. They all nodded. "Of course."
"But, Ōnoki, you came here in secret to attend this summit. What about the Jinchūriki in your village?"
"If those people capture the last two Tailed Beasts, we'll be in serious trouble."
Fourth Kazekage Rasa posed the question.
Ōnoki chuckled at his words. "Rest assured. I wouldn't make such a grave mistake."
"Both Jinchūriki accompanied me on this journey."
"Besides gathering an army and eliminating Namikaze Sui and his group, our next task is to protect the two remaining Jinchūriki."
Only then did the other Kage relax.
"Then let's send orders to our villages immediately!"
"We'll assemble the shinobi army and fight these mad schemers to the death!"
Ōnoki rose and slapped the table forcefully, producing a loud bang.
All five Kage stood, their expressions solemn and a glimmer of spirit in their eyes.
They had indeed feared that man and regarded him with dread, but now that the entire Shinobi World was coming together, they were confident they could eliminate him.
That brief summit had allowed the