Kalifa immediately reported the key intelligence she had gathered.
"The two people currently recognized as the strongest in the shinobi world are Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha."
"Together, they ended the Fourth Shinobi World War and saved the entire shinobi world. People revere them as saviors."
"But the details of that final battle are unclear, and the records are incomplete. Aside from those involved, no one knows the full course of the battle, or their true trump cards and the limits of their strength."
Lucci gave a cold chuckle, his expression full of disdain and composure.
"No matter. There's no need to dwell on old rumors and records."
"When they arrive, I'll find out for myself. A single exchange will tell me how strong they are."
Then he changed the subject and asked casually.
"By the way, how is the capture of those mortal slaves I ordered coming along? The nobles and daimyō still surviving in the various nations."
"With the Black Ship's detection system guiding us, we've already captured more than a hundred."
Kalifa gave an accurate report of their progress, her tone flat.
"But the recent purge in the shinobi world has decimated the nobility. Very few remain. At most, we can capture another hundred or so. There's almost no one left to take."
Lucci frowned slightly, then nodded slowly.
"Two hundred will be enough."
"We only need to use these slaves to instill sufficient fear throughout the shinobi world."
A gleam of amused anticipation flashed in his eyes, and he settled on a plan at once.
"Send a summons to the leaders of every shinobi village."
"We'll hold the gathering amid the ravaged ruins of the Land of Rain."
"I will personally summon everyone who holds power in the shinobi world and let them see the spectacle