The surrounding area was completely silent.
Even the children, already covered in wounds, endured the pain, fearing that the terrifying meteorite would fall again.
At some point, many Kumogakure began to look upon the Fourth Raikage, whom they wholeheartedly admired. No matter what decision A made, even if it meant Kumogakure would fight to the death, Kumogakure would not hesitate to die for him.
Faced with this horrific natural disaster, even the usually steadfast Kumogakure couldn't help but waver in its resolve.
"Perhaps peace isn't such a bad thing after all..."
"Yeah, war is just too scary when you think about it. It's so uncivilized to have to fight to the death all the time."
"As long as Konoha's conditions aren't too harsh, a ceasefire wouldn't be a bad idea, Fourth Hokage, you..."
The whispers gradually became more blatant, and the Fourth Raikage's face turned ashen, his dark features contorted in pain.
"You spineless cowards! As ninjas, you still fear death? Are you even men of Kumogakure?"
"There's no need to be so serious. Besides ninjas, there are also innocent children in Kumogakure... No, if you think about it, those children aren't exactly innocent."
Suddenly hearing someone trying to persuade them, the Kumogakure, who had been whispering among themselves, cast grateful glances at each other.
However, when everyone noticed that the person who spoke came from next to Yugito, their expressions completely changed.
The one speaking up for them is actually the enemy. Who do you think is the one who forced us into this situation?
The Kumogakure Village members, whose emotions were like a rollercoaster ride, didn't notice the second half of Huayue's sentence until he stood up, scanned his surroundings, and his eyes gradually turned cold. Only then did the words that followed make the Kumogakure members turn pale.
"After all, they are all tender shoots that have grown strong by using the funds of the Land of Lightning to carry out harmful missions against other major powers."
"Ending their lives prematurely may not be a bad thing. It's still a bit hard for me to do this, but since you want war, I will do my best to satisfy you."
Panic spread like a plague in everyone's hearts. No one knew what kind of magic this being who could communicate with the meteorite would use next.
"Enough with the nagging! No matter what you do, I'll..."
"Stop! Hii, Darui, quickly stop the Fourth Hokage! We can't fight anymore, or both Kumogakure and the Land of Lightning will be plunged into disaster."
Mabui quickly shouted to stop them, and Hi and Darui hurriedly restrained the Fourth Raikage.
This is Kumogakure Uchiha Huayue were to go on a killing spree in the village, not only would Kumogakure be destroyed, but the Land of Lightning would most likely fall completely.
"Don't you dare try to stop me! If you stake everything the village has on leaving this brat here..."
"It's impossible. Even if we risked the lives of about ten thousand ninjas from Kumogakure, we still couldn't do it, Fourth Raikage. Have you forgotten the Flying Thunder God Technique of Body Flicker Gengetsu?"
Mabui -clad figure whispered something that instantly reminded the enraged Fourth Raikage of his first encounter with the Uchiha brat before him, a feat that was beyond imagination: the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Clap clap clap, crisp applause, and a clear laugh rang out from beneath the Three-Eyed Demon Fox Mask.
"Judging rationally, among the Kumogakure right now, only the Fourth Raikage can barely keep up with my speed, and in terms of strength, only the Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails can match me. Do you think I would give you that opportunity?"
"That's why you chose the most rational approach: capture the leader first, and take control of Lord Killer B and Yugito first. You had already anticipated that Yugito would launch a sneak attack."
With a furrowed brow, he saw this unfathomable fellow before him, the very same person who had repeatedly thwarted the A-B Combo's Body Flicker Gengetsu in the early stages of this Great Ninja War, only to have the already troublesome opponent gain even greater power. What a nuisance.
"No, it was just something I anticipated. Although mentally simulating battles is a necessary quality for ninjas, it's really not exciting to face an opponent of this caliber. Except for you, the Perfect Jinchuriki."
As soon as the words fell, the Eight-Tails that had been suppressed by Genbu were instantly enveloped in White Mist, and their entire body transformed into an octopus tentacle.
Strands of pitch-black ink seeped from beneath their feet, instantly transforming into countless pitch-black Killer B, who used joint locks to Yugito and Huayue together.
"Idiot, bastard, you haven't seen my Sealing Jutsu, 'Octopus Hold,' have you?"
The next moment, the Kumogakure members cheered and jumped for joy, some even so excited that they almost jumped up, relieved that this terrifying guy was about to be sealed away and face the punishment of justice.
"Ninjas, remember, never be careless! Oh yeah! One..."
"Two!"
The crowd, caught up in the rollercoaster of excitement, echoed Killer B's countdown. The Fourth Raikage, his expression relaxed, began to consider convening Five Kage Summit to unite the other four great nations in condemning Konoha.
Mabui breathed a sigh of relief, her beautiful features softening her expression. The demon Kumogakure clouds was finally about to meet its end.
"Three."
The whispers, like those of a demon, echoed in their ears, and everyone froze, as the White Mist that had surrounded them quietly dissipated.
In an instant, pillars of azure lightning pierced through the tentacles of the Eight-Tails, creating a shower of fiery sparks.
"When did you get the illusion that I'm under Sealing Jutsu? A ninja can't be careless, nor can they let their guard down because of excitement. Perfect Jinchuriki. Lightning Fire Sword: Hundred Steps Railing!"
How far is the distance from hope to despair? If you ask the ninjas of Kumogakure, they will only give one answer: a moment.
The White Mist that enveloped Kumogakure dissipated, and the black cloak fluttered in the wind. The figure in Black Cloak seemed to have never been trapped by the Sealing Jutsu; it was all just an illusion.
"Seal - Nine Phantom Dragons Sealing Jutsu ".
The colossal creature in the distance strode forward, rushing towards them as if flying. At the tail of the jet-black Genbu, three snake heads opened their snouts, and from each snout emerged nine illusory dragons, biting down on the Eight-Tails.
"Sign with him, and your brother's life, the lives of all the ninjas in Kumogakure, the lives of all the people of the Land of Lightning, and your life will be saved. Choose, Fourth Raikage!"
The ceasefire agreement representing Konoha was thrown into the hands of the Fourth Raikage in front of all the Kumogakure.
Silence, a deathly silence. The Fourth Raikage had never felt his lips so heavy.
"Can you guarantee that you won't attack anyone in the village, and that you won't recklessly enter Kumogakure and the Land of Lightning again? If you can't guarantee that, I won't agree. If you're going to take action, then do it directly. Stop dragging your feet."
Huayue smiled without saying a word. At a time like this, she still dared to make demands of him. No wonder she was a Raikage who had been tempered on the battlefield. Her brain was not as stupid as she looked.
"I can guarantee your personal safety, provided you do not violate the ceasefire agreement, and that it will remain solely in my hands."
"You win, Body Flicker Gengetsu."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Fourth Raikage officially signed a ceasefire agreement with Konoha, bringing the long Great Ninja War to an end at the end of the year.