Chiya's gaze slowly swept over the Five Kage kneeling on one knee, finally settling on the five Seals of Authority they held high in both hands.
These five seals represented the supreme power the Five Great Nations had held for centuries, the military and political lifeblood of the entire Shinobi World. Now, the Five Kage offered them up with both hands, waiting only for him to accept them.
He raised a hand and gently pressed it downward toward the tens of thousands of ninja below.
The tens of thousands of ninja who had been cheering fervently fell silent in an instant. Once again, the battlefield grew so quiet that a pin dropping could have been heard. Not a single person made a sound. Everyone bowed their heads, waiting for Chiya to speak.
Chiya's voice was calm and commanding, carrying an unquestionable authority as it rang clearly across the battlefield and reached every ninja's ears.
"Rise."
The Five Kage answered in unison and respectfully rose from their knees. Their heads remained bowed as they stood in place, holding the seals in both hands and awaiting Chiya's next command.
Chiya swept his gaze over the crowd once more and spoke slowly.
"As of today, the Fourth Shinobi World War is officially over."
As those words fell, the ninja erupted into deafening cheers once again. Many eyes reddened, tears of joy spilling down their faces.
The war that had swept across the entire Shinobi World and claimed countless ninja lives was finally, truly over.
Peace had finally come.
Chiya raised his hand to signal for silence again, and the crowd quieted. His gaze returned to the Five Kage as he spoke slowly.
"I accept your submission."
With that, Chiya extended his hand and accepted the five Seals of Authority from the Five Kage,