Five Kage Summit

Five Kage Summit

Ninjutsu Training Ground.

Today was the day of the Five Kage Summit. The younger generation energetically debated who was the strongest Kage, even coming to blows over it.

However, the observant class rep quickly noticed that two people were absent today: Sarada and Boruto.

"I'm not surprised Boruto is late, but... why is Sarada late too?" The girls looked puzzled.

Iwabee immediately became upset. "What do you mean by that??"

"Isn't it only expected that someone who even uses Shadow Clones in class would be late?" the girl munching on chips shot back.

"Boruto isn't the kind of person who would be late," Mitsuki said.

Chōchō gave a light snort and argued seriously, "Late is late. There aren't that many excuses."

Just then, Shino came over. Facing the students' chatter, he informed them, "Sarada won't be coming to school for some time. It seems she has been delayed by something else."

"Ah... Why would she suddenly stop attending school when everything was fine?" Chōchō asked curiously.

"I don't know either. I heard it has something to do with Sasuke's mission. She has been placed under special protection, so you probably won't be able to find her in the village for a while," Shino explained.

"Sasuke? I heard he's someone who stands shoulder to shoulder with the Seventh Hokage. He must be incredibly strong!" Iwabee looked excited, eagerly anticipating the man he had never met but had heard countless stories about.

"What about Boruto?" Mitsuki asked softly.

"As for Boruto, you'll see him very soon—in a way you never would have expected," Shino said with a mysterious expression.

To be honest, Shino had been shocked by the news when he received the notification that morning. But after considering Boruto's talent, he felt it was perfectly reasonable.

In front of the Hokage Mansion, on Sunshine Avenue, the host gave an enthusiastic introduction during a live broadcast across the Shinobi World.

As thunder rang out, a well-built middle-aged man emerged from golden lightning. He had pale blond hair, dark tan skin, an imposing gaze, and a proud, vigorous stride.

"Here he comes, the Fifth Raikage, Darui!"

The Former Raikage had once said of him: "I do not regret losing my left arm, because you are my right-hand man."

Next, a layer of white mist rolled in. Two figures slowly emerged from within it. One was Chōjūrō, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, wielder of the twin swords Hiramekarei, and the Sixth Mizukage of Kirigakure.

With a rumble, the earth cracked open and a massive rock rose up. Two figures stood proudly atop it. One had a well-proportioned figure, wore a red cheongsam, and revealed two long, slender legs.

—Fourth Raikage, Boss Lady Kurotsuchi. (Funny)

Wind and sand swept through the air. Still the youngest current Kage, the Fifth Kazekage, Lord Gaara!

Finally came the Seventh Hokage himself, Naruto Uzumaki, wearing the Hokage's white cloak and hat, with azure eyes and his distinctive symmetrical whisker marks!!

At the same time, to everyone's surprise, Boruto stood beside him as well. His equally azure eyes shone with confidence.

"Boruto!??" Iwabee was stunned beneath the screen.

"So this was the unexpected way Shino meant—Boruto was appearing before the entire Shinobi World," Mitsuki relayed the shocking news in an extremely calm tone.

"How is this possible? Why is Boruto appearing on screen?" Chōchō Akimichi looked completely dumbfounded.

"The Hokage's son? Isn't that treatment a little too special?" People in front of the screen began discussing it heatedly.

Those standing atop the Hokage Mansion were undoubtedly the strongest representatives of the Shinobi World, symbols of their villages' faith. Yet Boruto was among them too. How dared a brat who had not even graduated from the ninja academy stand there?!!

Although the other four Kage were dissatisfied, they did not state it outright. After all, on such a solemn occasion, they still had to give Naruto some face.

Hokage Conference Room.

"Let's get to the point," Shikamaru indicated.

The Kage hats were placed on the table. Five relaxed figures sat around it, their gazes occasionally sweeping over Boruto as though they were X-rays trying to see through him.

"Tell us, why is this brat present on such an important occasion?" Once everyone had settled in, someone immediately voiced their dissatisfaction.

Naruto spoke calmly. "They're young people. We should always give them a chance to take the stage and show themselves."

Boruto rested his chin on one hand and leaned lazily against his chair. He turned a deaf ear to the questioning looks of the three Kage, instead casting sidelong glances over them.

"Brat, what do you mean by that?" one of the Kage's guards said irritably.

"No particular meaning. I merely wanted to quietly admire the Kage's bearing," Boruto replied lightly.

The three Kage frowned and shifted their questioning gazes to Naruto. Naruto waved a hand, signaling Boruto to speak.

After exchanging a glance, father and son understood each other. Boruto sat upright and began explaining the purpose of this summit. "Our Shinobi World is about to face serious trouble."

The Kage were slightly stunned. Tsuikae spread her hands in a gesture of invitation. "We're listening?"

Only then did Boruto begin to explain. "While you were all handling official business in your own villages, the Hidden Leaf Village was attacked twice. And the enemies were no weaker than any of you—only stronger."

Boruto's calm gaze swept over the Kage. The faint contempt in his eyes made them all frown. The Five Kage exchanged looks, communicating silently, before Darui finally spoke in an even tone.

"Brat, we came to this summit because we heard about what happened in the Hidden Leaf Village."

Boruto looked toward the Raikage and immediately saw his languid eyes, his drooping eyelids seemingly ready to close at any moment.

Facing the Kage's displeased looks, Boruto did not care in the slightest as he voiced his thoughts. "Of course I know that. It's just that, under the current circumstances, I can't help but question your strength.

"Sometimes I wonder what the outcome would be if you had to deal with those enemies who descended from the heavens."

"Brat, it isn't your place to weigh our worth," another Kage cut in.

"No. On the contrary, I have an extremely strong premonition right now!" Boruto scrutinized the Kage seated before him. "Ten years is enough time to make you forget too many things—such as your sense of crisis."

As he spoke calmly, a glowing blue Rasengan condensed above Boruto's raised palm. Sunlight streamed through the window and into the Rasengan, casting a huge shadow.

Boruto looked down on the Kage. The shadow's cover infinitely magnified his figure. Without any courtesy, he flung the sphere in his hand toward the Five Kage's round table.

The Five Kage watched the incoming Rasengan with indifferent expressions. As it followed its arc downward, their attention remained fixed on Naruto. They did not understand Boruto's motive for doing this.

Was he really trying to establish the Hokage's authority? Or was he using Boruto's actions to convey some message?

Just as the Rasengan was about to hit the round table, the Raikage slowly extended his hand. Lightning surged in his palm, and black lightning pierced through the Rasengan like a spear, then dissolved its structure with a faint sound.

The tightly condensed sphere was crushed from within, transforming into a howling gust of wind.

Clap, clap—

"As expected of the Raikage." Boruto clapped, the crisp sound ringing out. He was not surprised that the Raikage had so effortlessly neutralized his attack. Instead, he suddenly became interested in Darui's Lightning Release.

"Lord Raikage's Lightning Release lives up to its reputation. I've really broadened my horizons today."

"..." Darui did not want to pay him much attention, but the guard behind him seemed to have something to say. Darui stopped him with a wave of his hand.

Tsuikae looked somewhat incredulously at the increasingly tense situation. Several times, she looked at Naruto as though she wanted to speak, hoping he would explain this behavior.

"Let's continue the meeting. After all, the focus should be the enemies we are about to face, not the abilities of the Kage," Boruto said.

The awkward atmosphere did not ease in the slightest. Seeing the situation deadlocked, Shikamaru had no choice but to step in and address the main points.

"Nue is a summoned beast on which Danzo Shimura's remnants placed high hopes. It is not particularly strong by itself, but it possesses a trait: after devouring Chakra to a certain extent, it will trigger an explosion."

"This incident in the Hidden Leaf Village was also caused by it, but there are even more things hidden behind the incident."

"Stronger enemies have appeared. Wasn't I simply sounding the alarm for all of you?" Boruto said teasingly.

"We don't need you to teach us to stay vigilant in times of peace. Put away those arrogant thoughts of yours."

Boruto did not care about their mockery. "You know Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, right? The strongest person in the Shinobi World today. Even now, our only way of dealing with her is sealing her away, not erasing her. And that was only possible with the help of the Sage of Six Paths."

"Are the enemies this time another contingency Kaguya left behind?" someone asked in surprise.

"No, no, no." Boruto shook his head, then said something startling. "On the contrary, if Kaguya were our enemy this time, it would actually be less troublesome to deal with.

"After all, we understand Kaguya's methods to a certain degree. We could take targeted measures when the time came."

"Isn't Kaguya still sealed away?" someone questioned him. "Brat, you need to be responsible for what you say, especially with your words and actions."

"Of course I can take responsibility. But if this is the truth, doesn't that prove that you're panicking?" Boruto's tone carried undisguised doubt, and everyone could see the contempt in his eyes.

"If you lack the ability, then don't make such a fuss. While you sit safely in offices, others are carrying heavy burdens forward."

"So that's why you keep losing your composure?" someone sneered. "Brat, the outside world is far crueler than the training you've received."

"Sorry, I haven't experienced it," Boruto retorted sarcastically.

But the atmosphere immediately froze, because Boruto's attitude clearly seemed like a child's overestimation of himself. They had assumed he dared to make such unrestrained comments because he possessed a clear understanding of the situation. Now it seemed that he was merely Naruto's foolish, spoiled son.

And if that was the case, then there was no need for them to keep showing him a pleasant face.

Darui, who had experienced painful hardships, silently rose to his feet. His languid eyes sharpened as he carefully assessed Boruto. "Boruto Uzumaki, you seem to be overly confident in yourself."

He spoke calmly, but everyone could clearly sense that his aura had changed. His entire body now radiated seriousness and solemnity.

Before Boruto could respond, Darui suddenly vanished from his chair beside the round table. Only particles of lightning floated in the air, like the visual effects of glowing motes.

The next instant, Darui appeared again. But to his slight surprise, Boruto had turned around and calmly faced him as he suddenly approached.

—Flying Thunder God: Exchange!

Seeing the Raikage suddenly disappear from the conference room, everyone was confused and could not help directing curious looks at Boruto.

"Don't worry," Boruto said with a smile. "He is the high-ranking Raikage, after all. I merely invited him to go swimming in the ocean east of the Land of Fire."

"It's pretty hot out, isn't it?" he asked with a smile.

Gasp~!

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