Main Hall of the Five Kage Summit
A massive U-shaped conference table dominated the room, with the Five Kage seated opposite each other.
The Hokage sat at the center, while directly across from him was a separate seat occupied by Mifune, the General of the Land of Iron, serving as the mediator and overseer of the meeting.
The lighting focused on the table, clearly illuminating everyone's faces.
On the table before each Kage rested a hat symbolizing their title.
No one spoke first—or rather, they were all waiting for the man seated in the center to do so.
At that moment, Mifune cleared his throat and began, "I appreciate everyone accepting the Hokage's invitation to this Five Kage Summit. I am Mifune, the mediator of this conference. With that, the Five Kage Summit is now officially in session."
Each Kage had brought two guards—elite ninja carefully selected from their respective villages.
These guards remained stationed on the second floor of the obelisk, their eyes locked onto the meeting below, ready to rush down at a moment's notice to protect their Kage.
Makoto's gaze swept over the Kazekage, Raikage, Mizukage, and Tsuchikage before he chuckled and said, "Quite a lot of new faces, huh?"
Pakura chuckled and responded, "If we're talking about new faces, shouldn't that title belong to you, Lord Hokage?"
Makoto blinked in realization and nodded. "You're right. Compared to all of you, I am but a junior."
Ohnoki, Killer Bee, and Yagura all fixed their gazes on him, their expressions solemn.
Just a few years ago, their villages had been Konoha's enemies.
Iwagakure had nearly crushed Konoha in battle, the two sides waging a brutal, bloody war with countless casualties.
Killer Bee bore a deep-seated hatred for Konoha—his brother had been killed by them, and their village's Nibi Jinchuriki had been captured.
Kirigakure's previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had all been slaughtered by the Yellow Flash, forcing the village to spend an enormous sum to reclaim the Seven Ninja Swords.
On top of that, their Sanbi had also fallen into Konoha's hands.
No matter their personal views, all of them harbored deep resentment toward Konoha.
et now, they had no choice but to sit here obediently, waiting for this young Hokage's words.
The very force that had crushed their pride stood outside the obelisk at this very moment.
With a warm smile, Makoto finally spoke. "That said, I have long heard of your esteemed names."
"Perhaps I should introduce myself first. I am Hyuga Makoto, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha."
"I have invited you all here in hopes that we can reach a mutual understanding regarding peace in the Ninja World."
Peace… What is peace?
The four Kage present knew very well that the "peace" the Hokage spoke of was most likely just another word for "unification."
The drastic changes that had taken place in the Land of Fire already revealed his ambitions—they were not limited to a single nation or a single Daimyo's authority.
Now, he had extended his claws toward them, bringing with him a power they could not hope to resist!
"I have long heard of your esteemed reputation, Lord Hokage," Yagura spoke first, seated between Ohnoki and Killer Bee.
"Kirigakure has always hoped to establish a friendly relationship with Konoha, but unfortunately, there has never been a good opportunity."
"May I ask, Lord Hokage, what exactly do you mean by 'peace'?" Ohnoki cut straight to the point.
He could tell that empty pleasantries were meaningless to this man—this was someone who only cared about tangible benefits.
At this, Makoto suddenly let out a deep sigh. "I am someone who utterly despises war."
The four Kage: "…..."
So that giant mecha that "paid a visit" to their villages just days ago—wasn't sent on your orders, huh?
Of course, such thoughts could only remain in their minds.
The four Kage kept their expressions unreadable, maintaining an appearance of attentiveness.
Makoto continued, "War between humans has raged for a thousand years, never ceasing."
"As for the root cause of it all… hmm… well…"
As Makoto spoke, he suddenly lowered his head in contemplation, as if struggling to find the right words.
Everyone present couldn't help but feel a bit speechless.
"Ah, there's no need to dwell on the root cause," Makoto suddenly continued.
"All of you here are among the most powerful figures in this world, each possessing the strength to reshape its very structure. I believe that if we simply join hands in peace and build a harmonious, loving family together, then war can be completely eradicated!"
Join hands in peace… A loving family…
The Hokage's words sounded utterly ridiculous—naïve, even. Like a child playing house.
Pakura fixed her gaze on the warm smile on Makoto's face, convinced that he was faking it.
He was mocking them. Provoking them.
Ohnoki, his small frame looking out of place on the large chair, clenched his fists on his lap, veins bulging.
Makoto chuckled and asked, "So, what do you all think of my idea?"
Seeing no one respond, he suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Ah, right! Before coming here, you all must have seen the giant outside, correct?"
Everyone's hearts tensed in an instant.
Makoto smiled and continued, "It's called 'Brutal Justice.' Quite a fitting name, don't you think?"
Brutal… Justice…
The Mizukage, Tsuchikage, and Raikage all recalled how their respective daimyo's mansions had been reduced to rubble—obliterated beyond recognition.
Their hearts sank.
A suffocating silence filled the main hall.
The oppressive stillness stretched for a full minute.
The first to break the silence was the Kazekage, Pakura.
"Lord Hokage… could you elaborate on your plan?"
Makoto grinned widely. "It seems the Kazekage is the most pragmatic of us all. I quite admire that."
Pakura responded with only a dry chuckle.
Makoto then shifted his gaze toward the small old man seated nearby.
"Lord Tsuchikage, what do you think?"
Hearing Makoto address him, Ohnoki's eyes instantly sharpened.
"May I ask, Lord Hokage, after the establishment of this so-called 'family,' what will become of the Five Great Nations and the Five Great Ninja Villages?"
Makoto rested his chin on one hand, lazily replying, "In the future, there will be only one nation—an empire that will last for a thousand, even ten thousand years. Every existing country will be assimilated into this empire, and every person will fall under its governance."
He paused briefly before continuing, "As for the Five Great Nations… don't you all think they are the true source of war? They divide people, create barriers between them. What the empire seeks to eradicate… is precisely that."
His gaze swept across everyone present.
"That's why I hope each of you will make a contribution to world peace. This is a rare opportunity, after all."
As Makoto's words fell, the room once again plunged into silence.
He was no longer hiding his ambitions.
Just as they had suspected from the beginning—this Hokage didn't merely want to unify the ninja world…
He wanted to rule the entire world!
"Heh… Hehehe…"
At that moment, an unexpected chuckle broke the tense atmosphere.
Everyone turned toward the source of the laughter—Ohnoki.
"Young people's ideas… truly surprising."
Makoto remained composed, his gaze resting on the frail-looking old man.
Though Ohnoki appeared somewhat comical, he was undoubtedly the strongest among the four Kage present—aside from Makoto himself.
Ohnoki then posed a question to him, "Hokage, do you truly believe that once the world is unified, there will be no more war?"
"Oh? And why wouldn't I?" Makoto responded casually.
"Conflict between people stems from their inherent differences. Some are born wealthy, while others are born in poverty. Some are naturally strong, while others are sickly and weak… These differences will always exist. And where there is difference, there is conflict. Conflict, in turn, fuels war. Hokage, I can tell you the only true way to eliminate war."
Ohnoki spoke in a steady voice, his gaze locked onto Makoto.
"And that is—to eradicate humanity!"
The Tsuchikage's statement was even more shocking than anything Makoto had said.
Yet upon hearing this, Makoto merely curled his lips into a faint smile.
He withdrew his arm from the table, leaning back into his chair in an utterly relaxed manner.
What a load of nonsense about 'peace declarations.'
What a joke about 'human differences.'
All he wanted was unity.
All he wanted was to stand at the very pinnacle.
Makoto's smile grew wider and wider as he looked at Ohnoki and slowly spoke:
"So, you refuse peace, yet you also refuse to die?"
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