(Naruto Shippuden OST 1 Track 4 - Sengunbanba)

CLACK

A sword hilt tapped the ground with just enough force that the sound could be heard across the room. All attention from the Kage's lifted, their eyes directed on the young man standing in the middle of the rounded desk. A Black cloak drifted over the floor with no wind to rouse it. After a long and tiring meeting, an agreement had finally been passed.

"From here on, we will establish our place to maintain peace among the great nations by promoting order and the enforcement of national law." Orange spiky hair topped off with a confident smile. Next to him stood two others in the same garb, a man and a woman who stood as his associates. "Amegakure stands to protect smaller and weaker nations, balance the power of the countries, and finally to take the first step in attempt to unify the people of the Shinobi World. Our aim is to bring true peace to the world."

The Raikage grunted and sat back in his seat, arms crossed begrudgingly. A deep frown was etched upon his face, irked at the tenacity of the youth in the middle of the room. A mere child dared to make such a proposition, and the others fell for it. He glared across the room, eyeing Onoki who sat dignified with a straight back, sitting in acceptance. Sarutobi was no different, siding with Iwagakure of all villages! He'd been outvoted four to one. This room was filled with idiocy. Tch. They'll learn. The Fourth Raikage sulked in his head and returned his sights to the new ruler of Amegakure.

Yahiko widened his already proud smile, eyes filled with sparks of optimism. Konan and Nagato also smiled. They'd made it. After months of preparation and work, it was decided at last. It was worth it to bring the rain to a stop in their village. Today was truly a sunny one. Yahiko continued, "Today the Akatsuki will stand as a national binding force! Expect great things from us! We will not disappoint you."

"A new dawn as begun!"