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Tsunade entered the council chambers and immediately, the war council stood up in respect. Glancing at the three empty chairs on the left, the Hokage mentally sighed in relief. Good relief. I already have enough on my plate.
Earlier the civilians were horrified about their fate, but now, they would have definitely made incoherent suggestions. Tobi uncle did a good thing by excluding the civilians from the war council.
The fools didn't have any knowledge yet they acted like they could if given a chance, not only run the village but also lead it to prosperity.
Ending her musings, Tsunade took in the faces of the clan heads and three elders, slight irritation immediately flashing on her visage, the six clan heads and three elders' curious gazes on Jiraiya's blatantly relieved face reminding her of the purpose of the council meeting.
Still, the sooner the better. The Hokage before sitting herself, nodded to the standing councilors who immediately took their seats. Jiraiya, meanwhile, decided to stand behind her, never the one for formalities.
"What did you find, Jiraiya boy?" Koharu, like many other times, asked the first question, unofficially beginning the meeting. Eyes narrowing, Tsunade clenched her teeth. Anbu will have to be notified not to tell every single thing to these old coots. They…
Jiraiya's hand clamped over her shoulder halting her thought process before she glanced at him only to end up sighing after a moment, the toad sage subtly shaking his head, the words 'now's not the time' clearly written over his visage.
Opening her left hand, she gripped the scroll that appeared in a puff of smoke before passing it to Inoichi, the Yamanaka clan head being the first person to her left. "This is Kazekage's message from half an hour ago."
As soon as the words left from her mouth, a wave of emotions washed over the six clan heads and three elders; their features showing immense surprise, shock, and awe; even the war hawk's mouth briefly parted for a moment before he quickly composed himself.
Not wasting any moment, Inoichi opened the scroll and began reading it, his eyes going wider and wider after each word. A couple of moments later, the blonde male was barely stopping himself from blurting out the questions, knowing the Hokage would want everyone to read the scroll first.
Wordlessly, he passed the scroll to Hiashi who grabbed it before immediately passing it to the Nara clan head, the Hyuuga clan head's face already displaying the same reactions as his blonde neighbor, his all-seeing eyes active for the other to see.
One by one the remaining members read the scroll and by the time Homura placed it on the table, palpable surprise and shock had enveloped everyone sans the sannin duo, an eerie silence emerging in the council chambers.
"Troublesome!" Nara Shikaku sighed out loud, breaking the silence and drawing the attention of others. "While an unharmed Suna is quite relieving, the emergence of a new being who is arguably as powerful as Kaga if not more… is concerning."
"What concerning? This newcomer's on our side; it's for sure. He saved Suna, didn't he?"
"Tsume-san is right. Why?" Aburame Shibi pointed out. "Because it's only logical as there is a mutuality of the enemy."
"I agree," Jiraiya supported the argument while shifting all the attention to himself. "Besides, if he were our enemy, he could have destroyed the village by himself; in fact, there was no need for him to save the village in the first place."
Almost all the clan heads nodded in accord with the toad sage's observations. "I also believe we can trust him," The Akimichi clan head added before putting a chip in his mouth.
"Trust is a big word you are using there, Choza-san," Koharu voiced, directing her gaze at the Akimichi clan head and causing him to stop eating. "Many a time allies have betrayed and been betrayed, or perhaps you forgot about Suna invasion three years ago?"
Tsunade sighed, knowing the older woman was right. In their world, trust and allies were insignificant terms, without any meaning. Hell, people like Itachi even kill their own parents. "Still, this Vegeta hasn't given us any reason for distrusting him."
Though the frown on Choza's face mildly lifted hearing Tsunade's support, it appeared on the face of the Nara clan head seeing Koharu opening her mouth obviously to refute the Hokage's words.
I should stop it before it escalates any further. Nara Shikaku immediately cleared his throat. "You all are misinterpreting my words. While I agree with you," He shifted his gaze among Jiraiya, Tsume and Shibi and Tsunade. "My concerns are based on their presence."
Curiosity dawned on the faces of everyone. "In other words, these beings are strong… stronger than anything we've ever seen; their presence alone can be catastrophic for the planet even if they won't directly destroy it."
"Agreed," Hiashi added. "The entire village experienced violent tremors during the last hour; If I am not wrong, the battle was being fought at that time." He added rhetorically.
The Hokage again found herself nodding, experiencing the tremors herself and treating some injured kids and workers afterward.
"Not only that, the tremors were propelled by some strong energy; the sensing water sphere even distorted into two spheres of uneven size… the bigger one showing the energy of this Vegeta."
Tsunade's eyes widened in disbelief. Even the Kyuubi's chakra fifteen years ago appeared as an average-sized peak… for the sphere to distort into two… "When did this happen? And why wasn't I told?"
"Also, how do you know it was Vegeta?" Homura voiced his question, looking at Inoichi, Tsunade nodding in accord with the question."It could be Kaga also."
The Yamanaka clan head shook his head, looking at Homura. "Kaga's chakra wasn't even registered on the sphere. We came to know about him only when Jiraiya-sama informed us. I don't know how but Kaga's energy is undetectable."
"So, it could only be Vegeta as the sphere detected his presence after Jiraiya-sama had left Suna. Moreover, only he can be powerful enough to stop Kaga and his attacks." The others inclined their heads in understanding. Suna's survival could only be due to this Vegeta person.
Inoichi directed his gaze at Tsunade. "You were busy treating the injured, Hokage-sama. Also, due to the sudden power surge, a couple of our sensors fell down unconscious while working on their abilities. Don't worry they are safe," he added seeing the distorted look on her face.
"The medics looked after them, and I couldn't leave my subordinates." The small relief that she felt on hearing the well-being of her shinobis, was dwarfed by the sheer shock and awe. The implications were beyond intense. For this Vegeta's power to be felt in our village… the distance…
"Troublesome!" Nara Shikaku voiced out loud, ending the Hokage's musings. "That's why I am concerned about these strangers. Even the strongest of the bijuu can't be sensed by our neighboring minor let alone major villages, not to mention the other weird events that have transpired."
The tremors, the change in weather and that too on Suna's side of all, the darkening of skies at the horizon; Tsunade clearly understood what Shikaku was aiming at. Then, the strange phenomenon pointed out by Inoichi; all of these were unprecedented in their world.
"Hmmm… " The toad sage mused out loud. "There are too many dead-ends. We need more information and the only person who can give us…"
"... is the Kazekage," Tsunade completed the sentence for Jiraiya who nodded after a moment. "That's why I'll attend the Sixth Gokage summit," the Hokage announced firmly.
"That can be a mistake," All eyes shifted towards the person who was quiet till now. Shimura Danzo opened his lone eye, a blank look directed at the Hokage. "This stranger will be there; It can end badly for you."
"While I'm flattered you are concerned about me," Tsunade uttered in mock disbelief. "I trust the Kazekage… more than you," She bluntly spat her words in the war hawk's face.
"Kazekage is a child," The war hawk calmly uttered, not at all concerned about the slug princess' words. "His incompetence in protecting his bijuu is already known to the world, and now this incident only adds to that. His claims aren't reliable."
Face morphing into that of anger, Tsunade slammed her hands on the table. "AND YOURS ARE? YOU… " She halted when Jiraiya again put her hand on her shoulder. Knowing what the toad sage would want to say. she closed her eyes before breathing in and out.
Taking her seat while cursing herself for losing her temper once again, she again directed her gaze at the crippled geezer. "Last time I checked, you were nowhere to be seen during the Kyuubi incident sixteen years ago, neither any reports mention your involvement in the Hyuuga affair or Suna invasion."
Her glare intensified. "Tell me how are your claims reliable when you weren't even there for your village in the time of need. At least, the Kazekage did everything in his hand," Shimura Danzo simply closed his eye again, bowing his head.
Taking in the faces of all council members, Tsunade continued. "It's final, I'll be attending the sixth Gokage summit; Jiraiya and Neji will be my escorts. Hiashi," she looked at the Hyuuga clan head who nodded. "Inform Neji of our departure in two days.."
The Byakugan would be a handy dojutsu with all the uncertain elements who would be present in the summit. This Vegeta guy would definitely be in for a surprise. "Meanwhile, Hatake Kakashi will be the acting Hokage," The councilors sans Danzo nodded in unison. "Anything else?"
"The villagers," Tsunade looked at the Toad sage, any eyebrow cocked up. "They deserve this news," Jiraiya voiced looking directly at her.
"Right," Tsunade nodded before looking back at the council members. "I believe I can leave this to you," The clan heads and two elders again bobbed their heads up and down. "Alright. The council is dismissed."
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"Ahhh! I still can't do this."
"It's not easy, Naruto," Hundred of clones simultaneously looked at the intruder. "Even the Yondaime or Jiraiya-sama couldn't add wind chakra to Rasengan. However, I know if anyone can do this, it's you."
"Kakashi-Sensei!" The clones poofing out of existence, the lone Naruto exclaimed cheerfully. "Here to train me?"
Kakashi shook his head. "Not now, but I have good news for you."
Eyes widening, the blonde Uzumaki pointed at the white-haired man. "It's free ramen for a day, isn't it? Yoohoo! I knew it," he shouted joyously, not even hearing the answer of the elder man.
Kakashi chuckled wholeheartedly. It's amazing, how he can find happiness in even meager things despite everything. He shook his head, a contemplating expression dawning over his visage. Okay. Now, how to do this? Hmmm… I can be a bit dramatic, or I… Suddenly he halted in his musings, eyes narrowing. No! Naruto has earned it; he deserves it more than anyone.
Sighing in and out, he leveled a firm gaze at the blonde teenager. "Suna is safe," he halted, amusement slowly crawling its way over his face seeing Naruto stopping in his weird dance before blinking rapidly, clearly trying to decipher what he heard before the blonde's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Not wanting to be a part of the emotional explosion that was bound to follow, he decided to continue quickly. "A stranger saved Suna; everyone is alive."
"... Gaara is…"
"Yeah. Gaara, Temari, Kankuro; all are alive. They… " What?! The son of the White Fang blinked owlishly, the trails of tears from the eyes of his sensei's son giving birth to disbelief. Did I… Oh No! I broke him… Immediately dread flooded his being realizing what Minato-sensei would do to him and Kushina-sama…
NO! No, no, no! He forcefully halted his thought train, not even wanting to delve into such dangerous territories, before fixing his gaze at the still crying teenager. "Why are you crying? It's good news." For Kushina's sake.
"I-I am… am," Naruto suddenly laughed before wiping his eyes and shaking his head and looking at Kakashi. "These are, I guess, tears of happiness; I'm really really happy for Gaara, for Temari and Kankuro and for everyone else."
Kakashi sighed in relief and happiness. "For a second, you scared me… Anyway don't let it deter your training."
"Are you kidding?!" The blonde Uzumaki exclaimed loudly before bringing his fists close to his chest. "If anything, I am more pumped now; I'll get stronger and defeat that bastard 'ttebayo!"
Crossing his fingers, Naruto immediately created hundreds of clones who raised their fists and began training, loud cries of 'YOSH!' filling the clearing.
He didn't even ask who saved Suna. Kakashi's visible eye turned upside down.
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"Torune."
The Aburame blurred into view in a kneeling position, his head bowed and a single fist pressed on his chest. "Danzo-sama." Monotonous tone echoing in the root undergrounds.
The root leader stayed silent for a couple of moments before opening his single eye and directing a blank look at the Aburame. "You and Dajimu will go to the Kage summit and spy on the events there… especially this stranger, Vegeta."
Torune gave a sharp nod, still looking at the floor.
"Collect everything you can, on him," You're a fool Tsunade in trusting that incompetent Kazekage. This time also, I'll have to take the matter in my hands.
Torune again nodded. "Are we required to dispose of him afterward?"
"No," Danzo answered, shaking his head once. "His prowess is beyond your skills; We must collect and analyze all the facts before taking any action." He again closed his lone eye, hands resting on his cane. "What's the status of Fuu and others?"
"They're still unconscious."
Danzo's eye again opened before narrowing in contemplation. They have still not awakened despite the best medics treating them… how strong was the energy burst? Can his cells help… His gaze drifted towards his bandaged arm. "Torune, make sure to scout and collect any genetic material of that stranger."
"Hai, Danzo-sama."
I'll make sure Konoha stands strong in the world… one way or another.
"Dismissed."
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SEVERAL HOURS LATER
The door opened with a soft creaking noise before Akatsuchi entered the room, a small frown marring his face.
The Tsuchikage cocked an eyebrow, the lack of normal cheerfulness on the visage of the bulky man causing the reaction. Eyes drifting to the scroll in his hands, Tsuchikage cleared his throat. "What's this?"
"This," The large man placed the scroll on the table, Onoki looking curiously. "... is a message from the Kazekage… "
Onoki frowned, the curiosity in the eyes morphing into a glare. Is this about that rumored attack on Suna?
"... as well as an invitation for the sixth Gokage summit."
"What!?" Onoki's eyes widened before he quickly grabbed the scroll, opening it and reading it. His visage continue to hardened as he read along with the message. So, the attack really happened.
The spies had reported that the entire Suna village was on a lockout, a Khamseen team was killed in action, as well as that the prior mitigation efforts were being made for the civilians and incapable shinobis. Alright. They're not rumors but…
"Will Iwa attend it?"
Onoki shifted his gaze to the burly man, looking at him for a brief moment before nodding his head sharply. "The brats need to learn that a Gokage summit isn't a child's play game. If he couldn't save his village, he cannot drag other villages into it."
Akatsuchi nodded. "You and Kurotsuchi will be my escorts. Prepare for the departure; we'll leave in two days."
"Hai," Akatsuchi nodded. Yoohoo! I'll get to fly again.
Onoki sighed, easily able to read the emotions on the face of the burly man.
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"The mission was unsuccessful… due to the landscape or rather the ruined landscape."
Hmmm… Surprising but not unexpected. With the amount of energy that was thrown around, finding even whole bodies would've been nigh impossible. "Don't worry. We can still manage something."
"Oh, We can?"
"Indeed. The Kazekage has called for a Gokage summit. You are to continue your mission…
there."
"But how are you even sure that he'll be there?"
"Our spies in Konoha, they reported this."
"Alright. However, I request a team of my choosing."
"Hmmm… Go on."
"Karin and Suigetsu; I want both of them with me."
Karin's sensory abilities and Suigetsu's hydrification technique will certainly be useful. "Well enough, but don't fail this time, Kabuto."
"Hai, Orochimaru-sama."
Orochimaru shifted his eyes towards the still training Uchiha Sasuke. Once I acquire your body and the DNA of these strangers, especially that Kaga, nobody would be able to stop me from gaining immortality and destroying Konoha once and for all.
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ONE DAY LATER
Ai stopped his five hundredth push up before standing up and looking at the waiting Mabui. "What is it?"
"A message from the Kazekage," The dark-skinned beauty voiced, extending her arm towards the Raikage, hand uncurling from around the scroll.
Face furrowing, the musclebound blonde strode towards the shorter woman before taking the scroll from her hand. What could be it? He couldn't be seriously asking for our help? But if he is, how desperate the situation is? Glancing at the scroll for another moment, he decided to go along with it.
He opened it before began reading…
Zzziiipp!
Ai and Mabui turned towards the window, the lightning shunshin illuminating the room.
"Raikage-sama!" A masked chunin exclaimed loudly, immediately kneeling before his supremo.
He must be a newbie. Ignoring the outburst, Ai grunted.
"Uh… th-the sensors are awake… your p-prese... "
BOOM!
The kneeling shinobi recoiled before looking up, startled by the sound of a thunderclap. His eyes swayed around the room for some moments before settling on the only other person in the room.
"He's gone," The white-haired girl replied in a calm tone, a bit of amusement adorning her face. It never gets old.
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The staff and patients alike parted when Raikage strode towards the room. Glancing at the room number three for a second, he entered it, the shinobis standing to attention. Ignoring others, he ambled to the best sensor of the village. "How're you C?"
Already supported by the adjusted frame of the bed, the pale blondish man breathed in and out. "Not too bad, Raikage-sama."
"Good," The Raikage nodded. "Now, what happened?"
"We were working on the barrier outside the village when there was a sudden power spike, so strong that it overstimulated our senses; we lost our consciousness after that, I guess."
Raikage nodded more to himself. Sudden tremors had disturbed the peace in the village, along with a weird shift in the weather just before all the sensors had fallen down unconscious. But what caused it?
"Also," C suddenly spoke, Ai's attention readily shifting to him. "There is another thing I remember now," The Raikage's visage immediately reflected interest. "The tremors were propelled by energy… the same energy which rendered us unconscious."
"Are you sure?" More often, people, after gaining consciousness, were not able to recall the subtle details of the memories. Though, C is one of the best in the world.
"One hundred percent," The bed-ridden shinobi affirmed strongly. "Not only that, the energy signature was the same as the one we sensed near the foot of the mountains… "
"In that crater!" C nodded causing Raikage's face to furrow in deep contemplation. The implications were intense: there were some alien forces involved in all this; the energy's dissimilarity to Chakra having had already been confirmed. Why I am feeling that all this is connected to Suna? This…
Eyes widening, the muscle-bound blonde quickly pulled out the scroll from his pocket, remembering now putting it in the left pocket of his pants while shunshining. Not wasting a moment, he opened it and began reading it.
A few seconds later, he closed the scroll and clenched it hard before looking at the bed-ridden blonde. "Don't worry C; I'll definitely get to the root of this problem " C nodded in understanding. "Get well soon, C, and," He took in the entirety of the bed-ridden sensor shinobis. "All of you too. The village needs you."
"Hai, Raikage-sama." The chorus of voice revereberated throughout the room.
Not speaking another word, the Raikage strode out of the room. You've definitely piqued my interest Kazekage; I'll come to the summit, but only to ascertain that this isn't a ploy of Suna; if it is, then Kami help you, I'll show you why I'm the strongest in the world.
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TWO DAYS LATER
Greetings, Mizukage-dono,
I hope you are well. Now, I'm writing this to inform you of the sixth Gokage summit to be held in the land of Iron on March 6th, 1043 YASA.
The sudden decision was taken to inform all the respective Kages to prepare for the catastrophe that can come to pass if not dealt properly.
You must be aware of the rumored attack on Suna by an unknown enemy; unfortunately, they are not rumors; the attack really happened. A being sealed millenniums ago is responsible for that.
This being called Kaga attacked our village and would have destroyed it if not for another stranger called Vegeta; both of them battled before Vegeta managed to thwart him away.
However, he is still alive and none of us can even think of battling let alone defeating him; an alliance is our only option.
While it's true that Vegeta is there, but this is our world; we cannot leave its fate in the hands of two strangers. We… Terumi Mei placed the scroll on the table, not willing to read the last paragraph.
"Will Kiri attend it?" Ao asked, breaking the silence in the room.
The byakugan sure is handy. The Mizukage mused to herself, knowing the elder man had already read the message. "What do you say?" She swayed her eyes from Ao to Chojuro and back.
"Hmmm… " Ao began, hand stroking the chin. "Our spy network is still developing, not to mention our isolated location; the rumors could be just that - only rumors."
The auburn-haired beauty nodded before shifting her eyes to Chojuro who immediately blushed, averting his gaze. She giggled to herself. He's too shy and cute. "And, what do you say, Chojuro-Kun?"
"Ummm… " The sword wielder began nervously, looking anywhere but Mei. "... I-I guess the Kazekage-sama's word can be t-trusted… "
"Quiet, Chojuro," The blue-haired teenager immediately quietened, looking attentively at the elder man. "There are high chances that this message was intercepted and altered."
He began pacing around the room. "Or do you seriously believe a millenniums old being…"
Old!
"... battled by a golden-haired man… "
Haired… man?!
"... I don't. There are no chances… "
No chances… ?
"... Surely, they believe just because Mizukage-sama is a lady… "
lady… old… hairy… hairy old lady… Man… no chances? A hairy old lady like me has no chance to win that MAN?!
"... They… " Ao halted when Mei blurred before him, a blank expression on her face before she leaned in towards him. "Ao, shut up, or I'll kill you."
W-what did I do? Ao froze, survival instincts screaming in terror, his face becoming pale white.
The auburn-haired beauty leaned back, a satisfied expression on her face, before taking a couple of steps back. "While both of you're right, I believe, we should attend the summit."
She ambled towards the mirror wall, sea life easily visible from inside her office. "We have already seen enough bloodshed; ten years of gruesome life: living in fear of death, running from it and what not… I don't want any more of it."
She turned back towards them. "And I'm sure not even the people want it. Moreover, our village needs allies in its current situation," Both the men solemnly nodded. "So, whether this Kaga is an actual threat or not, an alliance is our only option."
Chojuro nodded fervently while Ao contemplated for a second before sighing and nodding. She's right.
"Alright. We leave tomorrow," She took in the faces of both men. "Both of you'll be my escorts."
"Hai Mizukage-sama/ H-hai Mizukage-sama."
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YASE: -Years After SAge.
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