Capítulo 202: Chapter 202: The Agitated Fourth Raikage
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Two days later, Colt, Hinata, and Tsunade, thoroughly refreshed in body and mind, departed from the Land of Hot Springs towards the Land of Iron.
Before leaving, they purchased winter clothing suitable for the colder climate.
The Land of Iron, situated on a snowy plateau, remains covered in ice and snow year-round, with temperatures rivaling those of the Land of Snow.
After a day's journey, the trio finally arrived at the sole city atop the snow-capped mountains. At the entrance, several Iron Country samurais, clad in traditional samurai armor and masks, approached them.
Colt stepped forward, stating, "The Fifth Hokage and her guards are here to participate in the Five Kage Summit." He handed over the specially prepared invitation to one of the samurais.
After confirming their identities, a samurai led them to a spacious, well-lit hall. Upon entering, they found several people already waiting.
Gaara, wearing his Kazekage hat, offered a slight smile and nod to Colt and Tsunade.
Behind him, Temari and Kankuro looked pleased to see them.
Had the occasion been less formal, Kankuro might have called out to his brother-in-law.
To Gaara's left sat an empty chair, and beyond that was Onoki, the Tsuchikage, whose small stature was mostly obscured by the table. His guards, Kurotsuchi and her disciple Akatsuchi stood nearby.
To Onoki's right was the Fourth Raikage, the initiator of this Five Kage Summit.
His guards were Darui, known as the Raikage's right-hand man, and C, a sensory-type ninja.
"Welcome, Fifth Hokage. Please, take your seat," Mifune said cordially.
Mifune, the leader of the Land of Iron, seated across from the semicircular table, rose to greet Tsunade upon her arrival. Though the Land of Iron maintained neutrality, Mifune was well aware that he couldn't afford to antagonize any of the five hidden villages.
Tsunade smiled and nodded to Mifune, then led Colt and Hinata to the center of the semicircular table.
As Colt observed the others, they too were sizing him up.
Kurotsuchi eyed Colt with bright eyes, thinking to herself that this was what a truly handsome man looked like, unlike her senpai Deidara.
The Fourth Raikage snorted coldly, "You're late, Hokage. Is it appropriate to keep us all waiting?"
His animosity towards Tsunade was evident, partially blaming her for Sasuke's involvement in Killer B's death.
Colt rolled his eyes, and suddenly, without warning, Darui drew his ninja sword and lunged at the Fourth Raikage.
Boom!
At the critical moment, the Fourth Raikage was enveloped in powerful lightning, completely nullifying Darui's attack.
Click!
With one arm, he restrained Darui's sword arm, while his other hand grabbed the ninja sword directly, instantly immobilizing Darui.
"Kamiyo Colt! What is the meaning of this?" the Fourth Raikage glared at Colt.
It was obvious that Darui had been caught in Colt's genjutsu and suddenly attacked him.
From start to finish, C, the other guard, showed no response. His eyes were dull, and his expression confused, also trapped in the illusion.
"When you learn how to address people properly, I'll release your guards from the genjutsu," Colt stated firmly, determined to maintain Tsunade's dignity as her escort.
Onoki looked on with a grave expression.
What a terrifying illusion, he thought, performed without any visible signs.
He wondered if he too might fall victim to it.
At that moment, a charming voice came from outside the door.
"I apologize, it seems I'm the last to arrive?"
At the entrance stood Mei Terumi, the Mizukage, with her perfect curves and alluring demeanor.
She covered her mouth and chuckled, feigning an apology that didn't quite reach her eyes.
Mifune once again welcomed Mei Terumi and her guards.
"Welcome Fifth Mizukage, please take your seat,"
She nodded at him with a smile.
"Also, there's no need for apologies, Mizukage. After all, we're still nearly an hour ahead of the agreed time," Mifune assured her.
"Besides, the Land of Water is quite far, so arriving on time is no small feat," Gaara added quietly, glancing at the Raikage.
Onoki nodded with a smile, "The Kazekage is correct. You've arrived at just the right time."
Although both were speaking in Mei's defense, it was the Raikage who appeared the most uncomfortable.
He had just criticized Tsunade for being late, and now there were two latecomers, including a Mizukage he didn't recognize.
The Fourth Raikage's face darkened, his fists clenching and unclenching.
Finally, the lightning chakra dissipated from his body.
A man must know when to yield, he reasoned, especially when dealing with women.
"Hokage, I was hasty earlier and didn't read the time well, can you have your guard remove the Genjutsu?" the Raikage conceded, realizing that arrogance would get him nowhere.
Tsunade, who had remained silent until now, smiled lightly and gestured to Colt.
Only then did Colt deactivate his [Sharingan], and Darui and C awoke as if from a dream.
Both looked at him angrily, especially Darui, who, as a guard, had attacked his own Kage.
He felt like dying of shame.
After this brief commotion, the Five Kage Summit officially began.
As the initiator of this gathering, the Fourth Raikage spoke first.
Boom!
He slammed his fist on the table, leaving a deep crater, and stood up aggressively.
"I called this meeting for one purpose: to hold you all accountable for the deaths of Killer B and Yugito!" The mention of his younger brother only fueled the Raikage's anger.
"I've investigated thoroughly. This so-called Akatsuki organization – the missing-nin and traitors within it all come from your hidden villages," he accused.
"Konoha, Suna, Iwa, even you, Kiri! As a Kage, don't you think you should reflect on why there are so many powerful missing-nins from your villages?"
As his words hung in the air, the expressions of the other four Kage darkened.
What the Raikage said was true; the core of the Akatsuki was indeed composed of shinobi from their villages.
Such formidable fighting power, not only unusable by their villages but now a threat, was undoubtedly a slap in the face to their leadership.
Gaara interlaced his fingers, resting his chin on them.
"Fourth Raikage, let's not be hasty. The Akatsuki is now a threat to the entire shinobi world, and we're here to discuss a solution."
"As a former jinchūriki, I have experienced being captured by the Akatsuki firsthand," Gaara continued without shame.
"If it weren't for Kamiyo Colt of Konoha saving me, I might not be sitting here discussing this with you today."
"The most pressing matter now is not assigning blame, but how to deal with the Akatsuki and reclaim our villages' tailed beasts."
Capítulo 203: Chapter 203: Sasuke Invades Konoha, Obito Appears!
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Onoki nodded in agreement, "I didn't expect the Kazekage to be so young, but the overall situation is unexpectedly favorable."
After the Old Man praised Gaara, Onoki turned to the Fourth Raikage:
"I am also heartbroken about the betrayal. Not only did you Cloud Shinobi suffer losses, but we in Iwagakure also lost two Jinchūrikis."
"Fourth Raikage, now everyone has a common enemy, so let's not dwell on the past grievances."
A frown creased Ay's brow.
Though they were of equal status, Onoki was subtly trying to undermine him. Naturally, he was disdainful of such underhanded tactics.
The Fourth Raikage pressed on, "Tsuchikage, don't think I'm unaware that you've used the Akatsuki to accomplish many of your ulterior motives."
"I have every reason to suspect that your connection with that organization hasn't been severed."
The other three Kage turned their gazes to Onoki in unison.
Gaara asked directly, "Tsuchikage, is what the Raikage said true?"
Onoki's face showed no trace of shame. "As the leader of a village, it's understandable to take advantage of circumstances to strive for the benefit of one's own people."
"Kazekage, you've just taken office. You still have much to learn."
Speaking of this, Onoki's attitude softened slightly. "But I can guarantee that I had no knowledge of the Akatsuki's capture of the Jinchūrikis."
Now that the Akatsuki were universally reviled, showing even a hint of kindness towards the organization could incur the hatred of the other hidden villages.
As a seasoned politician, Onoki would not make such a rudimentary mistake.
This succeeded in making those present less wary of him.
The Fourth Raikage ignored Onoki, turning his main focus of accountability towards Konoha.
"What about you, Hokage? Killer Bee was captured by Uchiha Sasuke of your village. I don't seem to have seen his name on Konoha's list of traitors."
Tsunade's face remained impassive, completely ignoring the Raikage's accusations.
"Uchiha Sasuke was kidnapped by Orochimaru three years ago. It's very likely that he did these things at Orochimaru's behest, and it has nothing to do with Konoha."
Boom!
With a single palm strike, the Raikage shattered the table into splinters.
Swish!
Instantly, the guards of each Kage appeared before them, and the atmosphere grew tense once more.
Colt gently unsheathed Kaminari but not completely, only revealing a section of the blade.
The strong current emanating from the sword made all the guards, except Temari and Kankuro, break out in a cold sweat.
They were all guardians of their respective Kage, but how could this one be so strong?
Mifune spoke up to discourage any further conflict, "Raikage-sama, please mind your emotions. You don't want to provoke further disputes at this time, do you?"
"I'm just saddened by my brother's death. Don't make a big deal out of it," the Fourth Raikage grumbled as he sat down, unable to vent his frustrations.
Tsunade sighed, "Raikage, I understand the grief in your heart over the Akatsuki's attack on the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki."
"Konoha was also attacked by the Akatsuki, and it was a full six members, including their leader."
Everyone was surprised, except for Sunagakure, which had received some information due to Temari's connections.
The others knew nothing about it.
Tsunade slowly recounted what had transpired, including the identities of several Akatsuki members and the Rinnegan possessed by Pain.
She also mentioned that a masked man had taken one of the Rinnegan eyes at the end.
Every Kage grew thoughtful.
This information concerned all of them.
The Rinnegan, the legendary eyes possessed by the Sage of Six Paths.
These folklore tales that were only spread in the ninja world had become reality.
"Hokage, Deidara is a rogue ninja belonging to Iwagakure. Can you leave him to me?" Onoki asked.
Tsunade shook her head, refusing, "He as well as anyone else, are Konoha's captives. If the Tsuchikage is interested, you can come to negotiate with us after we've dealt with the Akatsuki."
Both Onoki and Gaara showed disappointment.
Terumi Mei's face was also solemn. "Hokage, I want to ask, do you think that person has the Sharingan?"
This was information already revealed by Colt.
Tsunade nodded.
Terumi Mei was depressed as she mentioned that the Fourth Mizukage had been under control.
The Raikage was taken aback for a moment.
He hadn't expected that the always mysterious Kirigakure would also be affected by the Akatsuki.
And the so-called "Bloody Mist" era was also the handiwork of those behind the scenes.
This time, he actually felt a bit better in his heart.
The atmosphere in the conference room grew silent as everyone was shocked by the information before them, requiring time to digest it.
At this point, Mifune asked, "Everyone, what is the purpose of the Akatsuki in collecting the Tailed Beasts?"
Tsunade was about to reveal the information she had obtained from Konan when her face suddenly changed.
She bit her thumb to perform the [Summoning Technique].
Colt also opened his eyes, which he had kept closed until now.
"Katsuyu, what's wrong?"
Katsuyu, who appeared on the table, said hurriedly, "Tsunade-sama, Uchiha Sasuke has just invaded Konoha!"
"What did you say?!" Tsunade's voice rose an octave.
"Are there any casualties in the village?"
"No... but..." Katsuyu hesitated, "Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were both killed by Sasuke, and he escaped before Jiraiya and Naruto could arrive."
The faces of both Tsunade and Colt became animated at the same time.
They didn't know whether to laugh or to be angry.
These two elders were finally dead, which was a good thing no matter how you looked at it.
But Sasuke had invaded so openly and killed two high-level officials. It wouldn't be appropriate for them to show happy expressions, would it?
What neither of them noticed was that the Raikage's expression softened considerably when he saw their reactions.
At least this way, Sasuke's actions indeed had nothing to do with Konoha.
After hesitating for a moment, Tsunade angrily slammed the table in front of her.
"Damn Uchiha Sasuke! As soon as I go back, I'm going to brand him as a missing-nin!"
To maintain Konoha's dignity, she had to make the correct gesture in front of the other Kages.
As for the bond between Naruto and Sasuke, that was a matter between the two of them.
At that moment, Colt suddenly raised his head and looked towards the center of the conference room, where the space began to distort.
A figure wearing a black robe with red clouds and a spiral mask slowly emerged from the distortion, standing before everyone!
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