Chapter 74: Chapter 74: The Three Kage Summit
A mechanical, electronic voice echoed in Tobirama Senju's mind:
Name: Tobirama Senju
Power Level: Beyond Kage
Status: Impure World Reincarnation
Mission: Collect all Tailed Beasts (in progress)
Defeat Iwagakure
Reward: Water Release Enhancement
Tobirama's sharp eyes scanned the new task.
Water Release Enhancement? What kind of enhancement? Would it turn his water into mercury?
Shaking off these fleeting thoughts about an unattained reward, Tobirama turned to Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, have you seen your brother, Sasuke?"
Itachi gave a slight shake of his head. "I've seen him, but… Sasuke isn't ready to face the truth. For now, he's still..."
"He'll come around in time," Tobirama said with a nod.
In the original timeline, if Itachi hadn't kept provoking Sasuke with Tsukuyomi, the boy might have let go of his hatred entirely.
"How's your mastery of Kotoamatsukami coming along?" Tobirama fixed his gaze on Itachi's eyes.
"I can almost unleash its full power," Itachi replied. "I can completely alter someone's will if necessary."
"Good!" Tobirama's eyes gleamed with approval.
Still, deciding on the target for Kotoamatsukami required careful thought. Shisui's eye, capable of permanent control, had a cooldown period spanning years—even with Hashirama's cells bolstering it, recovery still took several months.
As for Shisui's other eye, the one in Danzo's possession, it was far less potent. Its effects could subtly influence thoughts, but any external intervention could expose the genjutsu.
Perhaps that eye could be reserved for Orochimaru...
Meanwhile, as Kitsuchi, the son of Ōnoki, delayed his return from Konoha, a secret meeting was underway—one that would influence the fate of the entire ninja world.
The gathering included representatives from all five great ninja villages. Alongside Konoha's Hokage and Sunagakure's Kazekage, the other Kage were present. Smaller, yet militarily strong villages such as Kusagakure and Takigakure also sent delegates.
It was a monumental assembly.
Inside a massive tent erected within a small neutral nation, shadows loomed as heated debates erupted.
"Are you all just going to sit back and watch as Tobirama Senju flaunts his ambitions for all to see?" Ōnoki slammed his fist on the round table, his frustration palpable.
Ōnoki's anger was understandable. Tobirama had captured Iwagakure's Jinchūriki of the Five-Tails, and now, Ōnoki's son, sent to negotiate, was being held prisoner in Konoha.
"He denies capturing the Five-Tails' Jinchūriki, but we've gathered evidence! We even caught Konoha's spies within our borders! The Akatsuki have admitted it was Tobirama who ordered them to hunt the Jinchūriki! Sooner or later, he'll come after every village with a Tailed Beast!"
Ōnoki's white mustache quivered as he spoke, anger and unease etched into his expression.
"Exactly!" Chiyo chimed in, supporting Ōnoki.
The Wind Country and Sunagakure remained silent, largely because they had already lost their sovereignty. Konoha's forces were stationed in Sunagakure, monitoring every move.
If the Kazekage, Temari, showed the slightest defiance, Tobirama would teleport to her village using the Flying Thunder God kunai embedded in the Konoha outpost there.
Chiyo, attending this meeting as an individual representative, spoke with bitter fury:
"Tobirama has already taken our One-Tail Jinchūriki, as well as Iwagakure's Five-Tails! Who's next? His ambition rivals that of Madara Uchiha! He seeks to use the power of all the Tailed Beasts to dominate the ninja world!"
Her impassioned words resonated, igniting the room.
At that moment, Mei Terumī, wearing the Water Shadow hat, clapped her hands to draw attention.
This was the first time many had seen the Fifth Mizukage. Due to Kirigakure's former isolationist Blood Mist policies, even spies struggled to infiltrate. Naturally, there was intense curiosity about this new leader.
"Everyone, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Mei Terumī, the Fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure.
"Our village has discarded the Blood Mist policies enforced by the Third Mizukage and perpetuated by the Fourth. If any village wishes to establish friendly relations, Kirigakure will gladly welcome you."
Pausing briefly, Mei's expression turned steely.
"However, that's not what I've come to discuss today.
"I'm sure you've heard the rumors about Kirigakure's brutal persecution of bloodline clans under the Fourth Mizukage. Though it shames me to admit, I must reveal the truth.
"Our Fourth Mizukage was manipulated by the Uchiha's Sharingan. This led to the continuation of the bloodline purges."
Her beautiful features hardened as she finished.
The revelation stunned the room into silence.
"What kind of joke is this? A village leader, controlled by genjutsu?"
"Could this be Konoha's doing as well?"
"Of course it's Konoha! The Sharingan belongs to the Uchiha!"
"But wasn't the Uchiha clan eradicated?"
"Maybe the massacre was a cover-up!"
The heated whispers and accusations filled the tent.
Mei sighed inwardly, knowing that airing this humiliating truth was necessary to implicate Konoha.
Even the leaders of smaller villages seemed uneasy. If Kirigakure's leader could be controlled so easily, how much simpler would it be for Konoha to manipulate them?
"Is there no end to Tobirama's schemes?!" Raikage A finally spoke, his powerful voice cutting through the din.
Kumogakure and Konoha had a bitter history. From old grievances during the Second Raikage's time to their failed attempt to kidnap Hinata Hyūga years ago, the two villages were natural enemies.
"Now Tobirama's aim is to capture every village's Jinchūriki. No matter which village is next, we must stop him!"
The Fourth Raikage's words were met with cheers of agreement.
"The Jinchūriki represent each village's strategic power. If Tobirama targets them, we must ensure their safety!" Ōnoki continued, rallying support.
"However, merely defending isn't enough."
Ōnoki's expression darkened as he delivered the crux of his proposal:
"I suggest we form a ninja alliance, unite our forces, and send Tobirama back to the afterlife! Konoha has become a destabilizing force in this world. It's time to erase them from the map entirely!"
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