The four Kage had grim expressions.

That bastard Uchiha Jin, he's truly shameless!

Listen to what he's saying?

What does he mean by having no choice but to reluctantly accept the banner of the Daimyo and nobles, unwilling to go against the tide of history?

If you had an opinion, why didn't you say so?

Who forced you?!

You refused to speak when asked earlier, even subtly threatening Ōnoki.

And now?

Everyone has agreed, and you're coming out to seek attention again!

And spouting about the image of a responsible great nation, making it seem like everyone else wants the Daimyo dead, and only you, Uchiha Jin, are the good guy?

Shameless!

Truly, utterly shameless!

But more importantly, even though they felt aggrieved, they couldn't show it.

Because, given the current situation, they were indeed the first to agree, and Uchiha Jin was the last to state his position.

However.

Thinking about how it would be spread that the Other Four Great Shinobi Villages were the vanguard against the Daimyo, and Uchiha Jin's Konoha would not only reap the benefits but also gain a reputation for their 'compassion,' 'responsible great nation' image, and 'for the country and its people' positive influence... these four Kage felt as if they had eaten dirt!

'Bang!'

Just then, the Fourth Raikage angrily slammed the table, then spoke with fury.

"Damn it—never mind!"

"Since everyone has reached a unanimous agreement, I propose that in the name of the Five Great Nations, we declare the Akatsuki Organization an enemy of the entire Ninja World. After the internal conflicts in each country are resolved, we should immediately form an allied army and gather the power of the entire Ninja World to deal with that damned Akatsuki Organization."

"Does anyone object?"

The Fourth Raikage gritted his teeth as he spoke.

He first glared fiercely at Uchiha Jin, then stated his core objective.

Yes!

Compared to the small advantage Uchiha Jin gained, stabilizing their own countries and dealing with the Akatsuki Organization was paramount.

Especially the Two-Tails, it must be recovered!

"Seconded!"

"Agreed!"

"No objections!"

As the Fourth Raikage spoke, Ōnoki, Mei Terumī, and Rasa had no objections.

Uchiha Jin, seeing this, cleared his throat: "As a responsible great nation..."

"Hokage, you're insufferable!" The Fourth Raikage gnashed his teeth: "Agree? Or refuse!"

"Hurry up!"

He was truly fed up. Hearing that Uchiha Jin wanted to ramble again, he immediately cut him off.

And, in response.

Uchiha Jin was very displeased.

But he also knew that Konoha had gained the most from this Five Kage Summit, so letting the Fourth Raikage be happy for a bit wouldn't hurt.

Thinking this, he shrugged, then said calmly.

"Agreed!"

Hearing this, the Fourth Raikage finally breathed a complete sigh of relief.

No choice!

Uchiha Jin, Konoha's new Hokage, was much more troublesome than the previous Hiruzen Sarutobi. Not to mention himself, the Fourth Raikage, even that old fox Ōnoki had been put in a difficult position, hadn't he?

So, forget it!

He didn't have the energy to argue with Uchiha Jin now. After all, many internal issues in Kumogakure required him, the Raikage, to return quickly and sort out.

"Good, passed unanimously!"

"It seems our five Kage have reached a unanimous agreement."

"In that case, the meeting is adjourned!"

After speaking.

The Fourth Raikage had no desire to continue speaking and directly left the conference room first, taking his two guards with him.

Before leaving, he cast a deep gaze at Uchiha Jin!

Clearly.

Uchiha Jin's actions today made him realize that Konoha could no longer be viewed with old perceptions.

This Uchiha Jin was very troublesome, definitely not comparable to someone like Hiruzen Sarutobi!

In the future... it seems strategies targeting Konoha would need to be reevaluated!

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Ōnoki, seeing this, also stood up and looked deeply at Uchiha Jin, saying with a forced smile: "Truly, the younger generation is formidable. It seems Konoha has found a worthy successor!"

"Old man Ōnoki, you're still as vigorous as ever!" Uchiha Jin said lightly: "I also greatly admire you, old man!"

"When Konoha had the Sandaime, you were the Kage of Iwagakure. Later, when Konoha's Fourth Hokage took office, you were still the Kage of Iwagakure..."

"Now that I, Uchiha Jin, have taken office, you are still the Kage of Iwagakure..."

"Truly—awesome and impressive!"

"I wish that when I retire in the future, old man, you will still be the Kage of Iwagakure."

"Farewell!"

After speaking.

Uchiha Jin ignored Ōnoki, directly stood up and left with Shisui and Kakashi.

Ōnoki: "..."

He was utterly bewildered.

Uchiha Jin's words had completely blanked his mind.

Was he praising him?

No!

This was a curse, wasn't it?

If Iwagakure had worthy successors, he wouldn't have been Kage for so many years!

So... was he mocking him for having no successors?

Damn it!

Thinking this, Ōnoki wanted to kill Uchiha Jin with a Dust Release.

"U! Chi! Ha!"

Ōnoki trembled with rage. Fortunately, his two guards quickly restrained their old master.

"Tsuchikage-sama, calm down!"

"This is the Land of Iron, we cannot be the first to act."

"This is a neutral country, we can't cause trouble!"

"…"

The two guards quickly tried to persuade him.

Ōnoki soon came to his senses and finally snorted coldly before leaving.

But in his eyes, he felt an increasing sense of despair!

No choice.

Why was he so furious this time? Because Iwagakure truly had no successors!

And Uchiha Jin, this newly appointed Hokage, was clearly not as easy to fool as Hiruzen Sarutobi. Today, he had witnessed the shrewdness of his methods, coupled with the formidable combat power of Uchiha Mangekyo... More importantly, the other party was too young!

At his age, how many more years could he serve as Kage?

Could Iwagakure truly withstand Uchiha Jin's Konoha after he was gone?

Deep down, he felt a hint of fear!

But, finally.

He still took a deep breath and then left the conference room.

Rasa, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief.

He now felt even more strongly that the alliance with Konoha must continue in the future, and even be strengthened!

Konoha was too strong!

Uchiha Jin, this Hokage, not only possessed extraordinary strategic ability, but his own strength had reached the Mangekyo level, and the strong individuals under Konoha's command were far superior to Sunagakure.

Compared to Konoha, the current Sunagakure was too weak!

It was precisely because of this meeting with Uchiha Jin that he completely abandoned some of his petty thoughts and finally left with his people.

Finally.

Only Hidden Mist remained in the conference room.

Mei Terumī quietly watched this scene, then finally stood up, picked up her Mizukage Hat, and left with her two guards.

As for—her thoughts?

She had none at all!

The current Hidden Mist was too weak; it would be difficult to fully recover without at least twenty years.

So... she didn't want to provoke any ninja village casually!

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