Konoha Village.
The long school trip came to an end, and the whole class returned to Konoha on the same giant ship they had come on.
They arrived amidst laughter and joy, but now they've returned, only to lose two companions.
Boruto and Sumire Kakei have disappeared without a trace, and Mitsuki has been acting strangely and erratically lately, seemingly suffering a great blow!
Life gradually returned to normal, and the new generation of Ninja successfully graduated from school. However, one class was missing. Mitsuki was taken back to Otogakure village by Orochimaru, who said he would be trained separately.
He played a crucial role in the successful development of the vaccine, and the grant awarded by Konoha made Orochimaru's experiments even more prosperous.
The atmosphere in the Ninja World is oppressive. The Kage are trying their best to cover up the impending disaster, but the people are also realising from the recent major reactions that there may really be danger approaching.
The frequent Five Kage Summits held these days have left the Kage of various ninja villages somewhat exhausted, as they spend each meeting researching how to avoid danger.
But the enemy is a god, and no matter where they hide, they will suffer. Infinite Tsukuyomi's range is the entire world, and they have nowhere to hide!
Power? Perhaps it really will take the nine Tailed Beasts to revive the Ten-Tails, as only the Six Paths level Ten-Tails Jinchuriki has a little power to resist.
However, this is on the premise of not being affected by Kaguya. Fortunately, there is no threat from Black Zetsu this time, so maybe we really don't need to worry.
Furthermore, the various Tailed Beasts have a good relationship with Naruto, so they wouldn't object if Naruto were to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Unfortunately, the enemy they faced was extremely troublesome. Putting aside Ōtsutsuki, who had already appeared, the mere presence of Kara was enough to create barbs, causing everyone great suffering.
Fortunately, the situation is not the worst yet. Three-Tails, Four-Tails, and Seven-Tails are in Kara's hands, while Shukaku, Eight-Tails, and Nine-Tails still belong to the Ninja World.
The remaining three Tailed Beasts are still adrift and must be brought back to the protection of the Ninja World as soon as possible. Accidents may occur!
The results of multiple Hokage meetings indicate that control over the Tailed Beasts must be strengthened as soon as possible. Currently, Eight-Tails and Killer Bee are moving closer to Konoha, attempting to unite.
Since Shukaku was wavering, they decided to leave it to Gaara, who had a good relationship with him, to persuade him.
Time was of the essence, as Kara had already indicated its intention to capture the remaining Tailed Beasts. Therefore, Naruto had no choice but to negotiate with the various Tailed Beasts.
Tailed Beast Conference.
"Submitting to you will only make you a puppet, and being captured by Kara will still make you a sacrifice to resurrect the Ten-Tails. No matter how you look at it, there is no difference."
Matatabi said coldly.
"Indeed, moreover, the crisis in the Ninja World has little to do with us. We only have a slight fondness for humanity because of the freedom we have gained in recent years."
The opinions of the Five-Tails Kokuo, the Six-Tails Saiken, the Two-Tails Matatabi, and the Three-Tails are all similar; only Shukaku seems indifferent.
This situation was anticipated, so Naruto was also helpless.
"But as things stand, we don't intend to use you to integrate the Ten-Tails, which shows our sincerity," Naruto said.
Golden ripples spread across the water, but the Tailed Beasts standing there remained unconvinced. Although they believed in Naruto, they did not believe in humans.
"Can you convince the other Kage?" Matatabi asked.
"..."
As fellow Tailed Beasts, Gyūki and Kurama couldn't easily persuade them, lest they be accused of aiding the enemy and abandoning their own kind.
"But you will lose your freedom sooner or later."
"So before freedom disappears, none of us wants to be shackled!"
The three free Tailed Beasts have reached an agreement: they will reunite as soon as possible and then hide together in the Ninja World.
As long as Naruto doesn't actively sense them, they'll be fine.
...
The meeting concluded, and Naruto truthfully informed the Kage of the matter.
Those attending the meeting included two Mizukage, the Fourth Tsuchikage, the Third Tsuchikage, and the Fifth Tsuchikage. Raikage and the Fourth Raikage, Kazekage Gaara, Naruto, Tsunade, and Kakashi are also present, as is Sasuke, and Shikamaru, as the strategist, is naturally indispensable.
"Outrageous! It's one thing for them, as members of the Ninja World, not to fight alongside us, but to keep making excuses!"
The Fourth Raikage had a fiery temper and immediately reprimanded the current Raikage. Darui smashed the table.
"Therefore, such Tailed Beasts are only fit to be tools. They experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War and should naturally understand the cruelty of war!"
The Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki spoke in a rather cold tone and coughed incessantly while sitting in his wheelchair.
"So the current progress is stuck like this, and given Naruto's sensitive position, he can't say much," Mei Terumī explained on Naruto's behalf.
"Shukaku said nonchalantly that it was just a change of sleeping location," Gaara said.
"It is precisely at times like these that we should unite as one. Besides, we have no intention of merging with the Ten-Tails for the time being, and we have already given the Tailed Beasts enough face."
Ōnoki continued to offer his opinions.
"Agreed," the Fourth Raikage followed closely.
"By the way, you should also try to persuade Eight-Tails to convince those stubborn guys."
The Fourth Raikage punched Killer Bee, who waspractisingg rapping next to him, in the face, slamming the latter against the wall.
"Big brother, there's nothing I can do about this situation. The Tailed Beasts' meaning is clear: they want better treatment!" Killer Bee said, keeping time.
"It's already quite lenient of them to simply restrict their movements and hide them away with a sealing barrier when necessary!"
This statement is clearly the result of discussions held in recent meetings.
"Paradise Island isn't small either. Once we get through this disaster, everything will fall into place!" the Fourth Raikage said passionately.
"But the problem is we can't escape disaster." Shikamaru analysed rationally, "With Naruto's current strength, although he is strong, he may not be stronger than Isshiki Ōtsutsuki."
"According to the information provided by Kara, Jigen only possesses a portion of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's power, yet he is still a deadly threat to us. If he descends in his true form, the outcome will be extremely difficult to reverse."
"The problem is that we are not strong enough, but it is impossible to improve our strength in a short period of time," Kakashi said.
Knock knock—
At this moment, in the Hokage Building meeting room, the three Kage and Sasuke were all attending a meeting in front of the screen. It was such an important occasion that someone was disturbing them.
Naruto was somewhat surprised and gestured for Shikamaru to go forward and open the door.
Clang—
The door opened, and Shikamaru fell silent upon seeing the newcomer. Soon after, Orochimaru entered the council chamber and came into the Five Kage's view.
"It's been a long time, everyone," Orochimaru greeted them with apparent enthusiasm.
The Five Kage didn't think much of this scientist from the Ninja World, after all, he had contributed to the Fourth Shinobi World War, and even the Hokage who died for Edo Tensei could be considered to have made contributions.
"I heard you say there's no way to improve your strength in a short time?" Orochimaru suddenly laughed, extremely confident and extremely arrogant.
"??!" The Five Kage were dumbfounded.
"Could it be..." The Five Kage were taken aback.
"That's right, be bold, I have a way!" Orochimaru's lips curled into a wild smile.
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