Konoha, Year 61, January 1st.
Today, for others, is a good day to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
However, for the Five Kage and their guardians, it is a day of travel.
To avoid accidents and losing the initiative, the Five Kage Summit will not be held in one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
So, as in the original story, the Five Kage Summit uses the Land of Iron as its venue and invites Mifune, the general of the Land of Iron, to serve as the host of the Five Kage Summit.
Only the Land of Iron, whose strength is second only to the Five Great Shinobi Villages, has the strength to protect the Five Kage and earn their respect.
The Samui squad had just left Konoha when Tsunade, accompanied by two personal guardians, set off for the Land of Iron the next day.
And her two guardians were none other than Izayoi and Kakashi Hatake.
"Wood Release is really convenient."
At night, Tsunade and the others were camping in the wilderness.
Sitting inside a wooden house created by Wood Release: Four Pillars Home Technique, Kakashi Hatake ate barbecued meat he had hunted and praised Izayoi, "Your Wood Release is better than Tenzō's. Experimental subjects really can't compare to the orthodox Senju Clan."
Before Izayoi could speak, Tsunade, who was gnawing on a wild boar's leg, revealed a proud smile and said, "Although I haven't seen that Wood Release experimental subject, Wood Release isn't an ordinary Kekkei Genkai. Ōnoki's Dust Release is a Kekkei Tota that fuses three Nature Transformations, while Wood Release seems to be just a fusion of Water Release Nature Transformation and Earth Release Nature Transformation. But its most important core is actually Yin Release Chakra."
"In terms of vitality and the strength of Yin Release Chakra, no one can compare with the Senju Clan and the Uzumaki Clan, not even the Akimichi Clan. Not to mention that Wood Release experimental subject, even you, a kid who once had amazing Chakra, can't compare with Izayoi's Wood Release after accidentally obtaining it. The difference in your Yin Release Chakra is just too great."
After saying that, Tsunade subconsciously reached out to pat Izayoi's shoulder, but Izayoi dodged with a look of disgust.
Looking at the grease on her hand, Tsunade continued to gnaw on the wild boar, adding vaguely, "And Izayoi awakened the bloodlines of both the Senju Clan and the Uzumaki Clan at the same time. He not only awakened his grandfather's Wood Release but also awakened two unique abilities of the Uzumaki Clan. His bloodline purity might be even higher than his grandfather's."
Kakashi Hatake's eyes flashed, and he looked at Izayoi meaningfully, "Is this why Sasuke awakened Wood Release?"
"Sasuke also awakened Wood Release?" Tsunade was slightly stunned and subconsciously asked Izayoi, "Did you transplant your cells into Sasuke?"
"Yes."
Izayoi nodded, lying without batting an eye, "The Itachi Uchiha's return to the village incident was too stimulating for Sasuke. If I didn't help him, I was really afraid that this guy would not be able to resist Orochimaru's temptation and go astray."
"It just so happened that a few years ago, my Kagura Mind's Eye sensed a very interesting Chakra." A playful smile appeared on Izayoi's face as he continued, "That person's Chakra actually possessed the aura of both Sharingan and Wood Release at the same time, and unlike Jonin Kakashi, who would constantly consume Chakra, his Chakra not only did not continue to be consumed but could even balance each other."
"Combining the deeds of Lord Hashirama and Madara Uchiha, I have a guess that the power of Wood Release and Sharingan may be able to restrain each other, allowing people to possess the power of both Sharingan and Wood Release at the same time."
"Facts have proved that my guess is correct."
Izayoi smiled at Kakashi Hatake, "Sasuke's current strength should not have disappointed you, right?"
"It's more than not disappointing me." Kakashi Hatake sighed slightly, "At this rate, I feel like I won't be Sasuke's opponent for much longer. When the Chunin Exams in the first half of the year are over, maybe I can hand over Seventh Squad to him, just like Kurenai."
Tsunade frowned slightly for a while, then stared at Kakashi Hatake's left eye, which was covered by his Forehead Protector, and asked, "Since Wood Release can suppress the power of Sharingan, do you want to transplant Izayoi's cells like Sasuke?"
"No, my Eye Power is not as strong as Sasuke's. It's better to maintain the status quo." Kakashi Hatake shook his head and refused.
With people around him dying one after another, Kakashi Hatake no longer had the desire to become stronger.
Now that there are Izayoi, Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki in the new generation, there is no need for him to take risks.
It's better to be content with the status quo!
Seeming to see through Kakashi Hatake's thoughts, Tsunade didn't try to persuade him any further.
To be honest, it was beyond Tsunade's expectations that this guy hadn't broken down, defected, or left the village like she had.
After dinner, Tsunade pulled Izayoi and Kakashi Hatake into a game of landlord again.
Seeing that Tsunade was going to give him money, Kakashi Hatake naturally wouldn't refuse.
Make a profit, and then go support Lord Jiraiya's Make-Out Paradise.
Izayoi, as the big creditor, was the same.
Moreover, once Tsunade won big, it would mean that something was happening that even he couldn't control.
...
The Land of Iron, adjacent to the Land of Rice Fields, is located north of the Land of Fire.
However, compared to the Land of Rice Fields, which can be reached by crossing a forest and a plain, the geographical environment of the Land of Iron is relatively harsh, similar to the Land of Rivers, yet somewhat different.
Both are mountainous, but the temperature in the Land of Iron is very special, with snow all year round and snow-capped mountains everywhere.
Especially now in winter, the snow cover is a great test of a ninja's Body Flicker Technique.
Even Tsunade and the others took more than two days to reach the Land of Iron from Konoha.
"Tsunade-sama, long time no see."
Mifune, who received the news, came to greet Tsunade as soon as possible, and his respectful title for her was different from the other Five Kage, but rather a common address.
"Mifune, I almost didn't recognize you."
Looking at Mifune, whom she had met during the Second Shinobi World War, Tsunade sighed slightly.
"Time waits for no one, but Tsunade-sama is still as beautiful as ever."
"Hahaha... This is my unique skill, envious, right?"
After exchanging pleasantries with Mifune at the door for a while, Tsunade asked, "How many have arrived? I'm not the first one here, am I?"
"The Raikage and the Tsuchikage have already arrived." Mifune answered truthfully, "Only the Kazekage and the Mizukage are left."
"That's not surprising." Tsunade nodded, then, as if remembering something, showed a look of disgust and said, "The Sand Village hasn't chosen the Fifth Kazekage yet, so it should be that old woman Chiyo coming this time. I really don't want to see that old woman who plays with poison."
Mifune smiled awkwardly, and then, seeing Izayoi wearing a Green Vest, which was rare for formal occasions, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but say, "Is this Izayoi-sama?"
"Not bad, the reputation of my junior has spread to your neutral country." Tsunade teased with a smile, then introduced to Izayoi, "This old guy is Mifune, the general of the Land of Iron, and also the leader of the samurai. You may have to deal with him in the future."
These words were also introducing Izayoi to Mifune, that this is our future Sixth Hokage.
"General Mifune." Izayoi politely bowed.
"Truly young and promising. This old man grew up listening to the name of Lord Hashirama, and always wanted to meet Lord Hashirama, but unfortunately, I couldn't fulfill my wish." Mifune said with a smile, "I hope that in my lifetime, I can still see such a prosperous age."
As the leader of a neutral country, Mifune is definitely one of the people who most anticipates Izayoi's growth and also most hopes for peace in the Shinobi World.
Izayoi smiled without saying a word.
After the exchange of greetings, Mifune invited Tsunade and the others into the city and arranged accommodation for them at the General's Residence.
Two days later, representatives from the Sand Village and the Hidden Mist Village arrived one after another, and the Five Kage Summit unfolded in the Land of Iron's Lobby.
A beam of light shone down, landing on a table.
On the table were five straw hats, each a different color, with the characters for wind, fire, water, earth, and lightning written on them.
These five characters represent the five elements of Chakra nature, as well as the five great nations that rule this world.
The beam of light spread out, illuminating the six figures sitting at the table, four men and two women.
They were the Fourth Raikage, who initiated the Five Kage Summit, Mifune, who was invited to host the summit, Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, Chiyo, the acting Kazekage of Sand Village, Ōnoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Hidden Stone Village, and Genshi of Hidden Mist Village, who, while not the acting Mizukage, held a position comparable to the Mizukage.
Further back in the audience, stood a large number of samurai and the personal guardians of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Tsunade's guardians were Izayoi and Kakashi Hatake, Chiyo's guardians were Maki and Gaara, Ōnoki's guardians were Huang Tu and Akatsuchi, the Fourth Raikage's guardians were Darui and Hii, and Genshi's guardians were Mei Terumi and Ao.
Looking at Ao, who was sitting with Mei Terumi, Izayoi leaned closer to Kakashi Hatake, who was no longer lazy but had a serious expression, and asked knowingly, "Is that guy with the eye patch the 'Byakugan Killer' from the golden wanted list?"
"Yes."
Kakashi Hatake nodded and whispered a reminder, "This is a neutral country, don't cause trouble."
"I'm just asking." Izayoi smiled.
While Izayoi was sizing up Ao, the guardians of the various Shinobi Villages were also secretly sizing up this Wood Release Ninja.
After all, before Sasori of the Red Sand and Deva Path Pain's bounties topped the list, Izayoi was the top of the Black Market.
Similarly, before the Akatsuki broke the bottom line, all the Shinobi Villages unanimously believed that Izayoi was the greatest threat of the future.
Gaara looked at Izayoi with a complex expression, as if recalling the scene of the Konoha Crush Plan.
Temari was thinking of Hinata, wondering how strong that Byakugan girl with the rule-breaking figure that didn't match her age was now.
Mei Terumi, who was twenty-eight years old and in the mature stage, already exuding an aura of a mature woman, said softly, "Is that young man Izayoi? I heard he only graduated last March, he doesn't look like it!"
Ao's temples veins bulging on the right side, his gaze penetrated the black eye patch, and he sized up Izayoi, the look in his left eye slightly trembling as he said, "His Chakra is very powerful, not inferior to the One-Tail Jinchuriki of Sand Village."
"He's not inferior to a Jinchuriki at this age? What will he be like when he grows up!" Mei Terumi's expression instantly became serious.
If there were no accidents, the next generation of Five Kage would include her and Izayoi.
Just thinking about her opponent being a monster like Izayoi, even Mei Terumi, who was a rare dual Kekkei Genkai owner in the Shinobi World, felt a lot of pressure.
At this time, the Five Kage also began to communicate.
"Lord Genshi, I didn't expect the representative of Hidden Mist Village to be you, it really surprises me."
Ōnoki looked at Genshi, who was almost ninety years old, and while expressing surprise on the surface, he had a guess in his heart.
Not only him, but also the other Five Kage.
After all, Chiyo next to him was the best example.
Genshi did not hide it, and said frankly, "The Mizukage has passed away, I am here to represent Hidden Mist Village to attend the Five Kage Summit for the sake of the Akatsuki."
"Could it be..."
Tsunade and the others suddenly changed their expressions slightly.
"That's right, the Mizukage died because of the Akatsuki." Genshi said, "Even the Bloody Mist of Hidden Mist Village was directed by the Akatsuki, the Mizukage has been controlled by the Akatsuki with Genjutsu for a long time."
"I see..."
Everyone showed a look of understanding, finally understanding why the Hidden Mist Village used such cruel methods to train ninjas.
It turned out that it wasn't to train killing machines, but that the Fourth Mizukage was being controlled by a Genjutsu.
"What Genjutsu can control a Kage, and a perfect Jinchuriki at that?"
Chiyo suddenly asked, and then everyone's eyes turned to Tsunade.
Tsunade's face was very unsightly, not because she felt they were suspecting Konoha, but because she remembered the Nine Tails' Rampage thirteen years ago.
There are few abilities that can suppress Tailed Beasts. Wood Release is one, the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan is one, and the Adamantine Sealing Chains of the Uzumaki Clan is also one.
If one is strong enough, they can also do it.
For example, the Third Raikage of the Cloud Village could fight the Eight Tails in a berserk state to a draw.
However, among these abilities, only the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan possesses a Genjutsu that can even control Tailed Beasts.
But the Sharingan that can control Tailed Beasts must be the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan.
Thirteen years ago, Itachi Uchiha was only a few years old.
Obviously, there was likely another mastermind behind the Nine Tails' Rampage back then.
Moreover, the data shows that all the people who delivered Kushina Uzumaki back then were killed.
However, on the surface, Tsunade said in a deep voice: "The Genjutsu of the Sharingan can indeed control Tailed Beasts, but that can only be done with the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan at the very least. Moreover, the time of the Bloody Mist doesn't match Itachi Uchiha's age, and with the abilities of the Sage Eye unknown, it cannot be ruled out that these eyes can also control Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki."
"The possibility of the Sage Eye is not high." Genshi shook his head and said, "According to Ao's Byakugan observation, the Yin Release Chakra that controlled the Mizukage is very similar to the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan."
With a bang, the Fourth Raikage, who had been silent all along, slammed the table heavily, startling the guardians behind him to stand up, Body Flickering behind their respective Kage, their eyes vigilantly looking at each other, ready to take action at any time.
"It's you Konoha again!"
The Fourth Raikage slammed the table and pointed at Tsunade, shouting, "First Danzo Shimura and Root, and now the Mangekyo Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan, Hokage, you must give me an explanation!"
"Is your brain also made of muscle? What does this have to do with our Konoha!" Tsunade complained with black lines all over her face, "I know the Cloud Village was destroyed, and you're in a bad mood right now, but you also need to be clear that we Konoha are also victims."
"The Uchiha Clan has been destroyed for many years, and the only remaining descendants are Itachi Uchiha, who possesses the Mangekyo Sharingan, and the time he joined Akatsuki doesn't match the time of the Bloody Mist. If it was really done by Akatsuki, either Akatsuki has two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, or the Sage Eye can indeed control Tailed Beasts, until Itachi Uchiha joined Akatsuki, that Akatsuki Leader gave this task to Itachi Uchiha, and it was eventually accidentally discovered."
"Of course... it may not have been done by Akatsuki."
"What do you mean?"
Tsunade's last sentence successfully diverted the attention of the Five Kage.
None of them are fools, and they instantly understood what Tsunade meant.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Tsunade, waiting for her next words.
Tsunade didn't waste any time, crossed her arms, and said with a serious expression, "Next, what I'm about to say may be a little unbelievable, and you may not believe it, but it's best to remember it."
"According to the information collected by Jiraiya, there is more than one pair of Sage Eye, but two pairs."
"What? How is that possible!"
The Five Kage suddenly changed their expressions, unable to believe it.
A pair of Sage Eyes already possesses the super-standard combat power to erase Cloud Village. If two pairs really exist, doesn't that mean there are now two super-standard combat powers in the Shinobi World?
Have they returned to the era of the Ninja God and the Shinobi World Asura from decades ago?
Tsunade ignored them and continued, "This is the information Jiraiya gathered by infiltrating Rain Hidden Village with a Shadow Clone. His Shadow Clone also had a conversation with the Leader of Akatsuki. The information about the second pair of Rinnegan was revealed to him by the latter."
"Moreover, the Rinnegan also has the ability to create Puppets, but the Rinnegan's Puppets have a characteristic, that is, there will be many black nails on the Puppets, and the eyes will also turn into the shape of Rinnegan, which does not match the Puppets that invaded Konoha and Cloud Village."
"A Puppet army, isn't that Sasori of the Red Sand's ability?" the Fourth Raikage frowned and said, "And can the words of the Akatsuki Leader be believed?"
"So I didn't completely believe it either, but..."
Tsunade stared at Chiyo, whose face was unsightly, and asked, "Puppet Masters, can you really control hundreds or thousands of Puppets without relying on Chakra threads, and still provide so much Chakra to the Puppets? Also, are you Puppet Masters good at Ninjutsu?"
Hearing this, the Fourth Raikage's expression changed again, and he finally found a key piece of information.
That's right!
Such a huge amount of Chakra, as well as the Five Elements Release that comes at will, and Ninjutsu and Forbidden Techniques that the original body wouldn't even know...
If the owner of that Puppet army is Sasori of the Red Sand, doesn't that mean that in addition to being a Puppet Master, the other party is also a Ninjutsu Master with a huge amount of Chakra?
And Chiyo also realized that someone was framing her grandson, and shook her head and said, "Puppets are the weapons of Puppet Masters, and they can't be too far away from the Puppet Master at all. Even if Magnet Release can remotely control metal, it also requires a lot of Chakra, and the range will not be too far. This kind of Wireless Puppet and Puppet releasing Ninjutsu is not within the scope of Puppet Technique at all."
"But the Rinnegan's Puppets are Wireless Puppets," Tsunade affirmed. "Jiraiya personally witnessed the Rinnegan's Puppets performing Ninjutsu, as well as abilities like Summoning Technique. However, the characteristics of the Akatsuki Leader's Puppets do not match the Puppets that invaded Konoha and Cloud Village."
"According to Jiraiya's speculation, the reason why the mysterious person with the second pair of Rinnegan disguised himself as Akatsuki and committed these things is to provoke the flames of war in the Shinobi World and use our Five Great Shinobi Villages to deal with the Akatsuki Leader."
"They are all aiming to eliminate each other, possibly to make their Rinnegan unique, or possibly to compete for something, something that only the owner of the Rinnegan knows, and that can even completely break the balance of the Shinobi World."
The Five Kage's expressions were uncertain, and they were speechless for a long time.
There was no way, this amount of information was really too great.
If it was just Akatsuki, they could still join forces to deal with them, after all, their base camp was in Rain Hidden Village.
But if the Konoha Crush Plan, as well as the incidents in Cloud Village and Hidden Mist Village, were really done by a third-party mysterious person, wouldn't they have become pawns?
By then, they would be fighting to the point of mutual destruction, and then how would they deal with the other party suddenly entering the arena?
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