Elite shinobi from every hidden village fell silent at the broadcast before them.
Every Great Ninja War had brought rivers of blood. Although the world had quieted down, war meant new orphans, countless families torn apart, and hatred festering in the shadows. Even if time dulled the memories, the pain and resentment would linger. No one could truly forgive so easily.
Across the shinobi nations, grief echoed like a haunting chorus.
Would peace ever return?
[Video Footage]
A dark, concealed chamber. The Five Kage Summit was in session.
The Mizukage's bodyguard, Ao, narrowed his eyes.
"They've arrived."
In an instant, the banners of the Five Great Nations Fire, Wind, Earth, Lightning, and Water were slashed down.
Yet the Kage remained composed.
Danzo Shimura looked up at the ceiling, eyes wide in disbelief.
System: Initiating question!System: Why was Danzo Shimura present at the Five Kage Summit instead of Tsunade?System: Correct answer reward: Danzo Shimura's prosthetic arm ×1, exchangeable for 30 million ryo.System: Wrong answer penalty: unknown.
(Note: A pair of Mangekyō Sharingan eyes cost ten million. An arm grafted with ten Tomoe eyes is worth twenty-five million ryo refurbished. Hashirama cells cost five million… they're just cells, after all.)
System: This is a brain-teaser question. First come, first served!System: Reward is extremely generous. Answer with caution. If your personal value is too low, you will be erased.
Tsunade: What the hell?! Why wasn't I at the Five Kage Summit?! Danzo, what did you do?!
She exploded in rage. The Fifth Hokage herself excluded from a global summit?
Hashirama Senju frowned. Tobirama Senju followed suit.
Hashirama's voice was firm. "At a summit like this, my granddaughter should be there. Why are you in that seat, Danzo?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi glared. "Danzo, explain yourself. That chair belongs to the Fifth Hokage. What have you done with her?"
Danzo Shimura: "I… I don't know!"
Sasuke Uchiha sneered. "Konoha really is full of self-made disasters."
Hashirama: "Aren't you part of Konoha too?"
Madara Uchiha: "Lies. I left that village long ago."
Fourth Raikage Darui sighed. "To be fair, Madara's right. Konoha stirs up more drama than any other village."
Mei Terumi chuckled. "Danzo's an old dog. Tsunade, you better keep an eye on him. I look forward to seeing you at the next summit."
Danzo barked back. "Silence! I'm not that kind of man. And if any of you dare covet Konoha's forbidden techniques..."
Tsunade cut in. "It's possible some do, but that doesn't mean you can kill me off and attend in my place. Danzo, did you have me assassinated?!"
Hiruzen shouted. "Danzo, are you out of your mind?!"
Minato Namikaze muttered. "Lucky I died early… I'd never figure out how I went otherwise."
Tobirama leaned forward. "Danzo, unless you've got a better explanation, you're finished."
Hashirama roared. "No more excuses! Count your arms!"
Danzo: "I swear I didn't do it!"
Hashirama: "If not you, then me? And even if you haven't done it yet, what about tomorrow?"
Tobirama smirked. "Since when did you get so sharp? Anyone who calls you foolish has to deal with me."
Danzo was speechless. His lips trembled. Tears nearly welled up.
What was this chaotic nightmare?
System: Three minutes remaining. Failure to answer will trigger punishment for the entire shinobi world.
Ohnoki groaned. "Just answer already! Before we all get wiped!"
Rasa chuckled darkly. "It's fine. We'll all reunite in the Pure Land. That's real peace, isn't it?"
Hashirama: "...He's not wrong."
Tobirama: "That slogan only works on simpletons like you."
Madara: "I wanted to argue, but he's right."
Hashirama: "And he said I shouldn't get mad if someone calls me dumb… Damn it, now I can't even be angry!"
Tobirama: "Look at him. He's splitting water clones to beat himself up. Even if those fail, Shadow Clones will finish the job!"
Hashirama: "Beating myself is too far. Let me slap him once instead."
Tobirama: "No way. If you want a new brother, just say so!"
Madara: "Enough sibling drama. Can we dance this out or something?"
System: One minute remaining.
Ohnoki: "Please, sages, stop! Someone's gonna die!"
Hashirama: "I'm already dead!"
Fourth Raikage Darui: "Old man, don't panic. It's probably just a maid costume. Look at Madara. He handled it fine!"
Madara: "Maid costume?!"
Tobirama: "I don't remember Madara being so sensitive… Unless my brother's obsession with him was real?"
Mei Terumi: "Now that's a terrifying thought!"
Darui: "The untold love story of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha!"
Madara: "Shut up! Raikage, you're dead! Tsunade, you too! And you, Tobirama! I swear, when I've got a billion ryo, I'll drink tea at your graves!"
System: Time's up. Initiating punishment for the entire shinobi world.
Ohnoki: "We're doomed!"
Fourth Raikage Darui: "So… what dress is it this time?"
Mei Terumi: "Actually, I think this outfit's kind of cute. Never tried one like this before."
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