Chapter 996

Sasuke's group was lying in ambush on the first floor of the high tower. The area of the first floor was very large, and stone platforms were built on both sides, which were used for samurai to guard or patrol.

At this moment, the five of them were hiding on the stone platforms close to the wall. The low wall in front of the stone platform was just enough to hide them, and the view from the stone platform was wide.

The five of them hid behind the low stone wall, revealing only their heads. More than ten meters below were a large number of samurai. With two sensory types, Karin and Bai Jue, the possibility of these samurai discovering these few people was not high.

Three Kage had already entered the high tower. These Kage were not alone; they all brought two confidants. This was an unwritten rule of the Five Kage Summit: one could bring at most two subordinates to the meeting.

The Raikage, Kazekage, and Mizukage had all entered the high tower. The Daimyo of the Land of Iron was very respectful and sent his general, Mifune, to preside over this meeting. Mifune was very famous among ninjas. Just the fact that he survived after fighting Hanzo was enough to make him famous.

Who was Hanzo? That was a ninja known as a "demigod." As for the one who could be called the God of Shinobi, only Senju Hashirama.

During the Second Ninja World War, Konoha had defeated the Amegakure. However, Hanzo was simply too strong. The Amegakure army was defeated, but the leader Hanzo was not defeated. Therefore, Konoha did not propose too harsh war reparations.

Being able to fight Hanzo and survive meant that Mifune was not a small character. Moreover, Mifune did not beg for mercy after being defeated, which increased Mifune's fame even more.

The samurai general Mifune was receiving the three Kage, just waiting for the Hokage and Tsuchikage to arrive.

Inside the first floor of the high tower, unhurried footsteps came. An old man led two ninjas into the high tower. Seeing this scene, a samurai immediately walked up to meet them.

"We have been waiting for a long time."

This samurai was neither humble nor arrogant. The old man lowered his eyelids and said nothing. The old man's identity was self-evident; it was Danzo who had arrived.

On the stone platform on the first floor, Sasuke, Bai Jue, and others were watching.

"The old man in the middle is Danzo."

Bai Jue spoke in a low voice.

"That guy... is Danzo!"

Sasuke's Sharingan was opened to the three-tomoe state. There was nothing in his eyes except hatred.

About half an hour later.

On the sixth floor of the high tower, inside a room about 70 square meters in size. Two conference tables were placed in the room, one large and one small.

The larger conference table was semi-circular, and five white cloths were hung behind it, with the characters for Water, Wind, Fire, Earth, and Lightning written on them respectively. The five Kage had already taken their seats:

Mizukage, Mei Terumi (a sexy royal sister, who is an enemy of Su Xiao).

Kazekage, Gaara (who was once held hostage by Su Xiao, died after having his Tailed Beast extracted, was resurrected by Chiyo using a secret technique, Chiyo paid with her life for this, and is a mortal enemy of Su Xiao).

Raikage, A (temporarily has no grudges with Su Xiao).

Tsuchikage, Onoki (who has hired the Akatsuki organization the most times).

Hokage proxy, Danzo (who was once hostile to Su Xiao, current attitude unknown).

The five Kage had already taken their seats in order. They were all expressionless. Behind the five white cloths were the Kage's guards, ten people in total.

At the gap in the semi-circular conference table where the five Kage were seated, a half-meter-long conference table was placed here. Mifune sat behind the conference table, with two samurai standing beside him.

Mifune sat opposite the five Kage. This was the presiding seat, but not the head seat. As a neutral country, Mifune could only preside over this meeting but could not lead it.

"I am Mifune, who manages this place. The Five Kage Summit begins now."

Mifune sat upright, looking around at the five Kage. As long as the five Kage did not attack each other, Mifune only needed to watch from the sidelines.

"I will speak first, you listen well."

Gaara spoke in a calm tone. On such an occasion, he naturally had to be tougher, as the other four Kage were all present.

"The changes in the Five Kage are really big."

A voice with a slight smile came; it was Tsuchikage Onoki. He interjected at this time, implying both overtly and covertly that he looked down on Gaara. Thinking about it, it was also true; being a Kage and yet being captured was very shameful.

"To become a Kage at such a young age is truly amazing, Kazekage-dono. It seems your father educated you well, but it's a pity he didn't teach you etiquette."

Onoki's words seemed like praise, but in reality, they were not. Moreover, does a dignified Kazekage really need to be praised to his face by others? This was clearly the tone of an elder toward a junior.

Onoki is worthy of being an old schemer comparable to Danzo. Just a few words gave Gaara a blow.

Hearing these words, the corners of Mizukage Mei Terumi's mouth curled up. She and Gaara were both newcomers among the Kage and were very wary of an old guy like the Tsuchikage who had been in the position of Kage for decades, so she did not speak first.

Gaara did not react much to the Tsuchikage's words, but Kankuro, who was behind the white cloth with the "Wind" character, was staring in anger.

"Yes, but I am sitting here as the Kazekage."

Gaara's father was the Fourth Kazekage. The Fourth Kazekage died early and died somewhat shamefully, but Gaara could never lower his attitude.

"Hahaha, what an arrogant guy."

Onoki was not angry at all, but laughed loudly instead.

"Tsuchikage-sama, please do not interrupt. Kazekage-sama, please continue."

Mei Terumi spoke very politely. She wanted to temporarily form an alliance with Gaara to avoid the Tsuchikage firing at her later.

"I was originally a Jinchuriki and was captured by Akatsuki. Because the Tailed Beast was forcibly extracted, I nearly lost my life. Therefore, I believe Akatsuki is a very dangerous existence. I requested help from other Kage many times, but I was ignored. Except for the former Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, in the end, each country only planned to unite after their Jinchuriki were taken away."

Gaara went straight to the point, which was to unite to deal with Akatsuki.

"Ha, the Jinchuriki of the five major ninja villages being taken away, if other countries knew about it, it would simply be a great shame. It is common sense to take them back secretly. It is impossible to seek help as soon as they are taken away. This is a matter of face."

Onoki was not looking for trouble; the facts were indeed like that.

"Face... dignity... mutual wariness... what a rotten idea."

Gaara did not agree with the Tsuchikage's point of view.

"Heh."

Onoki let out a low cold laugh. He couldn't figure out how such a young man became the Kazekage. If it were in their era, such a Kazekage would soon be pushed off the stage by his own people.

"Let's not talk about whether it is rotten or not, we are indeed too passive now."

Mei Terumi came out to smooth things over.

Only the Kazekage, Tsuchikage, and Mizukage were discussing with each other. Danzo was observing and looking for an opportunity. As for the Raikage, he was accumulating anger and would erupt before long.

Danzo's revealed eye looked at the Raikage and immediately sensed that this was an opportunity.

"Although that is the case, we are not completely at a disadvantage. Although the Akatsuki organization already possesses many Tailed Beasts, controlling Tailed Beasts requires technology, knowledge, and time. It is simply impossible to quickly convert Tailed Beasts into combat power."

Mei Terumi's words seemed to have no problems, but she did not know that the Akatsuki organization was not trying to cultivate Jinchuriki at all, but simply needed Tailed Beasts.

"A Jinchuriki must grow up with the Tailed Beast and adapt to each other, but even so, it is very difficult to control a Tailed Beast. Am I right, Kazekage-sama?"

I don't know what grudges the Tsuchikage Onoki had with Sunagakure, but from the beginning until now, he had been mocking Gaara.

"..."

Gaara stopped talking. Even a person with a good temper could not withstand such mockery from an old schemer like the Tsuchikage.

"Only a few people can truly control Tailed Beasts."

Danzo spoke suddenly. Onoki's expression changed. Gaara was indeed a greenhorn, but Danzo was an old schemer on the level of an opponent.