[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-997":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2274855,4446,"Chapter 997: Chapter Twelve: The Five Kage and the Explosion","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-997",997,"\u003Cp>According to my knowledge, only Uchiha Madara, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, and the Raikage’s younger brother Killer B are among these people, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s words tightened the Raikage’s heart; mentioning his brother B was no casual remark, and Danzo’s “but…” carried multiple implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raikage clenched his fist, and at that moment, ten Shadow Guards rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop blabbering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raikage raised his arm and slammed it down with a bang, shattering the conference table before him—his anger had reached its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish, swish…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures emerged from behind the white cloth; eight of the ten Shadow Guards charged toward the Raikage, while two stood before him—these two were the Raikage’s personal guards, He and Darui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the instant the Raikage’s fist descended, Danzo’s chakra fluctuated—so subtly it could be ignored—and the meeting’s moderator, Sanzu, his eyes darkened momentarily before returning to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s eye, wrapped in bandages, was the Sharingan—Uchiha Shisui’s Sharingan. Shisui’s most famous ability wasn’t his Body Flicker Technique, but a certain ocular jutsu called Izanami, a terrifying genjutsu capable of infiltrating another’s mind undetected and altering their will, requiring over a decade to reuse after a single activation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the meeting began, Danzo used this technique on Sanzu; his purpose remained unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Five Kage Summit, once relatively harmonious, turned tense the moment the Raikage punched through the wooden table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a place for discussion. Exercise self-restraint if you behave improperly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanzu spoke at the perfect moment; the Five Kage signaled their guards to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please continue the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Sanzu finished speaking than the Raikage, who had remained silent until now, stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha, Iwa, Suna, and Kirigakure—the Akatsuki was formed by your villages’ missing-nin. Moreover, according to my investigation, you or your predecessors as Kage have all used the Akatsuki to participate in wars…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raikage began assigning blame—this was his primary reason for summoning the Five Kage Summit. He had originally intended to target Konoha, but Danzo, that old schemer, was too difficult to confront, so he settled for the next best option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raikage turned his accusations toward the other villages, but the remaining four Kage were no pushovers; their words left him speechless, yet Danzo remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the four Kage exchanged accusations, Danzo spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the intelligence I’ve obtained, the leader of the Akatsuki is Uchiha Madara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the chamber fell into dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that true…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy died decades ago, didn’t he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the four Kage assessed the validity of this information, Danzo spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know the full details, but this intelligence is highly credible. I guarantee it with the name of the Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the expressions of the other four Kage changed. To guarantee it with the Hokage’s name meant Danzo had staked Konoha’s reputation—making the claim far more credible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could that guy be immortal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s tone remained calm and unhurried, exuding the full aura of an old schemer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanzu cleared his throat and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a representative of a neutral nation, may I speak a few words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Five Kage said nothing; Sanzu continued: “The current situation is chaotic. The Akatsuki has become a grave threat—we must eradicate them. It is rare for the Five Kage to gather together. Why not form an alliance among the Five Shinobi Villages during this campaign against the Akatsuki?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanzu’s proposal was sound, and Danzo breathed a quiet sigh of relief—his plan was proceeding perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excellent proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo supported Sanzu without expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this would unify command and ensure coordinated action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanzu’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, who should lead the allied force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seasoned Tsuchikage spoke, instantly identifying the proposal’s critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you discuss among yourselves, you’ll only argue endlessly. Therefore, I ask you to respect my proposal as a neutral nation: currently, only Konoha possesses the Nine-Tails, and control over the Nine-Tails is crucial. Why not entrust the command of the Shinobi Alliance to the Hokage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Danzo, the other four Kage looked startled, wondering if Sanzu had struck some deal with Danzo to so strongly support him. Yet the reality before them was undeniable: the neutral nation’s proposal carried immense weight. The power of the Land of Iron was not to be underestimated, and its reputation far surpassed that of the major shinobi villages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber fell silent. This was Danzo’s goal. An alliance was inevitable—he sought the position of its leader. If he secured it, his status as the Sixth Hokage would be secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo had used Izanami to create this situation. In the original timeline, Kiri’s guard Ao exposed Danzo’s scheme—but Ao had long since died at Su Xiao’s hands, and that Byakugan had been destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone remained silent, a giant pitcher plant suddenly sprouted from the center of the circular conference table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green pitcher plant opened, revealing the White Zetsu inside—this was a White Zetsu clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hello, everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Zetsu clone smiled, appearing almost within the Five Kage’s encirclement, no more than three meters from each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten Shadow Guards stood in pairs before their respective Kage, upright on the conference table, eyes locked on the White Zetsu. Sweat dripped from their faces—until the White Zetsu revealed himself, they had not sensed his presence at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Sasuke has infiltrated, you know. Where could he be hiding? Hahaha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Zetsu clone was incredibly brazen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a raven flew in and landed atop the White Zetsu’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Zetsu was puzzled. The raven on his head surveyed the Five Kage, its eyes—covered in alchemical array patterns—glowing brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Su Xiao’s alchemical raven. Having created many such ravens in the Void, he had grown increasingly skilled, and the cost of production had dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To control the alchemical raven, Su Xiao could only temporarily swap out his summoned creature, Amu, replacing it with the raven to gain control and shared vision. When Su Xiao released control of the raven, Amu would automatically revert to his summon slot and regain Su Xiao’s Intelligence bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s all go find Sasuke~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Zetsu clone shouted, and at the same instant, the Raikage lunged toward him at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Raikage reached to grab the White Zetsu clone’s throat, the alchemical raven on the clone’s head turned toward him—the raven’s body rapidly expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikage-sama!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raikage’s guard He rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An explosion erupted within the chamber. The conference table was the first to shatter, wood splinters flying everywhere. The White Zetsu clone was likewise obliterated, reduced to a shower of white, shredded flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire quickly faded. Danzo’s face was as dark as water—he had been on the verge of taking a crucial step, and now an unknown attacker had interrupted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the first floor of the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shriek of lightning echoed as Sasuke, wielding a long blade, slaughtered samurai on the first floor. The blue-white lightning cast a pallid hue on his face; his Sharingan had grown cold and merciless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the first floor, Su Xiao, Bubu Wang, Amu, and Obito watched from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zetsu has finished his part. Using Sasuke as bait, the Raikage will arrive here soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao opened his eyes. The alchemical raven detonated, severing the shared vision. Amu returned to his summon slot, regaining Su Xiao’s Intelligence bonus of 80 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems to be going well. Target is still the Raikage? That big brute isn’t easy to handle—I won’t intervene unless absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito seemed unwilling to act for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll see. I don’t know if Kirigakure’s Mizukage will separate from the others. Deidara’s preparations are nearly complete—he seems reluctant to face the Tsuchikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s target was Mizukage Kaguya, but only if she was alone. He wouldn’t be as foolishly confident as Sasuke—facing a Kage head-on carried immense pressure. But now, distance wasn’t an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time Su Xiao entered the Naruto world, he could kill a Kage—but only if he started combat in close range. If he was kept at a distance, he’d die within a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was different. Even if kept at a distance, he could fight—and kill—a Kage. That was the growth of his power. Don’t underestimate this—it was a qualitative leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Uchiha Sasuke is worth cultivating depends on whether he survives this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito made no effort to hide his thoughts from Su Xiao—they were now partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have the Mangekyo Sharingan by now, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he awakened it recently, spurred by Itachi’s death. His heart is now filled with hatred—perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>",1439,"2026-06-19T23:49:56.324Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","98f0c3f1f7c907c6cdd4fee49dc2dbbc22c30f5021ee64ad8deeb827315fb01f","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-998","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-996",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]