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Chapter 244 The Five Kage Summit!

Orochimaru and the others looked at the two fleeing figures, and the next moment, everyone's eyes were almost blinded by a dazzling flash of lightning.

Then a series of booming sounds exploded in my ears.

A large number of puppets exploded in the air, like fireworks.

Not only the puppets released by Sasori of the Red Sand, but also Kakuzu's three masked monsters, were torn to pieces in mid-air before they could even unleash their ninjutsu.

It all happened in the blink of an eye. They didn't even see how Hoshino Hideki cast the spell, nor did they realize that Hoshino Hideki had made a move, and then the obstacles collapsed.

Immediately afterwards, Sasori of the Red Sand and Kakuzu were sent flying back.

Sasori's puppet exploded, revealing his true form.

As they landed, Sasori and Kakuzu were filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Because Xingxia Xiudong didn't move at all.

The previous lightning release could be traced back to Hoshino Hideaki, but the method that sent them back was completely unknown.

Hoshino looked at Sasori of the Red Sand, who had turned himself into a puppet, and laughed, "As expected, you've turned yourself into a puppet too, but unfortunately, you still can't completely break free from the shackles of flesh and blood."

"If one seeks eternity in puppetry, then combining the soul with the puppet might be a good direction."

Sasori of the Red Sand asked in confusion, "A combination of soul and puppet?"

"That's simply impossible, isn't it?"

Without flesh and blood, the source of chakra is lost.

Sasori of the Red Sand transformed his body into a puppet, but its core remained flesh and blood.

Orochimaru listened with a puzzled expression.

Because his rebirth is not a true, simple soul occupying another person's body.

Orochimaru's core, the White Phosphorus Serpent, is remarkably similar to Sasori's core, the "Flesh and Blood Can."

The Otsutsuki clan is the only ones who can truly possess another person's body with their soul and consciousness.

For example, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

For example, the Karma seal used by Isshiki Otsutsuki involves embedding one's own data into another's body. According to Hideaki Hoshishita's understanding, this so-called data-embedded Karma seal can be understood as genetic information.

The body of the possessor is modified through a wedge to suit the possessor, ultimately accommodating the possessor's own soul and consciousness.

The resurrection of Kaguya Otsutsuki is actually quite similar.

Madara Uchiha's awakening of the Rinnegan and becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki was a process of physical transformation that made him suitable for Kaguya Otsutsuki's soul to possess.

An ordinary body cannot withstand the immense power of the Otsutsuki.

Is it feasible for Xingxiaxiu to combine a soul with a puppet, as he suggested?

feasible.

When the soul reaches the level of the Sage of Six Paths, it can directly absorb natural energy to create Sage Chakra, thus completely breaking free from the shackles of the physical body.

Even when combined with a puppet, there will be no shortage of chakra energy.

Of course, this is obviously very, very difficult.

Star Show hasn't reached that level yet.

Therefore, in response to Sasori's doubts, Hideaki Hoshishita smiled slightly and said, "Anything is possible."

"While I can't do that yet, I know at least some people should be able to."

Sasori of the Red Sand was startled and quickly asked, "Who?"

Orochimaru was also very curious: "You should be the strongest in the ninja world right now. Is there anyone stronger than you?"

He initially guessed that Xingxiaxiu was referring to the three holy sites.

But he immediately rejected the idea, thinking of the enemy that Hoshino Hideaki had mentioned.

So he asked that question, wanting to test the waters.

Hoshino smiled slightly and said meaningfully, "The Sage of Six Paths!"

Orochimaru and the others were puzzled.

The Sage of Six Paths is long dead.

Pure speculation?

Black Zetsu's heart skipped a beat.

Nagato couldn't help but ask, "Are you now even inferior to the Sage of Six Paths?"

"Not so."

Hoshino Shu was frank, then looked at Sasori and Kakuzu and said, "I'll give you a second chance."

"However, it's acceptable once or twice, but not a third time."

Sasori of the Red Sand hesitated and did not make another move.

Kakuzu immediately retreated, his black tentacles stretching outwards.

He needs other people's hearts to keep him alive; the future is not suitable for him to live.

The invisible attack was hard to detect, but if we use our all-around tentacles instead of our senses, we can react in advance.

It must be said that this is the best way to deal with it.

Unfortunately, he was facing an enemy far more powerful than himself.

Xingxia Xiu remained motionless in place, but Limbo: Border Prison was unleashed once again.

Limbo Shadow activated Susanoo and slapped down with a roar and dust, turning Kakuzu into a pile of minced meat.

Nagato and the others stared blankly.

They still couldn't figure out how Hoshino Hideaki had attacked.

Obito Uchiha's Sharingan was even tearing up, but he didn't notice anything.

"Some kind of unseen clone?"

Obito Uchiha secretly wondered, "The Rinnegan's eye technique?"

"But I didn't see the Rinnegan activate."

Hoshino Shu hasn't revealed the information that the Rinnegan was transplanted into his palms yet.

With a single punch, Kakuzu was killed. Hoshino Hideaki declared loudly, "A new era is about to begin, but I must tell you all, our enemy is not weak."

"Besides the four major ninja villages of Konoha, there are even other smaller ninja villages that may not welcome the arrival of a new era."

"A war is inevitable."

Upon hearing this, Yahiko said, "With your strength, can't you force the various ninja villages to surrender and compromise, merging them all into one larger ninja village?"

"Just like how many ninja clans merged into individual ninja villages back then."

Xingxia Xiu listened and laughed, "That's a very good suggestion."

"If it can be done, that would be best."

"However, Yahiko, I'm afraid some people don't want to give up their current interests."

"Of course, it would be best to avoid war if possible. The five great ninja villages will definitely convene the Five Kage Summit because of Akatsuki. Yahiko, you and Obito should go and try to persuade them then!"

Yahiko smiled and immediately nodded, "Yes!"

Sure enough, three days later, Konoha was invited to the Five Kage Summit.

The Five Kage Summit will be held in the Land of Iron!

Tsuchikage's office.

Onoki floated up, and just as he was about to leave the office and set off for the Five Kage Summit, he suddenly stopped and turned around.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the office.

"Those Akatsuki guys!"

Onoki did not make a move immediately.

Black Zetsu, draped in the Akatsuki's signature red cloud-patterned divine robe, smiled and said, "I'm here to give the Tsuchikage some information."

Onoki looked surprised and scoffed, "Information? What information?"

Black Zetsu said, "Information regarding the Akatsuki organization."

"The actual controller of the Akatsuki organization is Hoshino Shigehisa from Konoha."

Surprised?

Onoki's pupils contracted sharply in shock, but he quickly recovered and said in a deep voice, "So all the Tailed Beasts are now in Konoha's hands?"

What is Konoha's goal?

Black Zetsu laughed and said, "Of course, we'll eliminate the other ninja villages and leave only Konoha in the entire ninja world."

Upon hearing this, Onoki gritted his teeth and cursed, "Bastard!"

After finishing his tirade, he suddenly changed the subject: "Why did you reveal all this?"

Black Zetsu laughed, "After Konoha unifies the ninja world, there will be no room for someone like me to survive."

"The current situation is the most favorable for me."

"Many people within the Akatsuki organization share this view, such as Kakuzu."

"Unfortunately, Hoshino Shu is too powerful. He has become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and killed Kakuzu. For the time being, no one is going to oppose him."

Onoki's expression darkened: "You want to use us against Konoha and Hoshino Shu?"

Hei Jue said, "No, we're cooperating!"

Onoki remained noncommittal, then asked, "And what about the Ten-Tails?"

Black Zetsu explained, "The Ten-Tails is the combination of the nine tailed beasts. The nine tailed beasts themselves were formed by the Sage of Six Paths dividing the Ten-Tails."

"By becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, one can obtain the power of the Six Paths and possess the ability to destroy and create worlds."

"If you don't join forces, you won't be able to defeat him."

Black Zetsu shrugged and said, "To be honest, even if the four Kage joined forces, it would be difficult to defeat him."

Onoki didn't believe it: "I already know."

"Since you say you want to join forces, then... I hope you have enough sincerity. What I'm talking about goes beyond just intelligence."

Black Zetsu readily agreed: "Of course, no problem. I'll launch a sneak attack at the crucial moment."

"But you only have one chance."

With that, Black Zetsu turned and left.

Onoki watched Black Zetsu leave, then went outside from the Tsuchikage's office.

His son Huangtu and disciple Chitu were already waiting there.

They will travel to the Five Kage Summit as the Earth Shadow's bodyguards.

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at the same time.

The Kazekage, the newly appointed Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, the Fourth Raikage, and the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze also set off.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was guarded by Kakashi and Asuma Sarutobi.

Back then, Hoshino once told Black Zetsu that he wanted to support Tsunade to become the Fourth Hokage, but in the end he did not do so.

Firstly, Tsunade cannot replace the Tsunade of the parallel world for an extended period of time, and Hoshino Shu cannot develop the same feelings for the Tsunade of the parallel world.

Xingxia Xiu absolutely denies that it's because he's afraid of his wife.

That's a sign of respect.

In conclusion, Minato Namikaze is now the Fourth Hokage.

Konoha was the closest to the Land of Iron and was the first to arrive.

Then came the Tsuchikage Onoki and his group, followed by the Kazekage. Kirigakure was the furthest away, and they didn't arrive until the next day.

Therefore, the Five Kage Summit officially began on the second day, with Admiral Mifune serving as the host.

The meeting officially began, and the five Kage guards retreated to conceal themselves.

However, before Mifune could speak, Onoki had already set his sights on Minato Namikaze and launched a direct attack: "Hokage, shouldn't you explain the relationship between Konoha and Akatsuki?"

The Wind Shadow, Water Shadow, and Thunder Shadow were all startled.

The hot-tempered Raikage roared, "Tsuchikage, what's going on?"

Onoki said, "I have received intelligence that the Akatsuki organization is actually controlled by Konoha. Konoha has now acquired all the Tailed Beasts."

"And Hoshino Shigehisa of Konoha has become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki."

Everyone's expression changed.

Mifune looked at the calm-faced Minato Namikaze: "Hokage, is what the Tsuchikage said true?"

As expected, the intelligence was leaked!

Minato Namikaze wasn't surprised, and calmly replied, "Not bad!"

The atmosphere in the conference room became tense the next moment, as the guards of the five Kage flashed out and stood on the conference table.

Boom!

The conference table suddenly shattered, and the Raikage roared, "Hokage, what are you trying to do by collecting all the Tailed Beasts in Konoha?"

Mei Terumi asked, "What is a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki?"

At this moment, spacetime distorted, and Obito Uchiha appeared with Yahiko, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"I'll take responsibility for explaining this to everyone!"

Obito Uchiha spoke, then removed his mask.

"Obito!"

Kakashi and Sarutobi Asuma were both very surprised.

Obito Uchiha said with a relaxed expression, "Let me get back to the Mizukage issue."

"The Ten-Tails was formed from the Nine Tailed Beasts. Or rather, the Nine Tailed Beasts were originally separated from the Ten-Tails by the Sage of Six Paths, and now it's just a matter of reuniting them."

Luo Sha's expression darkened: "The Sage of Six Paths..."

Unexpectedly, this involved such a legendary figure. If ordinary Jinchūriki are already so difficult to deal with, then the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki... At this moment, Rasa had an extremely ominous feeling.

Obito Uchiha continued, "Next is the question about the Raikage."

"Collecting the Tailed Beasts is, of course, for the peace of the ninja world."

"Since the establishment of the ninja village system, there have been three Shinobi World Wars."

"It's time to end the war completely and start a new world."

Mei Terumi exclaimed in surprise: "Konoha is going to wipe out all the other ninja villages?"

Obito Uchiha laughed and said, "Of course not."

"Instead, it brings together the strength of all the ninja villages, just like how various ninja clans gathered together to establish ninja villages in the past."

The Fourth Raikage immediately roared in anger, "Impossible!"

"Hokage, hand over the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails immediately!"

The atmosphere was tense, and Obito Uchiha's smile slowly faded.

Yahiko quickly spoke up: "Do you intend to let the war continue in an endless cycle?"

Rasa asked, "Does that mean there will be no war if all ninjas gather together into one ninja village?"

"Won't there be any fighting?"

Yahiko said, "There may still be fighting, but there will never be another Shinobi World War with countless deaths like in the past."

"Do you want your descendants to be perpetually trapped in a cycle of war and hatred?"

Onoki said in a deep voice, "Lord Hashirama, when he led the ninjas to end the chaotic Warring States period, probably never imagined that there would be a much larger Shinobi World War, right?"

If all ninja villages merge, how will the benefits be distributed?

Do you think you can just talk about it?

"Hokage, has Konoha decided to go to war with all the ninja villages?"

Onoki stared at Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze said sincerely, "No one wants their child to go to the battlefield before reaching adulthood. If we understand each other, integrate and achieve mutual benefit, we can create a brand new ninja world."

"Interests can be exchanged; war is the last resort."

The Fourth Raikage coldly declared, "We of Kumogakure will absolutely not compromise!"

"Konoha must hand over the Akatsuki members for us to deal with, and return the Tailed Beasts!"

The Raikage is very tough.

Minato Namikaze ignored the Fourth Raikage. He already knew that the most difficult to deal with were the Fourth Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage, so he turned his gaze to the younger Rasa and Mei Terumi: "In the future, we can establish a God of Shinobi as the supreme commander of the shinobi world, and establish an elder council under the God of Shinobi to handle specific affairs."

"The allocation of tasks and other aspects are discussed and decided by the elders. The members of the elders are selected by each of the five great ninja villages, and then supplemented as needed."

"We can establish unified rules to regulate all ninjas, assess all ninjas, and build a unified system."

"We are independent of all the major powers, yet we are above them."

"We are responsible for maintaining peace among the major powers, while the major powers are responsible for providing economic support."

Upon hearing this, Rasa couldn't help but say, "It seems the Hokage was prepared all along."

Minato Namikaze sensed the sarcasm in the words, but he didn't care. He said gently, "This is Konoha's sincerity. We are not without consideration."

"And, to be honest."

"If war breaks out, none of you have a chance of winning."

Arrogant!

Too embarrassing!

The Fourth Raikage, panting heavily with anger, yelled, "Damn it!"

"Hokage, it's too early to talk about this now."

"Even if we join forces, we can't stop Konoha."

"And we can take care of you right now!"

"Earth Shadow, Water Shadow, Wind Shadow, attack together!"

The Wind Shadow and Water Shadow did not move, but their guards' palms were already sweating.

Onoki looked at Minato Namikaze and said in a deep voice, "Hokage, if we're going to have a war, there will be countless sacrifices. Is that what you want?"

"Even if Konoha wins in the end, the price will be something you can't afford!"

Faced with such a threat, Minato Namikaze's gaze hardened, and he said firmly, "For the sake of future peace, temporary sacrifices are worthwhile."

"In that case, there's no need to say more!"

The Fourth Raikage roared, his body crackling with electricity, and then vanished from the spot.

But the next moment, a deafening explosion erupted, and the Fourth Raikage was sent flying backward with a scream, crashing through the wall.

"Susanoo!"

As Onoki looked at the enormous object formed by Obito Uchiha's external chakra, his heart sank.

(End of this chapter)