Reborn wind shadow: Attack the country of fire in the beginning

Rain Country, Amegakure.

It holds a special status within the entire ninja world.

After all, it was a being who, over a decade ago, challenged the entire ninja world order single-handedly.

Especially Hanzō of the Salamander, the leader of Amegakure, was once hailed as a demigod-like ninja hero.

The now-famous Sannin of Konoha gained their renown thanks to this man's naming.

Throughout the ninja world, Hanzō of the Salamander's name still deters many.

Lightning Country, Kumogakure.

The Third Raikage couldn't help but sigh in admiration upon seeing the news from Konoha.

"I never expected that kid from Konoha to convince that old geezer as well? The Akatsuki, I remember they've been quite active recently, haven't they?"

Darui, the Raikage's aide, replied.

"Yes, Raikage-sama, they are very close to Sunagakure. Ōnoki's actions in the Rain Country were orchestrated by them. Although the Akatsuki's overall strength isn't that outstanding, they are qualified to be annoying pests. Not long ago, the leader of the Akatsuki personally visited the Kazekage in Sunagakure."

"Minato Namikaze is truly skilled at leveraging power. Darui, prepare. It seems the Five Kage Summit will be held in Amegakure."

Since it's a Five Kage Summit, for safety reasons, the venue definitely can't be in one of the Five Great Ninja Villages. Choosing a neutral country, Amegakure, seems to be the best option.

"Yes, sir!"

Darui nodded, his expression serious as he left to prepare.

The future Fourth Raikage, A, asked somewhat unwillingly from the side.

"Father, are we really going to participate in this Five Kage Summit? We sacrificed so much to attack Konoha, and now it's all for nothing!"

"Idiot!"

The Third Raikage immediately roared.

"Use your brain. What do you think war is for? War isn't about living or dying; it's about利益. As long as it benefits Kumogakure, anything is possible."

"But I don't see how participating in this Five Kage Summit benefits Kumogakure!"

The Third Raikage looked at his son with some helplessness.

How could he have such a foolish son?

He was even considering retiring and handing over the Raikage position to him.

"Fool, I ask you, who is the most anxious about this Five Kage Summit?"

"Of course, it's Ōnoki. Iwagakure is currently in a state of isolation, fearing retaliation from Sunagakure. Moreover, Iwagakure has lost two Jinchūriki at once. I heard Ōnoki is frantically applying for military funds from the Daimyō to redeem Son Gokū."

"Besides Iwagakure?"

The Fourth Raikage thought for a moment.

"It should be Kirigakure. Kirigakure was already weak, and now it's in internal strife and has lost Saiken."

"Not too stupid!"

"Then what's next?"

The Fourth Raikage seemed to understand his father's meaning and said after thinking.

"Next are Sunagakure, Konoha, and Kumogakure. Although I don't want to admit it, judging by the current situation, as long as the Fourth Kazekage is alive, Sunagakure will be the most proactive in this Five Kage Summit. Next are us and Konoha."

"That's right."

The Third Raikage nodded in satisfaction and spoke his inner thoughts.

"Among us and Konoha, Konoha is the host this time. Also, Konoha suffered significant losses in this war. Although Kumogakure also has some damage, our strength and Jinchūriki are fine. Finally, and most importantly, compared to Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, Kumogakure and Sunagakure have the least conflict."

The Fourth Raikage understood immediately.

"Father, you mean that in this Five Kage Summit, we and Sunagakure are the advantaged parties, Konoha is in the middle, and Iwagakure and Kirigakure are the disadvantaged parties."

"Yes, what we can't get on the battlefield, we can only get through negotiations!"

Saying this, the Third Raikage directly issued an order.

"You will be my bodyguard for this Five Kage Summit!"

"! ! !"

The future Fourth Raikage was somewhat embarrassed and wanted to refuse because Minato Namikaze and Yagura, who were of the same generation as him, had become Kage. If he went now, wouldn't that theoretically mean he had to bow his head to them? But he didn't dare to oppose his father's intentions.

"I understand!"

"Alright, go and prepare!"

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Iwagakure.

Since Iwagakure's attack on Sunagakure failed and two Jinchūriki were captured, Iwagakure has been in a state of anxiety. Under Ōnoki's orders, all ninjas were quickly withdrawn, and the entire village was sealed off.

Logically speaking, showing such timidity in front of such a young junior shouldn't be something a Kage should do, but Ōnoki had no choice. Although he didn't see it with his own eyes, the information from the frontline ninjas still made Ōnoki recall the fear of being dominated by those two terrifying men.

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha!

The two men who could pacify the ninja world with their own strength.

Ōnoki didn't know how much the current Fourth Kazekage had grown, but being able to easily subdue two Jinchūriki and three berserk tailed beasts had already proven that this Kazekage had surpassed their level to the point that even Ōnoki didn't have the confidence to defeat him.

Not only Ōnoki, but the ninjas who returned from the front lines also harbored fear towards Sunagakure after witnessing that war.

"How are you now?"

In the Iwagakure office, Ōnoki looked at his son, Kitsuchi.

Although Kitsuchi, as the culprit of the Tailed Beast rampage in Sunagakure, took advantage of the Tailed Beast's rampage to escape in time, the explosion of the Tailed Beast Ball still affected him, causing him to lie in bed for more than half a month before finally recovering.

"I have recovered, Father!"

Kitsuchi had a lot to say, but looking at his frowning father, he didn't know how to start.

Ōnoki knew this, so he didn't waste time.

"Since there are no problems, you will accompany me to this Five Kage Summit! This is very unfavorable for Iwagakure, but no matter what, Rōshi must be redeemed. Also, you must keep a close eye on Kirigakure. This time, our losses can only be compensated from Kirigakure."

Kitsuchi nodded, then asked with a serious expression.

"I understand, Father. Then I will go and prepare!"

As Kitsuchi left, Ōnoki looked at the Iwagakure outside and sighed deeply.

Although this wasn't the first time Iwagakure had faced such a life-and-death crisis since its founding, the First Hokage and Second Hokage were there to support him at that time, but now...

Just then, suddenly, a voice sounded behind him.

"As the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, you can also show such weakness?"

Ōnoki was shocked and quickly retreated, while also initiating Dust Release.

"Who is it! ?"

Appearing before him was a man who looked just as short as him, with a sinister smile.

"Don't worry, Third Tsuchikage, I am not an enemy. Let me introduce myself, my name is Victor, and I am the leader of the Valley Country. I am here to seek cooperation? Tsuchikage-sama, are you willing to be held hostage by that kid from Sunagakure?"