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

The border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers.

In a small village.

Ninjas from Konoha gathered here, led by the young Fourth Hokage: Minato Namikaze.

However, compared to his previous high-spirited appearance, Minato now seemed somewhat depressed. Everything that happened in the Land of Rain disrupted his plans and caused him to suffer a huge setback for the first time since becoming Hokage.

If not handled properly, all his efforts during this time would be in vain, the ninja world would reignite the flames of war, and Konoha would once again face war.

This was also why, despite many people's objections, he requested a private meeting with Rasa, the Kazekage of Sunagakure.

Accompanying Minato were several confidants since he became Hokage: Shikaku Nara as his strategist, Choza Akimichi as his bodyguard, Inoichi Yamanaka in charge of communications, and Shibi Aburame in charge of intelligence. Jiraiya and Tsunade, who had just returned to the village, were stationed there.

Minato had no choice but to do so!

Because another piece of news from the Land of Rain made Minato fully aware of the instability of his power.

That was that during this operation to wipe out the Akatsuki in Amegakure, there were actually members of Konoha's Anbu present.

Without much thought, Minato understood where these Anbu came from. Who else could it be but Elder Danzo? However, although he knew, he couldn't act rashly. Firstly, he had no evidence. Secondly, as one of the elders, the new Hokage couldn't rush to touch their power.

Seeing Minato's slightly haggard appearance, Shikaku, who was beside him, comforted him.

"Hokage-sama, some things can't be rushed. You have to take it slow!"

"Yeah! Don't worry, Shikaku, I understand."

"Then I'm relieved!"

Overall, the entire Konoha high-level was quite welcoming of this new Hokage. Even the Uchiha clan showed a cooperative attitude. The reason was simple: compared to the vested interests represented by previous Hokage, Minato's background was too clean. This meant that the power of Konoha, which was originally controlled by the elders, had the possibility of loosening.

This was what the middle-level forces of Konoha, represented by the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and the Uchiha clan, which was being ostracized, wanted to see.

Just then, Shibi Aburame spoke.

"They're here!"

Everyone instantly perked up and looked towards the Land of Wind in the distance.

Sure enough, under the blazing sun, a group of black figures appeared in the shimmering air.

Seeing this, Shikaku sighed.

"Get ready, this negotiation won't be easy!"

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About five minutes later, Rasa, who had brought his subordinates, finally met Minato Namikaze.

This time, he didn't bring Yekura and Mikawa, but instead brought Maki and Honoka. The main reason was that the two of them weren't interested in this negotiation and were now focused on their training.

Although they hadn't seen each other for a year, Minato knew that the Kazekage would definitely surprise him when they met again. But when he actually saw him, he was still somewhat shocked.

"I can't feel anything!?"

Rasa was clearly right in front of him, but Minato couldn't sense his chakra.

This meant that Minato couldn't estimate the other party's strength, while the other party could approach him without him even knowing.

This was simply fatal in a battle between ninjas.

"Is this the miraculous power that the Great Toad Sage spoke of?"

But this was only the first thing that surprised Minato.

The red hair of the girl next to Rasa was all too familiar, making Minato clearly realize that Konoha's understanding of Sunagakure was still too lacking. Of course, he knew that Sunagakure had a survivor of the Uzumaki clan, but based on the information obtained from Kusagakure, Minato was certain that this was definitely not the girl named Hanataba.

Minato didn't continue to look, because he could feel that his gaze was making the other party uncomfortable.

Minato suppressed his surprise and politely greeted Rasa in front of him.

"Thank you for accepting my invitation, Kazekage-sama!"

Rasa didn't mind Minato's rudeness. Sunagakure no longer needed to hide Honoka's existence.

This time, Rasa brought her out, partly because of Honoka's sensory abilities, and partly to train Honoka. After returning this time, Honoka should be ready to undergo the Sharingan transplant surgery.

"You're welcome, Hokage-sama. Speaking of which, we can be considered old friends. I haven't congratulated you on becoming Hokage yet!"

To be honest, this "old friend" made Minato a little embarrassed.

After all, their previous encounters had all been as enemies.

"You're joking. Please come with me, the meeting place is ready!"

"Yeah!"

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Soon, the group arrived at the meeting place prepared in the village.

Rasa and Minato Namikaze sat opposite each other, with their respective guards behind them.

What Minato Namikaze didn't expect was that just as he sat down and was about to speak, Rasa directly interrupted him.

"Alright, Hokage, since I'm willing to come and see you, you should understand my attitude!"

Minato was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Then I won't waste any time. I can, in the name of the Kazekage, represent our Sunagakure in stopping this war and joining the Five Kage Summit, but I have some requests!"

This made Minato slightly expectant, but also a little nervous.

"Kazekage-sama, please speak freely!"

"Very good. First of all, the venue for this Five Kage Summit must be in our Sunagakure!"

"!!!"

Minato and the others behind him were all shocked.

Seeing this, Rasa rolled his eyes at the Konoha group in front of him and said.

"Are you worried that I will attack you? Even if that's the case, are you four Kage afraid of me alone?"

Minato was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly. To be honest, he really wasn't sure how strong Rasa was now, but since Rasa had said so, he could only reply.

"I personally agree, but I can't answer for the other Kage. I need to communicate with them."

"Then I'll wait for your results. And then there's the second request. The Five Kage Summit is too stingy for me, so this time, I hope the Five Kage Summit will become a Five-Nation Summit."

"Five-Nation Summit!"

This shocked everyone in the Konoha group. Minato was even more puzzled and asked.

"Kazekage, what do you mean?"

"Our Sunagakure is very hospitable. So, it seems a little stingy if only the Kage of the five great ninja villages come as guests. Therefore, I hope that this Five-Nation Summit can invite the heads of the various families of the five great ninja villages, the leaders of the great merchants, and anyone who wants to come to our Sunagakure as guests. Our Sunagakure welcomes everyone. In addition, we can send invitations to the leaders and merchants of those small countries who are willing to come. Finally, I hope that the Daimyo of the five great countries can also participate."

"!!!"

This time, the Konoha group was completely shocked.

Minato thought of the recent series of changes in Sunagakure and understood the ambition hidden in Rasa's words.

"As for the time, let's make it a month from now!"

"I understand. Since Kazekage-sama is so hospitable, it would be a bit unreasonable for me to refuse. However, as before, I can only represent Konoha in agreeing. As for the others, I still need the opinions of the other Kage, especially the Daimyo..."

"I understand, then I will wait for good news!"