The next morning.
Except for Iwagakure, which remained unharmed, the other ninja villages were preoccupied with their own concerns due to the attacks.
However, because this was the inauguration ceremony of the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure, several Kage arrived on site. Onoki was very confused. When he greeted others, he was met with mockery. The Mizukage, Yagura, had hatred in his eyes.
The Kazekage, Chiron, snorted, pulling Sasori away from Iwagakure. At the same time, he calculated in his heart whether to ambush Onoki on his way back together with Yagura.
If not killing Onoki, at least Kitsuchi, Deidara, and the others could be dealt with.
The Hokage, Ryun Uchiha, had a calm expression as if nothing had happened. However, the fact that his grand-disciple, Obito, was attacked was seen by both Kazekage Chiron and Mizukage Yagura.
They thought Ryun Uchiha would not let it go. But they were wrong. This time, Ryun Uchiha planned to bring the Konoha people to watch the show, to see the good drama after the inauguration ceremony ended.
"Everyone, the seats inside have been arranged. You are all at the first table. Your attendants will sit at the second and third tables." Darui smiled. As the saying goes, happiness makes one's spirit soar.
Now, Lord A is about to become the Fourth Raikage. Only after today passes will A be the rightful Fourth Raikage.
Before, no matter how he was addressed as the Fourth Raikage, it was still somewhat lacking.
"In that case, please lead the way, Captain." The speaker was Yagura. His expression softened, carrying a slight smile.
Darui nodded slightly. "Then, please follow me, everyone." After speaking, he turned and walked toward the frontmost seats of the inauguration ceremony.
Everyone followed behind. Chiron struck up a conversation with Ryun Uchiha, chatting happily. And at some unknown time, Chiron began whispering to Ryun Uchiha.
"Brother Ryun, last night my son Sasori was attacked by a ninja who used Fire Release. At first, I suspected you. But later, that ninja was easily killed by my son, making me realize this definitely was not done by a Konoha ninja."
Why say that? Ryun Uchiha was not an idiot. If he really sent someone to attack, would he send someone with poor skills?
Then he suspected the other ninja villages. "Kirigakure ninja live in damp places year-round. If it were them, wouldn't Water Release be better?"
"That leaves Kumogakure and Iwagakure. Kumogakure is about to hold an inauguration ceremony, so naturally they wouldn't want trouble before that. Therefore, I think it's Iwagakure."
"They are here to cause trouble. And to draw hatred toward Kumogakure." Chiron smiled, stating his deduction.
Ryun Uchiha's mouth twitched. Thankfully, he had seen the script and heard the conversation between Darui and the Fourth Raikage A. Otherwise, he might have thought Chiron's reasoning made sense.
But the conclusion was the opposite. It was Kumogakure using this opportunity to cause trouble for Iwagakure, making them hated by the other villages.
Only this way could Kumogakure buy more time for development and talent cultivation.
It must be said the Fourth Raikage still had tactics. In Ryun Uchiha's view, people still need to learn to be independent. Before, with Killer B around, he could be reckless, not use his brain.
Now that Killer B is in seclusion in Konoha, the Fourth Raikage A is forced to think, forced to grow.
Indeed, people, if they do not push themselves, truly do not know what they can achieve.
This verifies that saying, human potential is limitless. Only when facing desperate situations can it be maximized.
"I think you are right." Ryun Uchiha looked at Chiron meaningfully, patting his shoulder.
"So, what do you plan to do?" Ryun Uchiha asked with a smile.
"This is not the place to discuss this. We will be seated soon. After the inauguration ceremony ends, I will tell you." Chiron trusted Ryun Uchiha. Why?
Because that night, he had people investigate which Kage were attacked. The returning attendant said, except for Iwagakure, all other villages were attacked.
Even the Raikage of Kumogakure was attacked. If not for his formidable strength, he might have already become a victim.
This made Chiron even more convinced that all of this was Iwagakure's conspiracy. So he secretly allied with Kirigakure and Kumogakure.
But Kumogakure refused. Their reason was that Kumogakure's inauguration ceremony was imminent. They did not want to participate. Most importantly, ensuring Raikage A's successful succession was the biggest matter.
Chiron and Yagura did not have much reaction to this, because what they said was right. The biggest matters for a village are nothing more than the establishment of the Kage and the Kage's safety.
Therefore, they expressed understanding. But Chiron felt this was also a good opportunity. If Ryun Uchiha was willing to act, perhaps they could use this chance to make the veteran powerhouse Onoki suffer defeat.
Then, except for Konoha, the strengths of the other villages would balance out. This would be good for Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure.
The current ninja world strength ranking is Konoha > Iwagakure > Kumogakure = Kirigakure = Sunagakure.
Konoha cannot be shaken, so ignore it. Iwagakure can still be dealt with with effort.
Seeing Chiron did not specify the details, Ryun Uchiha was not disappointed. Anyway, after the inauguration ceremony, their actions could not escape his perception. Then even if he did not say, he could go watch the show firsthand.
This show he must watch. A battle among three village Kage, how interesting.
Soon, they were led to their seats. Around the exceptionally large round glass table, four chairs were placed. Clearly, these were for the four Kage. One chair was made of pure gold, the others of pure silver.
Ryun Uchiha naturally sat on the golden chair. The other three, Onoki, Yagura, and Chiron, were not too surprised by this, so they each took their seats. Ryun Uchiha's seat was in the very center, able to see everything on the stage, the most core central position.
At this time, Darui brought drinks to the four Kage's positions, smiling. "Honored guests, this is our Kumogakure specialty strong liquor, a full 50 degrees. Usually, even our Raikage-sama is reluctant to take it out. It is only for esteemed guests like you that our Raikage-sama brings out this drink."
"Please convey our thanks to the Raikage for his thoughtfulness." Ryun Uchiha nodded to Darui. The other three Kage also nodded. This was the most basic etiquette.
Darui smiled. "Yes, Lord Ryun, Lord Chiron, Lord Yagura, and Lord Onoki." In terms of propriety, Darui never gave the Raikage cause for worry. His every word and action represented Raikage A, so his response now was so generous and appropriate.
Darui even inquired, "If drinks are insufficient, or if you are hungry, please call me anytime. I am under my Raikage-sama's orders to properly entertain everyone."
"Good, thank you for your trouble." The speaker was Chiron. He smiled and gestured like a gentleman. Yagura also nodded. "Indeed. Your service is too attentive. This makes us somewhat unaccustomed to it."
"We should make our Kitsuchi learn. Learn how the Anbu Captain of Kumogakure serves." Onoki said with a chuckle.
As soon as he spoke, the others all fell silent, making him somewhat awkward. Ryun Uchiha stepped forward, smiling. "The Tsuchikage speaks rightly. I think so too. Let my service personnel learn properly."
Darui smiled. "Thank you for your praise." After speaking, he retreated to attend to other matters. Except for the four Kage's table, others did not have such good treatment. At Konoha's table, there were female Anbu ninja serving, pouring drinks and bringing food.
Other villages were served by hotel owners and waiters usually operating in Kumogakure.
Everyone began talking about their own village affairs. About an hour later, the host took the stage. She was a fair-skinned, beautiful woman with light yellow hair and a modest chest. She smiled and said, "Thank you everyone for attending our Kumogakure Fourth Raikage-sama's inauguration ceremony. I, Samui, will host this inauguration ceremony as the hostess."
Indeed, beauties catch the eye everywhere. Ryun Uchiha glanced once and lost interest. He pursed his lips. "Not as good as my Tsunade."
Perhaps Samui had keen perception. She smiled. "Before the ceremony begins, I would like to invite various successful individuals to come up and give speeches. Let our Kumogakure ninja and villagers learn from your experience. What do you all say."
She now wore a smile, not cold like in the original work. It seemed she was still inexperienced in the world.
As soon as her words fell, the men of Kumogakure, using looks are justice as a reason, loudly echoed. "Good. Good. Good."
Three of the four Kage looked at Ryun Uchiha, who was drinking Kumogakure's fine wine.
Ryun Uchiha. "."
Then they saw Samui's mouth corners lift. "Since everyone says so, then let us invite the life winner, the strongest ninja, the Second God of Shinobi, the Military God, the Crimson Gold Slayer, Lord Ryun Uchiha, to come up and give a speech."
After speaking, everyone applauded together, looking at Ryun Uchiha on the golden chair with respect and admiration.
The other three Kage also nodded. Even though they were enemies, they still felt Ryun Uchiha's achievements were unprecedented and unmatched. As for how to specifically achieve them, even with spy reports and black market information, they could not truly understand and comprehend Ryun Uchiha's methods.
So at this time, the three Kage also applauded, smiling, encouraging Ryun Uchiha to come up and speak. This was not the most infuriating part. The most infuriating was that the Konoha ninja seemed not to know their Hokage-sama at this moment did not want to stand out. He just wanted to quietly be a handsome man tasting wine.
"Teacher, I think you can go up and speak. Let the ninja world learn how to be a good Kage for a village. What it means to serve the villagers." Minato Namikaze said enthusiastically.
He was a teacher fanatic, wishing to let the whole ninja world know his teacher's great achievements. Seeing this opportunity now, naturally he would not miss it, loudly shouting about it.
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