"So, Hokage, Mizukage, and Kazekage, you all three means to say that a greater threat is lurking in shadows; waiting to destroy the shinobi world?" Onoki throws a skeptical glance at them.
"Why should I trust your words?" He questions them.
"None of you are trustworthy and this fourth shinobi war is not even our problem, but since that damn Akatsuki dared to kidnap B, we have to get involved." A clenches his fist.
"And now you guys are spouting more nonsense about a much greater threat. Why should I believe you?" A bellows.
"What we are talking about isn't some baseless assumptions or information with no ground. We have solid information to back up our claims. Whether you believe it or not is up to you." Tsunade snorts.
"Then show us the proof, Princess!" Onoki opens his eyes and glances at Tsunade.
Tch…
Tsunade clicks her tongue.
"The information regarding the otherworldly threats is confidential. We can't reveal it without any sort of alliance or cooperation." Mei interjects.
"Tch… again with those lies! It's hard to trust you, people, if there is no proof!" Onoki clicks his tongue.
"What should we do?" Rasa turns towards Minato.
"Hmm… looks like revealing a bit of information will do no harm." Minato makes up his mind.
"Very well! Here is the proof."
Minato takes out one of Urashiki's marionettes from his storage. He places it in the center of the table.
"Have a look at it for yourself?"
Onoki, A, and Mifune stand from their seat to inspect the marionette.
"This strange design and this strange material!"
Onoki touches the puppet with his hands and attempts to analyze its material using the Earth Release.
"Hmm… what's the deal with this weapon? This is only the hilt. Where is the blade?" A pick up one of the marionette's weapons.
He swings the empty hilt.
"Infuse your chakra into the blade!" Minato informs him.
"Huh!"
A infuses his chakra into the blade.
Wham…
A purple energy blade erupts from the base of the hilt.
"This looks interesting!" A extends his fingers to touch the blade.
"I would advise against that!" Minato warns him.
"Humph… I am not as fragile as you think!"
Bzzt… Crackle…
A shroud his arm in the lightning cloak and slowly brings the blade near his arm.
The energy blade easily pierces through his lightning cloak and cuts open a layer of his skin. Blood spurts out from his arm.
Whoosh…
A quickly pulls away the blade and stops infusing his chakra into it.
"THIS… THIS BLADE… it easily penetrated my lightning cloak called the absolute defense without any resistance. How could this be?" A's eyes widen in shock as he glances at the empty hilt.
Even Onoki and Mifune are shocked by the display. Both of them are aware of how hard is to pierce through Raikage's defense and yet this blade did it effortlessly.
C quickly uses the Mystic Palm technique to heal Raikage's wounds.
"It's futile!" Tsunade waves her hands.
"Wounds from this blade aren't affected by chakra. So, medical ninjutsu won't work on it."
Tch…
C takes out a vial of medicine from his pocket and applies it on top of the wound. He prevents bleeding and applies a bandage on the wound.
'If Konoha mass produces such weapons, then even a regular jounin can take down a Kage with such powerful weapons. At this rate, Konoha might become the unquestionable overlord of the shinobi world." Numerous thoughts run through Onoki's mind as he glances at A's wound.
Minato notices his expression and gets a hint of his thought process.
"It's not possible to mass produce these weapons!" Minato shakes his head.
"These blades are made of an unknown material not found in the shinobi world. The craftsmanship and the technique used to make these blades are extremely advanced. I am pretty sure that no person in the shinobi world can make weapons of such caliber."
Mifune picks up the blade and inspects it thoroughly.
"Lord Fourth is right! Our Land of Iron is known as the forge of the Shinobi world and makes one of the finest weapons of the shinobi world. And yet we have never seen such material or craftsmanship." Mifune nods in agreement.
"These weapons are almost on par, if not higher than the seven swords of the Mist." Mifune gently taps the sword hilt and praises the weapon.
"The Seven Mist blades are relics of the past excavated from ancient ruins. What are the chances these weapons aren't also the same, excavated from some unknown ancient ruins?" A question the authenticity of the weapons.
"No… they aren't that old!" Mifune shakes his head as he places the weapon back on the table.
"I am sure Tsuchikage-sama will provide a proper answer to your question." A turn to Onoki.
"He is right! These weapons are barely a hundred years old. Using earth release, I can sense the age of a mineral. It's mining and refinement. And it hasn't been even a hundred years since this metal was previously refined."
"Also, while I might not be a blacksmith, but I have some experience in smithing. So, I can say with hundred percent assurance that this weapon was made within the last few decades." Mifune replies with confidence.
"Tch… so there is some truth to their words." A click his tongue.
Onoki eyes the puppet with a glint in his eyes. While A's eyes are hooked on the blades. However, Minato quickly stores them in his storage.
"If you agree on an Alliance and cooperate with us during this fourth Shinobi war and later, then we won't mind sharing more of these secrets." Minato sets the condition.
"Also, you might have seen that giant red mass of energy hovering over the skies of the shinobi world a few years ago," Minato asks them.
Onoki and A raise an eyebrow as they recall the terrifying energy undulation they felt at the sight of that massive storm of energy.
"Could that be?"
"Yes, it was from an otherworldly threat that attacked Konoha. We were barely able to push hold him at bay with the combined efforts of all our elite shinobis. Only when Izuna made a move did we manage to kill him. Now, since Izuna is no longer with us…"
Minato's words trail off, but A and Onoki understand the hint.
"So, as you can see, it's almost impossible to face them alone. The entire shinobi world has to cooperate to stand a slight chance against them." Minato remarks.
"I see!" Onoki and A ponder over the situation. Even though A has quite a brash and unruly side to him, he is still a Raikage and thus possesses the necessary wits to manage a hidden village.
"We would like to see the body of that otherworldly being before we make a decision." Both Onoki and A respond to Minato's words.
Minato glances at Tsunade and Mei. The latter shakes their head.
"Unfortunately, we can't agree to that condition." He shakes his head.
"However, if you form an alliance and sign a non-aggression treaty, then there is a possibility. But you need to visit Konoha for that."
Hmm…
A and Onoki ponder for a while before finally coming to a conclusion.
"Alright, we agree with the alliance. Let's discuss the conditions."
So, after another round of discussion and negotiation, the first shinobi alliance of the shinobi world makes its appearance.
"So, who would be the supreme commander of the alliance?" Onoki raises the most important question.
"I think I am suitable for the task. I have enough experience and strength worthy for this position. So, I will nominate myself for the position." Onoki nominates himself.
"Bullshit! If it's anyone, then it must be me. I can trust you, old fox, for such an important position." A bellows.
"So, I will nominate myself for this position." A proudly declares.
"What about you, Lord Kazekage, Lady Mizukage, and Lady Hokage?" Mifune turns towards the trio.
"I would like to nominate Minato for the position." Tsunade declares.
"I too would nominate Lord Minato for the position of the supreme commander." Gaara also nominates Minato.
"I will also nominate Lord Minato for the position. He has enough strength and experience to hold such a position." Mei declares.
"Damn! These crafty bastards." Onoki clicks his tongue.
"I will concede this time." A also gives in.
"Very well, it's decided then. Lord Minato will be the supreme commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces."
"Now let's discuss the division of the army and the location of our battlefront. I would like Konoha and other nations to share all of their intel on Akatsuki members." Mifune declares.
Thus, after the formation of the alliance, a strategic meeting about the upcoming Fourth Shinobi War takes place.