Chapter 97 - KAGE SUMMIT [1] {Edited}

Next Morning...

"I was just practicing... Nothing major!" I told Granny Tsunade while standing in the Hokage's office.

It turned out my training session caused much more chaos than I had thought. Granny Tsunade received reports about the destruction, and she immediately dispatched a squad to the training spot.

When they got there, I had to explain everything. I reassured them that I was just practicing and that it wasn't anything serious.

"You're telling me your training caused all that destruction?!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief.

"I know it sounds hard to believe, but it's true!" I replied, trying to defend myself.

"What exactly were you training for?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

"To get stronger and protect the village, of course!" I said confidently.

"I understand that, but what specifically were you working on?" she clarified, wanting more details.

"It's sage mode!" I announced proudly.

"Sage mode?! How can you learn that here in the village?!" she questioned, looking skeptical.

"I can, and I did! It was actually much easier than I thought it would be!" I explained, feeling a bit triumphant.

"Are you sure about that, Naruto? Sasuke has been gone from the village for over a week. If you can learn sage mode in just one day, why is it taking him so long to come back?" she challenged, raising an eyebrow at me.

"That's exactly what I was wondering! When will Sasuke return?" I agreed, feeling a bit anxious about my friend's absence.

"We'll discuss that later. Right now, the reason I called you here is to let you know that tomorrow morning, we'll be leaving for the Kage summit in the Land of Iron," Granny Tsunade said, shifting the topic.

"Well, that's great! I'll be ready then!" I replied enthusiastically.

"Good!" She said

Four Days Later, At The Kage Summit

"In response to Lord Raikage's request, the five Kage have gathered here!" The announcement echoed as each Kage from their respective villages arrived at the summit.

"I am Mifune, your moderator," said the man seated in front of everyone, tasked with overseeing the summit. "The Five Kage Summit conference is now in session," he declared.

I was standing outside, assigned as the special security officer for Lady Hokage with Shizune and 2 other leaf ninja.

Kakashi-sensei would've come , but the security of the village is also very important at this moment, so they stayed

Before the conference began, I met Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari. They were here with Gaara, the Kazekage.

"I shall speak first. Hear me," Gaara said, or rather, 'The Kazekage said.'

"The difference in Kage these days is remarkable," the Tsuchikage commented. "To be a Kage at your age is quite an achievement, Lord Kazekage. It seems your father trained you well, except in proper etiquette," he added.

"You're probably right. That's why I am here as Kazekage," Gaara replied, making the Tsuchikage laugh.

"You certainly are confident," the Tsuchikage remarked.

"Lord Tsuchikage, there's no need to mock him," the Mizukage interjected. "Please continue, Lord Kazekage," she added.

"I am a former Jinchuriki. The Akatsuki captured me and took my tailed beast," Gaara said.

"So, I consider the Akatsuki extremely dangerous. I sought the cooperation of the five Kage many times but was ignored, except for the Hokage," Gaara continued. "At a time when various lands had their Jinchuriki stolen, the response has been far too slow."

"How can the hidden villages of the five great nations serve as an example when they allow their Jinchuriki to be taken? It's an embarrassment. It is common sense to resolve this in utmost secrecy, seeking the help of other lands is nonsense!" the Tsuchikage argued.

"Savin face... prestige... such old-fashioned beliefs," Gaara said.

"Old-fashioned beliefs aside, I will admit that as the Mizukage, I have delayed action. However, having our tailed beast stolen is no cause for immediate fear. Controlling a tailed beast requires skill, knowledge, and time," she said.

"The Jinchuriki and the tailed beast must mature together and adapt to each other. Still, controlling a tailed beast is not a simple task," added the Tsuchikage. "Isn't that so, Lord Kazekage?" he asked, turning towards Gaara.

Yeah, That is really true , I still can't control the Nine-tails beast inside me, I mean I never let it go out of control , but I'm yet to use it's power, cause I've never needed to

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