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Just nowShareThree days passed quickly.
Inside the Iron Country's towering fortress, General Mifune stood still, surprised by the arrival of a powerful Uchiha clansman.
He had hosted many important gatherings before—notably the Five Kage Summit, where the leaders of the five great ninja villages came together. The Iron Country was considered a neutral ground—it didn't welcome ninja forces staying long, and ninja activity was forbidden within its borders.
But today was different.
This meeting wasn't called by any Kage. It was summoned by the Uchiha clan. Yet somehow, all five Kage had come to attend.
Mifune understood the implications.
It wasn't a discussion about war or tailed beast distribution, like in the old Kage meetings. But even trade and economic alliances on this scale could shift the balance of power in the ninja world. The Uchiha clan was rising—clearly.
Andrew, standing beside Mifune, glanced over respectfully. "You don't need to come greet him with me, General Mifune. He's just our clan leader… and CEO of the Uchiha Group. It's too formal for someone like you to come along."
Mifune shook his head calmly. "After today, your clan leader will be standing shoulder to shoulder with the Kage. I'm simply acknowledging what's inevitable."
Andrew didn't argue further. This was Mifune's domain. If he wanted to show respect, who was Andrew to refuse?
Soon, Fugaku Uchiha arrived, flanked by proud Uchiha clansmen. His presence was magnetic—a calm, calculating aura surrounded him. With a slight nod to Andrew, he turned to Mifune and exchanged polite greetings.
Though Fugaku wasn't known for deep political strategy, he had a natural talent for diplomacy. He spoke with ease to people twice his age, including high-ranking officials and Kage.
Andrew chuckled as he stepped aside. "You all can wait for the Kage here. I'm going to find a quiet corner to rest."
He waved to Deidara, who looked around uncomfortably.
"The only reason I came to greet Fugaku is because he's family. As for the others—let the clansmen handle it," Andrew added casually.
What stood out most was the arrival of the Uchiha teams. Each one was tall, powerful, dressed with pride, and activated their Sharingan—those fierce Three Tomoe eyes scanning everything.
It was overwhelming.
Their physical presence, confidence, and chakra aura gave off a strong pressure. The air felt heavier around them.
Even the arriving village leaders—the Kage themselves—were visibly tense.
Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes, watching the formation of elite Uchiha guards like it was a battlefield. The Uchiha weren't just a clan anymore; they were a force on par with entire villages.
The Kage and their entourages were led inside.
Each took their place at the meeting table as instructed, while Mifune stepped into the center and looked around.
"Everyone is here. Let's begin the meeting."
He spoke with dignity, but even he noticed—this wasn't like past Five Kage talks. Back then, there was hostility and suspicion. Now, there was an unexpected calmness.
"This is the first time the Five Kage have gathered in years. The Uchiha Group initiated this gathering—not as a political power, but as an economic one. I hope we can keep things peaceful and focus on cooperation."
Fugaku interrupted with a chuckle. "Let's not be too formal, General Mifune. This isn't a Five Kage Summit—it's a business negotiation. We're not redistributing tailed beasts. Relax."
He wasn't wrong.
Aside from the Wind Country and the Sand Village, the rest of the villages already knew the terms to join Uchiha's initiative.
Konoha, the Leaf Village, had been the first.
Hidden Mist and Cloud had followed quickly after. The Sand Village had hesitated—but now, here they were.
"If Sand wants to join," Fugaku continued, "they'll follow the same rules. We don't need to explain things again. Consult us afterward if there's any confusion."
The meeting quickly moved forward.
Contracts were passed around and signed smoothly.
And just like that—the Uchiha Group became a multinational trade organization with roots in all five great nations.
This wasn't just a business expansion. It was a transformation.
Fugaku Uchiha was no longer just the leader of a clan. He was now standing equally with the Kage. In fact, in some ways, his influence reached even further.
While each Kage could only speak for one nation, Fugaku now spoke for all five.
Andrew distributed the contracts and finalized duplicates for official records. Then, he looked around at the group.
"Since everyone's gathered here so well, I thought it might be a good time to share some intelligence," Andrew said, his tone suddenly shifting serious.
Everyone turned to him.
"I think we've all encountered the Akatsuki Organization by now. But none of us really know what they're after, do we?"
The room went still.
Andrew continued, "Recently, a masked figure from Akatsuki clashed with Rock and Cloud villages. He also appeared in Konoha—and stole Kakashi's eye. We believe he's working on something called Project Tsuki no Me."
The Kage stiffened.
"That name again…" Onoki muttered.
Andrew leaned forward. "I don't know whether the Sage of Six Paths is behind the scenes or not, but if we sit around, we might be too late. If the Fourth Great War breaks out like in our worst-case scenarios… we might not have the luxury to maintain our current positions."
Everyone felt the weight of those words.
Four great wars in the past had left nations scarred. Another war could destroy everything.
Of course, Andrew wasn't suggesting the Uchiha alone wipe out the Akatsuki. That would be foolish.
Nagato with the Rinnegan was dangerous enough. If the Sage of Six Paths was truly involved, even elite forces might be helpless.
It was far better to let the five great ninja villages handle Akatsuki together.
If they succeeded, great.
If they failed—at least Uchiha wouldn't be the one bearing the brunt of it.
"Wait…" Fourth Raikage stood up suddenly. "You're saying you know something about Akatsuki that we don't? And you're willing to share it here?"
His voice echoed.
Onoki, the Stone Kage, gave a sharp glance as well. Both of them had suffered attacks and humiliations from Akatsuki. Their patience was already thin.
But they were also cautious.
None of their spies had returned. The Akatsuki wielded strange powers—Rinnegan, Wood Style… It wasn't a group to be underestimated.
And now, the Uchiha had information?
The Kage exchanged glances.
Andrew closed the last contract folder and placed it into his case. "We'll share what we know, and how we're planning to respond. But we must act smart, not just fast."
The meeting that started as a business summit had now shifted into a war council.
As the sun began to set outside the Iron Country's fortress walls, the leaders inside weren't just business partners anymore—they were allies in the shadow of a threat far greater than any of them.
The era of clans and villages was evolving—and the Uchiha stood at the center of it.
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