Inside Konoha, colorful streamers fluttered. Cheers rose and fell.
The streets were lined with villagers, their faces beaming with proud smiles as they watched the leaders of various Ninja Villages enter Konoha.
"That's the Tsuchikage-sama from Iwagakure."
"Over here is the Raikage, just like the Hokage-sama, recently succeeded as the Fourth."
"Look, the Kazekage from Sunagakure is here too. She is so beautiful."
"Such a scene is truly nostalgic." Onoki's eyes held emotion. He had seen such harmonious scenes in his childhood too.
"That vibrant vitality, that state of all things striving to flourish… it's still right before my eyes." The Third Hokage stood on a high building, sighing in admiration. He never thought he'd see such a scene in his lifetime.
"Pity it wasn't during my term." Hiruzen sighed.
Asuma comforted beside him: "If you had remained in office, Father, such a scene definitely wouldn't have appeared."
Hiruzen: "..."
All Ninja Village's leaders arrived in Konoha.
After resting for one night, the next morning after breakfast, everyone gathered in the meeting hall.
The Five Kage sat in the center, with the small villages' leaders on the periphery.
The entire venue was solemn and dignified, yet faintly permeated with a tense atmosphere.
Setsuna sat in the main seat, smiling slightly: "Everyone has come from afar. For this Continental Congress, I will temporarily preside. The first agenda item: hunting the ancient demonic beast, Satori."
As soon as the words fell, the Fourth Raikage clenched his fist tightly, a flash of gratitude in his eyes.
Setsuna placing the hunt for Satori first was undoubtedly a show of respect for Kumogakure.
Setsuna continued: "That monster's terror might not be fully understood by everyone. Raikage-sama, could you please explain about that monster?"
"That monster..." The Raikage's voice was heavy, suppressing anger. "It killed my father, the Third Raikage, and also killed the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki. Kumogakure gathered the entire village's elite to hunt it, yet it still escaped."
Onoki also slowly nodded, a trace of gravity appearing on his aged face: "That monster killed the Five-Tails' Jinchuriki. Iwagakure paid a painful price, yet still let it escape."
Hearing the tragic experiences of the two great Ninja Villages, the expressions of small villages' leaders changed drastically, fear flashing in their eyes.
A monster that even the great villages couldn't handle… if it appeared in their territories, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophic disaster!
Setsuna surveyed everyone, his tone calm yet filled with strength: "I will personally deal with this monster. But it is elusive, skilled at concealment. I need everyone to mobilize your villages' forces to search for its lair. However, upon discovering it, do not alert it. Leave everything to me to handle."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts were quickly enveloped in a strong sense of security.
Even Ninjas from the other four great Ninja Villages felt fortunate.
They felt fortunate that this era had a [God of Ninja] like Setsuna as a safety net. Otherwise, they dared not imagine what terrible disaster that monster could cause.
"As expected of Hokage-sama."
"With Hokage-sama here, that monster is definitely doomed."
The small villages' leaders praised one after another. But at that moment, sudden commotion arose from outside.
Before anyone could ask what happened, the meeting hall's roof was violently torn off.
Debris flew, dust billowed.
Everyone abruptly looked up. A massive pitch-black figure stood at the edge of the ruined roof, a ferocious smile curling its mouth.
"No need for all that trouble. I've come myself." Satori laughed triumphantly. After killing the Third Raikage, who was considered second only to Setsuna in strength within the Ninja World, Satori is now filled with confidence.
"Satori! You damn bastard!" The Fourth Raikage's rage erupted. He instantly surged forward.
Lightning Attribute Chakra rampaged. His fist carried the force of thunder as it blasted towards Satori.
However, Satori casually blocked the strike with its wing, not even bothering to dodge.
"That old man covered in lightning... was your father, right?" It licked its lips, revealing a cruel smile. "The meat was too tough, not tasty. I hope your meat is more tender."
"Bastard!" The Raikage raged, lightning bursting from his entire body. But Satori simply flapped its wing, smashing him heavily into the wall.
"Raikage-sama!" Dodai exclaimed.
The moment Satori sent the Raikage flying, Onoki, Pakura, and the Third Mizukage simultaneously attacked.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
"Scorch Release: Extreme Heat!"
"Ice Release: Blowing Snow!"
Three Jutsu simultaneously blasted towards Satori. But Satori's form twisted eerily, actually weaving freely through the attacks, emerging completely unscathed after a series of movements.
"Hahaha, useless, useless!" Satori laughed triumphantly. That Dust Release which previously severely injured it was indeed just an accident. Its mechanism was invincible.
The entire hall was horrified. They didn't expect the attacks of four Kage were all ineffective against this monster.
'No wonder this monster was so arrogant, daring to actively assault the Continental Congress.'
In their panic, everyone's gaze instinctively turned towards one person… Setsuna.
Setsuna slowly stood up. His white haori was immaculate. His gaze towards Satori was filled with indifference: "You monster actually dare to appear before me again?"
Satori sneered, pitch-black Chakra burning like flames: "Chiaki Setsuna! I will no longer fear you! Now I have evolved into… Super Satori!"
Setsuna: "..."
Setsuna was inwardly quite speechless. A certain Saiyan prince had already proven with his own experience that adding 'Super' before one's name made one very prone to getting beaten up.
"Speaking of which, I really must thank that one from your Konoha called Shimura Danzo. I simply couldn't imagine a person could harbor such twisted, dark inner self. Absorbing his dark power was stronger than absorbing a million times the dark will!" Satori laughed wildly.
Everyone looked at each other, 'Wasn't Shimura Danzo the previous Hokage's advisor? If he was truly as bad as this monster said, then wouldn't the Third Hokage also be... shudder... best not to think about it.'
Setsuna couldn't help but sigh, 'Elder Danzo was truly pitiful. Not only was he eaten, but his inner darkness was also exposed. How was this different from publicly releasing private information after death?'
"We cannot let Konoha be further shamed." Setsuna shook his head. His toes lightly tapped the ground, causing it to crack. His figure instantly appeared before Satori.
One punch struck out, yet actually passed through empty space beside Satori.
"Hahahaha!" Satori was even more triumphant. "I guessed it! Although there's no fear in your heart, you still have a dark side. I can already predict your attacks now!"
"Is that so? It seems I truly underestimated you." Setsuna remained calm. Predicting attacks didn't mean the body could keep up.
"I'll let you enjoy the same treatment as Uchiha Madara." Setsuna instantly opened six gates, overlaying another layer of Sage Mode.
With just one punch, Satori's chest directly caved in. Its body flew backwards like a cannonball.
"Impossible! I am already Super Satori! How can I still be unable to defeat you?" Satori roared in disbelief.
"Of course, it's because..." The corner of Setsuna's eye suddenly noticed Raikage's stunned expression. Realizing he might have exerted a bit too much force, he hastily added: "My growth speed is faster than yours. Every time I battle a powerful enemy, I become stronger. Thanks to the battle with Uchiha Madara, I transformed once again."