Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 456 Unpredictable Changes

This momentous conference, capable of shaking the entire balance of the ninja world, is to be held in the Land of Iron, a country that has always maintained neutrality! This news spread like wildfire, drawing the attention of countless smaller ninja villages who are closely watching the unfolding events of this globally significant conference. Everyone is eagerly anticipating what earth-shattering changes this conference will bring to the already turbulent and unpredictable ninja world, and how it will rewrite the history of the ninja world's future. Countless eyes are fixed on the Land of Iron, as if it were about to become the key to determining the fate of the ninja world.

In that turbulent and perilous ninja world, the five great ninja villages stepped forward, declaring that their respective Kage would personally attend this crucial conference. Behind this decision lay an urgent and serious reason—to jointly discuss how to deal with the tumultuous situation unleashed by the Akatsuki organization throughout the ninja world.

It's important to know that a shocking piece of news swept through all the major ninja villages like a storm: Konoha had suffered a brutal attack by the Akatsuki! That catastrophe nearly destroyed the once prosperous village. Even more heartbreaking was that the battle-hardened and exceptionally powerful Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was defeated in the fierce battle against the Akatsuki, and her fate remained unknown.

This devastating news struck like a bolt from the blue, deeply impacting the hearts of the other major ninja villages. They knew that if even a powerful village like Konoha couldn't withstand the Akatsuki's fierce offensive, what chance did their own villages have? This profound fear spread like wildfire, enveloping the hearts of every ninja.

Even the Hidden Cloud Village, which has always been proud and confident of its own strength, is now under unprecedented pressure due to the successful capture of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki by the Akatsuki. They are well aware of the Akatsuki's unfathomable and terrifying power, so even if they are unwilling, they dare not rashly engage in a direct conflict with this mysterious and extremely dangerous organization.

Faced with this dire situation, after careful consideration, the Hidden Cloud Village decided to convene the Five Kage Summit. They hoped that this meeting would unite the other four major ninja villages into an unbreakable force to jointly resist the Akatsuki organization, which had already displayed terrifying power. After all, relying solely on the Hidden Cloud Village to deal with the Akatsuki was far too difficult, and might even bring annihilation upon the village. Only through cooperation could they find a glimmer of hope in this life-or-death struggle.

The outside world is turbulent and unpredictable, with the situation fluctuating like a surging sea. However, this mysterious and tranquil cultivation place is as peaceful and serene as a paradise, as if the noise and turmoil of the outside world cannot touch this place in the slightest.

For most of the people who lived peacefully here, as long as Hyuga Kanan, hailed as the strongest ninja in the world, stood guard, they could enjoy this rare tranquility with peace of mind. Because in their hearts, Hyuga Kanan was not merely a powerful figure, but an unbreakable defense line; no one could cross this line to threaten their peaceful lives. His extraordinary strength and unparalleled prestige were like a towering mountain, inspiring awe in all those with ill intentions.

Just as the storm was brewing, a shocking piece of news exploded like a thunderclap throughout the ninja world—the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had also fallen victim to the Akatsuki! This news spread like wildfire to every corner of the ninja world, causing a huge uproar wherever it reached.

Upon learning this devastating news, the Raikage of Kumogakure could no longer contain his burning rage. His already imposing face was now contorted with fury, resembling a volcano about to erupt. He slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and declared in a booming voice, "Convene the Five Kage Summit immediately! We must unite and discuss how to punish these heinous criminals!"

In an instant, the entire Hidden Cloud Village was abuzz with activity. Messengers, carrying urgent summons orders, rushed to the other four great ninja villages. They bore a heavy responsibility: to convey the Raikage's resolve to every village, urging them to set aside past grievances and unite against their common enemy—the Akatsuki. A great battle that would determine the future of the ninja world had begun…

In that mysterious and spiritually rich training ground, important news from Konoha spread like wildfire—the Five Kage Summit was about to be held to discuss the formation of an elite force to defeat the fearsome Akatsuki organization. This news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples across the water.

However, the higher-ups at the training grounds were not blinded by this news. After a deep and intense discussion, they made an unexpected decision: to ignore the conference convened by the Raikage. It turned out that they had already obtained a wealth of classified information about the Akatsuki organization from the rogue ninja Orochimaru through some special channel. This information detailed the Akatsuki's unfathomable strength and intricate internal structure.

The higher-ups knew that relying solely on the power of the five great ninja villages to fight such a powerful and secretive enemy was tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock. To truly eradicate and completely eliminate the Akatsuki, a more comprehensive strategy and a stronger united front were needed. Therefore, despite the high hopes placed on the Five Kage Summit by the outside world, the higher-ups at the training grounds chose to remain inactive, waiting for the opportune moment to take action.

Furthermore, Hyuga Kanan, currently the most powerful individual in the training grounds, is still in seclusion. To rashly engage in a direct confrontation with the Akatsuki at this time would clearly be unwise. After all, Kanan hasn't emerged from seclusion, and if war breaks out, our side might find itself at a disadvantage due to the lack of key combat power. However, once Kanan emerges, the situation will be completely different. With his unfathomable strength and extraordinary combat skills, he will undoubtedly be able to deliver a fatal blow to the Akatsuki, thus completely eradicating this evil force. At that time, the ninja world will return to its former peace and tranquility.

Behind the mysterious and unpredictable Akatsuki organization lurked a terrifyingly powerful figure. His strength was so formidable that even the arrogant and cunning Orochimaru struggled to gain the upper hand in their battle. After this breathtaking confrontation, the shock and fear instilled in everyone in the training grounds were deeply etched into their hearts.

They were acutely aware that facing such a formidable foe, rash action without absolute certainty of success would only plunge the entire cultivation grounds into an unpredictable and massive upheaval. That could lead to the loss of countless lives and the destruction of their painstakingly built home. Therefore, despite their resentment, reason told them that they must remain calm and restrained, waiting for the opportune moment before considering how to confront this terrifying being.

Konoha Village is in chaos, all because the terrifying Six Paths of Pain has launched a fierce attack on the village. In this breathtaking battle, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, exhausted all her chakra to save the villagers. Ultimately, she fell into a deep coma due to excessive chakra depletion and has not yet awakened.

This sudden turn of events left Konoha without a leader, and as a result, the village faced a huge problem—no one could serve as Hokage to attend the upcoming Five Kage Summit. However, just as everyone was worrying about this, one person astutely seized this golden opportunity: Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura had always longed to become Hokage, and Tsunade's current coma undoubtedly gave him the opportunity to realize his dream. Therefore, leveraging his connections with most of Konoha's former high-ranking officials, he unilaterally declared himself the new Hokage and prepared to represent Konoha at the crucial Five Kage Summit.

At this moment, Konoha Village is in a rather delicate state. Almost no one cares about Shimura Danzo's attempt to seize power. The reason is simple: apart from the Root organization controlled by Danzo, there is no other force in Konoha Village that would support him.

It's important to understand that the new generation of leaders in Konoha had already learned a crucial piece of information through Orochimaru's meticulous treatment—Hokage Tsunade's health, while currently poor, would fully recover in just a few months at most. Once Tsunade returned, Danzo's ambition to seize power would be like a rat exposed to the light, slinking back into the shadows. After all, in terms of strength, prestige, and popular support, Danzo was far inferior to Tsunade. Therefore, although the people of Konoha appeared calm on the surface, they were all absolutely certain that Danzo's farce would ultimately end in failure.

It's important to understand that Shimura Danzo's ambition to become Hokage of Konoha is utterly delusional! He has absolutely no popular support whatsoever. After all, this fellow has always lurked like a ghost in the shadows. How can a ninja who lives in darkness and acts with such mystery possibly win the hearts and minds of the villagers and be accepted as their supreme ruler, leading them forward?

For ordinary people, the ideal leader is someone upright, honest, kind, and able to lead by example. However, Shimura Danzo's image was far from this. His actions, hidden in the shadows, had already aroused suspicion and unease among the people. They couldn't trust someone who dared not easily show his true face, let alone entrust the future of the entire village to him. Therefore, from any perspective, Shimura Danzo's ambition to become Hokage of Konoha was nothing but a pipe dream.