The ninjas attending this meeting were mostly the leaders from other Hidden Villages, as well as the Six Paths Sage, Otsutsuki Hamura, and the leaders of the Summoned Beasts with intelligence from the Three Holy Lands.
There's no need to hide this...
The Ninja World Alliance thought they were going to confront Aomi, but it was actually Otsutsuki Akeshiki.
But for a ninja about to go into battle, does it make any difference?
In essence, they're both powerful enemies that require a special jutsu to combine everyone's strength to have a chance of victory, requiring a concept similar to Cyan Water Jutsu.
"Unity, huh? Being one step ahead is genius, being two steps ahead is beyond the understanding of us ordinary folks..."
Onoki sighed, nodded:
"The plan, I am very much in favor of it... To be honest, after acquiring intelligence on the Six Paths Sage and the Otsutsuki Clan, I've been contemplating a similar jutsu. It is meaningful for building a defense force in the Ninja World to effectively counter the Otsutsuki."
Among the Ninja World Alliance, Onoki, known for his cleverness and as one of the "Sannin" who survived a battle with Aomi, subtly led the direction for these groups of ninjas outside of Konoha.
His stance significantly influenced the ninjas from other villages.
Senju Tobirama slightly nodded, signaling Onoki to continue speaking.
"It's not just to give Aomi an answer... It's clear that the Otsutsuki Clan is very likely to come to the Ninja World again, and against such an enemy, even if we were once shadows, Jonin, or Genin, we would all cause effective damage, indistinguishable from regular people who don't know ninjutsu."
Onoki said seriously:
"As members of the Ninja World, should we give up when facing such powerful enemies? Should we just be sheltered and pray for someone like Aomi to defeat the enemy?"
Onoki looked around at the thoughtful ninjas, and said in a deep voice, "Pardon my bluntness, but if a ninja cannot even participate in battle, they are not even as good as trash..."
"But some limitations are due to talent, where effort alone can't overcome them!" Onoki suddenly raised his voice:
"However... we can unite! So-called quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes. When our chakra and ninjutsu are combined, we are no longer weak individuals but a strong and powerful whole!"
"In the past, we indeed had hatred caused by wars within the Ninja World, but compared to the Otsutsuki Clan's invasion, that was just our internal conflict... These damn aliens intend to destroy our entire planet!"
Onoki solemnly stated, "Everyone..."
"Hanzo and I, along with the Third Raikage, once defeated by Aomi, were granted the name of the surviving Sannin... If he wanted to kill us, no one could have stopped him at that time!"
"Some might say Aomi was concerned about his reputation, but don't forget who young Aomi grew up with! He wouldn't care about these so-called empty titles..."
Onoki finished this sentence.
The ninjas present all coincidentally turned their gaze towards Senju Tobirama, then showed a hint of approval, nodding slightly.
Senju Tobirama's face darkened, but he said nothing.
He had long gotten used to this misunderstanding! Even though Senju Tobirama also didn't believe Aomi, who grew up learning with him, would let the tiger return to the mountain just for reputation...
"Hmph, if this brat Onoki is so sensible, then it's fine with me if he uses me as an example!" Senju Tobirama thought to himself.
But seeing the look of understanding on the faces of the Six Paths Sage and Otsutsuki Hamura, Senju Tobirama's face darkened once more.
You two old-timers, why are you nodding?
Did I use the Reanimation Jutsu to revive your relatives and attach Tandem Paper Bombs to them, or did I use the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to rob your house?
You two old fools know nothing!
"So, why did Aomi let us go? And why did he tell us failures to keep training hard at that time..."
Onoki took a deep breath, "At first, I thought it was like Uchiha Madara, seeking a strong rival to enjoy the thrill of battle."
"But now it seems..."
"Perhaps Aomi at that time did not have complete confidence in successfully sealing Kaguya... Therefore, even though we invaders from other villages had been defeated, considering the future safety of the Ninja World, he had to leave a few capable ninjas..."
Onoki showed a complex expression:
"I can only say, we old ninjas stuck in the era of one nation, one village, can no longer keep up with Aomi's thoughts..."
The Third Raikage also spoke at this moment, "I've thought about many things that this short guy thought... Honestly, it's a ridiculous matter, making me feel like a clown, and helpless."
"Aomi needs to kill some ninjas because he worries that if the outside village's strength is too strong, we ninjas attacking Konoha with all our hearts might break his seal on Kaguya in another war..."
"Aomi can't kill too many ninjas, as he's preventing that if he fails to seal Kaguya, a flattened Ninja World would have no chance to resist."
"From his perspective, perhaps we are just a group of mischievous children... needing some punishment, but not too harsh."
The Third Raikage bitterly smiled and shook his head.
He was clearly a village Kage... Yet in Aomi's eyes, he was like a mischievous child.
"Indeed..."
As the last of the "surviving Sannin," Hanzo added the final note, "In my view, Aomi merely wants to use his might to naturally dissolve the chains of hatred in this chaotic Ninja World through one large-scale cooperation."
"Does he truly care about the fate of the Ninja World? No, he doesn't... He even mercifully left us with an escape route, allowing ninjas to migrate to an Otherworld rather than facing the destruction of the Ninja World..."
Hanzo lightly said:
"Everyone, I agree with this jutsu... Whether to prove to Aomi that ninjas are not a hopeless group, or to combat the Otsutsuki that might arrive in the future, we should all give our all to complete the Cyan Water Jutsu together!"
Senju Tobirama was a bit surprised. He didn't expect this meeting to go so smoothly...
He even had a slight illusion, wondering if Aomi had long foreseen this scene when he spared the lives of Hanzo and the other two back then?
"Since no one has objections, I am grateful for everyone's participation..."
Senju Tobirama stood at the podium, speaking slowly, "The First, Second, and Third Ninja World Wars were internal conflicts on this planet of ours..."
"But this Fourth one is our Ninja World uniting together, as a trial to show Aomi our resolve in opposing the extraterrestrial invaders!"
"This is an unprecedented and historically significant battle! I hope we can work together, with the best attitude and at the fastest speed!"
The ninjas all nodded and agreed with Senju Tobirama's conclusion.
"The leaders of each village, please stay behind, while others may take their leave... I need to convey how everyone should communicate this trial to the ninjas under them..."
Senju Tobirama waved his hand, indicating the end of the meeting.
Onoki, the Third Raikage, the Third Kazekage, Kisame, and Kaguya Kimijiro moved forward to gather around Senju Tobirama.
Meanwhile, the Summoning Beast Leaders from the Three Holy Lands, the Six Paths Sage, and Otsutsuki Hamura, Senju Tobirama acted as if he didn't see them and did not ask for their opinions...
"Brother, what do you think?"
Otsutsuki Hamura's eyes sparkled with satisfaction, "Perhaps the Ninja World is truly different now..."
The Six Paths Sage slightly nodded, giving the Great Toad Sage a look, with his voice echoing in its mind, "Gamamaru, gather the other two Great Sages from the Holy Lands, and research with me and Hamura..."
The Great Toad Sage, who usually liked to feign sleep, nodded repeatedly this time, its frog eyes shining with a shrewd glint:
"Understood!"
And not only were the ninjas and sages holding a meeting...
At this moment, the Tailed Beasts, led by the Nine-tails, were also meeting...