Inside Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails, Gyūki, issued a low warning.
"Bee! It seems our future selves have run into big trouble."
Killer Bee, in a rare moment, didn't start rapping. His gaze behind the sunglasses grew sharp: "Fool~ Ya Fool~ My future self actually gets caught~? Looks like I've gotta get serious~ Yeah~"
Land of Rain, outside the Akatsuki Organization's base.
The members of the Akatsuki Organization remained outside, gazing up at the heavenly screen.
Zetsu twitched with excitement: "Capturing Tailed Beasts? It seems the future is quite a success!"
Kakuzu snorted coldly: "Tailed Beasts... they can be exchanged for a lot of money."
Sasori of the Red Sand, hidden within hiruko, let out a raspy laugh: "It seems the future 'Akatsuki' has done something quite extraordinary."
As for Uchiha Itachi, he remained expressionless on the surface, but the shock in his heart was no less than anyone else's.
He cast a barely perceptible glance at Pain, who stood in front of him, out of the corner of his eye.
"The world destroyer... is it him? This leader who calls himself a 'God'..."
Itachi felt more and more that the danger of this organization far exceeded his imagination, and his decision to infiltrate this place was both correct and necessary.
Inside the high tower.
Nagato watched the heavenly screen through the Rinnegan of Pain's Deva Path. His gaunt face remained expressionless, but within his sunken eye sockets, a nearly fanatical conviction burned.
"Do you see, Konan?"
"Even the Five Kage are forced to unite, so fearful... this is proof that they are about to feel Pain!"
In his heart, he was certain: the "world-destroying crisis" that made the entire Ninja World tremble and forced the Five Kage to unite was none other than the "Akatsuki" of the future, thoroughly carrying out his will. It was the ultimate Pain he would inflict upon the world using the power of all the Tailed Beasts!
"It seems... my future self has been very successful." A morbid sense of satisfaction and a twisted feeling of accomplishment spread through his heart.
He felt as if he could already see the false world of peace he longed for, following the ultimate Pain.
Konan stood beside him, watching the anxiety and arguments of the Five Kage on the heavenly screen, then looked at Nagato, who was breathing slightly hard from excitement. Her wings, made of paper, trembled gently.
There was a hint of unease in her heart, but in the end, it turned into silent support.
No matter what the future held, she would always support him!
Before it was Yahiko, now it is Nagato!
On the heavenly screen, the atmosphere of the Five Kage Summit was tense, and the conflict between Tsunade and the Raikage was on the verge of breaking out, as if it would completely collapse at any moment.
At this critical moment, a calm and slightly magnetic voice suddenly cut in, breaking the deadlock:
"I'm not late, am I?"
The side door of the conference room was pushed open, and a figure slowly walked in.
The newcomer wore simple, dark clothing, had short black hair, and a cold face. Most striking were his deep black eyes, which seemed to hold endless experiences and power.
His appearance caused varied reactions among the Five Kage present, but without exception, they were mixed with a hint of... recognition?
"Sasuke!" A look of relief and joy instantly flashed across Tsunade's face. "You've come just in time!"
When A saw Sasuke, his originally furious expression faltered slightly. He only let out a heavy snort from his nostrils, rarely failing to continue his outburst.
Clearly, this Uchiha Sasuke's very existence carried enough weight that even the Raikage had to treat him with extreme caution.
Sasuke didn't care about the gazes of others. He looked directly at A, who still had a sour expression in the seat of honor. His tone was calm and steady, yet he dropped a bombshell that could change the situation:
"Raikage, as for Nii Yugito... there was nothing we could do. But your brother, Killer Bee, I've brought him back for you."
"What?"
These words exploded in A's mind like a clap of thunder.
The anger on his face was instantly replaced by immense joy. He stood up abruptly, his massive frame even knocking over the chair behind him.
A looked at Sasuke impatiently and pressed for more: "Bee? Where is he? How is he?!"
Watching the Raikage transform from a raging lion into a concerned brother in an instant, Sasuke's expression remained calm: "He is currently with my 'Taka' squad, on their way here. I think we can sit down and talk business now, can't we?"
Having confirmed his brother's safety, the heaviest stone in the Raikage's heart finally fell.
He took a deep breath, forcing down his surging emotions. The joy on his face receded, replaced by a solemn dignity befitting a Kage.
...Words cannot express my gratitude. Uchiha Sasuke, I, A, owe you one!"
This promise, a favor from the Raikage of one of the Five Great Nations, was heavy enough to move anyone.
Sasuke only nodded slightly and said no more. He walked silently to the shadows behind Tsunade and stood there with his arms crossed.
Miraculously, ever since Sasuke appeared and brought news of Killer Bee's safety, the suffocatingly tense atmosphere in the conference room had quietly eased.
Although the Raikage still looked displeased, he was no longer as aggressive as before.
Ōnoki, who had intended to fan the flames, also narrowed his eyes and said no more. Mei Terumī and Gaara were visibly relieved.
The Five Kage Summit, after experiencing a crisis that nearly led to its collapse, finally got back on track and began to formally discuss how to deal with the imminent "world-destroying crisis."
The real Ninja World was once again deeply shocked by this scene.
"Uchiha Sasuke? That orphan of the Uchiha family?"
"He... he actually managed to rescue the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki from that terrifying world destroyer?"
"Even the Raikage owes him a favor... Just how powerful has he become in the future?"
"Isn't it obvious? Didn't you see that his appearance could directly calm the conflict between the Five Kage? What does that mean?"
"It means that ten years later, Uchiha Sasuke possesses the power to destroy the Five Great Nations!"
"Just ten years? How old is he? He must be using cheats."
Countless questions and exclamations rang out across the Ninja World.
The name Uchiha Sasuke, for the first time, was etched into the hearts of the entire Ninja World in such a powerful and positive light as a savior-in-waiting.
Uchiha Itachi looked at his younger brother on the heavenly screen, who had already grown into a towering figure in the Ninja World. Deep within those cold Mangekyo Sharingan eyes, a flicker of indescribable relief and complex emotion quietly passed.
"Sasuke, is this you when you've grown up? That's wonderful!"
"It seems you really have become a reliable presence in the future. Lady Tsunade trusts you so much; the glory of the Uchiha Clan will surely be restored by your hands."