"So, the Third Raikage is actually alive?"
Under Neji's explanation, Samui finally accepted this fact, her expression priceless.
"Uh, the meaning is right, but something feels off... Why are you looking at me like that?" Neji asked, seeing Samui's suspicious gaze.
"Nothing, I just, Neji, are you really human?"
Samui couldn't help but ask. Although Neji was the product of combining two techniques and two dojutsus, he had truly brought the dead back to life unharmed. This was something only 'gods' could do, wasn't it?
"Of course, it's natural. Fluently using other Ninjutsu is quite common, isn't it?" Neji said calmly, clearly not thinking it was anything remarkable.
"Heh, hehe, Neji is truly... different." Samui forced a smile to hide her inner turmoil.
While Neji was right, most people in the ninja world wouldn't think of such loopholes in Ninjutsu. Perhaps, the Ninjutsu Neji had seen, they hadn't even heard of.
"Anyway, don't worry. Just as the Third Raikage said, Gyuki isn't that easy to capture. Although we've only known each other for less than a year, Killer Bee, if nothing else, is first-class at escaping."
Although many things in this world had changed from his expectations since his arrival, Gyuki's method of escaping by sacrificing a tail could even fool the Mangekyo Sharingan. He had probably used this opportunity to sneak out and have fun again.
"Mhmm." Samui nodded. She also didn't believe her powerful master would be captured so easily by the Akatsuki. After the analysis from the Third Raikage and Neji, she felt much more at ease.
"However, I never imagined you could actually gather all the past 'Kages' together."
Remembering the Third Raikage, who didn't want to return to Kumogakure with her, Samui greatly admired Neji's skills.
"After all, they were all people who fought for peace."
Neji and Samui chatted and laughed, as if returning to their past days together in Kumogakure. As for Omoi and Karui, who were following behind them, they had long been forgotten.
(Omoi, Karui: Smells like heavy sourness.)
Soon, Neji saw Samui and the others off at the village entrance.
Samui smiled, "Regarding the resurrection of the dead, I will help you keep it a secret."
"It's fine. If anyone leaks the news, I believe the Fourth Hokage and the Third Raikage will pay a visit," Neji said kindly, looking at the silent non-committal individuals beside him.
Creak!
Omoi, startled, bit his lollipop in half and exchanged a look with Karui. Drops of sweat streamed down their faces.
Damn, should we rely on the Fourth or the Third, that's the question. Their CPUs whirred at high speed, and after a long second, they immediately showed their goodwill.
Yes, in just one second, they had betrayed the Fourth Raikage. They were so easily swayed.
After seeing them off, Neji returned to the Hokage's office, only to find them arguing heatedly about the 'two escorts'.
The Five Kage Summit was an important meeting to decide the future of the ninja world. However, according to regulations, each Kage could only bring two escorts.
Everyone knew that Neji would definitely take one of the spots, so the last spot became the focus of their discussion.
"This Five Kage Summit was initiated by Kumogakure. It is only natural for me to attend," the Third Raikage said, crossing his arms and surveying everyone.
"Tch, your Raikage temper runs in the blood, one more volatile than the other. It's not quite suitable for you to go. Besides, that brat Onoki is a stubborn old rock who crawled out of a latrine. Only I, as his master, can persuade him," the Second Tsuchikage said indifferently.
"You still have the nerve to say that? Who knows which guy taught his disciple to be like that, you bandaged man," the Second Mizukage immediately objected.
"Ahem, this time, Konoha will be sending a representative. You don't need to think about it. As Hokages, it is only reasonable for us to serve as the Hokage's escorts," Senju Tobirama said, walking over with his arms crossed, the Third and Fourth following behind him.
The Hokage Group officially launched.
"If that's the case, then I too..." Senju Hashirama laughed heartily, his red armor shaking, and strode forward.
"Get lost!" Senju Tobirama roared.
"Oh." Senju Hashirama immediately fell into deep self-doubt.
Afterward, they continued to quarrel.
"Neji, vote. Who do you choose?"
Neji had been watching quite happily, as such scenes were rare. But he never expected to finally be caught in the crossfire. If he could, he really wished he had never appeared here.
Neji looked left and right, suddenly feeling a headache.
How could he choose?
These were all 'Kages'. To be honest, picking any one of them as an escort would be incredibly cool.
Choosing one from this bunch was risking his life.
"It would be great if the number of accompanying escorts wasn't limited," Neji thought to himself.
Suddenly, lightning flashed in his mind, illuminating his thoughts.
"Ahem." Neji cleared his throat twice, quieting the various 'Kages', and then said, "I think it would be good for us to all go to this Five Kage Summit together."
"Go together?" The Third Raikage was slightly taken aback and shook his head, denying it. "Each Kage can only bring two escorts; it's a rule."
Neji waved his hand and said, "Rules are made to be broken. I'm sure the First Hokage, as the founder of the first Five Kage Summit, would agree."
Thus, everyone looked at Senju Hashirama.
...
"Neji, where are you taking us?"
Konan asked, looking at Neji walking ahead.
"Of course, I'm taking you to Jiraiya. After so long, it's time to visit your teacher," Neji continued. "Of course, an apology is also indispensable."
Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko fell silent, approaching the women's bathhouse door with trepidation and fear.
It's worth noting that with Tsunade and the others' full treatment, Nagato could already walk by himself with some difficulty. However, to be completely healed, it would likely require mastering Yin-Yang Release.
"Neji, in a place like this, at broad daylight, Teacher probably won't come," Yahiko said righteously.
However, the next moment, a scream erupted.
"Ah!!"
Whoosh!
The curtains at the entrance of the women's bathhouse suddenly fluttered open. In the eyes of everyone, a white figure suddenly flew out from inside, knocking Yahiko, who was defending his teacher, flying.
"Ow, ow, ow..." Jiraiya rubbed his backside, sighing, "Inspiration for writers is never easy to come by; the path of seeking material is truly arduous."
If he hadn't been bleeding from the nose, Neji and the others might have believed him.
Suddenly, he felt like his backside wasn't as painful as he imagined. Looking down, he saw Yahiko foaming at the mouth and his eyes rolling back.
"What the heck!" Jiraiya was shocked. "Yahiko, tell your teacher, who beat you up like this?"
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