Hokage Master

Chapter 519: Incorrigible

Naruto calmed down pretty quickly, no longer scaring the audience. No one could understand what was going on in his head, not even Kurama...

— Well ... after today, some of you may doubt my words, but all I can say for that is that what I said is the best proof. Ootsutsuki is already here. So, accept this as an event that is absolutely certain to happen, and then ask yourself what role you or he can play in this... Naruto snorted as he cast an indifferent glance at the headless corpse of the Mizukage:

— You know that. Therefore, I take our union, alliance, friendship, or whatever it was, under my control. From now on, your primary responsibility is to continue what you should be doing — nurturing a new generation. Naruto paused, chuckling to himself:

"The more cute kunoichi you raise, the better..."

Kurama heard everything and rolled her eyes in annoyance:

"You're incorrigible..."

However, Naruto only smiled at her words before continuing in a commanding tone:

— Don't start senseless wars, don't meddle in my affairs, and nothing will happen to you. I'll take care of the Biju and take care of them personally. As for Ootsutsuki, that's my problem right now. I will protect this world from invasion, and you do not interfere, and do what you do best. Am I making myself clear?" Any questions?" Speak as you are, and I'll listen."

The room fell back into a tense silence...

Naruto wasn't at all surprised by their behavior, so he gave them something to think about again:

— You should also know that Ao of the Hidden Mist, formerly the closest person to Terumi Mei, has joined an organization called Kara, which is controlled by Ishiki Ootsutsuki. He was the one who remained in the shadows after Kaguya's betrayal. This Ao has taken control of an important member of my village. Do you understand now? No one knows how the Hidden Fog is involved. And I'm not going to take any chances here. I'll turn their entire village upside down and make them answer for it!

After another mouthful of information, the Kage glanced at each other darkly. Now Naruto's act has acquired another change... But even so, killing Choujirou was something...

Suddenly, Kurotsuchi looked at Naruto intently and decided to speak up:

"Sir, I am... I wanted to ask...

Her nervous and skittish behavior was completely normal, so Naruto encouraged her with a smile:

"Kurotsuchi, you don't have to stutter. I don't bite...

— Em... Y-yes... she clenched her sweaty fists under the table, then exhaled respectfully.:

— I believe you and fully accept your order, but... May I ask if you have the confidence to fight three Ootsutsuki at once? Judging from Kaguya's abilities, they are too strong... Not even you, My Lord... Forgive my impertinence... It wasn't easy for you and Sasuke to defeat her if... Unless, of course, the rumors are true... When will they arrive anyway?" And ... even though I'm useless, I might be able to help you in some way?"

"You have no idea..."

Naruto chuckled:

"It's all under control, Kurotsuchi. Don't worry. They'll arrive around the time of the exam, and then I'll make my move. I won't need your help, because this fight isn't your level.

Kurotsuchi nodded, no longer daring to ask pointless questions.

The others remained silent. Naruto didn't mind, because he knew they didn't really have anything to say, since most of the possible questions came down to a topic that could cost them their lives. Much more than that, they wanted to get out of here quickly, digest everything, and then build their own strategy for future interaction with him.

Naturally, they only had one choice, and they knew it, but they still probably had some hopes. Naruto didn't care about all this, because he left them no choice, influenced everyone at once, built up future interaction, and even managed to slightly influence Kurama. As for Kurotsuchi... It's not time yet. She needed to think, too.

And so it ended. The main plans for this council were fulfilled. Naruto nodded indifferently and concluded, getting up from his seat:

— Since you have no further questions or objections, we can leave it at that. The next meeting will be held after the exam and the defeat of the invaders, until then, you can contact me through Shizune. If I need you, I'll find you myself.

Turning around, Naruto waved his hand and immediately teleported back to his office, leaving Kage alone with his heavy thoughts.

So suddenly gone...

For a second, the audience felt as if time had stopped.

At the same time, the sun seemed to brighten...

As soon as the Hokage left, the entire hall seemed to empty out. The oppressive and domineering pressure evaporated with it.

The faces of those present immediately smoothed out. Everyone breathed a mental sigh of relief. They couldn't help but feel as if the steel chains had been removed from their bodies and they had finally escaped from the death trap. This sense of liberation even made some people feel elated. As if they had broken through the most terrible ordeal — they were finally able to come out alive and were genuinely happy about it. The chilling feeling eased and my heart warmed.

It is in such moments that you truly realize the value of life. Today, the Kage experienced something that they had never imagined in their worst dreams. Own impotence, the greatness of the supreme being... Many of those present were already beginning to forget what it was like, to be on the edge, but even those memories from the war couldn't compare to this...

Strange condition...

After today, the world won't be the same again...