I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 734 After a project was subcontracted multiple times, the person who actually did the work ended up getting the least amount of money.

"Bang!"

Under the cover of snow and wind, in a dimly lit room inside a palace, the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, the Fourth Raikage A, the Fifth Kazekage Gaara, and the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi had arrived.

Mifune, the leader of the Iron Country samurai group who was in charge of presiding over this Five Kage Summit, was also seated, with his guards standing watch on the high platform behind him.

But Konoha, the only village that had extended the invitation to the Five Kage Summit, had not yet taken their seats. Furthermore, according to Mifune, no trace of a Konoha representative had been found within the Land of Iron. Enraged, A slammed his fist on the table and roared:

"What's going on with Konoha?! They're late for the Five Kage Summit they convened themselves?!"

Aside from Gaara, the other two Kage and Mifune also looked rather displeased. After all, their status was theoretically equal, but Konoha's arrogant behavior was undoubtedly an attempt to inflate their own value.

"Perhaps something has caused the delay."

Gaara defended Konoha's lateness by saying that his life was saved by Konoha ninjas, and even going back further, it was Konoha's First Hokage who spared him, which gave him the opportunity to become Kazekage.

"I think they're just ashamed and afraid to face anyone!"

Ai said with dissatisfaction, "Isn't the so-called Akatsuki organization made up of ninjas from Konoha, as well as your Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure?! Especially..."

Ai looked at Onoki and said, "Some villages even employed the Akatsuki organization."

"They were composed of rogue ninja."

Onoki corrected him, and as for the second half of the sentence, he explained: "Now that the major countries are in a state of stability, the daimyo are reducing their troops and hiring other ninjas, simply to preserve their strength and avoid risks."

Now that Akatsuki has been eliminated by Konoha, there's no need to mention it again, right?

"No need to mention it again?! The Jinchuriki of each village are dead! Even my sworn brother Killer Bee's fate is unknown. You think you can just brush this off with a simple 'no need to mention it again'?!"

Furthermore, Killer Bee of our village was attacked after Konoha had "destroyed" the Akatsuki!

Ai was furious, but Onoki didn't answer. Instead, Mei Terumi frowned and said, "There's something I have to mention."

We have always suspected that the Fourth Mizukage was being controlled by someone, most likely the Akatsuki organization. Adding to this, what the Raikage said suggests that the Akatsuki may possess more than just its apparent power; there are hidden forces as well.

"Uchiha Madara?"

Gaara spoke up, revealing the true reason Konoha convened the Five Kage Summit. Previously, the villages hadn't believed this explanation, but if the Akatsuki truly still possessed hidden power...

Moreover, he was a powerful ninja who could abduct Killer Bee within the Land of Lightning without anyone noticing. Such a person is rare; throughout the entire history of the ninja world, there are only a handful who could do it.

Upon hearing this name, the four Kage and Mifune all fell silent.

"Bang!"

Ai slammed his fist on the table again, saying irritably, "That damned Konoha! They won't even explain themselves!"

"Lord Raikage seems quite dissatisfied."

Suddenly, a voice that sounded unfamiliar to everyone rang out, and several figures suddenly landed. Ai became alert, and the chakra within him, which had never been at rest, suddenly erupted.

"Shockingly brutal!"

A hand chop imbued with lightning chakra slashed down towards the source of the sound behind him as he turned.

"Bang!"

A loud bang rang out, but Ai's hand remained suspended in mid-air. His other hand had blocked Ai's attack. Ai looked at the person, frowning, his face grim, and said, "Sakamoto Tatsuma?!"

Tatsuma smiled, and Ai felt uneasy. He tried to pull his hand back, but Tatsuma's hand gripped Ai's wrist tightly, holding him firmly so he couldn't break free.

"You little sand-playing kid, I never knew you were the new Kazekage."

Another voice rang out, and Gaara immediately broke out in a cold sweat. A large hand landed on his shoulder and patted him, making a sound like a drumbeat. Gaara's face suddenly turned red, and he stiffened his neck as if afraid of spitting something out.

"The First Hokage?"

Onoki had already begun forming hand seals when suddenly he heard a voice he hadn't heard in many years.

"You've become the Tsuchikage too? That guy really favors you."

"The Second Hokage."

Onoki spoke almost instinctively, even though his current status made it completely inappropriate for him to address Tobirama Senju as "sir," but he still couldn't control his instincts.

"I didn't expect all three Hokage to go looking for men. So who will be keeping me in check? Is it Tsunade-senpai?"

Mei Terumi turned around with a smile, ready to attack, but what she saw was an impeccable face.

"Hey~ handsome guy."

Mei Terumi stopped her attack, raised an eyebrow, and asked with undisguised aggression in her eyes, "What's your name?"

Minato Namikaze.

After speaking, Minato frowned and took a half-step away from Mei Terumi. Something was wrong with this woman; she was the kind of woman that Kyu had emphasized he should stay away from.

"Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage?"

Upon hearing the name, Mei Terumi was not afraid at all; instead, she became even more interested. She looked him up and down and murmured, "No wonder he is known as the dream lover of a generation of young girls."

"You flatter me."

Minato Namikaze said somewhat unnaturally in a humble tone, then took another half step back without stopping. Anyway, at this distance, he could still hit the target with one strike, so there was no need to get too close.

Mifune glanced around, surprised that he wasn't being targeted. A sense of shame washed over him, a feeling of being disrespected.

"Old friend, stop looking. Whew~ Whew~ I'm here."

Several steps behind the others, a thin figure finally landed next to Mifune. Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, a flash of disdain crossed Mifune's eyes. Then, glancing at the only empty seat, he said:

"Fifth Hokage, what do you mean by this?"

Tsunade emerged from the darkness, swaggered into her seat, and said, "Apart from the Raikage who initiated the attack and was restrained by Konoha, we in Konoha have treated everyone with great courtesy."

"Rustling sound~"

At this moment, the guards from the other ninja villages finally appeared. Tobirama Senju, with his arms crossed, squinted, frowned, and pursed his lips.

"snort!"

After a nasal sound full of dissatisfaction and disdain, a terrifying burst of chakra erupted, and a burly figure near Onoki was sent flying backward and crashed into the wall.

"Akazuchi?!"

Seeing this, Onoki quickly shouted, "Everyone, don't fight! Don't fight!"

As a veteran, Onoki knew all too well how powerful Konoha was, especially with the First and Second Hokage. Even if all the people in the conference room were bundled together, they wouldn't be enough to defeat him.

After Onoki spoke up, Ai glared at his subordinate and said, "Did I say 'attack'?!"

Gaara, barely suppressing the hurt caused by Tobirama Senju's boldness, said, "I'm fine."

Temari, holding a giant folding fan, and Kankuro, who was controlling the puppet, stopped and looked at Hashirama Senju, the indelible shadow in their hearts resurfacing once again.

As for the Mizukage's bodyguard, Juro, he said rather awkwardly to Minato Namikaze, "I apologize, Fourth Hokage, Lady Mei Terumi. Please do not offend me further."

Of the four Kage and one samurai general present, Mei Terumi was the only one who managed to reverse the offensive, but Chojuro actually hoped that this wouldn't happen, as it was too embarrassing!

"snort!"

With a disgruntled snort, Mei Terumi sat back down, looked at Tsunade, and said, "Hokage, please state your intentions."

Tsunade nodded, gave Tatsuma a look, and Tatsuma released his grip. A, cracking his wrists, also sat back down in his seat, still feeling resentful. Only then did Tsunade speak:

"Next, I'll talk, and you'll listen."

Although they felt humiliated, circumstances were beyond their control, and sometimes they had to bow their heads. Even the arrogant A or the often arrogant Onoki looked at Tsunade at this moment.

Gaara glanced around and was slightly disappointed to see that Naruto hadn't come, but he quickly focused on the lesson. Mei Terumi, on the other hand, was daydreaming and had pulled out a makeup mirror from somewhere, looking at Minato, who looked very uncomfortable, through the mirror.

Tsunade nodded, about to speak, but seemed to hesitate. After a moment, she looked at Tatsuma and said, "You should speak, I forgot."

Sakamoto Tatsuma: "."

Tobirama Senju: "."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "."

Minato Namikaze: "."

Hashirama Senju: "Hahaha~ Hahaha~"

(End of this chapter)