Cos Wuzan, was stabbed ten times by Heize at the beginning

What nonsense are you spouting?

"Don't you know how far the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth are from the Land of Lightning?"

Madara Uchiha asked.

Raikage: "..."

"Stop arguing, I think it's most suitable to establish it in the Land of Fields."

Ohnoki suddenly spoke up.

He looked at Rei Amamiya and explained the reason for choosing the Land of Rice: "The Land of Rice is located in the northern part of the Land of Fire and borders the northern part of the Land of Fire. Whether it is the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth, the Land of Water, or the Land of Lightning, they are all relatively close to the Land of Rice. Although the Land of Rice does not have as many resources as the major countries, since we are going to establish a joint headquarters in the Land of Rice, all five major countries should contribute resources to assist the development of the Land of Rice."

Gaara looked at Onoki in surprise, not expecting that Onoki could actually say such a fair and just thing.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the map.

The Land of Fields borders the Land of Fire and is not far from other major powers.

Compared to establishing the headquarters directly in the Land of Fire, establishing it in the Land of Rice Fields would give the Raikage and others much more peace of mind.

"Let's go to the land of fields."

Rei Amamiya glanced at the disgruntled Madara Uchiha and Tobirama Senju, and made the final decision.

Chapter 645 The Future Trends of the Ninja World!!

The meeting lasted five days before the Five Shadows reached an agreement on various matters concerning the joint headquarters.

After the five shadows reached an agreement, the construction of the joint headquarters officially commenced.

A month later.

Leaf.

The barbecue restaurant was bustling with noise and the aroma of meat filled the air.

With Choji Akimichi's financial support, Naruto and his friends booked a spacious private room.

Naruto devoured the grilled meat on his plate with lightning speed, his cheeks bulging, and he mumbled indistinctly, "Ahhh! Eating grilled meat after the war is the best! Especially when we're all together!"

Sakura Haruno sighed and rubbed her forehead, habitually complaining, "Naruto! Eat slower, no one's going to take it from you! And mind your manners!"

She glanced at Hinata, who was sitting shyly opposite Naruto, and thought to herself, "What kind of behavior is Naruto acting like? He should at least maintain some composure in front of the girl who likes him!"

Sasuke sat quietly next to Naruto, seemingly out of place amidst the surrounding noise.

He barely touched his chopsticks, his expression as indifferent as ever.

However, his deep black eyes had lost some of their former ferocity and loneliness, and gained a sense of calm.

He would occasionally glance at Naruto, who was wolfing down his food.

Nara Shikamaru rested his chin on one hand while slowly flipping the meat slices with the other.

Hinata sat opposite Naruto, eating small bites, her cheeks slightly flushed. She would steal glances at Naruto every now and then, then quickly lower her head when Naruto looked at her.

Sakura watched Naruto and Hinata interact, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

Ino and Tenten were having a lively discussion about the latest news in the ninja world.

Sai was responsible for putting the grilled meat into Ino's bowl.

Choji focused intently on enjoying the food, his goal being to finish off all the grilled meat.

Kiba Inuzuka and Akamaru were fighting over the grilled meat in their bowls.

Shino adjusted her sunglasses and quietly observed everyone.

Xiao Li was filled with enthusiasm and vowed to eat ten plates of meat to replenish his youthful energy.

Naruto overheard Ino and Tenten mentioning the Joint Headquarters, and he immediately became interested.

"Hey, what do you guys say..."

Naruto swallowed the meat in his mouth with difficulty, took a big gulp of his drink, and began to talk about the joint headquarters with shining eyes.

"What will that joint headquarters look like? Will it be super—huge! Bigger than the entire Hidden Leaf Village?"

Sakura picked up the conversation and analyzed rationally, "The scale must be enormous. After all, the joint headquarters is not only a combat command center, but also a gathering place for the research and development institutions and elite training schools of various ninja villages. Even the permanent offices of the Five Kage may be moved there in the future."

"Huh? Even the Hokage and the others are moving there?"

Naruto opened his mouth in surprise.

The current Hokage of Konoha is the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. Although Hashirama looks very young after his resurrection, his age is still considerable. For Naruto and the others, he should be calling him "Grandpa."

"Not just the shadows."

Shikamaru spoke lazily, throwing out an even more startling view: "Judging from the current trend, I'm afraid ordinary people in the ninja world will gradually gather in the area where the joint headquarters is located."

Why?

Naruto was even more confused, scratching the back of his head: "Don't we all have our own countries and villages?"

Shikamaru sighed. He was already used to Naruto's political naiveté, but he still patiently explained:

"This is the inevitable trend, Naruto."

"Faced with an extraterrestrial threat like the Otsutsuki clan, where is the safest place?"

"Naturally, it is the joint headquarters with the strongest defensive capabilities and the most top-notch ninjas."

Where can you find the most opportunities, the latest technology, and the most developed commerce?

"It's the same place."

Shikamaru paused, looked at his companions who were gradually quieting down as they listened to his analysis, and continued to summarize:

"If this continues, the Joint Headquarters will become the undisputed center of the entire ninja world."

"Population, resources, and technology will all concentrate there."

"Being close to headquarters means security and development."

"On the contrary, the importance of the nation and the ninja village will naturally decline."

Ino said thoughtfully, "If that's the case, then maybe there won't be any distinction between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind anymore?"

Shikamaru nodded, then shrugged, looking completely unconcerned.

"The concepts of nation and ninja village will gradually become blurred, and the barriers will be broken down."

“When everyone lives in the same giant circle, or closely surrounds the headquarters, accepts unified management and protection, and strives for the same goal, the distinction between ‘us’ and ‘them’ naturally becomes less important.”

"Aside from fighting against the common Otsutsuki clan, it will be difficult to break out again in the future large-scale war based on the interests of the country and the ninja village like in the past."

"and……"

Shikamaru glanced out the window. The sky was clear and blue, and the streets were bustling with people, a scene of peace and tranquility.

He lowered his head and continued grilling the meat: "Moreover, the existence of the God of Bliss is itself the strongest deterrent to war. He will not allow large-scale internal strife to occur again, thus depleting the power to fight against the Otsutsuki."

"Therefore, the ninja world may very well become unified in the future."

Tenten covered her mouth in surprise: "Then... what about our Konoha?"

Shikamaru shrugged, focusing intently on grilling the fragrant meat.

"Konoha will still exist, but it will probably serve more as a spiritual symbol."

"The political and military center will inevitably shift to the joint headquarters."

"Of course, the same applies to other ninja villages such as Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure."

"I suspect that the headquarters of the Eternal Bliss Sect will also be moved to the joint headquarters in the future."

"After all, the joint headquarters will become the gathering place for all human beliefs and powers in the future."

Shikamaru's meticulous analysis deeply impressed everyone present.

Their generation grew up listening to stories of the Ninja World War and became accustomed to the competition and friction between countries and villages.

Being suddenly told that the boundaries between countries and villages may disappear in the future and the world will be integrated into one is a feeling that is both novel and unsettling.

Upon hearing Shikamaru mention the Eternal Bliss Cult, Naruto's excited expression instantly faded.

He lowered his head, unconsciously poking at the meat in his bowl with his fork, his voice muffled: "I'll never see my sister and Muzan again..."

Sakura was also a little sad.

Sasuke glanced at Naruto and said in a flat tone, "Doesn't the God of Elysium look exactly like Muzan and Rei Amamiya? Only the gender is different, but gods are beings that transcend gender."

"But it just feels different!"

Naruto retorted, "The Goddess of Bliss isn't as gentle as my sister, she doesn't love and cherish me like she does. The way the Goddess of Bliss looks at us seems to be from a very, very far distance..."

Neji, who had been silent all along, tightened his grip on the teacup in his hand.

His sadness was no less than Naruto's, but he never showed it.

As the private room fell into a brief silence, a figure appeared out of nowhere behind Neji.

Chapter 646 The Mission to the Moon? ??

The air in the private room momentarily stilled.

"puff--"

Naruto spat out his drink, making a mess all over the table, and his face turned bright red from the choking.

"The God of... Bliss?"

Sakura suddenly stood up, staring nervously at the God of Elysium who had suddenly appeared in front of her.

Sasuke's pupils contracted slightly.

The opponent's space-time ninjutsu is incredibly powerful!

Shikamaru dropped the grilled meat on his chopsticks onto the table with a "thud," and his expression froze completely.

What you say comes true.

Could it be that you overheard them talking behind your back?

"Lord Hokage!"

Hinata exclaimed in surprise as usual, then realized she had mispronounced it and pursed her lips.

Neji sensed an undeniable presence behind him, his body tensed instantly, and he slowly turned his head.

teacher……

Who would have thought that the God of Bliss would suddenly appear in a barbecue restaurant!

The people in the private room were filled with unease.

Rei Amamiya was completely unconcerned about the Konoha 11's shock.

He came here on serious business.

His gaze swept across Naruto and the others' faces before he broke the tense atmosphere by speaking: "I'm here for Neji."

His words brought everyone back to their senses, but their hearts were still pounding.

Neji immediately stood up and looked at Rei Amamiya: "Please give your orders, sir."

He looked respectful.

A hint of relief flashed in Rei Amamiya's eyes.

As expected of his disciple, he did not fail to think of Neji in vain.

Neji?

All eyes involuntarily fell on Neji.

Rei Amamiya, seemingly oblivious to their gazes, continued:

"I sensed some unusual activity on the moon, which may be related to the descendants of Hamura Otsutsuki or the hidden Otsutsuki clan members. I have decided to go to the moon to investigate. Neji and Hinata will come with me."

Rei Amamiya extended an invitation: "Would you like to come with me?"

There was almost no hesitation.