Naruto: From Fake to Real, Deceiving the Ninja World.

Rehabilitation and reconstruction, police reform, eradication of "fake" groups, Five Shadows Summit...

All of these issues concern the future of Konoha and the entire ninja world.

As everyone had their own thoughts, hands slowly rose.

Hyuga Iroha stared intently at Hyuga Higo with his Byakugan eyes, fearing that the old man might cause trouble again and suddenly jump out to oppose Lord Kumokawa's participation in the Five Kage Summit.

Not only him, but many people present were curious and interested, secretly observing the reactions of the Hyuga clan's main family and branch family.

But to everyone's surprise, Hyuga Higo remained unusually quiet and showed no reaction whatsoever.

He even slowly raised his hand, only slightly later than Hiashi Hyuga, as if he understood that he could not stop it and had no choice but to agree.

"Since no one has any objections..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then, the above resolution shall take effect immediately."

"Don't rush to leave after the meeting. There's one more thing I need to ask you all. Just come with me."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to stand up and walk towards the door of the conference room. The other Jonin present also stood up and filed out.

The originally heavy atmosphere seemed to ease slightly as the crowd moved, but the invisible pressure weighing on everyone's hearts did not truly dissipate.

Hinata Kumokawa followed behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, the two maintaining a just-right distance.

Stepping out of the conference room and into the relatively spacious corridor, the sunlight streaming through the windows dispelled the gloom that had settled inside.

Just then, Hyuga Kumokawa suddenly spoke, his voice clearly reaching Hiruzen Sarutobi's ears: "Third Hokage, have the other four Kage responded yet?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't stop walking; he simply nodded and then shook his head.

"Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure; Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure; A, the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure; and Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, have all agreed to participate in the Five Kage Summit."

"However, there are significant differences of opinion among the parties regarding the specific location and time of the talks, and they are still under coordination."

It was clear that Hiruzen Sarutobi was carefully choosing his words, avoiding direct terms like "bickering," but the helplessness in his tone was palpable.

Sunagakure proposed the "Great Sand Dunes of the East" in the Land of Wind, Kumogakure requested the "Rainbow Gorge," Kirigakure also favored the sea, and Iwagakure insisted on the heart of their own village...

It can be said that each side has its own perspective and considerations, and neither is willing to give in.

Safe, enclosed, convenient...

Every reason they gave sounded grand and dignified, but behind it all lay their own calculations and defenses.

The same applies to timing; both sides want to choose a time when they are fully prepared and want to take the initiative.

This meeting, even before it has begun, is already fraught with tension during the preliminary coordination stage. One can only imagine the arguments that will ensue once the talks actually start...

However, just as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking and the two were about to walk out of the corner of the corridor,

A gentle, ethereal female voice, seemingly untouched by any worldly dust, rang out behind Hiruzen Sarutobi with perfect clarity, without warning:

"How about choosing the Land of Demons as the location?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stiffened abruptly, a chill instantly shooting up his spine to the top of his head. He almost jerked around, looking in the direction from which the voice had come.

There, a hazy light and shadow were slowly becoming clear.

It was the figure of a woman, dressed in a pure white shrine maiden's robe, the style of which was ancient and solemn, with wide sleeves and a skirt that were spotless.

Her long, gray hair flowed smoothly down her back. She had a gentle face, delicate features, and her eyes were calmly fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, her figure was not a physical object; it had a semi-transparent texture, like a reflection in water.

Moreover, the others following not far behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, except for Hyuga Kumokawa, seemed completely unaware.

They only saw Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly stop, turn around abruptly, and look at him with undisguised surprise and disbelief, as if he had seen something incredible.

The crowd looked puzzled and wary, stopping in their tracks and following Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze, only to see an empty corner of the corridor.

"Hiruzen?" Koharu Utatane turned around, frowning as she asked, "What's wrong?"

"The Third Generation Lord?" The others also looked puzzled.

Realizing that others couldn't see the figure, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious, because he, too, hadn't sensed any presence before the other party spoke.

This figure appeared out of nowhere, without any warning.

"I apologize, Your Excellency, Third Hokage."

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's solemn and wary expression, Miroku showed a faint apology on his face, his voice still gentle enough for only Hiruzen Sarutobi to hear.

She bowed slightly and said in a low voice, "I am Miroku, a priestess from the Land of Demons. This is just a projection of me. Only you and the one behind you can sense my presence."

"Therefore, please continue forward without revealing any flaws."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Miroku a deep look, then exchanged a glance with Hyuga Kumokawa before taking a deep breath and quickly composed himself.

He didn't say anything, but turned around and continued walking towards the exit of the Hokage Building. The others, though confused, followed him.

"I apologize again for disturbing you."

Miroku followed silently behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, his voice carrying a calming power as he said, "This is just a harmless projection; I mean no harm."

"At this moment, the same projection is also appearing in front of the other four shadows, conveying the same proposal."

"On behalf of the Land of Demons, I humbly request the Five Kage to choose the Land of Demons as the location for the Five Kage Summit."

“There is a special power there that can block out unnecessary prying eyes, and perhaps it can also provide you with a chance to seek true peace.”

Her voice was calm and gentle. Hiruzen Sarutobi listened in silence, but his thoughts were racing.

Ghost country?

A legendary witch who could foresee life and death?

Why did she take the initiative to get involved in the Five Shadows Talks?

However, the Land of Demons, as one of the neutral countries, is indeed more suitable than the Five Great Nations.

As a priestess who has suppressed "demons" throughout the ages, perhaps she can also help them solve the problem of "hollows"?

Chapter 201 The Essence of the Seven Deadly Sins

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked on without saying a word, not responding to Miroku's words, until he walked out of the Hokage Building.

The moment he stepped out the door, the holy and ethereal figure behind him vanished silently into the air, as if it had never been there at all.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused almost imperceptibly for a moment, then resumed his normal pace, slightly turning his head to look at Hyuga Kumokawa, who also seemed lost in thought, and said:

"It seems that someone has taken care of the location problem for us."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at the plaza in front of the Hokage Building.

The square was filled with a dense mass of people, standing in neat rows like a silent forest.

Apart from those who are still on emergency missions or have not yet been withdrawn from the front lines, all available Chunin, Jonin, and some Genin have gathered here at this moment.

They were arranged in neat square formations according to their respective departments, squads, and ninja clans, and the air was filled with a solemn and dignified atmosphere, yet also with a hint of curiosity.

Even the Jonin who followed Hiruzen Sarutobi out of the Hokage Building were the same.

Because there were simply too many people who had been summoned.

They had assumed it would only involve their own departments, squads, and ninja clans, but now they realized that almost all the Konoha ninjas on the payroll had been summoned.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could clearly feel countless gazes focused on him.

He slowly walked up to the high platform in front of the square, his gaze sweeping over the dark mass of people below.

Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a scroll from his robes, formed hand seals, and uttered a low shout: "Release."

Bang!

The scroll exploded into a cloud of white smoke, and as the smoke dissipated, a sword box appeared in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The sword case is dark in color, with complex and mysterious runes engraved on its surface, exuding an ancient aura.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gently pressed the sword sheath, and a crisp click of the mechanism rang out.

Kaka! Click!

The sword box slowly unfolded to both sides like a fence, revealing seven weapon slots for storing swords.

Three of the weapon slots were empty, while the other four slots held four swords of different shapes.

The sword located at the very center is an eight-sided sword called "Pride".

The other three swords are a katana named 'Wrath', a horse-slaying sword named 'Gluttony', and a short dagger named 'Lust'.

The four weapons remained silently inserted in their slots, exuding a chilling aura even before they were drawn.

The eyes of all the ninjas in the square were instantly drawn to these four weapons.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze swept over the faces below, some filled with confusion, others with curiosity, and his voice, loud and clear, resounded throughout the entire plaza:

"This set of weapons is called 'The Seven Deadly Sins.' They are ninja tools with souls, ninja tools with powerful abilities, and only those who have been recognized can draw them."

"Three of the ninja tools have already chosen their wielders: 'Sloth,' 'Envy,' and 'Greed.' Many of you here have actually seen them before."

Upon hearing this, some Konoha ninjas who had returned from the front lines of the Land of Hot Water seemed to have thought of something and subconsciously looked at the lazy Jiraiya.

Those Konoha ninjas who had experienced the Uchiha Night all looked towards Hyuga Kumokawa and Kakashi.

The broadsword behind Jiraiya was particularly eye-catching, as was the wakizashi that Kakashi had tied to his leg, while Hyuga Kumokawa carried it on his waist.

Aside from Hyuga Kumokawa's 'Greed,' whose ability is kept secret, they haven't seen it yet.

Jiraiya defeated the Puppet Master, one of the Espada, on the battlefield by relying on his 'sloth'.

Kakashi even used his 'Jealousy' weapon to defeat Obito Uchiha, who had activated Susanoo.

Even if they didn't know the specific abilities, everyone was very clear about these two glorious achievements.

"The remaining four weapons are 'Pride', 'Gluttony', 'Wrath', and 'Lust'."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "Now, any Konoha ninja, regardless of their origin or status, may step forward and try to draw their sword."

"Whoever gains their approval and pulls it out will be their swordsman!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the square fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately, an uncontrollable commotion surged through the crowd.

The gazes of the ninjas turned fervent as they stared intently at the four weapons on the high platform, which seemed to exude a deadly allure.

They were all well aware of the terrifying power of the 'Sloth' weapon in Jiraiya's hands.

It is a powerful weapon comparable to the "Six Paths Ninja Tools," and anyone who obtains one can greatly enhance their strength.

Soon, the ANBU ninjas maintaining order began to guide the crowd, starting with the outermost genin and proceeding in order of ninja rank and queue sequence.

The first few genin to step forward had barely suppressed excitement and nervousness on their faces.

They cautiously approached the sword case, their eyes scanning the four weapons, and ultimately most chose the relatively easy-to-use 'Anger' katana or 'Lust' dagger.

The first genin took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of the 'Rage' katana with both hands, and pulled hard...

Not moving at all!

His face quickly turned red, and he exerted all his strength, even mobilizing his chakra.

The blade remained firmly inserted in the case, as if it were completely cast into the base.

"Alright." The ANBU ninja shook his head. "Next."

The genin finally let go, scratched his head, and retreated amidst the laughter of his companions.

"I'll come first!"

"let me try!"

The second, the third... the genin stepped forward one after another.

Some tried the 'Gluttony' sword, but the heavy blade left them helpless; others chose the 'Lust' dagger, but the small dagger felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

No matter how hard they tried, even straining until their veins bulged, the four weapons remained like dormant, lifeless objects, offering no response whatsoever!

The initial excitement was quickly dampened, like being doused with cold water.

Confusion appeared on the faces of the genin, and whispers began to spread among the crowd.

"what happened?"