Naruto - Chapter 458
The Five Kage’s Argument
Gaara starts the discussion. It’s cool to see his attitude and that he’s not intimidated by the others despite being the youngest. He also has the best mentality in my opinion, while the other Kages are all about suspicion and standing alone
By the way, some interesting facts are known. First, it seems the 4th Mizukage was either a host or had some bijuu controling power, like the 1st Hokage. Also, the plan for Akatsuki to be a mercenary group, it seems it’s not some future plan, Villages have already used them before. Although that’s no reason to keep them, it’s also stupid because, having no alliance, the Akatsuki could be used against anyone. And really, it isn’t hard to figure out that once they become powerful enough, they would end up defeating the shinobi vilages.
Raikage, who doesn’t trust anyone, gives in to rage and almost causes an epic battle in the room. Not sure why he called a meeting after what he said. Anyway, the Hokage lets the others in on his info, Madara is still alive and in control of Akatsuki.
Mifune interrupts and asks that the five Kages make a temporary alliance to deal with Akatsuki. He asks them to respect his decision on the leader. And, as Konoha has the last remaining jinchuriki (Naruto) he asks for Danzo to be the leader. Everyone protest and it ends.
Everything is really going Danzo’s way, from his thoughts I don’t think he was expecting this so, I don’t think he and Mifune have some agreement but, you never know.
Meanwhile, Sai has told Sakura about Naruto’s feelings and how his action for Sasuke are somehow related to that. I mean, even if Naruto is a little pissed at Sasuke’s actions (and he has reasons enough to treat him as an enemy) he still has Sakura’s promise, that he will bring him back. I hope, after this, Sakura lets Naruto ou of the "curse". She too needs to change her mind about Sasuke. It would be cool if Sai and Sakura departed to the snowy country too.
- Personal Enjoyment: 5/5
I wonder what would be the best thing for Sakura to do at this point. Naruto has already taken the request to retrieve Sasuke as a personal mission, so maybe the only thing she can do is lend moral support.
Comment by TJ — July 31, 2009 @ 4:22 pm