Naruto: Tenseigan Eye

"Ahem, the Five Great Ninja Villages should convene in the Land of Iron for a Five Kage Summit and invite the leaders of the smaller villages and countries," the Third Raikage suggested, his voice firm.

Since all five major villages were struggling with resources, why not gather the ninja world's leaders and have everyone contribute? The Land of Iron, being neutral, could mediate and persuade the smaller powers to participate.

The five major villages would be the main military force, while smaller nations and villages could provide logistical support and supplies.

"I agree!" Onoki was the first to respond.

For the impoverished Iwa Ninja Village, this was a golden opportunity to share the burden. The Third Kazekage and Yagura nodded in agreement as well, seeing the practicality of the suggestion.

"Then it's decided. The summit will be held in one week. Until then, we'll return to our villages to mobilize our forces," the Third Raikage declared.

With the agreement reached, the Kage dispersed, each returning to their respective villages to prepare.

For Shinki, the unexpected revelation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan leading to an early ninja war was surprising but not entirely illogical.

Madara Uchiha's personality made it easy to understand. He didn't care how many people would die in the conflict. For Madara, a war that killed more people only made his goals easier to achieve by reducing resistance.

To him, the combined might of the Five Great Ninja Villages was just another challenge to overcome.

Onoki departed in haste, eager to reach Iwa Ninja Village and begin preparations. The Third Kazekage and Yagura also wasted no time.

The Third Raikage, however, lingered briefly, hoping Onoki might offer him a ride. But Onoki ignored him entirely, flying off toward Iwa Ninja Village without a second thought.

Onoki's priority was his village, especially since the Land of Earth was to be the primary battlefield. He had no time to entertain the Third Raikage's request.

Feeling dejected, the Third Raikage grumbled but began his journey on foot, accompanied by Yagura, who also lacked the ability to fly.

Once the others had left, Shinki remained where he was, his body surrounded by a green aura as he activated his Tenseigan Chakra Mode. A golden lightsaber formed in his right hand, extending toward the ground.

"Aren't you coming out yet?" Shinki called out calmly.

"You're more vigilant than I expected. Tenseigan? What a terrifying pair of eyes."

Madara Uchiha emerged from the shadows, his arms folded across his chest. He eyed Shinki with admiration and continued, "It's a pity that no one in the Hyuga clan ever realized the true potential of the Byakugan."

Though he had seemingly departed earlier, Madara had returned, intent on persuading Shinki once more—or finding an opening to strike.

"If we joined forces, no one in the ninja world could stand against us. Together, we could—"

"Stop!"

Shinki cut him off, raising the golden lightsaber and pointing it directly at Madara. His voice was calm but resolute.

"I have no interest in your plans or your so-called new world. If you want to play games, I suggest you follow the rules. You've declared war—now fight it properly."

Shinki's eyes narrowed as he added, "If you push me, I'll destroy the Rinnegan. And if I can't destroy it, I'll seal it somewhere you'll never find."

Madara's gaze hardened.

"Don't underestimate me, Madara Uchiha. What the Rinnegan can do, the Tenseigan can also accomplish. The Edo Tensei state isn't invincible—you know better than anyone that certain forces can make it irreparable."

The tension between them thickened, but Madara didn't respond immediately. His expression grew serious as he realized he had underestimated Shinki's vigilance and determination.

Without a word, Madara sank into the ground and disappeared.

Shinki sighed, releasing his Tenseigan Chakra Mode.

"You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, came back just to try winning me over again?" Shinki muttered under his breath, shaking his head.

Madara's return wasn't just about persuasion; he had clearly been probing for an opportunity to strike. If Shinki had let his guard down, Madara would have seized the moment to deliver a fatal blow.

But Shinki's preparedness thwarted him.

Once Madara's presence was truly gone, Shinki retrieved a scroll and summoned his giant eagle puppet. Stepping onto its back, he flew toward Konoha.

Unlike the Third Raikage and Yagura, who had to travel on foot, Shinki preferred efficiency.

Upon his return to the village, Shinki headed straight to the Hokage's office. Inside, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Mitokado Homura, and even the Third Hokage were waiting.

"How did it go?" Tsunade asked, standing as Shinki entered.

The atmosphere was tense. Even Orochimaru had set aside his fascination with White Zetsu, and Jiraiya looked unusually serious.

"There was no fight," Shinki replied. "Madara extended an invitation, I rejected it, and he declared war on the Five Great Ninja Villages. The battlefield will be in the Land of Earth, and the war begins in one month."

Shinki provided a concise summary of his encounter with Madara.

The room fell silent as the gravity of the situation sank in.

"Alas..."

The Third Hokage broke the silence with a heavy sigh. "For years, I've kept the Forbidden Scroll secure, but I never imagined someone like Madara would master the Edo Tensei technique."

Orochimaru chuckled, his tone laced with irony. "Old man, the Forbidden Scroll may have been under your care, but it's never been inaccessible. Anyone with the right connections could have studied it."

The comment caught the Third Hokage off guard, and he coughed awkwardly.

Jiraiya chuckled as well, though he quickly stopped when Tsunade shot him a glare.

Everyone in the room had, at some point, benefited from the Third Hokage's leniency with the Forbidden Scroll.

Realizing there was no point dwelling on the matter, Homura interjected to steer the conversation back on track.

"Why would Madara provoke a ninja war? Doesn't he fear the combined strength of the Five Great Ninja Villages?"

Shinki leaned back on the sofa and explained, "That's precisely what he wants. A war with clear rules ensures the safety of the Rinnegan. Beyond that, he likely sees this as a warm-up—a way to weaken the Five Villages before he moves forward with his real plan."

Tsunade frowned. "So, it's not just about war. It's about entertaining himself and solidifying his advantage."

Shinki nodded. "To put it bluntly, Madara is throwing a grand dance party—and the entire ninja world is his dance floor."

Jiraiya sighed. "Uchiha Dance King strikes again."

Everyone exchanged somber glances. They had one month to prepare for a war unlike any they had faced before.