Chapter 100: The Dawn of Konoha’s Era

The Aftermath of the Summit: A Silent War Begins

The Five Kage had come seeking truth.

They had left with nothing.

The cold wind of the Land of Iron howled through the corridors of the ancient fortress, echoing the unspoken fears that gripped the shinobi world.

No one had been satisfied.

No one had gotten the answers they wanted.

But one thing had been made clear.

Konoha was not afraid.

And that terrified them more than anything.

The balance of power had been disrupted, and no one knew by whom. Every village was now watching the others with suspicion, looking for an enemy where there was none.

And yet, the real enemy… was already ahead of them all.

Kumogakure: The Raikage's Wrath

Inside the Raikage's private war chamber, lightning crackled through the air, the energy thick with fury.

A massive crater was left in the center of the room, the remains of a table he had shattered in rage.

"Damn them!" His golden eyes burned with frustration. "Konoha is lying! They know exactly what happened to the Jinchūriki!"

Darui, his most trusted aide, stood cautiously at the door. "Then why didn't they just deny it outright?"

The Raikage clenched his jaw, his breath ragged with rage.

"Because they want us to doubt each other," he growled. His fists trembled. "And it's working."

He turned toward his war strategists, his voice like rolling thunder.

"Prepare our forces. We move now. I don't care what Iwa or Suna are doing—we're taking the initiative."

Darui hesitated. "Raikage-sama… if we do this, the other villages—"

"Let them watch!" the Raikage roared. "The world is already on the edge of war. If we wait, we'll be the ones left behind."

And just like that—Kumogakure prepared for battle.

Iwagakure: The Old Man's Patience

Back in the heart of Iwagakure, Onoki hovered over his war table, staring at the newest intelligence reports.

"Konoha is hiding something," he muttered. "And I don't like it."

Kitsuchi, his son and second-in-command, frowned. "Do we prepare for war?"

Onoki closed his eyes for a long moment before smirking.

"Not yet."

Kitsuchi raised an eyebrow. "You're waiting?"

"I'm letting the others make the first mistake," Onoki said.

He turned to his strategists. "We will watch. We will wait. And when the time is right… we will decide the fate of this world."

Iwagakure would not act first.

But they would act last.

Sunagakure & Kirigakure: The Silent Watchers

Sunagakure: The Calculating Kazekage

In his office, Rasa ran his fingers through a handful of golden sand, deep in thought.

His village had lost the One-Tail.

And yet, he felt no rage.

Only calculation.

"Konoha was careful," he murmured. "They did not confirm. They did not deny."

Baki, his most trusted advisor, nodded. "They played us."

Rasa smirked. "No. They played everyone."

He stood, his golden eyes sharp with intent.

"We will not rush into war. We will observe. And when the time comes, we will decide where Suna's true path lies."

Kirigakure: The Mizukage's Amusement

Across the ocean, in the depths of Kirigakure, Mei Terumi sat alone.

She swirled a cup of sake in her hand, watching the ripples on the surface.

"Konoha is either the greatest liar I have ever met…" she whispered.

Her emerald eyes gleamed.

"Or they are something else entirely."

And for the first time in years—she was intrigued.

Konoha: A Village Ready for War

While the other villages hesitated, Konoha moved forward.

Every clan had undergone bloodline purification.

Every shinobi had reached their absolute peak.

The Hyūga Clan had refined their Byakugan to levels unseen before, their sight far beyond the battlefield.

The Uchiha Clan stood stronger than ever, their Mangekyō Sharingan no longer cursed by blindness.

The Senju and Uzumaki Clans had perfected their chakra, bringing them closer to gods than humans.

And every shinobi—**from the youngest genin to the oldest veteran—**was now something the world had never seen before.

Perfection.

The world had no idea.

And when war came—Konoha would not fight to survive.

They would fight to end it.

The War Council: The Final Step

Inside the war chamber, the greatest minds of Konoha gathered.

Hiruzen. Danzo. Orochimaru. Jiraiya. Tsunade.

And standing at the center—Ryusei.

Hiruzen exhaled, placing both hands on the table. "The summit was a success."

Jiraiya scoffed. "Didn't feel like it."

Orochimaru smirked. "That's because you don't enjoy manipulating people."

Danzo's gaze was cold. "The Raikage will act first."

Tsunade crossed her arms. "So we wait?"

Ryusei, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"We let them fall into their own traps."

The room stilled.

Jiraiya frowned. "And when they realize what's happening?"

Ryusei's Golden Tinted Byakugan gleamed.

"They won't have time to."

A heavy silence filled the room.

Then, Hiruzen nodded.

"Then it's decided."

Konoha would not start this war.

But when it came—they would end it.

The Final Night of Peace

As the moon rose over Konoha, Ryusei stood on the Hokage Monument, feeling the wind against his face.

He did not flinch when Tsunade approached.

She leaned against him slightly. "So. War is inevitable."

He nodded. "Yes."

Tsunade exhaled. "Guess I won't be drinking for a while."

Ryusei smirked. "I wouldn't be so sure."

She raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

He turned to her, his golden eyes softening. "You forget… we've already won."

Tsunade blinked.

Then—she smiled.

"Cocky."

Ryusei leaned closer. "Confident."

Tsunade rolled her eyes. "Sure."

And then—she kissed him.

Slow. Deep. Meaningful.

When she pulled away, she smirked. "Well, if war is coming…"

She grabbed his collar.

"…then we might as well enjoy tonight."

And for the rest of that night—

There was no war.

Only them.

Because tomorrow—

The world would finally understand.

Konoha had already won.

End of Chapter 100.