In the subsequent rounds of the Chūnin Exams, the ninja from other villages immediately and obediently surrendered when facing the contestants from the Leaf Village.
They had no choice but to surrender; it was simply too terrifying.
Not only were there Tailed Beasts, but there were even individuals more terrifying than the Tailed Beasts.
My god, they couldn't fathom why the Leaf Village would send out such monsters.
Because Tailed Beasts were weapons of war, invincible on the battlefield unless a Kage-level figure or another Tailed Beast held them off.
It was absolutely insane to deploy such massive combat power.
They felt extremely frustrated.
Naturally, the only ones left were from the Leaf Village, and there was no need for them to compete amongst themselves.
Of course, Sasuke still wanted to use his Tailed Beast transformation to spar with Naruto's Nine-Tails transformation, and Uchiha Nanaki also wanted to join the fray.
However, the venue simply couldn't accommodate it.
After the Chūnin Exams concluded.
The five Daimyō looked heavily preoccupied. Having witnessed such terrifying combat power today, their understanding of ninja had been completely redefined.
Right at that moment, a Leaf Village ninja approached them.
"Lord Ryōsuke invites the five of you to the reception room in the Hokage Building."
The five Daimyō exchanged glances.
How could they not know this person? The only reason they came to watch the Chūnin Exams this time was out of respect for him.
The Fire Daimyō had a bad premonition in his heart.
He couldn't help but ask.
"For what matter are we being invited?"
"I do not know," the ninja replied.
Seeing this, the five Daimyō had no choice but to attend, especially given today's circumstances.
They didn't dare refuse this man's invitation, but at the same time, they were puzzled about what this meeting could possibly be about.
Inside the reception room of the Leaf Village's Hokage Building.
Ryōsuke was already seated at the head of the table.
The Kage of the Five Great Ninja Villages were seated to the side.
At this moment, the five Daimyō pushed open the door and entered the reception room.
They sat down in the seats that had been arranged for them on the other side.
This was also their first time seeing Uchiha Ryōsuke in person.
*'Is this the strongest in the shinobi world?'*
He was more extraordinary than anyone they had ever met.
The Wind Daimyō looked at the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, who was seated there, and demanded an answer.
"Why did your Leaf Village snatch the One-Tail, Shukaku, from the Sand Village, and take the Tailed Beasts from the other ninja villages? Are you trying to provoke a war?"
Having witnessed the combat power of the Leaf Village's younger generation today—power that belonged to the Tailed Beasts—he knew they had to take the Tailed Beasts back. Leaving them in the Leaf Village only bolstered their military might for nothing.
His voice alone might not carry enough weight, so he had to rally the power of the other Daimyō.
The other three Daimyō also looked at Tsunade, waiting for her explanation.
A faint smirk appeared on the Fourth Kazekage's lips. *'Is he trying to stand up for our Sand Village after seeing the Leaf Village's combat power? He's just looking out for the interests of the Land of Wind.'*
Tsunade remained silent; Ryōsuke was in charge today.
Ryōsuke looked at the Wind Daimyō and said with a smile.
"Why don't you ask the leaders of the Sand Village and the other ninja villages to see if they have any objections?"
The Wind Daimyō froze.
"What are you talking about?"
He hadn't expected the other party to say something like that.
Those words implied that the Sand Village had no objections. How could that be possible?
To the Sand Village, a Tailed Beast was a weapon of war with immeasurable value.
After all, money had a price, but combat power was priceless.
He couldn't help but turn his head to look at the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.
"Rasa, what is the meaning of this? Are you saying your village's Tailed Beast was voluntarily given to the Leaf Village?"
Rasa did not hesitate and answered affirmatively.
"Yes."
Hearing this, the Wind Daimyō couldn't suppress the anger rising in his heart.
"What on earth are you doing? If the Sand Village becomes weak, aren't you afraid your funding will be cut even further?"
If the Sand Village grew weaker, their funding would naturally decrease.
Hearing this, Rasa's expression remained calm.
This was no longer a matter of budget cuts.
From now on, his status would be above that of the Daimyō.
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of excitement.
He didn't even bother to answer the question.
At this time, the Lightning Daimyō also looked at the Fourth Raikage.
"And what about the Cloud Village? How was your Tailed Beast taken?"
"Just consider it a gift to the Leaf Village," the Fourth Raikage replied in a similar fashion.
Seeing this unfold, the Water Daimyō and the Earth Daimyō could no longer sit still. They both turned to look at the ninja villages allied with their respective nations.
"Terumī Mei, was the Mist Village's Tailed Beast also taken by them?"
"Ōnoki, was the Stone Village's Tailed Beast also taken by the Leaf Village?"
Although the Tailed Beasts belonged to the ninja villages, the villages belonged to the nations.
Giving such weapons of war to the Leaf Village made them feel extremely uneasy.
Because they had witnessed the combat power of the Tailed Beasts firsthand; it was absolutely equivalent to the strength of hundreds, if not thousands, of ninja.
And even that many ninja might not necessarily be able to take down a Tailed Beast.
They had no choice but to be concerned.
And the two of them also replied.
"Yes, it was given to the Leaf Village."
Although they hadn't been willing at first, now that they had joined the alliance, they were willing.
Hearing these words, their hearts sank.
The Fire Daimyō's face also darkened. Why was his bad premonition growing stronger and stronger?
*'Why do these ninja villages no longer even care about their Tailed Beasts? Could it be that they are colluding with the Leaf Village?'*
The Wind Daimyō even stood up and demanded.
"What exactly are you people trying to do? Are you planning a rebellion?"
The Kage of the Five Great Ninja Villages didn't voice any retort. Instead, they looked at him calmly. He had guessed completely right.
Although it couldn't exactly be called a rebellion, it seemed the cooperation between the villages and the Daimyō was coming to an end.
Uchiha Ryōsuke, however, smiled and said.
"The Wind Daimyō is quite right."
"We ninja have already established the Shinobi Alliance."
"We invited you here to renegotiate the sovereignty of the world."
"The world will be ruled by us ninja. I wonder what you gentlemen think of this?"
Hearing this, the Wind Daimyō's face twisted in extreme anger. This was indeed a rebellion! The expressions of the other nations' Daimyō also turned ugly.
"Rasa, are you going to rebel?!"
"Why say that? Haven't the Land of Wind and the Sand Village always been in a partnership? Now, we are simply terminating that partnership," Rasa said nonchalantly. Seeing the Daimyō's furious expression, he felt incredibly satisfied inside.
Hearing Rasa's words, the Wind Daimyō's expression instantly worsened.
"How dare you say such a thing! Don't even think about getting any more funding from the Land of Wind in the future."