Dealing with two meteorites was a very simple matter for Kageyama Kogetsu, and there were multiple ways to do it.
Given that Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha hadn't left and were watching the show from high above, Kageyama Kogetsu didn't use Sukunabikona and Daikokuten to take them for himself.
Instead, he activated the Tenseigan Chakra Mode and used repulsive and attractive force manipulation. A massive repulsive force shot up into the sky, colliding with the falling force of the meteorites.
Rumble...
Under the pressure of gravity and repulsive force, the underside of the meteorite shattered over a large area, and some rocks were even crushed into powder. Thunderous collisions echoed through the sky.
Soon, the repulsive force counteracted gravity and took over, pushing the meteorite back up, colliding with the second meteorite behind it.
Rumble...
Thunderous collisions rang out in mid-air again. Countless rocks shattered and flew in all directions. Two clouds of grayish-white dust floated in the air like clouds.
An invisible repulsive force enveloped the area. Not a single piece of shattered rock fell into Konoha; all of them floated in mid-air.
Kageyama Kogetsu flew to the east and added attractive force, dragging the two meteorites and rocks of various sizes towards the east. The shadow shrouding Konoha gradually faded, and bright, brilliant sunlight fell once again...
"Oh..."
"Wow..."
Deafening cheers erupted from the mouths of the ninja guarding Konoha. Gazes of reverence and fanaticism looked up at the figure in the air, as if looking at a god!
Seeing this, Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha felt bored and depressed. Not only did they fail to cause trouble, but they also boosted the enemy's prestige. It was quite uncomfortable.
The two didn't stay any longer and left quickly, flying straight for the Mountains' Graveyard...
Kageyama Kogetsu moved the meteorites to above the forest east of Konoha. Activating his black eye, he shrank the two barely intact meteorites and stored them in Daikokuten for future use—to smash people with later.
There was no need to keep the shattered rocks. After releasing the repulsive and attractive forces, he let them fall into the forest.
Kageyama Kogetsu used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the western part of Konoha, where Sasuke and the others had already gathered.
"Lord Hokage." Seeing this, everyone immediately bowed.
"We're all on the same side, no need for formalities." Kageyama Kogetsu waved his hand.
"Father is amazing!" Naruto gave a thumbs-up, smiling broadly.
"You're not bad either. You performed very well today. Everyone is proud of you." Kageyama Kogetsu praised him unstintingly.
"Hehehe..." Naruto giggled foolishly.
"Kogetsu, how do we handle the aftermath?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked in a deep voice.
Kageyama Kogetsu put his hands behind his back and said seriously, "I learned from the Masked Man that they have successfully captured the Eight-Tails."
"Given the style and strength displayed by the Masked Man and his group, they probably broke into Kumogakure and took it by force."
"Kumogakure probably suffered a huge loss, with heavy casualties and the loss of two Jinchūriki. They most likely won't let this go."
"However, Kumogakure alone is obviously not a match for them. I suspect they will try to unite the five great ninja villages. The envoy might already be on the way."
"Uniting against the Masked Man and his group is fine, but we must guard against certain things."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's thoughts moved, and he said with relief, "You mean hiding Konoha's true strength?"
"Exactly."
"As expected of you. Even at this point, you remain so calm and haven't let it go to your head." Sarutobi Hiruzen said with both relief and emotion.
Kageyama Kogetsu laughed heartily. "I'm actually a little proud, but reducing trouble is more important."
"While dealing with the Masked Man and his group, they are happy to see Konoha possess such power. Afterwards, they will be wary and fearful."
"They won't be willing to surrender. They will definitely unite to resist. Since a frontal battle isn't an option, they will inevitably choose various unscrupulous schemes and plots."
"I'm not afraid, but although Sasuke and Naruto are very strong, they are still young. They might be plotted against, and Konoha will also face constant trouble."
"Therefore, Konoha's true strength must be hidden. This can reduce potential dangers and catch them off guard in the future."
"If the timing is right, we might even achieve the effect of subduing the enemy without fighting, directly bringing the ninja world into an era of peace."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in deep agreement. "Very comprehensive consideration. I agree."
The others didn't speak, but they all nodded.
"Regarding this matter, the ninja in the village must unify their story. Say that we repelled the enemy's invasion by relying on collective strength."
"The reason the village wasn't damaged is that the Masked Man wanted revenge for the failed frontal attack he led with the Akatsuki before. So instead of infiltrating Konoha directly, he chose to launch an attack openly."
"Have Earth Release ninja deal with the battlefield traces immediately. At the same time, have various ninja leave battle traces on the battlefield."
"Open the blood bank of Konoha Hospital, extract some blood and sprinkle it on the battlefield. Also, have everyone cut their wrists and sprinkle some blood for me. Try to make it as realistic as possible."
"Understood." Everyone said in unison.
"Father, I suggest having some ninja in the village pretend to be lightly, moderately, and severely injured to confuse the arriving Kumogakure envoy." Sasuke said seriously.
Kageyama Kogetsu patted Sasuke on the shoulder and smiled. "Good suggestion, but there's no need to go to that extent."
"Given that this is a special period, Konoha will temporarily enter a state of military control."
"For the safety of the Kumogakure envoy and to avoid being framed by the enemy, ANBU ninja will protect the envoy around the clock. Leaving the guest hotel is prohibited unless necessary."
"If necessary, they must also move around accompanied by ANBU ninja."
"It's hard to hide things outside the village, so we need to put on a show. But inside the village, isn't it easy to control a mere Kumogakure envoy?"
Sasuke's eyes lit up, and he smiled broadly. "Learned. As expected of Father!"
Kageyama Kogetsu laughed heartily. "Hahaha, that's it. Let's go back to the village and get to work."
"Yes." Everyone said enthusiastically.
The crimson barrier disappeared. Konoha's high-ranking officials, clan heads, and numerous ninja gathered at the main gate and on both sides of the street, their eyes filled with awe or reverence.
"Welcome back, Lord Hokage!"
Everyone bowed in unison. Except for a few who bowed, the rest knelt on one knee.
Seeing this, Kurenai and the others who returned with Kageyama Kogetsu felt their hearts surge and their blood boil, sharing in the honor!
Kageyama Kogetsu smiled and said gently, "Please rise, everyone. Protecting Konoha is the Hokage's duty."
"If you want to welcome someone, welcome the people behind me."
"They also contributed. Sasuke and Naruto contributed greatly; they are heroes who protected Konoha."
Everyone followed his advice. After standing up, they immediately gave Sasuke, Naruto, and the others a warm welcome.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others were fine and steady, but the young Sasuke and Naruto felt like they were floating on air.
Letting the young people enjoy their glory, Kageyama Kogetsu first led the Konoha high-ranking officials back to the Hokage Tower.
After holding a meeting and assigning various tasks, Kageyama Kogetsu returned to the Hokage's office to rest.
Not long after resting, a report from the Northern Border Force was transmitted back to Konoha. The Kumogakure envoy had entered the territory and was expected to arrive in a day.
Such formal interactions between ninja villages naturally couldn't be sneaky; they had to follow fixed procedures.
Unless the villages had communicated in advance, if an envoy sneaked in and got killed, there would be nowhere to complain.
A day later, the Kumogakure envoy Dodai arrived on a mountain north of Konoha with Samui, Omoi, and Karui.
Looking down from a high vantage point, the four of them instantly saw the large, distinct area in the west of Konoha...
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