[i]The Next Day...[/i]

Itachi Uchiha stood looking out the window in his Hokage Mansion, he looked at the beautiful sight of the village--happy to be back in the village. The Uchiha turned around and was facing Team 2, Rin, and Izu. He had summoned Akio Senju here and by default, Akio brought along his Team and every once in a while, Rin. However, he had never seen the Mist Ninja before. Itachi took a seat in his signature Hokage chair and smiled at the Mist ninja, [color=ed1c24]"Welcome to Konoha. I hope you've been enjoying your stay. I'm Itachi Uchiha, fifth and current Hokage of Konoha."[/color] He paused for a brief moment to let Izu say anything if he wanted to before continuing, [color=ed1c24]"I'm afraid your visit in Konoha will be extended for a while..."[/color] Itachi's eyes shifted to Akio, [color=ed1c24]"The Akatsuki, which was revealed to be lead by Hashirama Senju, has declared war on the Five Great Nations."[/color]

Akio's eyes widened, [color=6ecff6]"You mean... the Fourth Great Ninja War?"[/color] His eyes then narrowed back to their usual state, [color=6ecff6]"Most of the Akatsuki's ranks have been dealt with, what army would they even use? Hell, what do they even want?"[/color] Itachi then thought for a moment, [color=ed1c24]"To be completely honest Akio, I do not know. However, I do know they want the two remaining Jinchurki: Naruto and Killer Bee. The Five Great Nations have put together a temporary truce until we can get this all sorted out."[/color] The Senju folded his arms, [color=6ecff6]"Itachi--I mean Lord Fifth, Konoha is still weakened from the Pain Invasion. Would it really be wise to enter this war?"[/color] The Hokage sighed, [color=ed1c24]"Akio, if that masked man is really Hashirama Senju--we need to stop him no matter the cost."[/color] Akio nodded, [color=6ecff6]"I trust your judgement Lord Fifth."[/color]

Itachi then stood back up and spoke loudly, [color=ed1c24]"Alright, you all are dismissed. Enjoy the next few days you have here before we have to make our way to the rendezvous point with the other nations. Understood?"[/color]

Akio responded with a simple nod and proceeded to walk out of the room.