All Hokage in The Chat Group

Minato frowned, looking very serious. He motioned for Ryan to spread the scroll before him.

"According to the report from our observation department," Minato began, his voice steady, "we've detected unusual activity on the moon. It appears the lunar surface is shaking and unstable."

"A meteorite might have crashed on the moon and another is expected to impact Konoha soon," Minato continued, his tone measured. "It's too early to determine its size."

As Ryan reported intently, Ryan's calm demeanor surprised him. While was wondering could be the Ōtsutsuki clan on the Moon finally made their move ahead of time.

Ryan's thoughts raced. Meteorites were merely the prelude. Konoha's extensive technological developments had been geared precisely for such threats.

Just then, other ninjas rushed into the room, their urgency palpable. "Hokage-sama! Meteorite..."

Ryan raised a hand to silence them, nodding calmly. His composed response quelled the tension among the assembled ninjas. While they viewed the meteorite as a grave threat, Ryan's calm demeanor reassured them.

The confidence in Ryan's abilities was unwavering. His calmness in the face of danger suggested he had contingencies in place.

"Everyone, please remain calm," Ryan addressed the room. "I am aware of the situation. There's no need for concern. Preparations for this incident have already been made."

Listening to him, Shinobi heads couldn't help but be surprised.

"Are you serious, Master Ryan? How could you have prepared for something like this? Meteorites about to hit the earth—it's an emergency!"

The room buzzed with disbelief. The suddenness of the situation caught them off guard. Who would have anticipated this today?

Ryan met their bewildered gazes with calm assurance.

"Don't forget," Ryan began, his voice steady amidst the murmurs. "Over half a year ago, I directed Konoha's research and development department to test the power of the Chakra Cannon. What do you think that was for?"

His words hung in the air, sinking in slowly. Many realized that chakra canons can be used to deal with the threats of meteorites.

"Yes! Lord Hokage foresaw this possibility!" Akamichi Choza exclaimed, his booming voice filled with admiration.

Inuzuka Tsume, her eyes gleaming with pride, nodded vigorously. "Of course, he planned it all. Only someone with his foresight could prepare us for such an event."

Choza continued, his tone reverent, "It's astounding to think that while we were busy with our daily duties, Lord Hokage was already strategizing for this very moment."

"It's incredible foresight," Minato muttered, clearly impressed.

Ryan observed their reactions with a quiet demeanor.

"Alright, everyone," Ryan continued, his tone reassuring. "Let's not get too worked up. This is why weapons are truly created not to wage war but to protect ourselves. Let's focus on calming the villagers and ensuring our readiness for what's to come."

After hearing Ryan's words, everyone sprang into action.

Soon after, Ryan and several other high-ranking ninjas gathered on a specially constructed rooftop platform. Two newly developed Chakra cannons stood beside them, poised for action. Elsewhere, additional Chakra cannons were strategically placed in anticipation of the imminent meteorite impact.

High above, cameras pointed skyward, transmitting live footage to ordinary ninjas across the village. They would witness firsthand the power of the Chakra cannons, their best hope against the descending meteor shower.

As the sky darkened, countless meteorites descended like a fiery rain. The black molten rocks hurtled through the air, their surfaces ablaze with intense heat.

Seeing the crimson meteor shower, everyone—except Ryan—tightened their fists involuntarily. This meteorite event posed an extreme danger, and the Chakra cannons represented their sole means of defense.

"I hope the Chakra cannons are enough to deal with this!" Orochimaru, head of the Research and Development department, remained remarkably calm, a slight smile playing on his lips. Unbeknownst to the other ninjas, he harbored deep confidence in his invention, fully aware of its formidable capabilities.

Meanwhile, Ryan exuded a quiet confidence in the Chakra cannons, having been their earliest advocate and promoter.

"Could it be that he can foresee the future?" Orochimaru pondered deeply.

"If that's the case," he continued to himself, "the Hokage-sama's strength... it's too mysterious! No wonder sensei didn't have a chance to resist."

Amidst everyone's anticipation, the meteorite was on the brink of impact. Many held their breath involuntarily.

"FIRE!" Ryan's voice rang out calmly.

Following his command, the ninjas assigned to operate the Chakra Cannons swiftly channeled their chakra into the devices. In an instant, a surge of blue chakra burst forth from the cannon's muzzle!

Boom!

The chakra blast struck the meteorite directly and accurately, shattering the massive rock into fragments. But they didn't stop there.

The ninjas continued pouring chakra into the cannons, preparing for another volley.

This time, the cannon unleashed a barrage of split attacks. The previously shattered meteorite was further fragmented into countless pieces, each aimed precisely at the falling debris for a relentless bombardment.

The sky erupted into a display of fireworks as the meteorite fragments exploded in mid-air.

Not just where Ryan stood, but across the battlefield, the Chakra Cannons achieved outstanding results, exceeding everyone's expectations.

Upon witnessing the successful defense, all the ninjas erupted into cheers.

"Excellent job!"

"We've done it! Incredible!"

"As expected of Lord Ryan! To think he even foresaw this!"

The victory was met with jubilation and relief among the ninja ranks, celebrating their successful defense against the unexpected meteorite threat.

At the same time, the final shot remained unfired.

The cannon required more chakra, necessitating additional ninjas to channel their chakra into it. After a brief accumulation of chakra, the mighty blast was unleashed.

And just like that, the threat vanished from the sky.

In the vastness of the sky, the Chakra Cannon struck the last meteorite with pinpoint accuracy.

Before the meteorite could breach the atmosphere, it was shattered into countless fragments by the cannon's forceful impact. It was a flawless success.

A meteorite crisis that would have posed a grave danger of extinction to any other world was effortlessly resolved under Konoha's might.

Minato and the others breathed a collective sigh of relief as they gazed at Ryan with deep reverence and admiration. Who else could have foreseen the need for and orchestrated the development of the Chakra Cannon so early?

It was a thought that filled them with awe, reserved only for Ryan.

A faint smile graced Ryan's lips, though tempered with the knowledge that this victory was merely the beginning of the impending crisis.

The Ōtsutsuki clan is finally making its debut.

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