I'm Here to Extort You

"Yes, yes, that's great!"

Ye Liangnai said with a big smile, "I'll be as enthusiastic as you want."

Whether he actually had a swear word in his mind is anyone's guess.

Watching the siblings bicker, the group of Mist Ninja who had accompanied them couldn't help but chuckle.

The only person who could make Ye Liangnai, the god of death, obediently accept a scolding was Mei Terumi.

Given Ye Liangnai's current achievements and status, only Mei Terumi would dare to reprimand him!

Then, Mei Terumi explained the general details of the negotiations to Ye Liangnai as they walked.

This will prevent him from acting recklessly and ensure that there is a basis for his actions!

Otherwise, given Ye Liangnai's personality, she would inevitably do something reckless.

Negotiation Room!

When Mei Terumi and Ye Liangnai arrived here—

The Fourth Raikage, represented by the Kumogakure, Sarui, is already waiting.

"The Mizukage is really arrogant, making me wait for a full five minutes before arriving. Is he trying to intimidate me?"

"However, this technique is far too clumsy!"

"Or is it that there isn't a single polite person in Kirigakure who doesn't understand negotiation etiquette!"

The Fourth Raikage's expression was quite unfriendly, even disdainful.

"Then Lord Raikage has misunderstood us. We never intended to intimidate you in this way; that's far too low-class!"

"To show how much importance we attach to this meeting, we have made careful preparations in terms of our attire and language."

"I'm so sorry for making you late!"

"However, can the Lord Raikage really make the right decisions when he's in a fit of anger? I highly doubt it!"

"How about this, let's set another time to negotiate! Let's also give Lord Raikage a wake-up call!"

"Next time, we promise we won't keep Lord Raikage waiting. What do you say?"

In that case, it certainly wouldn't have come from the mouth of the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi.

Even if she might say that!

The only person who would dare to mock the Fourth Raikage like that is Ye Liangnai!

"Snort!"

Faced with Ye Liangnai's sarcastic response, the Fourth Raikage snorted again, his eyes growing even more hostile.

He said, "No need for that. Let's do it today. I'm a very generous person, so I'll forgive your rudeness for now!"

"After all, what if you're delayed by several hours next time?"

"This place is full of disgusting things, I don't want to come back a second time!"

Ye Liangnai: "Lord Raikage, you're judging us by your own petty standards. How could we possibly do that!"

As he spoke, he and Mei Terumi sat down in the main and secondary seats respectively, and continued, "Even if I want to give you a show of force, I'll just show my fists. Anyway, none of you from Kumogakure can fight, right?"

This is more than just a provocation; it's a brutal slap in the face, a resounding one.

"You...!!!"

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Raikage was furious and nearly slammed his fist on the ground.

In fact, it wasn't just him; all the representatives of Kumogakure were furious!

That's outrageous!

Ye Liangnai's words completely disregarded them!

"Hmph, I'm not going to stoop to your level! We won't fall for such a simplistic provocation!"

"Let's begin. How do you want to negotiate?"

The Fourth Raikage surprisingly suppressed his anger and got straight to the point, asking Ye Liangnai to name their price.

As for the other representative from the Wave Ninja Village sitting at the other end, he completely ignored him!

The Wave Ninja Village is not worthy of his attention.

"The conditions are all here. If Lord Raikage has no objections, please sign them!"

Sitting next to Mei Terumi, Ao, as her assistant, immediately took out three scrolls and handed them to the representatives of Wave Ninja Village and Kumogakure respectively!

Seeing this, the Fourth Raikage snorted coldly again, "You'd better not push your luck, or we will fight to the death!"

Then, he opened the scroll to see how Kirigakure was going to ask for Lion price.

However, to his surprise, this time Kirigakure didn't ask for Lion amount; most of their conditions were within his acceptable range!

The compensation amounted to 100 million, and trade cooperation was established between Kumogakure and Kirigakure with corresponding preferential treatment. The Two-Tails Jinchuriki was also recognized as a member of Kirigakure.

It wasn't that demanding, it was even far below Raikage's expectations!

The last item, however, made the Fourth Raikage frown.

"What does this 'trading port' mean? And it's a five-year term!"

"Your Land of Water has absolute autonomy over this, and outsiders are not allowed to interfere?"

"The Land of Lightning only possesses partial tax administration rights, not land administration rights?"

"Then what's the difference between this and selling this land to you?"

Even if the Fourth Raikage were completely stupid, he could see how outrageous this condition was.

"Lord Raikage, we've been very lenient with all the other conditions, but this one is a little too demanding!"

"If Lord Raikage thinks this condition is too much, then we can exchange it for another scroll."

"However, you may not accept the conditions on this scroll!"

Ye Liangnai seemed to have anticipated the Raikage's reaction, and had Ao bring out three more scrolls.

Raikage took the document and glanced at it. His brows furrowed instantly, and his face darkened considerably. "What's the difference between this and extortion, kid? Don't go too far!"

The conditions stated here are: one billion in compensation, and recognition that Yugito a member of Kirigakure!

Establish cloud and fog trade relations and offer a 40% discount.

Five treaty ports will be opened for a period of five years!

When Kumogakure ninjas encounter Mist Ninja while out in the world, they must unconditionally retreat, etc.

This is not a negotiated treaty; it is clearly an unequal and exploitative contract.

It's no different from a contract of servitude!

"So, Lord Raikage, which one do you choose? Think it over!"

Ye Liangnai rested her chin on her hands, smiling 'kindly' like a shrewd vampire.

"If Lord Raikage is still not satisfied, I have a third scroll and conditions here."

"However, Lord Raikage might not be able to calmly read through the third set of conditions!"

Calm and composed, with elegant manners!

Mei Terumi then spoke up, saying, "Our sincerity has been seen by Lord Raikage!"

"Lord Raikage, show us your sincerity!"

"Otherwise, there's no need to continue this negotiation!"

Force!

Urge them to hurry!

The Fourth Raikage's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and lightning even crackled from his body.

His face was extremely gloomy and ferocious, and his eyes were terrifyingly sharp, like a ferocious beast about to devour its prey, exuding a terrifying aura.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense, and the representatives of the Wave Ninja Village couldn't help but tense up and swallow hard.

Perhaps the only ones who remained calm were Mei Terumi and her brother Ye Liangnai!

The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive with Raikage's silence, eerily quiet, suffocatingly so!