Uzushiogakure, reception room.
When Takenaka Kaguya came to the reception room, Tsunade was already waiting here anxiously.
As soon as he saw Takenaka Kaguya, Tsunade immediately showed a surprise smile on his face, and he quickly saluted and said respectfully, "Lord Takenaka!"
"No need to be polite, Little Tsunade, long time no see." Takenaka Kaguya responded with a smile.
He has a very good impression of the girl Tsunade. Whether it is Hokage in the original work or in this life, he has a good impression of Tsunade.
After looking at Tsunade, Takenaka Kaguya turned around and sat on the main seat, and then said with a smile, "I have been in seclusion for more than a year. When I came out, I heard Chen Long talk about Shinobi World's situation for more than a year."
"Alas, Lord Takenaka, ever since I took over Konoha Fourth Hokage, the war has broken out.
Now, we Konoha are surrounded by enemies on all sides and have no choice, so we shamelessly came here in person to ask Uzushiogakure to send someone to help us Konoha." Tsunade sighed and said sincerely.
Now, Konoha is at war with Kumogakure, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Amegakure and Kirigakure at the same time. Although it can barely maintain the status quo, it will not be defeated all at once.
However, Tsunade's own family knows their own affairs. As long as the war continues for more than half a year, Konoha may face a complete defeat.
Although Konoha has no shortage of high-level combat power, the strongest Kage Level are now headed by Mito Uzumaki, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Hatake Sakumo, and many more Elite Jonin.
Coupled with the powerful combat power of the Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clan, any one of them, except Uzushiogakure, can almost completely crush the hidden village.
However, tigers are afraid of packs of wolves and are fighting on multiple fronts at the same time. This has made Konoha tired of dealing with it. If you are not careful, you may lose everything.
As a last resort, Tsunade could only come to Uzushiogakure for help in person.
"Haha, Little Tsunade, I can understand your feelings, but after what happened last time, the people in the village don't have much favorable impressions of Konoha. Even if I force them to go and help Konoha, I'm afraid they will have complaints in their hearts." Takenaka Kaguya chuckled and said calmly.
This is a fact. After Uzushiogakure was jointly besieged by Shinobi Allied Forces, and after learning that the culprit was Konoha, the Ninja people in the village all wanted to name Konoha and demand an explanation.
However, Takenaka Kaguya thought of the previous friendship between the two villages and for the sake of Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki, so he did not agree.
So he went to Konohagakure alone and asked Shimura Danzō, Konoha Pot Kage, to go offline in advance.
It's a pity that Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly became smart and directly used Reverse Summoning Jutsu to run to the territory of the psychic beast to avoid being chased. Otherwise, none of them would be able to escape.
Except for Konoha, Uzushiogakure carried out retaliatory attacks on the countries and hidden villages that participated in the siege of the village. Kumogakure's strength was not as high as it was due to precautions in advance.
However, Iwagakure's two Tailed Beast Jinchuriki were captured and are still sealed in Uzushiogakure's Forbidden Grounds.
Of course, the worst thing was Sunagakure. Not only was the only One-Tail person who helped him captured and imprisoned, but even Third Kazekage, who was known as the strongest, died in the hands of Mingyue Takenaka.
Overall, Konoha or Land of Fire suffered the smallest loss in the retaliatory action of Uzushiogakure.
However, as the old saying goes, a broken mirror cannot be reunited. Because of this incident, although Konoha and Uzushiogakure did not directly fall out and go to war, they are no longer an alliance.
Originally, Mito Uzumaki supported Tsunade's superior Konoha Fourth Hokage, thinking that Tsunade also had half of Uzumaki Bloodline in his body., plus Tsunade has always been kind to Uzushiogakure, so I want Tsunade to repair the relationship with Uzushiogakure.
It's a pity that things didn't go as planned. Tsunade had just become Konoha Fourth Hokage. As a result, the hidden villages suffered heavy losses and had no choice but to shift their conflicts outward.
But Uzushiogakure can't beat them, and they can't fight. After all, so many Shinobi Allied Forcess have just been defeated by others. Unless they are mentally ill, they will start a war again with Uzushiogakure, who has New Generation God of Shinobi and more than twenty strong Kage Levels.
Then, Konohagakure becomes their best candidate to divert conflicts.
Not to mention that it was because of Konoha's Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō that they united to besiege Uzushiogakure. It is only that Konoha lost Third Hokage at the same time. These three people, E Hiruzen Sarutobi, Root leader Shimura Danzō, and Orochimaru who had already taken on the name Cold Lord, were in a state of emptiness.
In addition, because of provoking the siege of Uzushiogakure, the hidden villages have also noticed that Uzushiogakure will definitely not form an alliance with Konoha. Therefore, at this moment, sending troops to Konoha is the best choice.
Ever since, Second Shinobi World War started, and the facts proved that the previous guesses of the hidden villages were correct. Sure enough, after the war started against Konohagakure, Uzushiogakure just stood aside and watched.
Especially after Land of Rain and Land of Water left the court in person, they were even more sure that Konoha and Uzushiogakure had broken up.
Back to the topic, after Tsunade heard Takenaka Kaguya's obviously evasive words, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
The attitude of Takenaka Kaguya determines the attitude of Uzushiogakure.
"Lord Takenaka, I know that Konoha was sorry for you before, but please, for the sake of Konoha and Uzushiogakure's alliance for so many years, for the sake of my grandfather and grandma, please help us Konoha, please!" Tsunade looked anxious and bowed in salute.
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya sneered, "Little Tsunade, if it weren't for the alliance between the two villages, or for the sake of your grandparents and me having known each other for many years.
Last time I just made Konohagakure disappear from Shinobi World.
Although Konoha is known as Shinobi World's strongest hidden village, believe me, it won't take much effort for me to destroy Konoha.
Therefore, let's stop talking about sending troops to help Konoha. Uzushiogakure has no reason to ignore the past grudges and turn around to help you after being betrayed."
"Lord Takenaka, please think about it. If Konoha loses this war, many, many innocent people will be affected by the war?
You are a strong man who came from Warring States Period, and you should have seen many civilians who were affected by the war and became homeless, with no guarantee of life or death. Such human tragedies really cannot happen again!"
At this point, Tsunade already had tears in his eyes, and then continued, "Lord Takenaka, my grandma once said that you were originally Kirigakure's person, but First Mizukage and Second Mizukage, as well as the elder Kirigakure who is still alive today, Genji, not only exclude you, but also want to kill you for the sake of power.
However, in order that Kirigakure would no longer be affected by the flames of war and destroy the hard-earned peace, you finally endured it and left Kirigakure.
Because of this, Kirigakure was able to calm down. You are a kind person. Please take the sake of Land of Fire so many people and help us Konoha!"
After the words fell, Takenaka Kaguya's eyes narrowed slightly. Although what Tsunade said was true, he did wronged himself for the safety of Kirigakure ordinary people.
However, this does not mean that he does not feel uncomfortable in his heart. Even after so many years, every time he thinks about it, he will feel a dull pain in his heart.
Of course, if he had the chance to do it again, he would probably make the same choice as before.
However, what does the people of Land of Fire have to do with him? He doesn't want to wrong himself anymore, and he doesn't want to feel aggrieved every time he thinks about this matter for more than ten years.
"Hoo!"
After letting out a heavy breath, Takenaka Kaguya firmly shook his head and refused. "Sorry, Little Tsunade, let's not say whether it's you Konoha who are sorry for us Uzushiogakure in front of us, just say that I am the leader of Uzushiogakure, and I have to think about the people in the village.
People die in war, and if they die to protect the village, then it is their destiny, but to die for Konoha who betrayed the alliance, even if they agree, I will not agree."
Takenaka Kaguya This is absolutely certain, and there is no room for bargaining.
On the opposite side, Tsunade's face was ashen, and she could see clearly that Takenaka Kaguya hated Konoha's previous betrayal.
For a moment, Tsunade scolded Hiruzen Sarutobi in his heart.
"Okay, Lord Takenaka, now that you've made up your mind, I won't force you anymore.
However, I have something to do right now, and I would like to ask Lord Takenaka for your help. For you, this is just a matter of one sentence." Tsunade said the second best.
"Whatever it is, just tell me." Takenaka Kaguya said noncommittally.
"Kirigakure and Amegakure, these two villages are friendly with you Lord Takenaka, and they all listen to you. Please Lord Takenaka, please send a message to these two villages. As long as they withdraw their troops, we Konoha are willing to give them 200 million in compensation." Tsunade nodded.
On Amegakure's side, Amegakure's overall strength is not strong, but Hanzo of the Salamander is very powerful. Every time he encounters Hanzo of the Salamander, Konoha has to send at least three strong Kage Levels to be able to compete with Hanzo of the Salamander.
In addition, Sunagakure's Chiyo, Ebizo, and many Puppet Master made Konoha have to devote most of its energy to guarding against Sunagakure.
If Hanzo of the Salamander can withdraw from the battlefield first, then the troops invested by Konoha in the Land of Rain battlefield will be enough to quickly defeat Sunagakure.
As for the Kirigakure side, they broke into the southeastern border of Land of Fire. If Konoha had not possessed Hyuga Clan's Byakugan who could see through Hidden Mist Technique, I am afraid that the Konoha side would have suffered heavy losses.
However, even though Konoha had Byakugan to help out, the Kirigakure army led by Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist still caused a lot of trouble to Konoha.
That is to say, Konoha has a lot of blood and has many Ninja families. If one family comes together, they can temporarily compete with it.
But if Takenaka Kaguya can make Kirigakure retreat, the troops used to deal with Kirigakure can be thrown into the Land of Fields battlefield in an instant.
At that time, Konoha will also be able to gain an advantage in the war with Amegakure.
As long as Konoha solves the Land of Rain battlefield and the Land of Fields battlefield, a single war with Iwagakure, even if the stalemate continues, will eventually kill Iwagakure.
At the main seat, Takenaka Kaguya frowned slightly when he heard Tsunade's request.
Although he speaks, whether it is Hanzo of the Salamander or Kirigakure's Kurama, they will all listen to him.
But, does he have any reason to ask them to retreat? Also, because people from these two villages came to help Uzushiogakure repel Shinobi Allied Forces, Uzushiogakure and Ninja have a very good attitude towards them.
Even when Second Shinobi World War just started, Mingyue Takenaka, who was temporarily acting as the leader of Uzushiogakure, sent someone to ask Hanzo of the Salamander if he needed help?
In other words, if Land of Rain and Land of Fire were at war, Uzushiogakure would definitely help Hanzo of the Salamander.
As for Kirigakure, Takenaka Kaguya knows that Kirigakure has not completely ended. Otherwise, it is just Kirigakure's Yuki Clan, Kaguya Clan and Ninja of the Hozuki Clan, combined with Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Konoha, can't stop them in the southeast.
Thinking of this, Takenaka Kaguya still shook his head and refused. "Sorry, although your request is indeed a matter of my words, I still won't help you."
"Ah?"
Tsunade originally thought that after she settled for the next best thing, Takenaka Kaguya would agree to help, but she never thought that Takenaka Kaguya actually refused again.
However, before she could speak, she heard Takenaka Kaguya say something that made Tsunade even more desperate.
"In addition, if Hanzo of the Salamander and Kirigakure ask us for help, I think most Ninja in the village will agree to help.
Therefore, Tsunade, you'd better be able to grasp this speed. If they ask for help, even if it is to repay them for helping us Uzushiogakure repel Shinobi Allied Forces's attack, we Uzushiogakure will definitely send troops to help.
I just hope it won't happen one day, otherwise..."
Takenaka Kaguya didn't say any more, but Tsunade understood. She only felt cold in her body now.
It was already bad enough that Konoha was surrounded by enemies from all sides. The reason why Konoha was able to maintain the status quo was because of Konoha's strong blood and strong family background.
If Uzushiogakure joins the war, Tsunade dare not continue to think about the consequences.
Because in that case, for Konoha, it would definitely be a terrifying consequence of catastrophe.
"Hoo!"
Forcibly suppressing the fear in his heart, Tsunade respectfully saluted Takenaka Kaguya and said again, "Lord Takenaka, since you are not willing to help in these two battlefields, then, Kumogakure and Iwagakure, I think you will not refuse.
As far as I know, although it was Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō who instigated the major hidden villages to besiege Uzushiogakure, the main force was Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
Although they were repelled, Uzushiogakure later also carried out retaliatory actions. If these two hidden villages are not small, especially Iwagakure and two Tailed Beast Jinchuriki were captured back to Uzushiogakure, I think they will not give up.
I know you hate Konoha for betraying the alliance, but you also know that it was a private decision made by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, and Konoha and others were unaware of it!"