Akaseki discovered at this time that these warriors Severed Mountain City now seem to be lacking Supplies, otherwise they would not be so "grieving".
Now that I think about it, that Mifune just now is the one I know best----
The reason why Mifune met his Konoha Ninja outside first was because Mifune felt that these people inside could not get along with his Konoha Ninja at all, so he wanted to use his famous sword to exchange for those supplies.
Orochimaru is now acting politely. Although he did not let Land of Iron take advantage, he offered to use these as "payment for goods."
In fact, Orochimaru had already predicted that Land of Iron's samurai might also lack Supplies because they had captured too many before!
Nominally Orochimaru came here for a large transaction this time, but this batch of grain obtained from Rain Ninja was almost twice the amount of supplies from this transaction.
Those Rain Ninja looted were obviously not just the village's rations----
After all, Land of Iron is originally a bitter cold place, and even trades in iron grain are needed to make up for the deficit. Ordinary farmers will not be so wealthy.
Reminiscent of the Land of Iron harvest season, which has only been a month in the past, Orochimaru estimates that the war has already begun before Land of Iron has had time to collect grain.
Those stored grains are not only used by the village itself to survive the long winter, but are also collected by Land of Iron!
This is not the border of Land of Iron, but Severed Mountain City is built here. It is precisely because behind this is one of the few grain-producing areas in Land of Iron. Although it is in Konoha Ninja From E's perspective, this cultivated land is fragmented, and in terms of fertility and climate it is not even as good as Land of Fire's average place. However, for Land of Iron, it is already a "treasure land" that must be protected.
If not--
Anyway, most of the plundered villages have very few people left alive, so Land of Iron doesn't need food to rescue them, so it's not that stressful!
However, after Orochimaru proposed to expand the transaction scale, Three-Eyes and others looked embarrassed.
Seeing this, Orochimaru lowered his face and said, "If Land of Iron has any doubts, of course we are not forcing a purchase or sale, so let's deliver this Chakra Metal first."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of Three-Eyes and others in front of them became even more embarrassed----
"Does your country think there is any problem with the transaction?" Orochimaru asked in silence.
After another period of silence, Three-Eyes said in a nonchalant tone, "Well—our country is in a special situation right now. It is true that we cannot get these ores. We can sign a loan contract and pay an additional 10% interest next year."
"Next year?" Orochimaru said, then chuckled and said, "Then it's up to Lord Hokage to make a decision.
Now everyone can hear Orochimaru's disdain for next year? It's up to you whether you will be there next year or not, maybe you'll have to buy it with Hanzō!
"Orochimaru Jonin! We are the ones who have withstood Land of Rain. Previously, the general was facing pressure from all sides——" Three-Eyes was a little annoyed when he saw this.
Three-Eyes did not continue, but Orochimaru continued, "So the general decided to expand the trade share of Kumogakure in exchange for Kumogakure not to invade immediately, right?"
Three-Eyes was shocked when he heard this, and immediately said, "You, how do you know?"
"Don't underestimate our intelligence!" Jiraiya changed his previous silence at this time.
Akaseki They really don't know about this----
Of course, in this task, they are "part-time workers", and Orochimaru and Jiraiya are solely responsible for decision-making.
Orochimaru didn't speak anymore at this time, while Jiraiya on the side sang the red face and said, "I can't understand you either, Rain Ninja is obviously the same as Kumogakure is a group. At this time, in order to Kumogakure not send troops for the time being, you are vigorously supporting the enemy. Aren't you afraid that in the future, these Chakra Metal ores will come back to you in another way?"
According to the information obtained by Orochimaru and Jiraiya, Kumogakure's ninjas were gathering in large numbers in the southwest at this time, eager to try to open the land bridge. At this time, Land of Iron, the idiot general, did not know how to temporarily "pacify" Kumogakure----
Previously, they had not confirmed what conditions Land of Iron had agreed to, so there was also testing in the language.
Sure enough----
When they saw their expressions of embarrassment, Orochimaru and Jiraiya had some vague suspicions, but now they have only confirmed them.
Hearing Jiraiya's sarcasm, Three-Eyes wanted to retaliate, but Orochimaru interrupted at this time, "Forget it, I believe Land of Iron has also thought about these things carefully - well, and since the ores have been traded, I believe Land of Iron is not short of food now and has no supplies to give us, so let's end our trip here."
After being snatched away by Orochimaru, Three-Eyes's face turned green and red. He wanted to refute, but couldn't.
"Ah, you are still short of food after the transaction, right?" Jiraiya used an exaggerated and shocked tone, which made Orochimaru stop and turn around to leave.
Three-Eyes held it in for a long time and then said, "The transaction with Kumogakure is not about food!"
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes at this time and said in a dangerous tone, "Oh? Could it be that Land of Iron has changed its neutral position and paid tribute to Kumogakure?"
"Of course not!" Three-Eyes immediately denied.
Immediately, Three-Eyes couldn't help but said with some embarrassment, "It's----trade with wine and cattle."
"Oh! Is it four bottles of wine and a black-haired cow?" Jiraiya said with eyes lighting up, and at the same time he swallowed a little.
These are Land of Lightning's specialties, and Jiraiya, who loves gourmet food, has heard about them for a long time.
Orochimaru glanced at him secretly, and then Jiraiya reacted and restrained himself.
However, Jiraiya's words made the Three-Self even more unable to hold its head high.
It is true that these are valuable in the market. A small piece of black beef can be exchanged for an ordinary cow, and one or four barrels of wine can be exchanged for a warehouse of grain----
But when a war is about to begin, what is the use of all these high-grade meats and alcohol?
It is better to trade with ordinary meat and spirits of equal value but in large quantities, which at least can provide the warriors with food to keep them warm.
However, Kumogakure wanted to put pressure on them, so they used these "luxury goods" to complete the transaction.
The book value is almost the same, so this is Land of Iron's last insistence----
Looking at Orochimaru with a grin on his face, Three-Eyes gritted his teeth and knelt down on one knee and said, "Please Orochimaru Jonin----for the sake of your lips and teeth, let us----make a loan transaction!"
Three-Eyes was 80% sure that as team leaders Jonin and Orochimaru had such authority, saying that Lord Hokage wanted to ask for instructions was just an excuse or even just a bargain.
After all, everyone knows that this time Konoha's team came to Land of Iron, and it was not an ordinary escort of trading materials. The leader of the team is a student of Third Hokage, so it is unlikely that he does not have the right to make emergency decisions.
Before, they dared to bargain with Konoha because they believed that Amegakure and Kumogakure were all here for Konoha, and Konoha should rescue Land of Iron who suffered heavy losses.
But now Orochimaru seems not to buy it, and Three-Eyes is also on both sides. Even if there is a 90% certainty that Konoha will not watch Land of Iron be captured, he still dare not bet.
Orochimaru waited for a while, then helped Three-Eyes up and said, "Three-Eyes The great swordsman doesn't have to be like this, it's just——
I have never believed in loans without collateral."
Orochimaru seems polite, but his words are very direct.
"Then I don't know Orochimaru Jonin, how do you think it's better to mortgage?" Three-Eyes asked.
"There's no need to say anything about mortgage. Since Land of Iron is really in trouble--then that's it. I'll make the decision without authorization. From the grain traded, to twice the amount of grain we got from Rain Ninja before, I will exchange two straw swords with your country, one is [Heavenly Cloud Sword] and the other is a [straight knife]." Orochimaru said calmly.
Akaseki was also a little surprised when he heard this. It seems that Captain Orochimaru has been interested in these two knives for a long time?
I didn't agree to Mifune before, was it because "Black Marsh" wasn't heavy enough?
"Kusanagi Sword" is the collective name for a class of top-grade swords among Shinobi World. There are very few swords that can be called "grass swords". Indeed, there are several Land of Irons.
It's just that I have never heard of "Heavenly Cloud Sword" or "straight knife", including the previous "Black Marsh" and Akaseki, so I can't tell the difference.
Three-Eyes's expression froze at this moment, and he said with a bit of irritation in his embarrassment, "I can give you the straight sword----but----Heavenly Cloud Sword, it is the general's sword----"
Orochimaru interrupted directly at this time, "It must be Heavenly Cloud Sword----I believe that the general of your country is good at making decisions."
Orochimaru still had a smile on his lips, obviously mocking Land of Iron's previous transaction with Kumogakure.
Three-Eyes Although he was humiliated and annoyed, he had no choice but to take off his saber first----
Only then did Akaseki confirm that this "straight sword" was Three-Eyes's sword!
Now Akaseki can see that Captain Orochimaru's goal should have been "Heavenly Cloud Sword", and this "straight knife" was just to deliberately humiliate Three-Eyes.
I just don't know whether Captain Orochimaru already knew that Three-Eyes's great swordsman's sword was a "straight sword", or he recognized it with his eyesight.
"You don't have to give it to me now, the more important thing is Heavenly Cloud Sword". "Orochimaru didn't accept it, and emphasized that this deal is not "one dollar and half". Without "Heavenly Cloud Sword", there would be no deal this year.
"I will—notify the general as soon as possible." Three-Eyes said helplessly.
Orochimaru then smiled with satisfaction, then glanced at Jiraiya and said, "By the way, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"You----"Three-Eyes was obviously annoyed.
However, Orochimaru said confidently, "I am also very interested in the black rat cattle and four buckets of wine that your country finally obtained through trade. Please be sure to take one and one bucket as a celebration of the smooth trade between our two countries."
Three-Eyes heard that he only wanted cattle and wine, so he suppressed his annoyance and nodded. "No matter whether the deal is concluded or not, I will buy the cattle and wine!"
For Land of Iron, these cow wines only have book value and cannot be realized at all, so they are of little significance----
The reason why Orochimaru brought it up was, firstly, to show that he was confident, and secondly, of course, because he saw someone was greedy, so he did it casually.