Konoha October 10, 2041.
Konoha and Sunagakure officially signed Peace Agreement, ending the three-year and nine-month war between the two Ninja Village.
If we count from the time when Land of Rain intervened and attacked Land of Iron, five years have passed since the war of Konoha!
Now, the war has finally ceased on the biggest battlefields of this war, Land of Rain and Land of Wind.
Only Iwagakure is still nominally at war with Konoha, that is, the area with Land of Grass and Kannabi Bridge as the front line.
Hokage Office in...
"Ōnoki has sent a letter, wanting to have a truce with Konoha, expressing his willingness to make war compensation, but... he wants us to give up Kannabi Bridge as a buffer zone for both sides." Hiruzen Sarutobi stated the purpose of Ōnoki's letter in front of three assistants.
"What? He wants Peace Negotiations, and he also wants to take Kannabi Bridge back?" Mitokado frowned when he heard this.
"Kannabi Bridge is like a sharp sword with a hanging head to Iwagakure. It's not surprising that such a request would be made." Danzo was very calm.
"What kind of compensation is he prepared to offer? How dare he propose such conditions?" Utatane Clan asked rhetorically.
"This is the condition jointly issued by Iwagakure... and Land of Earth." Sarutobi said, passing the most important part to Mitokado and Utatane Clan for a look.
Seeing that Danzo didn't come to see it, the two of them immediately understood that Sarutobi should have told him about this in private. Looking at Danzo's reaction just now... Sarutobi also wanted to agree to "Kannabi Bridge"'s conditions? At least he didn't firmly refuse!
But...
Mitokado After reading it, he still frowned and said, "It's not very sincere."
Ōnoki's so-called compensation is not perfunctory, but it is not very generous either - it is in line with his "water-carrying" temperament.
But in this way, it seems that Konoha is at a disadvantage - after all, Ōnoki still wants the "Kannabi Bridge" base.
"With this condition... a truce is possible, Kannabi Bridge? Hey, why doesn't he come and get it himself?" Utatane Clan also sneered.
"It's not easy for him to capture Kannabi Bridge, but are our ninjas really willing to defend it? In the final analysis, it's just Land of Grass's territory, which is thousands of miles away from us..." Danzo said, shaking his head.
Indeed, Konoha Ninja is now very war-weary, and there are probably not a few people who really want to be serious and want to agree.
Just...
"That's right! Kannabi Bridge is the territory of Land of Grass. We agreed rashly. How can we carry out work in Land of Grass afterwards? Besides, without Kannabi Bridge, the entire Land of Grass is within the attack range of Iwagakure!" Mitokado emphasized.
"The previous Kannabi Bridge and Land of Grass were also managed by Iwagakure. Now..." Danzo said slowly.
However, Mitokado emphasized at this time. "Danzo, don't forget the funds Land of Grass is now providing to Konoha!"
Previously, Mitokado had succeeded Akaseki and had been in charge of Land of Grass for a period of time, so he understood the value of Land of Grass and "Outsourcing".
Not to mention, in addition to its actual value, Land of Grass is also a benchmark model for Konoha to engage in "Outsourcing"!
Seeing that Mitokado was seeking truth from facts, Danzo stopped talking - he originally saw that Uchiha Clan was developing very well in Land of Grass, so he supported and agreed to Iwagakure's conditions.
"It's not impossible for him to want Kannabi Bridge, but the price... I don't agree with it either." Utatane Clan also shook his head.
Seeing that Danzo had become silent, Sarutobi also shook his head and said, "Iwagakure's matter is not urgent. Anyway, the war intensity in the direction of Land of Grass is not very strong. We can drag that Ōnoki... Waiting for the ninjas of Land of Wind to fully withdraw, he will naturally become even more unable to sit still!"
Sarutobi also understands that Konoha just doesn't want to fight now.
But if you really give it a try, Iwagakure is definitely no match when Sunagakure has been defeated.
Just...
He didn't dare to "finish all his efforts in one battle", otherwise Kumogakure would have to slow down while fighting, and Hidden Mist Village might even be ready to make a move.
Land of Fire occupies the most fertile land in the mainland, so it naturally requires Konoha to always maintain a certain degree of intimidation in order to stabilize the situation, otherwise it will only be torn apart by a pack of wolves!
"Then it's about Wind Capital. Land of Wind has decided on the new Daimyo. Akaseki wrote a letter, proposing that the village send two Jonin as Guardian Ninja." Sarutobi said this section with a strange tone.
Originally Orochimaru recommended Akaseki to Wind Capital because Akaseki was "smart enough".
According to Orochimaru - especially in this situation, we are not looking for someone who is friendly to Konoha, but someone who is unfriendly enough to Sunagakure... Obviously the smart Uchiha Clan is best at this kind of thing!
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't take it seriously at first, and didn't want to interfere with Daimyo of the Land of Wind's affairs, for fear of causing trouble...
But now that the war is no longer tense, there is no shortage of Konoha's Akaseki, so Sarutobi agreed.
Who knows...
What on earth did this kid do?
How come the new Daimyo of the Land of Wind directly asked three Jonin from Konoha to become Guardian Ninja?
Is it a little too successful?
Although in theory, if you do Guardian Ninja, you will be separated from Ninja Village and no longer the ninja of Ninja Village, but... the little Ninja Village is fine, but the Jonin that really left the big Ninja Village, unless it is a rebel ninja, how can it be really cut?
Are you directly looking for a ninja from Konoha to be your bodyguard?
"Two Jonin? Guardian Ninja?" Mitokado was also stunned - he had taken over Akaseki's class at Kusagakure, and at that time he felt that Akaseki was very "quick" in doing things and would understand local relations very clearly.
When Mitokado first arrived at Kusagakure, he was worried that young people Akaseki and Uchiha Clan would definitely leave many hidden dangers. As a result... from the local leader Kusagakure to ordinary Grass Ninja, everyone was very cooperative, and he was able to reap the benefits of Akaseki.
"Three to be precise. He decided privately to send one Uchiha Clan to the enemy country!" Danzo emphasized at this time.
Mitokado:...
Mitokado looked at this old guy strangely.
"Well, it's not private, Akaseki is also asking for instructions on this matter." Hiruzen Sarutobi explained.
That's right, among the three, Akaseki directly wants to give Uchiha Clan a spot. The clan has already selected the person. He is Uchiha Soku, the same generation as A Jie and A Yang, but he is a little older. He opened Two-Tomoe Sharingan during the war and was promoted to Jonin.
According to Jiancheng's idea, the three of them will just let Uchiha Clan go, so there is no need to trouble the village...
However, this mindless idea was directly stopped by Orochimaru and was not seen by Akaseki.
The other two places are still decided by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"You must choose two people who are prudent and modest, so as not to give people the impression of being domineering." Mitokado said instead.
"You also need to be able to restrain Uchiha Clan who is going with you... and since Uchiha Clan can do it, then don't choose Commoner Ninja for the other two places." Utatane Clan added.
If Uchiha Clan cannot be restrained, then Uchiha Clan can dominate all three of them. As for Commoner Ninja...
It's not that Utatane Clan has any prejudice against civilians, but that this location is really special!
Theoretically, Guardian Ninja is not the ninja of Ninja Village at all, and this is not a mission out of the village. The person who goes there has been in Future for at least a few years, or even decades, or the rest of his life... he is "Land of Wind Guardian Ninja".
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Commoner Ninja lacks the ties of clan members. If you live in a foreign country and do Guardian Ninja for a few years, you might forget Konoha.
In contrast, Shinobi Clan's ninja is not prone to this situation.
Even if they are not Konoha Ninja in name, their clan members are still Konoha. This is an ongoing relationship.
Therefore, Guardian Ninja of Five Great Nations are generally unwilling to find Shinobi Clan ninjas. Even if Ninja Village is asked to send someone, they will emphasize Commoner Ninja.
However, the quota that Akaseki secured this time did not mention such restrictions.
Danzo:...
When Danzo met Mitokado and Utatane Clan, the topic had naturally transitioned to "candidates". There was no intention of discussing "whether to accept" or not, and he could only keep a straight face and say nothing.
Originally, Danzo really wanted to stir up the pornographic matter...
After all, there is also a Uchiha Clan among them!
But now not only that monkey, but also Mitokado and Utatane Clan agree. He can't give any reason. He can only convince himself in his heart that "at least Konoha has two quotas, one more than Uchiha Clan"!
Mitokado and Utatane Clan both named several candidates at this time - basically all of them were middle-aged ninjas. Obviously "potential" was also part of the consideration... It was impossible to send a "genius" to be Guardian Ninja.
Danzo listened for a while and couldn't help but said, "Actually Root..."
"No!" Mitokado refused directly.
Seeing Danzo staring at him, Mitokado still said, "Land of Wind's new Daimyo is willing to hire Guardian Ninja from Konoha in order to strengthen the relationship with Konoha. We are not sending people to monitor."
Without waiting for Danzo to say anything, Sarutobi nodded and said, "That's right, it's better not to send people from Root."
Danzo saw the two old guys opposing him, and couldn't help but feel disappointed, and then... scolded Akashi Uchiha in his heart!
It's all this evil Uchiha Clan kid!
As long as it has anything to do with him, nothing good will happen!
Even Danzo scolded Yakushi Nonō in his heart - because now Yakushi Nonō is also in Wind Capital...
Previously, Orochimaru said that Akaseki could find assistants from among the clan members, but Akaseki directly called away Nonō and Ranwu.
All the Uchiha Clan clan members, including Uchiha Clan's son-in-law, were also amazed by this.
Just call Ranwu...
You still call Yakushi Nonō in front of Ranwu?
No more acting, right?
Who knew what would happen next, which would make them even more surprised - Ranwu not only had no objection, but also agreed with it, as if he was very close to Yakushi Nonō?
Yangyong At this time, he also began to doubt whether this kidney-tonifying Secret Technique really existed...
Of course, others can't understand it, but for Akaseki and Ranwu, it comes naturally.
Because they know that Yakushi Nonō in "Future"... at least "a certain Future" not only raised Konoha, but was also almost silenced by Root because of Konoha.
There was an urgent mission before, so the two of them didn't get into trouble like this. Now that they have some free time, they have to make a plan to help Yakushi Nonō escape from Root...