Compromise, the Realm Where All Things Flourish
The Raikage's face darkened. "Damn it, you're the one who wants peace talks, and you're the one who wants to give nothing in return? Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you!"
Ōnoki saw that the Raikage's face was flushed red, but he didn't care. He straightened his neck and said, "I don't care who you are or how you react. If you want me to pay you back, there's no room for negotiation."
"Then there's nothing to talk about!" Raikage then stood up, his hands covered in high-voltage, rapid electricity. He slammed his hand on the table, shattering it instantly, the fragments flying towards Ōnoki's head.
Ōnoki snorted coldly, and some pure white light flashed by, touching the debris. The debris disappeared before everyone's eyes as if it had never existed.
Ai remained silent, calm and Dust Release; losing an arm or a leg in the process would be too much of a loss!
Yugito blue flame-like Chakra, and his pupils turned into cat eyes; he had undergone Partial Tailed Beast Transformation!
Ōnoki calmed down a bit. He seemed to have forgotten to bring Roshi or Han. Tsk tsk, having a Perfect Jinchuriki here is really annoying.
"Please forgive me, Lord Tsuchikage, and offer some compensation." Yugito's eyes drifted slowly towards Ōnoki.
Just as Ōnoki was about to continue his taunts, saying, "What are you Jinchūriki a Kitsuchi?", Yotsuchi grabbed his arm, and Ōnoki calmed down.
Seeing Kitsuchi, he shook his head, indicating that it was nothing for him to give up a little.
"Well then, I can give you two million in military subsidies, but I can't come up with that myself." Ōnoki was giving his son face.
Raikage frowned, wondering what two million could buy, but then Ai (his son) pulled him back and shook his head.
The Raikage sighed. In the end, the Lightning-Earth War ended with the Land of Earth paying two million taels of silver in reparations. Neither side lost. The two million taels were paid as humanitarian compensation.
The Raikage saved face, and Iwagakure didn't suffer any major economic losses.
Afterwards, the two shadows, each accompanied by their personal guards, headed towards their respective villages.
Ōnoki headed west, Ai headed east; the two were destined never to be together.
The news quickly reached Konoha. The agreement was signed in the morning, and the news arrived in the afternoon. It has to be said that Konoha's intelligence system is really strong.
Uchiha Kō was leisurely drinking tea in his office when Anbu pushed open the door and invited him in, saying that the Lord Hokage had invited him.
Uchiha Kō frowned; it seemed trouble was brewing! So he didn't waste any words and quickly followed the Anbu to the Hokage Building.
When they pushed the door open, they saw the Konoha F4, who were discussing something.
When the four saw Uchiha Kō enter, their expressions lit up with joy. Danzo, grabbed Uchiha Kō's hand, and pressed him down into the seat next to him.
Shimura Danzō slowly said, "Lord Owl, you don't know yet, do you? The Lightning-Earth War is over."
Uchiha Kō was taken aback. So fast? How long has it been? He turned his questioning gaze to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and handed a copy of the peace agreement to Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō glanced at the contents and couldn't help but sigh. He had originally thought that this Lightning-Earth War would deplete most of their forces, giving the Ninja World more time to rest. However, both countries stopped short of defeat and preserved their strength.
At worst, they could start a war while Konoha recuperates. In that case, one country could fight two, and the result would be contrary to their wishes.
Indeed, one should not underestimate people; just because someone thinks something doesn't mean the world will change.
"What do you think, Lord Owl?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile.
Uchiha Kō sighed, "It was both unexpected and reasonable. I originally thought they would fight to the death, or at the very least, suffer serious injuries."
"As a result, both sides restrained their impulses, recuperated, and preserved their strength. I estimate this is mostly because Konoha is still there to deter them. So, it was both unexpected and reasonable."
"Both the Lightning and Earth kingdoms are not lacking in intelligent people," Uchiha Kō remarked.
The Third Hokage nodded, agreeing with Uchiha Kō's words. Danzo, patted Uchiha Kō on the shoulder, "It's alright. It was just a casual move back then, but it at least eased the situation on the battlefield in the Land of Rain."
"Yes, no one is perfect. No one can imagine the entire battlefield. Lord Xiao, you have done very well!" Mitokado Homura said.
Utatane Koharu nodded, Uchiha Kō, naturally understanding their meaning, didn't dwell on it further, smiling and saying, "Thank you all for your understanding."
"Oh, by the way, Lord Owl, do you think it's possible that the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth will realize what's happening and eventually join forces to attack our Land of Fire?" Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly asked, a hint of worry in his eyes.
Uchiha Kō pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's highly unlikely. Both countries have just gone through a war and need to recuperate. They won't resort to war in the short term, but they might engage in many other underhanded tactics."
"King Owl, then tell me, what kind of tricks will you pull?" Shimura Danzō sinisterly. His sinister intentions were directed at the Lightning and Earth Kingdoms, not at Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō pondered the plot for a moment, then said, "They might come here on the surface to sign some peace agreements, but secretly they're plotting to seize Konoha's bloodline limit."
This is a possibility he proposed based on the Raikage's actions during Third Shinobi World War.
"They might also want to steal our village's secret Ninjutsu, such as Sealing Scroll. That's all possible." Uchiha Kō only listed these two things, but they made the four of them frown.
"However, in a village now protected by the Konoha Police Force, the probability of such an incident occurring is greatly reduced!" Uchiha Kō smiled slightly.
He explained the current structure and investigative methods of the Police Force, as well as the guard force on night duty, to the four people present, leaving the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, completely bewildered.
Uchiha Kō took over the Police Force, and in just a few days, he has already arranged everything in great detail, from procedures and organization to recruitment and police deployment!
Even in terms of police deployment, it is much more meticulous than Uchiha Hirotomo. According to the arrangement described by Uchiha Kō, even if a few birds fly by at night, the members of the Police Force will know exactly what's going on!
The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Kō with admiration, then smiled and said, "Owl-kun, keep up the good work. I look forward to your contributions to the safety of Konoha!"
After saying that, he patted Uchiha Kō on the shoulder, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
Uchiha Kō quickly replied, "It's all thanks to the Lord Hokage teaching. Speaking of which, I'm practically the Lord Hokage's disciple. The image of the Lord Hokage teaching at the academy, that vibrant and flourishing world, is still vivid in my mind..." (borrowing a quote from a great figure)
If your boss praises your wisdom and competence, you should naturally know how to restrain yourself and give your boss a chance to shine.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Kō, he really knows how to speak well! Even Danzo and the others couldn't say such things!
"You flatter me, you flatter me. It's mainly because you, Lord Xiao, are outstanding..."
"No, it's all thanks to the Lord Hokage's teaching."