Uchiha Kō returned to the battlefield, wielding the Kubikiribōchō, cutting down one enemy after another with a single stroke. Wherever his gaze fell, there was slaughter.
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Uchiha Kō looked at the Blazing Heaven Fan in his hand, feeling delighted. He kept repeating to himself, "What a treasure, what a treasure!"
The Blazing Heaven Fan seemed to sense the praise in Uchiha Kō's heart, and flashed with red light.
Karatachi Yagura's eyes flickered with emotion as he looked at Uchiha Kō with a complex expression. This guy really had a lot of treasures. Compared to him now, he was already struggling, not to mention that he still Susanoo to use.
He felt a desire to surrender at that moment, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. Uchiha Kō glanced at him and understood what he was thinking, because Ōnoki, the Third Rai, and Chiyo all had the same look in their eyes.
Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "Mizukage probably doesn't want to fight anymore, right? Here's what we'll do: agree to one condition, and I can reduce your losses."
Karatachi Yagura frowned. "You speak first." He didn't want to fight anymore; continuing like this was pointless! Besides, it was happening right on his doorstep.
The losses to their village are incalculable!
Uchiha Kō chuckled, "I've heard that a rogue missing-nin has recently emerged in Kirigakure. He frequently injures villagers due to the Tailed Beast's rampages, and he even killed his master, a high-ranking member of Kirigakure."
Uchiha Kō's scheme was so cunning; it backfired spectacularly on Karatachi Yagura, or rather, it slapped Karatachi Yagura in the face.
(Subtext) "Saiken or Kirigakure, you choose one, or don't blame me if your country is destroyed!"
Karatachi Yagura's expression shifted. On one side was Kirigakure, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki Utakata, Kirigakure's only nuclear weapon. Although he was unruly, he would eventually lead his people to reclaim the Tailed Beast. On the other side were the villagers of Kirigakure. One would become a slave, and the other would die immediately.
He could die a heroic death, but he had to consider the lives of the villagers and the ninjas.
"Words are meaningless. How can I believe you? What if you obtain the Six-Tails Jinchuriki and then slaughter my Kirigakure..." Karatachi Yagura said coldly.
Seeing that he was already showing signs of backing down, Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "I swear by the honor of the Uchiha Clan, if Kirigakure hands over the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, I, Uchiha Kō, and Konoha are willing to renew our alliance with Kirigakure!"
"Does it really matter to you?" Karatachi Yagura was now 80% convinced. The Uchiha's oath of honor was well-known in Ninja World history—they always kept their promises. The question now was, did Uchiha Kō's word count?
"Although I am the vice Hokage in Konoha, I am fully responsible for external strategic operations, that's beyond question," Uchiha Kō said with a smile.
After a moment or two of silence, Karatachi Yagura nodded. "Alright, in that case, let's call a truce. I'll take you to find Utakata."
Uchiha Kō's lips curled into a smile. "That was great!" He transmitted a message to his clone, who, upon receiving it, shouted, "Mizukage, surrender! Battle over! Konoha's allies, stand behind me!"
Instantly, the entire arena fell silent, and both sides ceased fighting. Konoha suffered 200 casualties in this battle, while Kirigakure had already lost over 3,000.
One to fifteen, not a bad deal, right?
Subsequently, Uchiha Kō and Karatachi Yagura returned to the battlefield, one standing in front of the Konoha Ninja and the other in front of Kirigakure.
"Gentlemen, the battle is over. This was all my mistake, the Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura. Please clean up the battlefield." Karatachi Yagura bowed to his ninjas.
"Mizukage, this is not your fault!"
"Yes, Mizukage, we are proud of you."
"Even other ninja villages would only suffer defeat against Konoha like this, so don't blame yourself!"
The Kirigakure ninjas comforted Karatachi Yagura, saying that he was the only Kage Level fighter left who could shoulder the responsibility.
If he feels guilty and abdicates or commits suicide, then Kirigakure will be in danger!
Karatachi Yagura was deeply moved. After instructing his secretary to organize the villagers to collect the bodies, he prepared to take Uchiha Kō to deal with the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.
Uchiha Kō sent his clones and the ninjas to the dock to wait for him; he still needed to get the Tailed Beast for his wife.
Karatachi Yagura led Uchiha Kō to Utakata's residence. Unlike Kirigakure, Utakata was a blessed place with sunny skies and no dense fog.
There was a wooden house on that piece of land, which must have been Utakata's residence.
"This is Utakata's residence. I won't go anywhere else." With that, Karatachi Yagura prepared to leave.
Uchiha Kō grabbed him, "Hey, hey, Mizukage- sama, sign this defeat clause!"
As he spoke, Uchiha Kō produced a pre-prepared agreement, which stated that Kirigakure would compensate Konoha for its losses of 100 million taels of silver.
Just this one clause made Karatachi Yagura's lips twitch. He signed three copies, kept one for himself, and left. He Wish to Meet Uchiha Kō again.
Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "One hundred million ryo plus a Tailed Beast, it's worth it!"
Uchiha Kō carefully put away the agreement. He wasn't worried that Kirigakure wouldn't compensate him; he could just come back later. It wasn't a big deal.
Furthermore, Kirigakure is surrounded by the sea and rich in marine resources; they could easily come up with 500 million, let alone 100 million. It's just that killing someone, stealing their Jinchūriki, and demanding so much is too much...
Uchiha Kō smiled and then walked towards the wooden house. However, as soon as he stepped into this territory, the wind suddenly picked up and the humidity in the air became much higher.
"Who are you!" A voice came from inside the wooden house. Then the door opened, and a black-haired man wearing a blue kimono walked out, blowing bubbles with a bubble wand in his mouth.
He looked at Uchiha Kō with a lazy and disdainful expression in his eyes.
Uchiha Kō smiled. "Me? I'm here to capture you."
"Oh? It's the Mizukage and his men again? Looks like I was too lenient before and didn't kill his subordinates. Fine, today I'll take your life to show him what happens when you bother me!"
After saying that, Utakata snapped his fingers, and Utakata immediately appeared, rushing towards Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō took out the Blazing Heaven Fan and gently fanned it, causing the air to become scorching hot and bursting all the bubbles.
Utakata raised an eyebrow. "Good treasure. I want it." With that, he began to Hand Seals, then opened his mouth and spat out a strong acid liquid, which rushed towards Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō dodged, and saw the acidic liquid dripping onto the ground, making a sizzling sound.
The lush green grass rotted, turned yellow, and then turned to ash.
Uchiha Kō looked up at Utakata with excitement in his eyes. He knew that this move was the slime of the Six-Tails Saiken.
Utakata thought to himself, "This guy has two arms, right? How can he still be smiling at a time like this? Is it because I'm too merciful? Or is his handsome appearance just too captivating?"
He touched his face, took out a mirror, and admired his appearance.
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