The Konoha camp has already begun heading towards the border to make room for the Sunagakure delegation; otherwise, what if they dare not come to negotiate?
Just then, a flash of light appeared in front of Uchiha Kō. Uchiha Kō's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth turned up. "Minato is back? What did Chiyo say?"
In fact, Uchiha Kō had carefully considered and analyzed Chiyo Chiyo's personality before proposing the plan. He felt that there was an 80% chance that Chiyo would agree, with the remaining 20% being an exception.
Namikaze Minato bowed slightly. "Teacher, these Chiyo Chiyo's exact words..."
Uchiha Kō's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Good! Well done! Minato, as expected, you haven't disappointed me!"
Namikaze Minato scratched his head. At this moment, he was like a child in front of Uchiha Kō, instead of the mature and composed man he was at the Sunagakure camp.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Uchiha Kō glanced at the back of Uchiha Izuna, who was directing the army's march, smiled secretly, and then walked towards the figure behind him, Uchiha.
He gently touched Uchiha's shoulder. "Great Grandfather, come here, something good has happened!"
Uchiha frowned. Good news? What good news? Didn't you see I hadn't spoken to Izuna the entire way? I'd been worrying about his marriage the whole time!
"Speak up, stop beating around the bush!" Uchiha glared at him. He should be using this time to think about how to help his grandfather win over the girl he likes! Seriously!
Uchiha Kō's lips twitched, but seeing that his Great Grandfather was feeling troubled, he didn't keep him in suspense any longer and instead whispered a few words in his ear.
Uchiha's expression changed noticeably. He looked at Uchiha Kō with admiration in his eyes. "Hmm, well done!"
Uchiha's large hand was about to pat Uchiha Kō's shoulder when Uchiha Kō quickly dodged to the side. He was speechless with exasperation. Just because you're senior doesn't mean I have to give in to you!
Doesn't he know how strong he is? Really! Uchiha Kō only dared to think to himself.
Uchiha was taken aback, but didn't seem to care. "What about the village? After all, people died this time!"
Uchiha Kō took a deep breath. "Then you'll have to pay for it, Great Grandfather. Consider this a gift for Grandpa."
Uchiha was about to object, but after careful consideration, he decided to agree.
After all, he only had one younger brother, and he couldn't just sit by and watch him become a bachelor.
"Alright, Great Grandfather this matter. Please perform as you see fit during the negotiations and try to resolve this as quickly as possible."
Uchiha Kō expressed his understanding and nodded, "Don't worry! I know what I'm doing."
After saying this, Uchiha Kō fell silent and followed the army toward the distant border.
When Uchiha Kō and the others reached the border, he clapped his hands together and Wood Release: Three Rooms and Two Living Rooms Technique!
With a whoosh, the tree roots rose from the ground and transformed into a wooden house. The entourage was dumbfounded, never expecting that Wood Release could be used in this way. Even Uchiha was quite taken aback.
How come he didn't think of using Wood Release to build houses? Oh, right, he used Wood Release in his duel with Senju Hashirama. This kind of ninjutsu wasn't something Senju Hashirama considered. Senju Hashirama didn't even consider it, why would Uchiha consider it?
Today has truly opened his eyes. He feels that his eldest grandson, Uchiha Kō, could definitely write a book. He's even thought of a title: One Hundred Applications of Wood Release.
After having his grandfather, Uchiha Kō, settle the troops, Uchiha Izuna returned and they negotiated in the house. Uchiha Izuna nodded, indicating that there was no problem. He then settled the troops in the Land of Land of Fire, ten kilometers from the border, and instructed Namikaze Minato to manage them before rushing towards the wooden house built by Uchiha Kō.
The group entered the house, and not long after, Uchiha Kō Sarutobi Shinnosuke's voice came in.
"Lord Hokage Chiyo, Sunagakure and other high-ranking officials from Sunagakure have come to pay a visit." Sarutobi Shinnosuke didn't address him as "teacher," but rather by his title when working; he still remembered this.
Uchiha Kō was taken aback. Good heavens, they arrived so quickly? Then, he stood up and said, "Everyone, come with me to meet the higher-ups of Sunagakure!"
Uchiha Izuna, with his Uchiha Kō, heading towards the door.
Pushing open the door, Chiyo walked in front, followed by Ebizo, Hayashi, and Pakura. Their expressions were calm, revealing no emotion, which made Uchiha Kō nod. "Hmm, not bad, that's more like it."
Then he laughed and said, "Oh dear! What wind has blown our Chiyo here! Please come in, please come in. Shinnosuke, go and boil some water and prepare some tea."
Chiyo's lips twitched. "You're putting on quite a show. But looking at your lineup, it makes this old man a little scared. The three top fighters of the Uchiha are also top fighters in the Ninja World."
Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha, Uchiha Kō, any one of you three could take on all the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure present in one-on-one combat. Was it really necessary to make such a big fuss?
"Yes, Lord Hokage! I'll go right away!" Sarutobi Shinnosuke took out a water bottle he'd somehow acquired, poured drinking water into it, then went into the house, found the stove, and lit a fire to boil water.
This was in the wild, there was no electricity, so they had to make do with what they had. Chiyo and the others were politely invited into the house by Uchiha Kō, and when Uchiha Kō looked at Pakura, his eyes flashed.
Uchiha Izuna stared at Pakura's beautiful back without saying anything. At this moment, the two represented Konoha and Sunagakure, and their different stances meant that even if they had a lot of emotions, they had to restrain themselves.
"Chiyo, I heard from my good-for-nothing disciple that you agreed to my conditions?" Uchiha Kō smiled, then sat down in a chair and gestured for Chiyo to sit in the chair opposite him.
Chiyo glanced at Pakura with a guilty conscience, then at Uchiha Izuna, trying to convince herself that all of this was necessary for the sake of Sunagakure. Besides, Izuna was quite handsome, so entrusting Pakura to him shouldn't be a problem.
"Of course, Lord Hokage, both I and Pakura have agreed to Lord Hokage proposal. I wonder about your side..." Chiyo glanced at Uchiha Izuna, not finishing her sentence.
She realized that Izuna seemed unaware of the matter. His eyes were wide with confusion as he asked, "Big brother! Grandson, what have you been doing behind my back? And why is Miss Pakura involved?"
He was somewhat angry at this moment. He couldn't understand what was it that couldn't be told to him, especially since it involved Miss Pakura?
Uchiha was also seeing his younger brother like this for the first time, and he was somewhat stunned. Was this still the same little angel who used to be so obedient to him? Now he dared to question him!
Uchiha Kō calmly replied, "Grandpa, I heard that you like Miss Pakura, so I mentioned it to Elder Chiyo. Elder Chiyo is open-minded and willing to agree to this, thus fulfilling your relationship with Miss Pakura."
Uchiha Izuna was stunned. He hadn't expected this! Wait, how did Uchiha Kō know about this? And why would Chiyo be so kind? Why did she agree to this so easily?
He frowned, waiting for Uchiha Kō to continue. Uchiha Kō sighed. Why live so clearly! But who could blame him when he was his blood grandfather? He shouldn't hide it from him!
"I offered to waive the war reparations, establish a friendly alliance with Sunagakure, and support Sunagakure economic development. What, Grandpa, are you not satisfied?" Uchiha Kō raised an eyebrow and looked at Uchiha Izuna.
Uchiha Izuna was about to say "I..." but seeing Pakura's bright eyes and slightly upturned lips, he suppressed his emotions and said calmly, "I have no objection."
"Chiyo, as you can see, my client has agreed, so please sign this agreement." Uchiha Kō unfolded the agreement, placed it on the table, and handed it over.
Chiyo turned it around and started looking at it.
The agreement is as follows
1. The high command of Sunagakure agreed to marry off the legendary Sunagakure ninja Scorch Release, to Konoha Pakura, thus severing all ties with Pakura.
2. Konoha views this as a marriage alliance between the two villages. After the marriage, Konoha and Sunagakure will form an alliance and share both good times and bad.
3. If things succeed, the war reparations will be waived, Konoha will no longer pursue the responsibility of Sunagakure.
4. If things fail, Konoha will take the following ten sanction measures!
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Chiyo felt increasingly troubled and frightened as she looked at the scene. Damn it, that Uchiha Kō was a ruthless maniac!
If she had previously persuaded Namikaze Minato to refuse Uchiha Kō's conditions, then once these ten measures were implemented, Sunagakure would have no chance of ever rising again, and might even have been wiped out from the stage of history!
Even Ebizo looked at Uchiha Kō with a look of utter disbelief, thinking to himself, "How can this guy be so terrifying? How did he come up with all those agreements?"
This is even more unequal than an unequal treaty. For example, one of the clauses states that if Sunagakure were to disintegrate, Konoha would seek retribution from the former Sunagakure ninja clans, former ninjas, and former villagers.
Birth, damn it, birth!
Chiyo sighed, "We accept the first three conditions and are willing to marry the Scorch Release ninja Pakura, to your village's vice commander, Uchiha Izuna. From now on, Pakura will be Uchiha Izuna's wife, and we will sever all ties with Sunagakure."
Uchiha Kō's lips curled up. "Then please have Chiyo sign it." Uchiha Kō gestured for her to sign, looking at Granny Chiyo with a smile.
Chiyo took out her pen, signed her name on it, and then looked at Pakura with a complicated expression. "Child, you've suffered!"
Pakura shook her head. "Grandma, it's alright. I hope you can lead Sunagakure out of its predicament and usher in a new life!"
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Brothers, the Lao Guan is still holding on, wouldn't it be better if you guys gave him a little encouragement?