Sunagakure Surrenders and Schemes to Sow Discord
Upon seeing Uchiha Kō fall, the Konoha Ninja immediately snapped out of their daze and quickly rallied to protect him, especially the Uchiha Kō Uchiha Clan ninjas.
Among them, the Uchiha ninjas who participated in the war at the end of the Warring States Period had a burning desire in their eyes, knowing that the Uchiha Clan had once again produced a powerful member with the Mangekyō Sharingan!
Moreover, judging from Uchiha Kō's performance just now, his Mangekyō Sharingan is very strong! Although it was the first form, it was enough to defeat the Third Kazekage in an instant.
Therefore, Uchiha Kō is their hope at this moment! Uchiha strength, and Uchiha Hirotomo has not revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, so Uchiha Kō's status in the hearts of the eight hundred Uchiha is rising sharply.
The other Konoha Ninja were also worried that some Sunagakure Ninja might launch a sneak attack on Uchiha Kō at this time, but they saw that the eight hundred Uchiha were protecting Uchiha Kō with all their might.
Immediately, they understood the importance of Uchiha Kō in their hearts, so they went outside, ready for battle.
But Sunagakure no longer dared to resist. One by one, they threw down their Kunai, knelt on the ground, and supported themselves with their hands on the ground. Rasa was the first to surrender.
"Konoha ninjas! I am Rasa, and I surrender. The Third Kazekage, the one who started this war, has been executed! Please show mercy!" he cried, raising one hand.
Apart from Rasa Uchiha Kō and the deceased Third Kazekage, no one else witnessed Rasa's underhanded attack. After all, that cunning Rasa wouldn't allow his reputation to be damaged.
"We surrender! Please, Konoha ninja, spare our lives!" pleaded the approximately 1,800 Sunagakure Ninja, who were covered in wounds.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was taken aback, then slowly walked away from Uchiha Kō. Danzo followed him. This time, he was also a great contributor to the battle, not just Sarutobi Hiruzen's shadow, so he could openly share this honor with Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Can you represent Sunagakure, Rasa?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked sternly, looking at the surrendered Rasa. Rasa calmly replied, "I am the Third Kazekage's student and the successor to the next Kazekage. I believe I am qualified!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen somewhat moved and was about to help him up when a voice rang out, "Wait, Hokage! I am the wife of the First Kazekage of Sunagakure. Now that the Third Kazekage is dead, Rasa cannot represent the entire Sunagakure!"
"Whatever the matter is, I request that you, my brother Ebizo, and I negotiate!" Chiyo's expression turned cold as she looked at Rasa.
She had just arrived and, after being introduced to the situation by the local ninjas, she understood what had happened. She never expected that this Rasa would claim to be the Fourth Hokage. Damn it, who gave him the guts!
Rasa cried out urgently, "Lord Hokage, that crazy woman has already been removed from her position as an elder by the Third Kazekage! You mustn't believe her!"
Chiyo remained silent, a hint of disappointment and disgust flashing in her eyes as she looked at Rasa. A person may be physically disabled, but they cannot be servile and call their enemy "sir"!
Therefore, Chiyo decided that as long as she lived, she would not allow Rasa to have the opportunity to become the Kazekage. Looking at Pakura, although there was some surprise in her eyes, she did not show the fear or servility that Rasa had.
Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated. He didn't know if the Third Kazekage Rasa mentioned Rasa succeeding as the Fourth Kazekage, but he knew Chiyo's status.
Shimura Danzō on tiptoe and whispered in Sarutobi Hiruzen's ear, "Hiruzen, I think Chiyo is more reliable than Rasa. After all, Chiyo is a ninja from the same era as the First Hokage; she's more than capable of representing Sunagakure, while this Rasa..."
Danzo didn't continue speaking, and then took a step back. Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. In terms of who had the greatest reputation in Sunagakure, none other than Chiyo!
Therefore, he intends to negotiate with Chiyo.
"Chiyo of Sunagakure, I, Konoha Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, accept your proposal. Tomorrow at noon, we will hold negotiations at the border of the Land of Rain," Sarutobi Hiruzen said coldly.
"Yes, Third Lord Hokage, we will go, but..." Chiyo made a troubled expression.
Sarutobi Hiruzen taken aback; he didn't understand what Chiyo was trying to say.
Chiyo sighed, "Lord Hokage, we accept our defeat today. After all, with such powerful ninjas, it's normal that we, the Kazekage, couldn't win."
After speaking, Chiyo looked at Uchiha Kō with a sincere expression, then looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and sighed.
Nara Rokumei's pupils contracted. What a vicious plan! What was Chiyo trying to do by saying that? Was she telling Sarutobi Hiruzen that they lost to Uchiha Kō today, not him, and that he only won because he benefited from Uchiha Kō?
She's sowing discord, trying to drive a wedge between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uchiha Kō!
He quickly interjected, "Uchiha, they are Uchiha from Konoha. Please, Chiyo, watch your tongue and don't stir up trouble here."
Chiyo glanced at Nara Rokumei, a sinister glint in her eyes, wishing she could tear his mouth apart.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had been genuinely pondering this question, but upon hearing Nara Rokumei's guidance, he immediately realized what was happening and looked at Chiyo with disgust.
Chiyo shrugged. Since she couldn't sow discord between the Hokage and Uchiha Kō, there was no point in her staying. Bunpuku as well go back and discuss with Ebizo and Ebizo how much compensation to give.
"Lord Hokage, I must take my leave now!" After saying that, Chiyo led Lin, Pakura and the remaining 2,800 Sunagakure Ninja toward Sunagakure.
Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Chiyo and the others leave, lost in thought.
"Hiruzen, Hiruzen!" Danzo shouted, and Sarutobi Hiruzen finally snapped out of his daze.
"Oh? Ah! Danzo, sigh, I was lost in thought just now!" Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled, scratched his head, and put his arm around Shimura Danzō.
However, Shimura Danzō very well that his old friend's personality meant he had definitely taken Chiyo's words to heart.
"I say, Hiruzen, you should know Uchiha Kō better than I do. You were the first person he visited after returning from the Land of Rain campaign, right?" Shimura Danzō slowly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent. He might not care what others said, but Danzo was no ordinary person; he was his best friend.
"Furthermore, you must have just seen the relationship between Uchiha Kō and Tsunade. Isn't Tsunade's identity enough to put your mind at ease?" Shimura Danzō explained to Uchiha Kō.
According to his previous personality, he would not have spoken up for anyone, but now Uchiha Kō has helped him achieve such great success, and he has worked hard without complaint and has not made any excessive demands.
My only hope is that after the war ends, I can give them a single word.
Therefore, he believed that Uchiha Kō was a person worth cultivating, a person who was loyal to Konoha, and a person who could achieve great things, so he was willing to trust Uchiha Kō.