Cooperation Reached, The Scheme Begins

Kirigakure

The Third Mizukage suppressed the shock and despair in his heart and focused his gaze on Obito.

"Then, Lord Madara, how would you like to cooperate?" Fortunately, although the Mizukage was shocked, he at least still knew what was more important.

Obito's intelligence had certainly stunned the Mizukage, but when it came to that information, he had no choice but to admit that they could not find any way to deal with it. It was a kind of helplessness.

Although there was now someone who might be able to fight Emiya Shiro, he did not believe such a person would help them easily.

"It's very simple. I provide you with enough military power to stabilize your rule—or rather, yours. And all you need to do is provide me with intelligence and the authority to issue missions to me free of charge. How about it?"

Hearing this, the Mizukage narrowed his eyes. He noticed one word: "issue" missions, not "propose" them. The difference between the two was enormous.

"Lord Madara certainly has a fine plan. Leaving aside what military power you can provide, just your terms alone—don't you think they're a little excessive? Providing intelligence is fine, but issuing missions free of charge? Wouldn't that make my Kirigakure equivalent to your vassal?"

"Heh. Then tell me, what are your terms? Let me state this in advance: the military power I provide can definitely ease your current situation. So you had better think carefully about the conditions you offer. I hate trouble. Replacing the Mizukage would mean 'persuading' someone all over again. I don't want to do something that boring."

"..."

The Mizukage did not answer Obito right away. Instead, he fell silent. This was a question he needed to think over carefully.

As for the military power, the Mizukage did