Imprisoned Female Ninja Pakura

While waiting for Pakura to enter the carriage, a notification chime from the system echoed in Uchiha Gento's mind:

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission: Unequal Treaty! Reward: Gacha attempt ×1]

Looking at the newly acquired draw opportunity, Uchiha Gento did not use it immediately.

The current probability of getting a good reward was too low; it would be more cost-effective to wait until he became the clan head and increased the family's prosperity before drawing.

For now, securing Pakura and unlocking the S-rank luxury treasure chest was the top priority.

Just as he was thinking this, the system's voice sounded again:

[Ding! The host has triggered a main mission.]

[Main mission issued: Become the Uchiha clan head!]

[Mission description: The host has now accumulated sufficient merit and prestige; please compete with Uchiha Fugaku and obtain the position of clan head.]

[Mission reward: Unlock the Family Module.]

Looking at the newly issued system mission, Uchiha Gento nodded in agreement.

It was time to take the position of clan head.

Upon returning to the village this time, the Third Shinobi World War would come to a complete end.

The shinobi world would usher in a brief period of peace.

That was the perfect opportunity for him to develop the Uchiha clan and increase their prosperity.

As his thoughts drifted, the carriage curtain was lifted.

Pakura was brought in by a ninja, who then respectfully withdrew.

The carriage was suddenly left with only Pakura and Uchiha Gento.

Uchiha Gento looked the woman before him up and down with composure.

Pakura was still wearing that backless combat suit.

The dark fabric clung tightly to her body, outlining her full bust and slender waist.

The large expanse of skin on her back was as fair as jade.

Even though her chakra was sealed and her expression was cold, the beauty that blended maturity with wildness still hit him with full force.

Pakura felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze and gritted her teeth to speak first:

"Uchiha Gento... why on earth do you insist on having me?"

Uchiha Gento smiled lightly:

"Naturally, because I admire you."

"The name Scorch Release Pakura is quite renowned in the shinobi world, after all."

He leaned forward, deliberately closing the distance between them:

"I will be the Uchiha clan head in the future, and I happen to be missing a capable female ninja to serve as my secretary. What do you think?"

"Don't even think about it!"

Pakura glared at him, her eyes practically spitting fire.

Uchiha Gento was not annoyed but laughed instead.

Such a reaction from her was only normal.

To make her willing, he would have to "train" her slowly.

"The taste of being abandoned by your village, it doesn't feel good, does it?"

He spoke suddenly, his voice flat.

Pakura's breath hitched, and she glared fiercely at him:

"That was all your fault!"

"Naive."

Uchiha Gento shook his head, his tone growing colder:

"Even without me, Uchiha Gento, there would eventually be an Uzumaki Gento or a Senju Gento forcing Sunagakure to make a choice. When that time came, you would still be the first one to be discarded."

"What matters isn't whether someone forces the issue; what matters is that your value is too low!"

"In other words, your power is too weak, and others don't have to pay any price at all to abandon you!"

Pakura froze, her lips trembling, unable to refute him for a moment.

After a long while, she asked in a low voice:

"Then... how do I increase my value?"

Uchiha Gento suddenly stood up and walked over to her, reaching out to lift her chin.

The distance between them was extremely close, their breathing audible.

"Follow me, and be the woman of Uchiha Gento!"

"I, Uchiha Gento, will one day be the most powerful person in the shinobi world. When that time comes, no one will dare to look down on you, and you will earn the awe of everyone."

Pakura was forced to tilt her head back, a flush of annoyance rising to her cheeks:

"You... let go!"

Just then, Shisui's voice came from outside the carriage:

"Lord Gento."

Gento released his grip and turned around:

"Come in."

Shisui appeared inside the carriage via Body Flicker, his gaze sweeping over Pakura with a hint of confusion:

"Lord Gento, there is something I don't understand. Why would you trade five billion ryo for this useless woman?"

In his eyes, exchanging a sky-high indemnity for an enemy Jonin who might not even be loyal was hardly a wise move.

Even if this female ninja did possess a Kekkei Genkai.

Beside them, Pakura heard Shisui call her useless and felt the corner of her eye twitch in anger, glaring fiercely at the twelve-year-old boy.

Gento laughed, casually pinching Pakura's puffed-up cheek:

"See? Even Shisui thinks you're useless."

He then looked toward Shisui and said:

"Shisui, your habit of thinking things through is good. So, let me ask you: what do you think is the amount of war reparations that Sunagakure can accept?"

Shisui's expression turned troubled at the question.

Gento did not make things difficult for him, stating bluntly:

"It is five billion."

Gento spoke with absolute certainty:

"The authorization limits for both Chiyo and Rasa are right around that figure. It might be a little more or a little less, but it won't be far off."

Shisui was even more confused upon hearing this.

"If that is the case, why did you demand ten billion ryo right from the start?"

A flicker of approval crossed Gento's eyes.

Shisui was willing to use his brain; he was a seedling worth cultivating.

If he were to become the clan head in the future, he would need such right-hand men to assist him.

Thus, Gento felt the urge to mentor him and explained patiently.

"If I had started by asking for five billion, Sunagakure would have bargained and haggled with me for ages, and I might not have even ended up with the full five billion."

He continued slowly:

"But by opening with a demand of ten billion, they couldn't possibly accept it. When I then 'conceded' to five billion, they would feel as though they had gained an advantage, and they wouldn't even feel the sting of handing over a female Jonin who possesses Scorch Release."

"This is the art of negotiation."

Shisui's eyes widened as he suddenly understood.

"In other words, you used a non-existent five billion ryo to trade for a female ninja, while making Sunagakure feel like they got a great deal!"

"Correct!"

Gento nodded, and seeing Shisui lost in thought, he asked:

"Any other questions?"

Shisui shook his head and bowed respectfully:

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Gento. I shall take my leave."

With a flash, his figure vanished from the carriage.

Gento turned back, only to find that Pakura had been left completely stunned by their conversation.

A few days later, news that Gento had led his forces to crush Sunagakure and forced them to sign an unequal treaty spread rapidly throughout the shinobi world.

Upon hearing the news, the other three major hidden villages began to re-evaluate the weight of Konoha.

Seeing that there was no longer any profit to be made and that the war had dragged on for too long, the major villages all expressed a willingness to negotiate peace.

Soon, Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure followed suit, negotiating peace and withdrawing their troops from Konoha.

With this, the Third Shinobi World War was officially declared over.

When the news reached Konoha, the villagers celebrated with jubilation.

The long-standing war had finally ended, and Gento's name was repeated far and wide.

Before long, he had gained a new title: "Hero Who Ended the War."

On this day, the ninja squad led by Gento finally arrived outside the gates of Konoha.

A surging crowd gathered before the main gate, villagers and ninja lining the path to welcome them, cheers rising and falling like waves.

Even the teachers from the Ninja Academy stood in formation by the roadside with their young students, pointing at Uchiha Gento and shouting to the children:

"Look, that is the Hero Who Ended the War, Uchiha Gento!"

"You must all grow up to be great ninja like him!"

Pakura, who was being kept by Uchiha Gento's side, caught sight of this scene and curled her lip in disdain.

Uchiha Gento took in her expression and let out a soft chuckle:

"The enemy of Sunagakure is the hero of Konoha, after all!"

Pakura remained silent.

After spending these past few days together, she had gradually grown accustomed to this detestable fellow constantly spouting such philosophical remarks.

Upon entering the village, Uchiha Gento ordered the squad to disperse.

He then personally escorted Pakura to a specially constructed cell deep within the Uchiha Clan Grounds designed to suppress chakra.

He spoke to Pakura through the iron bars:

"Stay here until you have thought things through."

"The day you are truly willing to submit, I will let you out."

With that, he turned and left without a hint of hesitation.

He figured the days of their dual cultivation were not far off.

Next, Uchiha Gento intended to report to the Hokage and handle the distribution of the spoils from this mission.

Just as he was about to set off, a member of the Uchiha clan hurried over and said to him:

"Lord Gento, the Clan Leader requests your presence!"