After the envoy hurried back to Sunagakure to report, the Third Kazekage and Chiyo held an urgent discussion.
They quickly realized they had to respond carefully. Otherwise, they would not only lose the prisoners but might also provoke Uchiha Ying Yue and make the situation even worse.
A few days later, the two sides agreed to meet at a secluded location for negotiations.
Chiyo appeared in person. As she faced Uchiha Ying Yue, she felt both uneasy and worried.
After all, her son and daughter-in-law were both in Ying Yue's hands.
As soon as the negotiations began, Uchiha Ying Yue got straight to the point. "We have a common enemy—the Land of Rain. Sunagakure chose this moment to attack Konoha. Are you trying to make trouble for yourselves?"
Chiyo was left speechless by Ying Yue's words.
She could only steel herself and explain, "Please calm down, Lord Ying Yue. This operation wasn't the Third Kazekage's idea. Some elders made the decision on their own. The Third Kazekage knew nothing about it, and those elders have already been punished."
Uchiha Ying Yue listened, his tone still icy. "You can redeem your prisoners, but I want One's Own Life Reincarnation. Sunagakure must also compensate Konoha for its losses."
Chiyo immediately found herself in a difficult position.
One's Own Life Reincarnation was a forbidden technique of Sunagakure, and it was of great importance. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.
She furrowed her brow slightly and fell into thought.
Seeing this, Uchiha Ying Yue narrowed his eyes and spoke threateningly. "Chiyo, your son and daughter-in-law are still in my hands. One's Own Life Reincarnation is very important to me. You wouldn't want your grandson Sasori to become an orphan, would you?"
Chiyo's heart tightened at his words.
Her son, daughter-in-law, and