Although he still couldn't control his restless heart and was very concerned about why Shōji appeared on this occasion, Baki still calmed down and reminded himself to focus all his attention on the next negotiation. Even if his family is in an absolutely disadvantageous negotiation situation, as long as there is a chance, Baki wants to try his best to get a peace agreement that is barely not too bad for his village.
Therefore, even though Baki felt that the Uchiha genius seemed to be looking at him a little strangely, Baki endured it and went straight into the peace talks with Ido and Hoshino in front of him.
In fact, Baki did not sense any errors.
Shōji is indeed very interested in Baki. This time he took the initiative to invite Ying to participate in the peace talks, mostly because he was more interested in the peace talks model between the Ninja Villages. He consciously expressed his 100% interest in in the future. Konoha is useful. I want to learn it in advance. The other half is because of Baki. This one in Original Work can also be called Sunagakure Ninja at the Elite Jōnin level.
Although there isn't much plot.
There are very few battle scenes, but being able to easily kill Gekko Hayate is enough to prove Baki's personal strength. As a genius ninja in the Gekko Clan, it seems like he is a lifeless person. It seems like it's been a long time, but Gekko Hayate's personal strength is definitely at the level of Jōnin. Baki can easily kill Gekko Hayate without any damage!
The difference in strength here is clear at a glance!
This strength is definitely one of the best below the Kage Level level. Of course, some cheating players say otherwise, and it is not included in the normal category.
What's more, in Original Work, Jōnin appears as the leader of a three-person team of Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari!
These two points alone can explain the specialness of Baki, and yet this is an 'ordinary person'!
Being able to achieve such a high status and achievement in Sunagakure, Shōji will definitely be somewhat interested!
While Baki was seriously talking to Ido and Hoshino and negotiating some important negotiation terms, most of Shōji's eyes were considering the confidant of Fourth Kazekage, which made Baki feel nervous.
After all, Shōji did not hide his eyes and intentions.
Baki, as the leader among Jōnin, is very sensitive to this kind of sight.
Under normal circumstances, Baki would have exploded if others looked at themselves in this way, but now not only do people have to lower their heads under the eaves, but the most important thing is that the people who look at themselves are just on the battlefield. He defeated Northern Fortress with his own strength. On the frontal battlefield, Uchiha Shōji defeated his own Lord Kazekage head-on. No matter how uncomfortable or unhappy he was, he had to endure it.
Baki I can only pray that this negotiation can end as soon as possible and smoothly, otherwise it will indeed be a bit painful.
But obviously, this time the negotiation will not be so smooth and end so quickly. After both parties can successfully reach an agreement on some insignificant details, the two parties will fall into the first dispute when it comes to the main issue - the main clause that Sunagakure must compensate!
"It is absolutely impossible for us Sunagakure to agree to such terms and cede such a large piece of land including Northern Fortress? Not to mention Lord Kazekage, even if our village can tolerate it, Land of Wind, our daimyo-sama cannot accept this! Please don't be too pushy!"
Baki's face was a little distorted, and he pointed at the 'land ceding' clause in the negotiation terms provided by Iwagakure Ninja, suppressing the anger deep in his heart, and said in a deep voice.
Fugi on the side also showed a very ugly expression at this moment.
It was difficult to get over this one. There were other things like compensation, material repayment, and prisoner redemption, which alone were a bit hard to accept. Adding them all together, although it was indeed not the worst and worst situation they and Rasa had expected, this clause was also a blow to them.
And Baki is not talking nonsense. How can their village make the final decision on land cession? To put it bluntly, under the country-ninja village system, Five Great Shinobi Villages can only be regarded as the country's military force. Although it can set up strongholds in four locations in the country, the only area it can govern is its own ninja village.
To cede these lands, don't we have to pass the Daimyo of the Land of Wind threshold? This is really not what Rasa has the final say.
"Haha, serious or not, I think Mr. Baki and Mr. Fugi should know very well that these lands themselves have been effectively occupied by us Iwagakure Ninja. Is it possible that there is still a reason for the victor to return the land?? As for the Daimyo-sama, there is no need for the two of you to worry. What we currently want is your Sunagakure's approval and your Excellency Kazekage's signature. Naturally, there are other ways to negotiate with the Daimyo-sama!"
"We have not excessively demanded other territories. If you Sunagakure cannot accept this, I will seriously doubt whether you Sunagakure are sincere in the peace talks!"
Ido opened his eyes slightly, with a very sharp gaze coming from his pupils, and said coldly as he looked at Baki and Fugi in front of him.
"!?"
When Baki and Fugi heard Ido's words, their expressions changed again.
"But this is still too big! We can agree that the territory of Northern Fortress, the territory of Lianyuan Mountain on the west side of the answer, has nothing to do with this negotiation!? Sincerity, we Sunagakure will naturally have it, but we also hope that Iwagakure can show corresponding sincerity!"
After Baki took a deep breath, he still looked at Ido with a very determined expression and said this.
Northern Fortress cannot get it back. This is Sunagakure. All Sunagakure Ninja executives including Rasa are mentally prepared for this. No one can get it back. Iwagakure wants to add a nearby territory, which Sunagakure can barely accept.
But it is impossible for Rasa to accept further territorial claims!
Even if it is a defeat clause, it must be above one's own bottom line. If the bottom line is easily trampled, what else is worth keeping?
For the village, for our own Lord Kazekage, and for the future of them Sunagakure Ninja, there are some things that we must persevere!
'What a very perseverant guy! '
Looking at Baki, who is now ten years younger than Original Work, only in his early 20s, Shōji raised his eyebrows, with a faint smile, thinking secretly in his heart.
Ido, who was sitting opposite Baki, also frowned slightly at this moment, and looked at Hoshino from the corner of his eye.
"Well, in that case, we Iwagakure can also make a concession. Lianyuan Mountain no longer claims the territory on the south side, but the territory on the north side must not be compromised anymore!"