Before coming to the front line, Ōnoki had already explained the bottom line requirements of his Ninja Village. In fact, as long as he takes Northern Fortress and the nearby land containing the origin of 'Lanthanum Metal' for the territory, it is okay. For other territories, there is really not much need for Land of Earth and Iwagakure.
To be honest, the territory of Lianyuan Mountain is unnecessary, but Ido is considering that Northern Fortress has fallen into their own Ninja Village. In terms of the deployment and control of the entire defense line, Lianyuan Mountain is also in a relatively important geographical location. It does not need too much. As long as the northern mountain range can be included in their Iwagakure's defensive radiation range, in the next adjustment of the border defense line, their Iwagakure will be in a very favorable situation.
If you don't want the southern part, you don't want it.
It's not a big deal at all.
When Baki and Fugi heard Ido's words, their faces were slightly happy. They were not afraid of difficulty in talking, but they were afraid that they would not have to negotiate. No matter how difficult the terms were, as long as they could be negotiated, Baki and Fugi could endure some torture. They were afraid that they would not give them a chance!
You can get back an extra piece of land.
This is great news!
Baki calmed down and planned to continue fighting to see if they could get the entire Lianyuan Mountain back. In that case, in terms of territorial terms, they Sunagakure would barely be able to accept it!
But before Baki said anything.
Ido seems to have predicted it in advance.
"This is our final bottom line in terms of territorial terms. I hope you gentlemen of Sunagakure will not push your limits any further. In this case, both your and my faces will not look good!"
Ido said with a solemn look in his pupils and his words were extremely low.
This doesn't sound like a very harsh statement.
But it made Baki and Fugi feel a chill in their hearts. After they looked at each other, they could only shake their heads with a wry smile and directly skipped this point.
Anyway, they have indeed given in.
The territory aspect does not exceed the bottom line set by Lord Kazekage by much. Although it is still a little stepped on, Baki believes that Lord Kazekage will recognize it. Moreover, the agreement will eventually be taken back to both parties for signature before it can finally take effect.
When the time comes, my Kazekage really doesn't agree, so let's talk about it!
The first one passed.
The second, third, and fourth items were once again plunged into deep disputes!
Especially regarding the compensation, Baki simply couldn't believe his eyes. With this amount of money, he couldn't even pay it if he sold all his current Sunagakures!
Then there are the prisoner compensation, supplies, and mission share distribution terms below. Previously, it was because the territorial terms were given priority. I just glanced at them below. Now after taking a closer look, Baki is simply dizzy.
But no matter how angry you are, you must suppress it and talk slowly one by one!
Ido was naturally thinking patiently, talking slowly one after another. Anyway, it was not them Iwagakure who had to be anxious!
Of course, Ido also knows very well that it is really impossible for Sunagakure to agree to all the above terms, but even if it is cut in half, it will reach a higher level than Iwagakure's psychological bottom line.
The asking price is sky-high, and you'll pay back when you land!
This is essentially a special kind of 'business transaction'!
Talking bit by bit, testing Sunagakure's bottom line bit by bit, and there are still some clauses in this treaty that have not really shown the power of their requirements. These are all Iwagakure's killer moves. Looking at the Baki and Fugi on the other side, With a look of anxiety and anger on his face that he had to suppress, Ido became more and more calm inside. Speaking of this, Ido couldn't help but glance at Shōji, who still had a calm look on his face not far away.
Because in this negotiation.
Shōji really put forward some very good suggestions, which made Ido's eyes light up. It must be said that not only his personal strength and capacity, but also his brains and methods made Ido look at Shōji with admiration again!
This also makes Ido really can't help but imagine Shōji wearing Tsuchikage's Ceremonial Robe and wearing Tsuchikage hat in the future.
"No! This absolutely won't work! If we still have these terms, we Sunagakure will not be able to pay for it even if we sell iron and steel. What's more, there are tens of thousands of ninjas and hundreds of thousands of people in our village who need to ensure basic food and clothing survival. Is Iwagakure really going to force us to this point!?"
This was finally a somewhat uncontrollable emotion.
Baki's pupils showed a ray of blood-red color, as if he had exhausted all his strength. He clenched his fists, gasped for two breaths from his nostrils, looked straight at Ido opposite, and said with a ray of anger.
"Haha, I can't give it all at once, so I can give it in batches!"
"What?"
"And if you really can't pay, doesn't Land of Wind still have so many minerals? Can these be used as collateral? And isn't Mr. Kazekage very good at gold mining? I think as long as you work a little harder, these funds will not be a problem at all, right?"
"You!?"
"I have followed what you said, Mr. Baki, to show the sincerity that we Iwagakure should have. The above terms have basically been reduced by about 25%. Now I give in one last time and can cut off another 10%. This is the bottom line and there is no doubt about it!"
Ido still had an extremely indifferent expression, looking at Baki and Fugi in the opposite position, and said very indifferently.
This is of course not the bottom line for Iwagakure. If it really needs to be reduced, it can be reduced by another 15 to 20 percent, but moderate pressure is necessary.
Isn't this how all negotiations come about?
You can give the opponent a little sweetness, but you must also let the opponent understand your position and identity!
The defeated do not have much freedom!
"But!"
Ido's words are hurtful, but they are also very true, but Baki cannot accept these terms 100%. Even if it is reduced by another ten percent and implemented according to the 65% ratio of the original terms, Baki can foresee a scene where the village will completely boil!
Based on this basis, subtract half of it, and it's almost the same!
Not to mention asking Lord Kazekage to go gold mining to repay the money, or use minerals as collateral.
All of these are stepping on Sunagakure's painful feet.
So, no matter how difficult it is.
Baki must also continue to fight for it.
When he obviously forgot a truth, in this world, power is everything, and weak countries have no diplomacy!
Before the words behind Baki were spoken.
"No buts!"
However, a cold and faint voice sounded in advance from the side.