Peace negotiations between Three Great Shinobi Villages.
After five or six days, the most important stage finally came. Kumogakure was fine. All the initial conditions had been met, but Dodai still wanted to take a sneak peek to see if he could get it. More favorable conditions, but firstly, Kitsuchi is not cooperative at all, and secondly, Third Hokage has become slightly stronger than before. Therefore, in this aspect, Dodai has not been able to find a way to break the point.
The only thing we can do is to beat the corners and get more benefits from the scraps. In fact, it is very different from the previous plan. Originally, the most important part was to use Iwagakure, intending to further expand the strategic maneuvering space of our Ninja Village in the Land of Hot Springs and Land of Fire border areas, and further press into the Land of Fire border areas.
Now that both sides are restricted, Dodai has to give up this plan. For the same reason, without the help of Iwagakure, Dodai immediately changed his mind and started to suppress Iwagakure. Anyway, they have already had enough interests, so Iwagakure cannot be allowed to gain too many benefits and harm others without benefiting oneself. This seems to be a very stupid thing.
But for Dodai, it is very necessary to implement it!
It is true that Konoha is their first target Kumogakure, but Iwagakure, which is approaching at an extremely fast speed, is also an existence that Kumogakure must completely suppress. Especially after facing Uchiha Shōji once, the feeling of vigilance in Dodai's heart becomes stronger!
Anyway, in one sentence, Iwagakure must not be allowed to obtain more additional benefits. Even if this will make Konoha's environment more comfortable, when the goals of weakening and strengthening itself have been achieved, suppressing Iwagakure is the primary issue!
This also made Kitsuchi fall into a relatively passive situation in the negotiations with Konoha High Command, but Dodai would never have thought that only half of the goals of their Iwagakure mission this time were based on this negotiation, and the remaining half of the goals were with the Hyuga Clan, and the latter half of the goals had almost been achieved.
The moment he got the report from Shōji, Kitsuchi felt much happier. The person who separated also had a pair of Byakugan. The most important thing is that this is a living Hyuga Clan member, Kitsuchi is not sure that Shōji will have a way to help Neji break the Caged Bird Seal restrictions that have been placed on the separation in the future.
From the perspective of Kitsuchi, even if this little guy has to be restricted by Caged Bird Seal, the worst thing is that he can avoid meeting Hyuga Main Family, right? Anyway, Main Family people rarely appear on the battlefield.
What's more, what Kitsuchi values most is that if Neji goes to Iwagakure in the future, marries a wife and has children, wouldn't the descendants born be completely free from the Caged Bird Seal seal restrictions? Just give it a certain amount of time.
Ten or twenty years later, they Iwagakure will definitely be able to get the real Byakugan Kekkei Genkai. After decades of inheritance, Iwagakure can also have Hyuga Clan. The reason for this is that Shōji did not say it in front of Neji. After all, they are only four years old. It is too early to say this.
Because of this, Kitsuchi's mood became very happy. In the frontal negotiation, even if he was suppressed by Konoha, Kitsuchi was not in a hurry at all. The biggest benefit was to gain Yes, the rest are just minor issues. The reason why we have to pay every penny is because we want to get more benefits and strive for more. Secondly, we don't want to arouse the suspicion of Konoha, if they really negotiate so casually.
Don't people really have to doubt their Iwagakure party's intentions?
Therefore, under such a "difficult" negotiation of "you agree with me", Kitsuchi also gave in step by step, and then insisted on certain key points, so that senior people like Sarutobi Hiruzen had no doubts, including Shikaku, who did not see any problems, and the peace negotiation agreement between the two parties was also being completed bit by bit!
It is worth mentioning that after Shōji reached an agreement with Neji that day, they did not take away Neji directly. After all, their negotiation with Konoha was only halfway through. They had to stay in Konohagakure for a few more days, and Neji disappeared directly. Isn't that just three hundred taels of silver in this place? If you want to take Neji away, it must be the day you leave and return to the village!
Before that, Neji must return to his home.
Anyway, as long as it does not arouse suspicion, Neji can still go to his training venue regularly. Shōji only needs to come and take Neji away at a fixed time. Neji himself understands this, including Including the second half of the plan, there is an additional key point of contact with Hyuga Hiashi. Shōji also plans to put it on the last day. Although there is a certain degree of certainty, it cannot be guaranteed that Hyuga Hiashi is really a cowardly person with only heart and no courage?
Contacting us in advance is just asking for trouble!
This contact with Neji is fundamentally different. Shōji is still very clear on this point.
A slow and orderly pace.
Without Konoha and Kumogakure noticing, Shōji, Kitsuchi and others were also seeking their best interests for their own village in an orderly manner, and then it was also when the July Fire entered the scorching mid-stage.
Three Great Shinobi Villages's peace talks have finally come to an end.
On the afternoon of July 15th, the three parties reached a real agreement, and then the Shadow of Three Villages signed their names and seals in the agreement a little early, which means that this time, most of was swept away Shinobi World's Pseudo-Fourth Shinobi World War has come to an end. Judging from the final results, the winner is undoubtedly Kumogakure and Iwagakure. Both of the two major ninja villages have broadened the strategic living space of their own ninja villages!
While occupying all the territory of Land of Hot Springs, while swallowing the entire territory of Land of Grass, both sides received a large amount of material compensation from Konoha, as well as a certain degree of profit sharing from the mission, as well as concessions on some trade!
Then for the Kumogakure side, they also obtained a pair of precious Byakugan Kekkei Genkai, as well as the corpse of the Hyuga Clan branch Jōnin, Hizashi, as research materials!
The most important thing is that in this Shinobi World War, Kumogakure almost only killed one deputy leader of the mission. Even though he gained so many benefits, Iwagakure all paid for it. There were more than two thousand casualties, of which more than half were killed in battle. On the surface, Kumogakure was the biggest winner, but privately, Iwagakure was also making a lot of money!
The addition of Neji Hyuga is enough proof!
When the agreement was officially signed and the mission was about to leave Konoha and return to their own Ninja Village, Shōji was going to contact his second target person who came to Konohagakure - Hyuga Hiashi. Whether the second half of this plan can be executed smoothly depends on the nature of Hyuga Hiashi!
Of course, the chosen location will definitely not be the Hyuga clan's station. It is now a place of right and wrong in the true sense. Not only are the Hyuga clan's security personnel guarding the four corners of the station 24 hours a day with their Byakugan open, but there are also elite ANBU specially arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi to control the outer layer of the garrison.
Just to prevent the last accident from happening again.
No matter how confident Shōji is, he is not very sure that he can really penetrate into such a strong Hyuga Clan station. If the security intensity last time was half that of this time, it would be impossible for the deputy leader of Kumogakure to sneak into the Hyuga Clan station.
Byakugan has added a barrier, and there is also a fixed elite guard force patrolling. Just ask if you are afraid, and other major Ninja Clans have also strengthened their own security to varying degrees. Byakugan is indeed one of the most precious blood successors, but it cannot be ruled out that other Ninja Clans will also become targets?
Sarutobi Hiruzen has a very clear view on one point. Therefore, as long as conditions permit, Shōji will not take risks easily. It is not enough to expose the risk to one or two levels, not to mention that the probability of being discovered is higher than the possibility of sneaking in smoothly.
Therefore, Shōji chose to meet Hyuga Hiashi outside the clan's residence, but in a relatively 'safe' area within Konohagakure. As for how to convey information, if the dignified Iwagakure cannot even do this, then he is not worthy. Called one of Five Great Shinobi Villages, and in order to prevent Hyuga Hiashi from really having a brain problem, he went directly to Sarutobi Hiruzen and other Konoha High Command to inform him. This special meeting was a temporary invitation, and his identity would not be revealed before the meeting.
As long as Hyuga Hiashi does not appear within a fixed time.
Shōji just walked away.
In this way, even if there is still a certain degree of risk, it has been reduced to a minimum. For this plan, Shōji also took all possibilities into consideration. Before setting off, it was sorted out again to ensure that there would be no other accidents. This was when Shōji Shi Shiran arrived at the agreed location.
Quiet and hidden figure.
Just waiting for the appointed time to arrive.
This seemingly short time seemed a little long at this moment, and as time passed little by little, and when the appointed time was approaching, Hyuga Hiashi's figure had not yet appeared, and Shōji's eyes, hidden in the darkness, could not help but condense slightly.
'Is this guy really completely weak? If this is the case, the subsequent arrangements will be somewhat troublesome! '
A fleeting thought.
Just when Shōji was thinking that if he waited for a while and the agreed time exceeded, Hyuga Hiashi had not yet appeared, and he must retreat decisively, Shōji also caught a slightly thick aura from the huge perception emanating from Shōji.
Soon after.
The sound of approaching steps.
It can be seen clearly with the help of the bright and straight figure Tsukikage Clan saw. Shōji took a closer look and found that the person who came was undoubtedly Hyuga Clan's contemporary family leader-Hyuga Hiashi.
'It's finally here! '
Shōji A faint smile appeared in the corner of his eyes, and he whispered deep in his heart.
However, even at the moment when he saw the figure of Hiashi, Shōji still did not completely relax. Instead, he completely released his perception. The permeating cold air shrouded the surroundings to the extreme. He wanted to further confirm that Hiashi was indeed alone, and he would only appear if there was no other abnormal situation.
On this point, Shōji is also fully confident.
In Konohagakure, there is indeed a Jiraiya that can overpower Shōji. Entering Sage Mode, there is a certain probability that Jiraiya can kill Shōji, but Jiraiya cannot completely avoid Shōji's detection!
With the insight empowered by Mangekyō Sharingan, as long as it is within a certain unit range of Shōji, Shōji can 100% locate the aura and approximate location of the incoming person.
"Hmph! I'm already here, it's time to show up, right? Or do you want me to find you out? You are a hidden person, in front of our Hyuga Clan eyes, your traces are completely invisible!"
Hiashi came to the close position, even if Byakugan was not turned on, he could vaguely sense a very light breath in the surrounding area. As the leader of the Hyuga Clan, Hiashi's strength is undoubtedly at the Elite Jōnin level. Even in some specific situations, the combat power that Hiashi can display is infinitely close to the Quasi-Kage level.
With the two of them so close, Hiashi would naturally still feel something.
"Of course I know very well how powerful Byakugan is from the Hyuga Clan. Hiashi-san, good evening, I'm Uchiha Shōji. This should be our first meeting!"
Shōji did not deliberately hide his aura. When Hiashi finished speaking, Shōji chuckled lightly and then stepped out from the shadow of the woods.
"Uchiha Shōji!? Is it you!?"
The moment I saw the figure of Shōji.
Hyuga Hiashi's pupils also shrank suddenly. Although the volume was obviously suppressed, the shock could still be clearly heard.
However, this shock clearly contained a very hidden meaning of understanding. In other words, before Hiashi came, he had expected that there was a certain probability that Shōji would be the person he asked to meet this time. However, when he saw it head-on, he was somewhat surprised. After all, these were Uchiha and Hyūga!
Originally, Hiashi had a high probability of guessing that the person he met was someone else in the Iwagakure mission, such as Kitsuchi, such as Akatsuchi, or other important members quietly hidden in the mission. Shōji's probability was the lowest. As for the possibility of Kumogakure.
Hiashi It seems that is almost 0.
"Exactly, Hiashi-san, I originally thought you would refuse to come, but it seems that there are still some disturbances in your heart!"
Shōji looked at Hiashi with a smile in his eyes and said softly.
"Hmph, do you think those words can touch me?"
Hiashi calmed down and said with a cold snort.
"But you still chose to come here, Hiashi-san. This is an attitude in itself, isn't it? Or is Hiashi-san just planning to take a look at who asked you? And then you are planning to report to Sarutobi Hiruzen and those Konoha High Commands after you go back? If so, please do it, I will never stop you!"
Shōji raised his eyebrows and said with a hint of determination.
Hiashi's expression also sank.
"This is also one of my choices, isn't it? If what you say later is not true at all, why should I choose to believe you!"
Hiashi's pair of pure white eyes also showed a stern look, and his words showed a hint of hoarseness at this moment.
"Of course, the choice is still in your hands. I, Uchiha Shōji, will never do anything against the wishes of others. Even if we become enemies in the future, it will not affect my judgment at this moment. However, Hiashi-san, if you choose to continue listening, I'm afraid there will be no turning back! You should understand what kind of character we, Uchiha Clan, are!"
Shōji still had a relaxed look, but in the next sentence he changed the topic and said this with a deliberately emphasized tone.
This passage shows Chi Guoguo's attitude.
Let Hiashi be silent again.
I don't know how long this heavy silence lasted. Shōji always looked at Hiashi in the opposite position with a faint smile.
It seems like a short second, but it also seems like an eternity.
When Hiashi looked up again, he looked at Shōji in the opposite position, and the words he spoke made the smile on Shōji's face become three points thicker.
"Say it!"
Emotions are the most important basis for humans to make any choice.
In this world, there is no creature that can completely abandon their own emotions. Even ordinary animals are like this, let alone humans who are affected or even controlled by the seven emotions and six desires!
This is true even for those saints and great people.
What they can achieve is a higher level of self-control than ordinary people, and they can avoid being controlled by their own emotions and desires, but it is absolutely impossible to say that they can 100% eliminate the influence of emotions and desires on themselves.
Those who can do this are not humans, they are monsters!
Or maybe it's a cold machine.
Emotion is the true core of a human being.
This is the case with Hyuga Hiashi. As long as he is really not indifferent to the death of Hizashi, as long as he really has a trace of resentment towards Konoha High Command including Sarutobi Hiruzen, today's conversation is destined to proceed smoothly!
The only difference is what kind of words and conditions Shōji will use to persuade Hiashi, and to what extent the leader of the Hyuga Clan will be persuaded. That's all, but what is the final result!
But the moment Hiashi appeared and was willing to continue talking to Shōji.
Shōji's plan is successful!
The only difference is the magnitude of the effect it will cause in the future. This conversation obviously did not last too long and ended in less than an hour!
In the process.
Hiashi's expression was constantly changing as Shōji's words deepened. When it finally reached the critical point, you could clearly see the extremely rich hesitation revealed in Hiashi's pupils, as well as the deep hidden hint of madness.
The rabbit was so anxious that he bit him!
What about humans?
Original Work just said that no external force could assist Hyuga Clan, which also caused Hyuga Hiashi to have to succumb to the cruel reality even if it was indeed better than those Main Family elders who had completely decayed.
But now with outside help?
Will Hyuga Hiashi make other different choices?
Even though some people jokingly call Hyuga Clan a domestic dog that was completely domesticated by Konoha High Command, there is another saying that dogs will jump over walls when they are anxious!
There's no telling which day I'll 'run away from home'!
"Okay, I've said everything that needs to be said. The choice you make in the future depends on you, Hiashi-san. So, today, I will be rude!"
Shōji looked at Hiashi who had been silent for a long time and said with a smile.
Then when he bowed slightly to say hello and was about to turn away, he seemed to have thought of something. He turned sideways and looked at Hiashi, who was slightly lowering his head, and said with a chuckle, "By the way, Hizashi, I took that little guy from the Sang family with me by the way. I told Hiashi Sang in advance so that you don't have time to react. Also, One more thing, the little guy came with me voluntarily, without any coercion, and Hiashi-san, you don't need to worry that I will instill any misleading content into the little guy. I will tell him the truth about Hizashi's matter in an impartial manner. I guarantee it in the name of the Uchiha Clan, then!"
After saying these words, Hiashi's expression suddenly changed.
"You!"
Before Hiashi could say anything else.
Shōji just straightened up and left the place, completely disappearing from Hiashi's sight!
Only Hiashi, with a look of shock and anger on his face, was left standing there, staring blankly at the direction where Shōji had left.
He wanted to do something, but he could only stop helplessly and slowly retracted the right hand that he had subconsciously stretched out before. The look of shock and anger disappeared, and a faint wry smile of worry appeared on his face again.
All the emotions and thoughts turned into a low sigh in the end.
"Alas..."
After Hiashi took one last deep look at the direction Shōji was leaving, he turned around and strode back to his family's camp. Some information he learned from Shōji tonight made the leader of the Hyuga Clan feel very heavy. He needed to go back and analyze and sort it out so that he could make a truly correct choice in the future.
It doesn't matter whether it's oneself or one's clan.
The future Shinobi World is destined to be unstable.
And Shōji, who has already left, will not care about Hiashi's thoughts. In essence, tonight's meeting is a clever investment behavior. Success brings joy, and failure brings worry-free. Anyway, Shōji didn't really pay anything. He just revealed part of the truth in Shinobi World, especially the content involving Konoha, to Hiashi.
Shōji can guarantee that most of them are true. At most, some of the most critical content has been hidden, and one or two false sentences have been added to some key areas!
This is the foreshadowing laid by Shōji in advance.
Shōji is very interested in what kind of impact it will have in the future!
And this depends on Hyuga Hiashi's own choice, Shōji has no free time to take care of it for the time being!
After this incident is completely over, Shōji must shift the focus to himself, whether it is an eye problem, Senjutsu's training problem, or other strengthening problems!
all in all.
Your own strength is the basis for executing everything!
That's the most important part!