Hear the words of Shōji.
Ōnoki also nodded happily.
This is the outstanding successor he has chosen. He is obviously a young man in his early 20s, but he has no frivolousness at all. Regarding the situation in front of him, Ōnoki also sees it very clearly and thoroughly. The attitude of this Lord Third Tsuchikage is naturally to accept it. The reason why he is not here I said it directly at the beginning. One is to see if Fourth Tsuchikage of my family will be satisfied. The other is that in the village now, after all, Shōji is Tsuchikage. He is a retired old guy and cannot usurp the guest.
Elderly people who retire must have the consciousness to retire.
Ōnoki has always scorned the actions of Third Hokage from the next village. Especially after Minato Namikaze died in battle, Sarutobi Hiruzen reset himself again. Ōnoki really looked down upon it!
It's not like there aren't suitable people in the village, so why do you have to reset yourself!? Isn't that funny!?
Of course, this is also the case where Ōnoki doesn't know Tsunade and Jiraiya, but even if he knew it, with Ōnoki's personality, he would not easily choose to reset by himself when living in a different place!
Instead, they will try their best to persuade Jiraiya or Tsunade to inherit the position of Hokage!
"Well, that's fine. This is indeed the safest approach."
Ōnoki also nodded slightly and said.
"Then when do you plan to contact Konoha and Sunagakure?"
"Well, it all depends on the opponent's choice. If they didn't come with the intention of Shinobi World peace, now that we Iwagakure Ninja have ceased war, shouldn't it be time for you two great ninja villages to withdraw their troops?"
Shōji smiled slightly, with a rare cunning look in his eyes, and said with a chuckle.
Hear the words of Shōji.
Ōnoki couldn't help but be startled, and then showed a hint of amusement.
This Fourth really doesn't look like a young man at all. This way of dealing with it is really very sophisticated.
Kick the ball back to the opponent for processing.
This is really a wonderful first-hand choice!
"Well, then just do it according to your own ideas, Fourth!"
"Yes, Lord Third!"
It seems to be a step back, but in fact it is regaining the dominance. After all, the entire Shinobi World can see that this war was started by the Kumogakure side, even if it was the Land of Grass side. territory, Kumo Ninja is an act of accepting Kusa Ninja's invitation, but an invasion is an invasion. The most important thing is that your Kumo Ninja side was caught by Iwagakure Ninja!
Important figures fell one after another.
Morally speaking, the Kumo Ninja side itself is at a definite disadvantage. Although this is a world where the jungle prevails, morality and reputation have no effect or meaning in many cases, but it is based on the strong versus the weak.
For example, Iwagakure Ninja treated Kusa Ninja, and Kumo Ninja treated Yu Ninja.
In the face of power.
These things are a joke.
But under certain circumstances, these things can play an excellent role, just like the situation in front of us!
Holding righteousness in hand.
And with an absolute advantage.
This step of concession will definitely make the senior leaders of Konoha and Sunagakure feel uncomfortable, but this is a situation they must accept, unless the two great ninja villages are really willing to give everything they have to fight Iwagakure for Kumogakure!
Not to mention that they may not have such courage and courage.
Even if there is.
Now Shinobi World structure, and their own strength may not allow it!
The agreement reached almost did not require any hesitation. Shōji immediately dispatched specialized personnel to act as envoys to the area where the Konoha army was stationed.
Sunagakure and Kirigakure also sent corresponding notices through relevant channels in the name of Shōji, Lord Fourth Tsuchikage.
in this announcement.
Shōji also very directly pointed out the reasons for the outbreak of this war, and even included the threatening words sent by Fourth Raikage later, and then clearly told the senior officials of Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure.
Aren't you trying to make us Iwagakure Ninja stop for the sake of the so-called Shinobi World peace?
No problem!
For the sake of the greater good.
We Iwagakure can accept this proposal, but Kumogakure must pay the corresponding price, otherwise there is no need to discuss anything. And since we Iwagakure Ninja have stopped, shouldn't you Konoha and Sunagakure also withdraw?? Or maybe you are the one who wants to stir up Shinobi World War!? It's not for Shinobi World peace as I said at the beginning!?
Throughout the entire announcement, Shōji almost stood on the commanding heights of justice!
The attitudes of Sunagakure and Kirigakure are not yet known.
As the nearest Konoha party.
It can be said that on the occasion of receiving this notice from Shōji.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's brows instantly furrowed. Originally, Third Hokage had already prepared to fight Iwagakure Ninja to force Iwagakure Ninja to stop the war. But he didn't expect that his army had just arrived at the front line, and they stopped the war on the Eastern Front and went directly to the defensive!
Redistributed military power.
The most important thing is that Ōnoki and Shōji successively came to the front line to confront their Konoha army, and even showed their willingness to accept a moment of peace. This put Sarutobi Hiruzen in a bit of a dilemma!
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen's initial goal was to prevent Iwagakure Ninja from continuing to attack Kumo Ninja and protect Kumogakure, Iwagakure Ninja's decision to stop military operations in his own Ninja Village would embarrass them, the 'peace messengers'.
As stated in the notice sent by the envoy sent by Shōji, since they are here for peace, should they withdraw their troops when the purpose is achieved??
Withdraw, I always feel something is wrong there.
If we don't withdraw, under such a situation, it is impossible for their Konoha side to take the initiative to attack, which means that even the peace and morality at the beginning cannot stand.
Of course, if there is really no choice at all, Sarutobi Hiruzen will not care about what is moral or unjust, but the problem is that they have a choice, and it is clear that Kumogakure is no longer in danger of overturning.
We still have to fight for Kumogakure.
Feel sorry.
Sarutobi Hiruzen really can't do this. Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen is willing, I'm afraid there will still be many people in the village who are unwilling. Until then.
This is when Konoha is most distressed.
"It's a good idea to retreat in order to advance. I originally thought that Iwagakure would attack to the end. If this decision was made by that Third Tsuchikage, it would be normal. If it was that Fourth, then we really need to re-examine this young man."
Jiraiya, who was sitting in the first place on the right, said this with a look of emotion after reading the announcement.
Originally, I received a message from my teacher Hokage outside.
Jiraiya rushed back after a long journey. He always thought that a bloody battle would break out immediately, but he didn't expect Iwagakure's situation to change so quickly.
It's no wonder Jiraiya has such a look on his face.
"Yes, I also agree with Lord Jiraiya's judgment. That Fourth Tsuchikage should have seen the trend of the Three-Village Alliance and wanted to use this method to win the initiative for the next negotiation. The war with Kumo Ninja will probably stop here, but it is very likely that Kumo Ninja will be subject to very strict requirements, just like the one that defeated Sunagakure three years ago!"
Shikaku, who was standing behind Jiraiya, also continued what Jiraiya said at this moment.
In the opinion of Shikaku, a military advisor.
Iwagakure's arrangement is really wonderful. Let's not talk about the future progress. Just looking at the current situation, at least Konoha and Sunagakure will lose their initial excuse to send troops!
When morality is untenable, unless it is a desperate war, once it enters the negotiation stage, judging from the current situation, the Iwagakure side has the upper hand.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also agreed with the judgments of Jiraiya and Shikaku. When the two of them finished speaking, Third Hokage also nodded slightly.
"Hmph!"
Danzo, who was brought to the front line by Sarutobi Hiruzen before, also snorted coldly at this moment. Although he didn't say anything, the gloomy color in his pupils became more and more intense.
As the second most outstanding person among Second Hokage's many disciples, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya could see things, and Danzo could naturally judge them immediately.
It is precisely because of this.
When I heard Jiraiya's words, especially when I saw Sarutobi Hiruzen's expressions and actions.
That's why Danzo's expression is so gloomy and ugly.
He knew the character of his Hokage best friend very well. After seeing Iwagakure Ninja take the initiative to give in, Danzo was almost 100% sure that First Shinobi World War would not be able to fight!
This would be a huge deviation from Danzo's own previous predictions and arrangements. The reason why he finally followed Sarutobi Hiruzen even though he was not very willing to come to the front line. Although he could not refuse because it was Sarutobi Hiruzen's compulsory request, the most important point was that he wanted to come to the front line to personally promote this war!
Uchiha Clan's problem has always been a thorn in Danzo's heart!
If you don't remove it for a day, Danzo will become stuck in your throat!
Even if he gives up some other opportunities, Danzo plans to take this opportunity to severely damage Iwagakure and Uchiha Clan. Yes, after the Uchiha Clan was accepted by Iwagakure, in the eyes of Danzo, Iwagakure is an evil existence!
Not to mention that Uchiha Shōji is still the shadow of a village.
That's a big joke!
However, when Danzo made all preparations to come, Iwagakure, or to be more precise, that Uchiha boy actually retreated on his own initiative!?
Danzo doesn't believe that Uchiha Shōji is afraid of the Three-Village Alliance. Even Danzo thinks that Three-Village Alliance can definitely defeat Iwagakure, but in his eyes, isn't Uchiha Clan an evil existence that is not afraid of heaven or earth!?
There must be a conspiracy behind the initiative to make concessions here!
Just to gain the initiative in the negotiation!? Even if you beat Danzo, you won't believe it. They are the most evil clan in the world!
They must be planning something extremely dangerous!
If Danzo is Hokage, he doesn't care what Iwagakure chooses. When the three villages are gathered together, Danzo will definitely fight first. He still doesn't believe it. Three-Village Alliance cannot defeat a Iwagakure!?
Unfortunately, he is not Hokage.
He can only command a few two to three hundred subordinates in Root, but even so, Danzo must make a final effort!
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you shouldn't accept the proposal of that evil brat Uchiha so easily, right!?"
Danzo opened his left eye, which was exposed alone, and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen who was on the throne with a very cold and solemn look and asked in a deep voice.
And it was also when I heard the words of Danzo.
Jiraiya and Shikaku on the side frowned. They were both very familiar with Danzo. It could be said that Uchiha Clan would completely deviate from the village, and now it has become the biggest enemy.
Danzo definitely contributed a lot!
Although it is said that Konoha F4 is fully responsible, the maliciousness shown by Danzo on the surface is too obvious and strong. You have to know that even Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two Hokage Advisor, there is still a shameful choice among the Uchiha Clan!
Especially the previous Shisui, and the Shōji who chose the 'wrong route' at the beginning, don't they all at least think that Sarutobi Hiruzen can be trusted?
But there is only one Danzo. Among the Uchiha Clans in Nuo University, even the most rational people will not believe this Shadow of Konoha!
This is where this guy's character and character really shine!
At this moment, when Jiraiya and Shikaku heard Danzo speak, they could almost guess what their elder meant!
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally understood it immediately. At that moment, he sighed lightly and said, "Danzo, I understand what you mean, but the current situation does not allow us Konoha to mess around!"
Tell the truth.
Sarutobi Hiruzen himself is also very entangled and hesitant.
It can even be said to be a trace of confusion. From the bottom of his heart, he certainly does not want the war to break out and expand further. He can let the war end without bloodshed in his own ninja village. It is naturally the best to save Kumogakure!
But he also knows that if we enter the negotiation stage like this, Iwagakure can completely take the lead!
Even if we refer to the war between Iwagakure Ninja and Sunagakure Ninja three years ago, and the price Sunagakure Ninja had to pay in the end, Kumo Ninja will definitely not be able to get it back this time. The captured Kumo Ninja, and the most important Two-Tails, Eight-Tails Jinchuriki can almost certainly not be taken back!
This is absolutely a devastating blow to a great ninja village!
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen can imagine that Iwagakure Ninja will definitely put forward very harsh conditions later!
Because you really want to speak morally.
The Kumo Ninja side is the one that initiated the war, and it directly used the power of Tailed Beast from the beginning!
This is an obvious fact.
No one can deny it.
In other words, it is impossible for them to blame Iwagakure Ninja from a moral point of view, let alone ask Iwagakure Ninja to unconditionally return Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!
Unless they are willing to fight and defeat Iwagakure Ninja once, thus forcing them to the negotiating table, the dominance will be lost.
But in this case, the problem is back to the same one at the beginning.
Do Konoha and Sunagakure really want to fight this war for Kumo Ninja?
Sarutobi Hiruzen himself is not willing, let alone other people in the village. This is what Sarutobi Hiruzen said, 'a difficult situation that does not allow them to mess around'!
"But!"
Danzo had a ferocious expression and was about to say something else, but was forcibly interrupted by Sarutobi Hiruzen waving his hand.
"Forget it, Shikaku, send someone to contact Iwagakure. In addition, in my name, send a request to Kazekage, Raikage, and Mizukage to convene Five Kage Summit!"
When you are unwilling and don't dare to fight.
Negotiation is the only option.
Of course, even this kind of negotiation has lost its dominance.
Sarutobi Hiruzen is also determined to fight for some benefits for Kumogakure as much as possible, such as getting back the captured Kumo Ninja, and whether one of the two Tailed Beast can be won back, so that Kumogakure's power will not be weakened too much.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Shikaku was not surprised by the judgment of his own Third Hokage. In the current situation, Shikaku would probably be able to make a similar judgment. Even smart people can see that it is the best choice to fight Iwagakure Ninja and then negotiate after gaining battlefield advantage.
But after all, it can only be thought about.
Let's not mention whether Konoha and Sunagakure are willing to fight for the interests of Kumo Ninja, even if it is true that Sarutobi Hiruzen and Rasa are the two village shadows who are willing to fight for Kumo Ninja despite all difficulties.
But it may not really be possible to win!
Not to mention much, just the power of Lord Fourth Tsuchikage-Uchiha Shōji revealed in the intelligence is enough to scare the major ninja villages.
One person can suppress the cooperation of Fourth Raikage and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. Even if Mangekyō Sharingan has a great degree of restraint on Tailed Beast, Shōji's combat power is really incredible, and the most important thing is that now Iwagakure is not just a strong Uchiha Shōji, but the entire Ninja Village is very strong!
Facing such a terrifying hostile force.
Once you lose, it will really make matters worse, and even if you win after all the difficulties, you will have to reconsider Kirigakure's attitude in the future!
After all, it's because the risks and benefits involved in playing a game are completely disproportionate!
It's no wonder Sarutobi Hiruzen can only make such a judgment.
"Hmph!"
Maybe he realizes that no matter what he says, it doesn't make any sense.
Danzo could only snort, and after taking a deep look at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a gloomy look, he left his seat angrily and walked away again!
Watching his old friend leave in anger.
Sarutobi Hiruzen could only shake his head helplessly.
"Jiraiya, when Five Kage Summit is confirmed to be convened, please come with me again!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya in the opposite position and said.
"Well, don't worry, old man."
Jiraiya also nodded lightly and responded Responded.
"Well, I hope this negotiation can go smoothly..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the camp where Iwagakure was in the northwest, and his eyes became profound at this moment.
Re-launched Five Kage Summit.
When Konoha is unwilling to fight and Iwagakure is willing to talk, Sunagakure and Kirigakure will naturally not have any objections. For Rasa, his idea is to keep Kumogakure, but what else? That's all something to consider later!
Konoha is unwilling to, or dare not start a war.
Rasa Do you still dare to go up alone?
As mentioned before, once Konoha has the slightest intention of retreating, Rasa will definitely be the faster one!
Better to die later than to die early!
And there is a buffer time, maybe the village can find a way to survive!?
Therefore, for Five Kage Summit proposed again by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Rasa agreed without any hesitation.
Terumi Mei It's the same thing there
As long as Kumogakure is not destroyed, everything will be fine!
If possible, Terumi Mei is also willing to speak more for Kumogakure and try his best to help Kumogakure retain a little more vitality, but there is a premise here that it will not affect himself!
This is not a question of whether there is a long-term perspective.
But if your own short-term interests cannot be guaranteed, how can you expect others to consider long-term interests? Isn't that funny!
And when Four Great Shinobi Villages's wishes are already unanimous, Kumogakure's opinion is not that important. Or to put it bluntly, Fourth Raikage doesn't even have the power to refuse. He is very aware of the current situation of his Ninja Village!
This one was originally the most proud actor in Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Faced with the current precarious situation of his Ninja Village, he must choose to bow his head. He knows very well that if he wants to protect the interests of his Ninja Village as much as possible and stop this war, he can only rely on the upcoming Five Kage Summit.
Even if the probability of the fallen Two-Tails, Eight-Tails, and those captured Kumo Ninja is very low, there is still a certain probability that they can be won back with this Five Kage Summit, although this method is very shameful.
But Fourth Raikage A has no other choice.
In the case of Five Great Shinobi Villages, they all reached an agreement one after another.
The time and place of Five Kage Summit were also determined accordingly. Three days later, Land of Iron held this Five Kage Summit in the capital.
In terms of protection.
Five Kage can still only bring two of them each. These rules are no different from the previous Five Kage Summit, especially the choice of location, which must always be a neutral country on the mainland!
Land of Iron is a country of warriors.
Naturally, it is the first choice place for Five Kage Summit in the past!
And after all these matters were determined, the Five Kages also officially set off towards the location of the Land of Iron capital.
Land of Iron also received notification from Five Great Shinobi Villages in advance.
Although I really don't want to get involved in Five Great Shinobi Villages's affairs, it is impossible for a mere Land of Iron to refuse.
As General Land of Iron, who can also be said to be the de facto leader, Mifune also immediately started preparing for Five Kage Summit's related matters the moment he received the news.
Especially the choice of meeting location and the allocation of security and service personnel.
There is no room for error in these!
Even though they Land of Iron are a small country.
But Mifune, as a figure who can be said to be the representative of samurai in the entire world, is absolutely unwilling to see anything go wrong with Five Kage Summit!
Staying calm is the most important thing!