"Huh, I've already said it, Lord Raikage, Two-Tails, Eight-Tails, and those captured Kumo Ninja, it is impossible for us Iwagakure to return it to you. Admitting defeat and making compensation are what you should have done in the first place, and it is not a necessary condition!"
Shōji still looked extremely indifferent and said coldly.
"Remember, Raikage, you are not qualified to put forward any conditions. You only have the right to agree or refuse, that's all!"
"Uchiha Shōji! Too much bullying!?"
Fourth Raikage A originally thought that he was very restrained and had already made a huge concession. In Fourth Raikage's opinion, such a behavior had hurt his own self-esteem to a great extent!
He was so humble.
The person on the other side still looked unreasonable.
Fourth Raikage could no longer suppress the anger in his heart that instantly burst out with power.
"Boom!"
A wave of thunder swept through his body.
"Zizzizizi!"
The overwhelming aura of terror that made people feel palpitated made most of the people present change their expressions.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh!"
Almost at the same time.
The ten guards who were originally in standby mode flew out from behind them immediately, and each one of them immediately made preparations for battle.
Mifune on the side also tightened his muscles, and subconsciously touched the Chakra Tachi that he had on his waist!
"Stop!"
"Raikage, please calm down!"
"Stay back now if you don't want to!"
The moment they saw Fourth Raikage rioting, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Rasa, and Terumi Mei all changed their expressions wildly. The three of them were least willing to see Fourth Raikage make a move to overturn the table!
As said before.
Not to mention Kirigakure represented by Terumi Mei.
Even Konoha and Sunagakure, represented by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Rasa, who were the first to make a support move, cannot really start a war with Iwagakure for Kumogakure that has no benefits, is all risks, and the probability of defeat is not low!
Their greatest wish is to gather the power of Four Great Shinobi Villages, and it is enough to force Shōji to make a certain degree of concession as much as possible!
If it were Five Kage Summit, the negotiation would immediately break down.
Then Five Kage fights here.
That kind of result, Kumogakure and Iwagakure aside, is absolutely unacceptable to the other three shadows!
Especially Terumi Mei.
The attitude shown by Shōji has already met the expectations she discussed with Genji before she came. She can keep Kumogakure, and Iwagakure Ninja will also withdraw from the Land of Lightning territory it previously occupied. This is enough!
Terumi Mei said that they Kirigakure have no reason to help Kumogakure hard top Iwagakure!
If Five Kage really starts a war here.
Terumi Mei has only two choices, either to be neutral or to choose to side with Shōji. The probability of the former is the highest!
Sarutobi Hiruzen can more or less predict the attitude of Kirigakure represented by Terumi Mei. This is the biggest reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen must try his best to maintain a stable negotiation situation with Five Kage, because this Third Hokage knows very well that it is impossible and cannot be fought here!
Once such an unfolding occurs, the result will be something that Sarutobi Hiruzen is not willing to see, or even acceptable!
The three shadows spoke one after another.
It also allows the respective guards to restrain their aura and actions a little.
"Stand back, Shisui, Akatsuchi."
Shōji still looked indifferent, as if there was no emotional wave at all because of the scene in front of him, and the words that fell lightly.
"Yes!"
After Akatsuchi and Shisui responded, they also retreated to the back.
"Qing, Utakata!"
"Baki, Fugi!"
"Yes!"
Subsequently, the guards of Rasa and Terumi Mei also returned to their original positions. Jiraiya and Kakashi also released their alert posture and retreated to the back position under the signal from Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
"Hiss... Huh..."
Fourth Raikage A is also after taking a deep breath.
"Hope, Samui, you two should also step back!"
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
With the same words, the condensed Lightning Release Chakra on his body also dispersed, and then he slowly sat down again.
See this scene.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's tense heartstrings also relaxed.
"Sir Tsuchikage, you should know that such conditions are still too harsh. There are as many as three to four thousand Kumo Ninja captured. Two-Tails, Eight-Tails has always been the property of Kumogakure. This is the first time Five Kage Summit that year was hosted by Konoha and jointly discussed by Five Great Shinobi Villages The final result is that your village is breaking the agreement between Five Great Shinobi Villages and Tsuchikage. Of course, as Mr. Tsuchikage said, Kumogakure indeed needs to bear the responsibility for causing a conflict. You must pay a certain price for the responsibility for the accident. Lord Raikage also said just now that he will definitely compensate your village for the corresponding losses. On these two matters, I hope that Mr. Tsuchikage will give it some thought!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, looked at Shōji with a very serious expression and said.
"Hokage Your Excellency, there is no need to waste any more words. Two-Tails and Eight-Tails are the spoils of our Ninja Village. It is impossible to return them to Kumogakure, and the two Tailed Beast could not be said to belong to Kumogakure, right? It can even be said that there was no question of who Nine Tailed Beasts originally belonged to. Back then, First Hokage Didn't also use force to capture Nine Tailed Beasts? First Hokage could do this back then, why can't we Iwagakure do it now?? This is a non-negotiable point, Iwagakure's attitude is already clear, now the choice is yours, Lord Raikage, no need to say any more nonsense!
Shōji said with an indifferent expression.
This deliberate expression of determination and an expression that was beyond words made the faces of everyone present stagnant.
The suppressed anger of Fourth Raikage in the opposite position burst out again, and his fists were clenched tightly.
The dangerous cold light coming out of the pupils clearly revealed the mood of this Fourth Raikage at the moment!
Since Two-Tails, Eight-Tails, and the captured Kumo Ninja cannot be brought back, plus Dodai, Darui and others who were killed in the battle before, their Kumogakure has completely declined!
Then you might as well give it a try here!
Instead of dying slowly, it's better to take a big gamble!
What Fourth Raikage is betting on is that Konohagakure, Sunagakure, and even Kirigakure cannot possibly watch Iwagakure destroy their own ninja village like this!
This seems to be a sign of being overwhelmed by anger.
But in fact, Fourth Raikage is calmer than ever before. He is very clear about the situation that his Ninja Village will face. After all, according to Shōji, of all the things lost before, the only way to get back the territory is to pay the corresponding compensation price.
This result is a situation that their village cannot accept.
Don't say anything like "it's better to die than live." Kumo Ninja's character is not the kind of existence that would choose to live on his knees, and Fourth Raikage is a very representative existence.
If there is no hope at all.
Then you might as well give it a try!
hope and Samui in the back positions can also detect Ai's emotional changes. Although they still don't want to see their Lord Raikage use such a desperate method, they are still Kumo Ninja after all!
You can feel it very much!
The same is the subsequent preparation posture.
That was the look of someone who was about to make up his mind.
'not good! '
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart skipped a beat when he saw the change in Fourth Raikage's expression from the closer position. It was just a dangerous thought that had surfaced.
Just when Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to say something.
"Well, what Mr. Tsuchikage said does make some sense. Two-Tails and Eight-Tails are originally ownerless things, but those Kumo Ninja who were captured, I think there should still be room for discussion, right? After all, those Kumo Ninja still have As a member of Kumogakure, I think releasing these Kumo Ninja will be more conducive to promoting the peace of Shinobi World? What do you think, Tsuchikage? And I believe that Lord Raikage will make corresponding compensation, right?"
In the left position.
Terumi Mei, who had hardly said a few words from beginning to end, spoke directly at this moment.
The words that were spoken.
On the occasion of attracting the attention of Rasa and Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Fourth Raikage The momentum that was about to reach its peak also stagnated.
As the person involved, Shōji only frowned slightly, but also did not answer immediately.
But such a performance.
On the contrary, it is a good explanation of Shōji's attitude.
Whether Sarutobi Hiruzen or Rasa, their expressions changed at this moment.
"Well, I think what Mr. Mizukage said makes sense. Mr. Tsuchikage and Lord Raikage might as well think about it more!"
Rasa also deliberately said this with a very relaxed tone.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to notice the change in Fourth Raikage's aura, and Rasa was the second. Fourth Kazekage also felt his heartstrings tighten at that moment. He really didn't want to fight Shōji here!
It's different from Kumo Ninja's irritable atmosphere that would rather be broken than destroyed!
The Sunagakure Ninja people have always been living in the difficult environment of Land of Wind. You can say that they are living in an ignoble existence at some moments!
But they still think that this is a manifestation of their own tenacity, as long as there is a slight chance.
Sunagakure Ninja will not choose to burn the boat!
This is especially true for Rasa.
They really feel that it is better to die than to live, because only living can have hope. If they have failed miserably now, can they not counterattack in the future??
Knowing that Shōji is very scary.
Rasa is not willing to go head-to-head with others here. Even if their four shadows join forces and the guards have a high probability of keeping Shōji, let's not consider that Terumi Mei's attitude is already somewhat ambiguous.
Even if the four shadows can join forces wholeheartedly.
Uchiha Shōji still has a certain probability of running away.
By that time, aren't you just causing trouble for yourself!?
Therefore, Rasa's attitude must be to talk if we can, and if we can't, we must talk. We must not do anything here!
Sarutobi Hiruzen also means the same thing. Although if we really do it, this Third Hokage will definitely be forced to choose to side with Fourth Raikage, but as long as there is a possibility that the negotiation can continue, Sarutobi Hiruzen will never give up this possibility!
The interests of our Ninja Village should be ceded as soon as possible, let alone the current situation!
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion, Fourth Raikage should be more aware of current affairs!
Now I have the advantage, but you are at the disadvantage!
"Ahem, I also think this is the best. Your Excellency Tsuchikage, Lord Raikage, how about we each take a step back?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed slightly, his eyes first glanced at Shōji, and then shifted to Fourth Raikage. Now this Raikage is very dangerous, Sarutobi Hiruzen needs to be careful, this is definitely not a good opportunity to take action!
Fourth Raikage also rarely showed a trace of hesitation in his pupils after hearing the successive words of persuasion from Terumi Mei, Rasa, and Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Humans are just like that a lot of the time.
When I originally thought there was no hope and was completely dark, suddenly given a little sunshine, it is easy for my heart to go up and down!
For Fourth Raikage.
Two-Tails and Eight-Tails are of course the most important.
But the three or four thousand Kumo Ninja who were captured are equally important.
These people can also defeat a Tailed Beast. As long as they cooperate properly, they can indeed defeat and seal any one from One-Tail to Seven-Tails. If these three or four thousand Kumo Ninja can be redeemed, the situation in the village can be greatly eased.
In that moment.
Fourth Raikage showed great hesitation.
Are we going to burn the boat?
Or borrow the donkey from the slope?
And it was also at the moment when Fourth Raikage was very hesitant.
"Since Your Excellency Mizukage, Your Excellency Kazekage, and Your Excellency Hokage have said so, well, for the sake of Shinobi World's peace, we Iwagakure can take one more step back, and the captured Kumo Ninja can be returned to Kumogakure, but the necessary compensation is still necessary. This is our Iwagakure's final bottom line. If Lord Raikage is still unwilling to accept it, then see you on the battlefield!"
Shōji also had a reluctant look of dissatisfaction on his face. After frowning, he slowly relaxed his brows and said with a soft hum.
And the words that were spoken.
It also made Sarutobi Hiruzen, Rasa, and Terumi Mei in the opposite positions feel relieved, and their faces showed a touch of joy.
It was also in that moment.
Everyone's attention also shifted to Fourth Raikage.
"Lord Raikage, you think this condition is acceptable, right?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Fourth Raikage with a hint of eagerness and said this in a urging tone.
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, this is already a very rare condition. He can take back the occupied territory and redeem the captured Kumo Ninja. This has exceeded Sarutobi Hiruzen's previous expectations.
Although two Tailed Beast are still lost, Kumogakure can still maintain the power that Five Great Shinobi Villages should have, and will not be weakened too badly!
In the future Shinobi World structure.
Without saying too much, under the leadership of Fourth Raikage, not only can it not threaten Konohagakure, but it can also contain at least one-third of Iwagakure's power when necessary. From Konohagakure's point of view, this is already a very good result!
Sarutobi Hiruzen really hopes that Fourth Raikage can be rational and choose to accept this result!
Don't, don't make any more unnecessary trouble!
And it was also at the moment when all the eyes of these movies fell on him.
Fourth Raikage A After a fierce ideological battle in his heart, he finally sighed lowly, nodded heavily and said, "I am willing to accept such conditions."
After saying these words.
Fourth Raikage seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and the tight body before was completely relaxed at this moment.
And when Sarutobi Hiruzen, Terumi Mei, and Rasa heard these words.
They all breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
Including Mifune sitting aside, as well as Jiraiya, Kakashi, Baki, Qing, hope and other shadow guards also relaxed.
This also means that this time Five Kage Summit has finally reached a more delicate balance, even if the balance seems so fragile.
But peace was ensured after all, wasn't it?
Naturally, Shōji still had an expressionless expression, but without anyone else noticing, a faint ray of strange color flashed in the depths of Shōji's pupils, as if he had inadvertently drifted past Terumi Mei's line of sight.
The beautiful Fourth Mizukage was also smiling and nodded invisibly from a perspective that could not be noticed by others.
A reluctant agreement.
After there was no objection on the subject matter.
The ensuing negotiation seemed to go very smoothly.
Compensation for some supplies.
Even if it causes Kumogakure to bleed once, it can still be earned back, or even obtained directly from Daimyo of the Land of Lightning. Fourth Raikage really does not need to worry about this aspect!
Maybe Fourth Raikage didn't even notice it himself.
When Shōji was willing to take a step back, he felt a sense of relaxation and happiness. It must be said that the previous fiasco really made Fourth Raikage feel great pressure. This was not only reflected externally, but also internally, many people looked at Fourth Raikage with strange eyes.
If it weren't for the current situation, Fourth Raikage A would be needed to maintain it.
If Ai's own Yotsuki Clan is also the largest Ninja Clan among Kumogakure, Ai's Raikage position has long been shaken!
Those captured Kumo Ninja can now be redeemed.
It can alleviate the situation in the village to a great extent.
It can also stabilize Ai's Raikage position, which is already a very good result for Kumogakure and Ai.
Of course, what Ai will never know is that Shōji's setback has actually been a given for a long time!
After all, for Shōji, there is really no need to fall out with other Four Great Shinobi Villages here. It would easily affect his own plan, which Shōji also does not want to see unfold.
So as early as the beginning, Shōji was planning to make certain concessions so that this time Five Kage Summit could end smoothly.
Not to the point of completely falling out.
However, this concession must be made in stages, depending on the situation. The initial territorial concession is to show one's 'sincerity' and allow the situation to ease a bit.
The strength behind it showed his decisive attitude, when the situation was about to collapse.
Next, come up with the concession condition of 'allowing Kumogakure to redeem those captured Kumo Ninja', and it must not be proposed by Shōji in person!
That's right!
Terumi Mei is a 'trust' arranged by Shōji in advance!
In the previous night conversation, although Shōji did not express this clearly, he still revealed a similar meaning inside and out.
The next thing to see is whether Terumi Mei understands it himself.
Even if it doesn't work.
The worst thing is that Shōji will give in on his own.
Although the scene effect will look a bit strange, you can still hold it. Shōji is not afraid that others will be suspicious. He has already given in. What else do you want?
But now it seems that the situation is the best one that I want to see.
Terumi Mei indeed got what Shōji wanted to express yesterday.
The moment Shōji glanced over, this adult Mizukage would respond to it, but Terumi Mei also secretly cursed Shōji twice in her heart, because she only realized it at that moment!
If Shōji hadn't deliberately emphasized the origins of Two-Tails and Eight-Tails.
Terumi Mei I can't even think of going there!
This also made Terumi Mei complain inwardly that Shōji should have spoken more clearly, as it almost caused conflicts!?
But complaints are complaints.
This time in Five Kage Summit.
It also made Terumi Mei further realize how terrifying Shōji, a shadow even younger than himself, is!
They not only have strength, but also have means and awareness!
Looking at Fourth Raikage A who seemed to be still a little dissatisfied, frowning and having a very intense discussion with Shōji, and Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi who was constantly helping him on the side, Terumi Mei seemed to have no expression on his face, but in fact there was a hint of emotion in his beautiful eyes.
'Is this guy really a young man in his early 20s? '
Terumi Mei couldn't help but look at Shōji again, thinking silently in his heart.
Time passed by as Shōji and Fourth Raikage A reached agreements on various issues one by one.
This game Five Kage Summit finally came to an end.
With the 'assistance' of other Three Great Shinobi Villages.
This time the war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure also ended!
There are many aspects to reaching an agreement.
But the most important thing is that Raikage, on behalf of Kumogakure, admitted the responsibility for starting the war and the defeat, and made corresponding compensation for this.
And the Kumo Ninja terms of redemption for the territory occupied by Iwagakure and the captives!
It can be said that in the eyes of the other four shadows.
This difficult negotiation finally reached a good result.
And such a result is naturally in line with Shōji's expectations.
This collision between the two villages that almost triggered a new round of Shinobi World War also came to an end.