"Meeting again, Rasa."
Because he had Terumi Mei with him, infiltrating Sand Village had taken a bit more effort.
But three days later, Hyuga Wuye still appeared before Rasa in a leisurely manner.
"You finally came."
Unexpectedly, rather than treating him like a battlefield nemesis, Rasa treated him like an old friend. He pointed at a chair. "Please, sit."
Hyuga Wuye sat down. "You seem to know why I came."
"Yes. Sand Village has spies in Iwagakure Village."
Flames flickered in Rasa's eyes. "Sand Village has never been able to properly seal tailed beasts. If you can return the One-Tail to us and help us seal it, many terms can be negotiated."
"Including tearing up the agreement with the Third Hokage and signing a contract with me instead?" Hyuga Wuye smiled. "As well as substantial reparations and mission shares."
"Agreed," Rasa said without hesitation.
"You agreed so quickly. That doesn't look like a proper negotiation..."
Wuye said mildly, "What do you want for yourself?"
Rasa fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Pakura must die."
"Oh..."
Hyuga Wuye remained expressionless. "No. I don't intend to kill her."
Rasa frowned, puzzled. "That would benefit Konoha as well. Why refuse?"
"I can guarantee that she won't return to Sand Village," Hyuga Wuye said. "She's quite capable. I'm keeping her for my own use."
Rasa's eyes lit up. "You don't intend to let her come back and disrupt Sand Village's situation?"
"I don't," Hyuga Wuye said with a shrug. "Since I came to you, it means I acknowledge you as the Fourth Kazekage."
"Whew..."
Rasa let out a breath. "Then our deal can continue..."
Half a day later.
"Alright, the terms have basically been settled. But like with Mist Village, I want to add one more condition."
As the negotiations drew to