Elder Genshi Surrenders

"Heh, this is all I can tell you. I didn't find the Yuki, Hozuki, and other ninja clans. They just happened to run into me because they couldn't survive in Kirigakure."

The idea of conquering and annexing your Kirigakure only came to me a few months ago after your own internal strife caused you great losses.

As for the person who controlled your Fourth Mizukage, heh, it was indeed the Uchiha, but not us. It was a fool like Itachi, who wiped out his entire clan in Konoha, and he was also our enemy.

However, his identity involves some secrets and cannot be made public.

Genji remained silent, but Feng, having developed some thoughts about this increasingly shrewd old man, took the initiative to start a conversation.

"..." Genji raised an eyebrow and glanced at Feng, but still did not speak.

Clearly, they didn't believe what Feng said.

"Old Genji, you don't believe me?"

"..."

"Hehe, now Kirigakure is in my hands;"

As you can see, I also control the Daimyo and the Land of Water;

Do you think you're worth me deceiving?

Genji, the reason I've told you so much is simply because I value your talent and I don't want to cause more bloodshed in Kirigakure.

"Of course, if you don't care about the future of Kirigakure and are only looking for death, I can grant your wish."

After receiving no response for a while, Feng became somewhat annoyed.

His reason for recruiting Genji was simply that he felt sorry for the old Cabinet Secretary Shimizu Takeshi, who was managing so many affairs, and wanted to find him an assistant.

It would be best if Genji could surrender, as it would lighten the burden on Shimizu Takeshi.

If he doesn't surrender, it simply means Shimizu Takeshi will continue to work hard.

"... May I ask what your plans are for the future of Kirigakure?"

Upon hearing that the future of Kirigakure was being discussed, Genji finally responded.

"The arrangements? They won't be much different from what's happening now."

Only two changes will be made.

"Then, could you please tell me a thing or two?"

"Heh, as expected, you care a lot about Kirigakure."

Okay, it's not a secret anyway, I won't mind telling you.

The first change is aimed at the Ninja Academy in Kirigakure, which I've already mentioned, so I won't repeat it here.

As for the second change, it targets the ninjas in the village. In the past, the ninjas you trained were sent to do missions and earn bounties to make a living.

In my case, ninjas will basically not do any meaningless tasks such as finding cats or walking dogs.

They will only be full-time soldiers, training in peacetime and fighting for me in wartime. I will take care of their salaries and Ninjutsu.

They will no longer be tools, but living, breathing people with their own joys and sorrows.

In summary, Kirigakure will become the training base for my regular ninjas in the future.

But the ninjas trained won't work in the village; they'll work for me and for the country.

Feng briefly explained his vision for the future of Kirigakure.

"!!! that's all!?

Does Kirigakure not need to be renamed? Does it not need to be disbanded?

"The village's ninjas don't need to be disbanded? And they won't be used as tools anymore?"

Genji completely disbelieved this.

It's truly astonishing that Feng, as the current occupier of Kirigakure, has been so lenient in his arrangements for the Kirigakure —a leniency that is unprecedented and unheard of.

"Heh, I'll say it again: you're not worth my deception."

"If that's the case, as long as Lord Huo Feng can grant your next request, Genji, am willing to serve you."

Upon hearing this, Genji only pondered for a moment before agreeing with what Feng had said.

Given the situation on both sides, he was an old man in his seventies, and apart from his years of work experience, he really had nothing to offer that the other party could deceive him about.

"Elder?!"

Mei Terumi, who was tied up next to Genji, was utterly shocked to hear that Elder Genshi, who was revered by countless villagers, actually intended to surrender.

Genji returned a look that told the other party to calm down.

"Tell me about it first."

Feng, who also understood Genji's meaning, finally became interested. He ignored the shocked Mei Terumi and looked at Genji with a smile.

"I would like to request that you allow me to take charge of the work of pacifying the villages, so that Kirigakure can retain more people."

"Oh? Just this little thing? No other requests?"

I can tell you that my troops treat prisoners of war well and will not commit unnecessary killings. You can certainly change your request."

"Ah, this may seem like a trivial matter to you, but it is of paramount importance to me."

The village of Bloody Mist Village and the ensuing internal strife had barely ended when it was already riddled with holes and its population dwindled.

Lord Huo Feng has just Yuki Rō, a member of the ninja clan who was once persecuted by the villagers, as the Mizukage.

They even sent Kaguya- Kaguya Shū with rage, to resolve the grudges.

If I don't stop it, I'm afraid Kirigakure will suffer another tragedy of a sharp decline in population.

Therefore, I humbly request that Your Excellency Huo Feng grant my request, and I will certainly do my utmost to fulfill it."

As Genji spoke, he even knelt down.

Feng quickly helped the other person up, preventing him from kneeling.

He didn't consider himself a good person; in his past life, he would always avoid old men who fell on the roadside.

But Feng felt he couldn't bear to be worshipped by an old man like Genji, who was selfless and dedicated his life to the village, earning the respect of everyone in the village.

"Oh, get up."

"The matter of pacification can be entrusted to you, as long as you can ensure that the people of Kirigakure, especially the ninjas, will accept the reassignment of their duties exactly as I request."

After helping Genji up, Feng Su said to him in a solemn voice.

However, they only helped each other up and started communicating; they didn't loosen the bonds. The two sides are still in communication and haven't officially clarified their superior-subordinate relationship yet.

"May I ask what your new assignment is...?"

Upon hearing this, Genji hurriedly pressed for details, asking if the Kaguya Clan members had already gone to settle their scores. He worried that if he was even a minute late, the village would lose several people.

But now, Kirigakure is simply no match for Kaguya and her gang of lunatics.

"It's the second change I just mentioned: all the Kirigakure ninjas will be dispersed and joined into my various Mobile Unit and Scout Corps, becoming professional soldiers. They will only need to train to improve their strength and receive a monthly salary."

When there's a battle, the entire unit will mobilize to fight for me. I'm never stingy with rewards such as Ninjutsu, wealth, power, and beautiful women. The treatment is definitely several times better than that of a ninja on a mission in Kirigakure."

"If that's the case, then I now, on behalf of Kirigakure, formally surrender to Huo Feng."

From this day forward, Kirigakure will follow Lord Huo Feng's lead!

This time, Genji's answer was so decisive that he didn't even care whether Feng's words were true or false.

Because he knew that, given the current situation of Kirigakure, whether they surrendered or not, and whether Feng and the others were telling the truth or not, it wouldn't affect the other side's ability to deal with Kirigakure.

If they don't surrender, the village's main force is gone, leaving only the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled. If they dare to resist, there won't be many left, and the village will cease to exist.

As for waiting for the main force to return before launching a counterattack?

Hehe, Genji is no ignorant person; he has seen Madara Uchiha at his peak.

Ke Tai knew all too well just how powerful Feng 'Susanoo was in Kirigakure; it couldn't be dealt with by sheer numbers.

Without overwhelming strength to deliver a decisive blow, ordinary ninjas would simply be easy prey against them, but the Kirigakure...

There has never been a ninja like that, never...

Therefore, faced with the dilemma that resistance would only lead Kirigakure into the abyss, while surrender might offer a glimmer of hope, what else could the Genji do but choose the path with the better chance of survival and gamble on the enemy keeping their word?!

"Hehe, okay!"

Tekka, take Elder Genshi to find Yuki Rō and Kaguya Shū. The task of pacifying Kirigakure is now being handled by this old man.

They will assist from the sidelines, and you are responsible for supervision to prevent further killings.

However, I can tell Lang that once Kirigakure is completely pacified, I will leave with Genji and the Kirigakure ninja, and he, as the Mizukage, will be in charge here."

Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this. With Genji surrendering, at least most of the nearly three thousand ninjas from Kirigakure could be recruited into his ranks, which would greatly enhance the strength of Feng's forces.

Furthermore, Genji's decades of survival experience and ability to govern Kirigakure can greatly help old man Shimizu Takeshi deal with the increasingly complex domestic affairs now that the war spans multiple countries.