Iwagakure's Envoy Arrives

Feng broke down the plan and explained it in detail.

However, it was still too profound and difficult for the ninjas who had never witnessed real conspiracies and tricks to understand. After listening to Feng's explanation, they all fell into deep thought.

"Then why is this plan only applied to Iwagakure and not to Kumogakure as well?"

Wouldn't it be better for us to let them fight like dogs?

After a while, Mei Terumi was the first to figure it out, but then a new problem arose.

She and Kirigakure had been under Feng's command for five or six years, and they had long understood that Feng's goal was not just to conquer one place or one country, but to devour the entire Ninja World.

So, logically speaking, since they could sow discord between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, why not also make Kumogakure hostile to Iwagakure?

Thus, a great war is inevitable between Iwagakure and Kumogakure. Wouldn't it be more advantageous for Feng, who aspires to rule the world, to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?

"Hehe, the fact that you can think this way shows that you've really thought it through."

This brings us to the issue that any strategy must be tailored to the individual and the specific circumstances.

Iwagakure is a place where Ōnoki holds absolute power, and since Ōnoki is suspicious and stubborn, it is more suitable to use a divisive tactic against him.

The Kumogakure has always believed in the supremacy of strength, and those in power are not very bright. Intricate schemes are too sophisticated for them to be effective.

Using the same tactics against Iwagakure on them wouldn't be very effective.

Moreover, using the same plan repeatedly can easily backfire, causing those who initially fell for the trap to realize their mistake and become aware of it.

Upon hearing this, Feng smiled and continued to explain the situation to everyone.

"What should we do about Kumogakure?" Mei Terumi continued to press.

"For simple-minded people, the simple and direct approach is of course the best choice."

For example: Just tell them directly!

Feng smiled and gave an unexpected answer.

"Just tell them!?"

"Yes, use past events as evidence, mix one lie into ten truths, or make sure it's all true but edited, then choose a good time to tell them, and they will do as we want."

"That Kumogakure...?"

"I already have a plan, but now is not the time."

"You're my secretary, so you'll definitely know first."

At this point, Feng suddenly clapped his hands, startling everyone from their thoughts.

Then he continued, "Alright! If you don't understand, go back and think about it slowly. Now, we should go and properly entertain the envoy from Iwagakure so that the plan can continue to move forward."

We've already chatted with everyone for quite a while. If we delay any longer, the envoy from Iwagakure might feel slighted and take back the benefits that have been offered to them, which would be a huge loss for them.

A short while later, in the reception room, Feng met the envoy sent by Ōnoki.

"Your Sovereign, are you well?"

My name is Ippan, and I am an envoy sent by the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure.

I also extend my greetings to Lord Tsuchikage.

Iwa Ninja Ippan the initiative to bow respectfully to Uchiha Feng.

"Hmm, what brings you from Iwagakure to see me?" Feng replied calmly.

"Your Majesty, you led the Uchiha away from Konoha as soon as you were born, and later you almost completely ravaged Konoha. The Lord Tsuchikage reveres you greatly..."

Then, Ippan of rambling on and on without getting to the point, he started talking a lot of nonsense.

But Feng knew very well that Iwagakure was in a hurry, not him, so he chatted with the other party casually, showing a nonchalant attitude.

a long time.

"Your Majesty, Iwagakure wishes to discuss something of great benefit to the Land of Whirlpools."

Ippan, Yifan couldn't help but get down to business.

"Oh? We killed hundreds of your Iwa Ninja who were causing trouble in our country."

"You not only don't retaliate, but you also deliver good things to our doorstep, this seems...?"

Feng Mingming had already guessed why the other party had come, but he pretended not to understand and shook his head slightly in disbelief.

"Your Majesty, we in Iwagakure are aware that you have reached some kind of cooperation with Kumogakure."

So Your Majesty, you don't need to put on such a pretentious act.

"Huh!? How did you know?"

"Iwagakure has its own methods, but as for the specific reasons, they involve the secrets of Iwagakure, and I cannot disclose them."

"So what you call a good thing?"

We would also like to cooperate with you.

"Interesting, tell me about it." Feng smiled upon hearing this.

"We don't know what kind of cooperation you reached with Kumogakure, but the result is that we Iwa Ninja are always ambushed by you, and the people you send are almost all wiped out."

Hmph! The Iwagakure isn't the kind of village that would suffer a loss without retaliating.

Therefore, in order to protect the information about 'Allies!', Iwagakure will entrust it to an important person for safekeeping, in order to prevent 'Allies!' from being ambushed as well.

Your Majesty, your strength is unparalleled in the current Ninja World. The Lord Tsuchikage believes that you will be the important person who can safeguard intelligence.

Of course, as the price for your assistance, Iwagakure guarantees that from this day forward, it will never send a single ninja to Land of Whirlpools.

Iwa Ninja! We will never set foot on your territory again.

When referring to "allies," Ippan always emphasizes it.

It's impossible to openly say something like betraying an ally, but being too subtle might make others misunderstand the meaning, so he carefully considered his words before making them.

"Huh!? You just said that you would never set foot on my territory as a condition!?"

"Are you sure that if I agree to your request, I'll require a written agreement from Iwagakure?"

At this moment, Feng's eyes lit up as he stared intently at the other person and began to ask questions.

He had never expected Iwagakure to propose such an interesting condition; it was truly a pleasant surprise.

Outsiders, unaware of Feng's true situation, simply assumed he was from the Land of Whirlpools.

Little did they know that his territory actually encompassed almost half of the Ninja World.

Hehe, I'll never set foot on his territory.

This condition doesn't matter much while Feng's situation is still unknown. But once Feng's true situation is revealed, it will be interesting if the forces that signed this document haven't been absorbed by Feng by then.

They will be almost unable to leave the country, because stepping outside the country would be considered a breach of contract and entering Feng's territory.

Hehe, Feng believed that if the real side of his own had already appeared in the world, he would definitely use this as an excuse to conquer the force that had not yet been annexed.

"No problem, Iwagakure can sign a non-aggression pact with the Land of Whirlpools, and the clause 'never set foot in the Land of Whirlpools ' can be written into the pact."

Lord Tsuchikage had explained this before they came down.

"But matters concerning Kumogakure cannot be put in writing; we can only make verbal promises."

Ippan of Feng's thoughts, Yi Fan understood that never setting foot in Feng's territory and never setting foot in the Land of Whirlpools meant the same thing.

Signing a formal document would clearly make the agreement between the two Land of Whirlpools more explicit, thus avoiding future misunderstandings and conflicts.

But that's exactly the misunderstanding that Ke Feng wanted!

However, he didn't necessarily want this condition; he just felt that having this treaty written into the official document would help him better control Iwagakure in the future.

"We'll proceed with the matter of Kumogakure as you've suggested, but the non-aggression pact must not state that we will never set foot in Land of Whirlpools; it must state that we will never set foot on Uchiha territory."

After all, I'm just like you, also eyeing the Land of Fire.

One piece of my territory was taken from the Land of Fire, and I will definitely take over more of Land of Fire territory in the future.

"By then, this treaty won't be able to restrain you."

After careful consideration, Feng found a suitable reason to change the conditions back.

"This... I apologize for my humble opinion; the Lord Tsuchikage didn't give any specific instructions on this before I came."

Therefore, Your Sovereign, please wait a moment while I contact the village to consult before answering your question."

Ippan hearing this, Ichiban's face immediately showed difficulty. Although he was an envoy from Iwagakure, he was only a Chunin, and he couldn't make decisions on matters that were slightly more serious.

"It's alright, please go ahead, I'm not in a hurry."

Feng smiled and leisurely began to drink his tea.

In negotiations, whoever is more hasty will suffer.