"I came here to seek help."
Uchiha Yuu's words made the Three Divine Princesses beside him let out long breaths of relief. As long as he had come seeking help, the negotiations could continue. Neither side benefited from flipping the table.
"It's just that the White Snake Sage misunderstood one thing. I'm only seeking help to reduce part of the pressure. That pressure won't determine the outcome of the battlefield."
He took out a detailed offensive map. It showed the territories currently occupied by Dawn Hidden Village. Every area marked in red had already fallen under their control. Overall, Dawn Hidden Village held an absolute advantage.
Even with the aid of the two Sage Regions, Konoha could only ease its disadvantaged position. The encroachment continued nonetheless.
"This map is enough to explain what I mean. I'm seeking help, not because I absolutely need it."
His tone carried unmistakable resolve. Dawn Hidden Village faced a certain amount of pressure against the two Sage Regions, but with the support of numerous technologies, the scales of victory still tilted toward Dawn Hidden Village.
"Another reason I came here was to fulfill our original promise: to obtain the method of using Sage Mode from you. And our original agreement was to make Ryūchi Cave the sole Sage Region among the Three Great Sage Regions. Yet now, you've forgotten that condition. Are you trying to use this war to threaten me?"
"I don't see any sincerity from you, so there's no need to continue this discussion."
Uchiha Yuu's questioning voice echoed through the empty hall. In a flash, he appeared before the White Snake Sage and said:
"I know you want greater benefits, but there is one line you cannot cross: the benefits you gain must not harm my interests!"
"As long as we win,