Often, it wasn't that one didn't want to choose, but that there was no choice.
Though they were reluctant to admit it, the times had changed.
No matter what demands Konoha made, Sunagakure could only agree.
Because Konoha had the power to destroy Sunagakure at any time, no matter how dissatisfied they were.
A Konoha that did not fight internally or court death was simply this powerful. Uchiha's deterrent was truly overwhelming.
In the original story, if not for several traitors within Uchiha, if all of Uchiha had wholeheartedly rebelled, Konoha's strength at the time would have stood no chance against them.
If Shisui, Itachi, and Fugaku had been completely loyal to the clan, what would have been left of Konoha?
Orochimaru nodded after receiving Rasa's answer.
"Then there are no problems. Konoha will also provide Sunagakure with some assistance."
"I have matters to attend to. Someone else will come discuss the remaining issues with you."
After saying that, Orochimaru stood and left, leaving the stunned Sand Shinobi behind.
Orochimaru just left like that???
Several people stared blankly at Orochimaru's utterly unconcerned departure.
Chiyo and Rasa exchanged a glance and sighed.
There was no helping it. Reality was simply like this. Konoha did not take Sunagakure seriously at all, even if Sunagakure had taken over the Land of Wind.
Soon, someone came to receive them and delivered a notice as well. As a Jinchūriki, Gaara needed to remain in Konoha temporarily. He would only be allowed to leave Konoha and return to the Hidden Sand Village once he was strong enough to protect himself.
They had already agreed to Konoha's terms, so they could only continue accepting the conditions Konoha put forward. Besides, Rasa was quite dissatisfied with Gaara.
Sunagakure's seal was incomplete. With even the slightest lapse in attention,