"Master Aoba, we all know one thing. Konoha's changes were completed under your auspices. The others in Konoha are only executors. Therefore, we need your help."
The current Mei Terumī does not have the strong aura of the later Mizukage. But the royal sister style has already begun to appear.
She was extremely loyal to Kirigakure. Even to this extent, she spared no effort to save Kirigakure. She even took the initiative to find Aoba to seek help.
"Then tell me first, what do you want?"
Aoba immediately made Mei Terumī pause. They really wanted Konoha's help. But the resources needed to rebuild Kirigakure were not something they could just open their mouths.
And what they need is not just actual resources. In fact, what Kirigakure needs now is political and even military protection.
In the previous battle, Iwagakure protected himself wisely. Although there was damage, his vitality was not damaged. But Kumogakure's vitality was really damaged.
I heard that not only the advance army was wiped out, but also Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is unknown. Kumogakure is negotiating with Konoha, hoping to exchange for Eight-Tails. This matter is currently being debated.
As the biggest winner, Konoha naturally doesn't matter. They are now proud that Shinobi World has no opponent. But now Kirigakure is better.
According to Mei Terumī's estimate, what Kirigakure has left now may not even be as good as Grass Ninja.
After many years of Blood Mist Village, plus the previous civil war, plus the death of Mizukage, plus the loss of Tailed Beast, most of the village's most important resources have been lost. The entire Kirigakure has been reduced to a second-rate, or even a third-rate.
In this case, you don't just rebuild if you want to. Do those small ninja villages that were bullied and plundered by Kirigakure have any ideas?
Will Kumogakure, who just suffered a big loss, have any ideas? Will Iwagakure, who is always thinking about taking advantage, have any ideas?
Kirigakure has declined. However, the resources such as ninjutsu secrets reserved by the village still exist. These things are now like a piece of fat, exuding an alluring aroma to the surrounding area.
Mei Terumī simply can't imagine what will happen to Kirigakure if this continues. There is a high probability that it will be the next Land of Whirlpools.
"We need the protection of Konoha to protect us in rebuilding Kirigakure. In return, we are willing to sign the same military alliance treaty as Sand Ninja."
The translation of this is, we are willing to be younger brothers. But you have to protect us.
"Haha, interesting. Mei Terumī Look at what this is?"
Aoba said, and handed Mei Terumī a document. Mei Terumī took it and looked at it, and was stunned on the spot.
"..."
The document is from Kirigakure. It is a document requesting to re-establish diplomatic relations with Konoha in the official capacity of Kirigakure.
Obviously, Kirigakure has some understanding among the remaining ones. Knowing that his situation is not good, he must immediately hug Shinobi World's thickest thigh to survive. But in this case, Mei Terumī's previous statement becomes a bit ridiculous.
After all, what she said was unfounded, and they sent official documents.
"Look, I'm a little confused. Which of you is the real representative of Kirigakure?"
Aoba's words made Mei Terumī almost despair. But then she vaguely understood something.
Aoba Kamikawa did not refuse directly, which shows that there is still hope for this matter. But the other party's intention is that he obviously wants more.
"Aoba Kamikawa, what do you want?"
This time, it was Mei Terumī who asked this sentence.
"Haha, then it depends on what you can give? Mei Terumī, before all this happened, did you ever think that Kirigakure would end up like this? Or, did you ever think that one day, Shinobi World would become like this?"
After Aoba finished speaking, he turned around and left without giving her time to respond. Mei Terumī was left with a thoughtful look on his face.
Mei Terumī was able to reach the top in the original plot, so his intelligence would not be bad. She thought for a moment and understood what Aoba Kamikawa meant.
At this time, the followers around her stepped forward.
"What does this guy mean? To help or not to help?"
Most people couldn't understand it, but Mei Terumī had already vaguely guessed some of the meaning of Aoba. Unfortunately, she didn't like the result.
Hokage's Office and Aoba are drinking with Tsunade. Tsunade is very happy during this period, and from time to time Aoba will have a drink with her.
The main reason is that Shizune is now fighting fiercely with Kakashi. No one around her is taking care of her, and she is becoming more and more unscrupulous.
"Tsk, tsk, I thought you would swallow those Kirigakure people whole. But I didn't expect you to be so patient. This is not like you before."
Tsunade complained while staring at Aoba. Considering this guy's poor character, she had every reason to doubt what Aoba thought of Mei Terumī.
"Don't think that I am so dirty. I admire from the bottom of my heart a group of people who risk everything to save their homeland. That's why I gave them some time to think about it."
"Haha, if you think about it carefully, you are just letting them discover the cruel truth by themselves. Wouldn't this be even crueler?"
"But it will be easier for them to accept it. The demise of Kirigakure is already inevitable. Not only Kirigakure, but all other ninja villages except Konoha will inevitably face inevitable decline and even disappearance."
This is the ultimate goal of the Aoba program.
He does not want to eliminate the ninja profession. But he is prepared to eliminate the ninja village system. This is also the inevitable result of integrating the power of Shinobi World.
This process is destined to be long, even filled with war and blood. But with his layout and promotion, all this has become the general trend of history and irresistible.
"So, as long as I, Hokage, can continue to do what I do, one day I will become the first Hokage to unify Five Great Villages?"
Tsunade carried the wine bottle, sat directly on Aoba's lap, and whispered in his ear.
"According to my plan, it's almost like this."
"Really, then I'm curious, why are you unwilling to be Hokage? Now, as long as you want to, there is no power that can stop you from becoming Hokage."
"There's no particular reason, I just feel a little troubled."
"Really? I thought you just liked to play with Hokage. I heard that a woman with a special status will make you men more excited? Isn't that why you are here?"
Tsunade, who drank too much, always spoke freely. Aoba didn't tolerate her and blocked her mouth directly.
"Wait a minute, there is news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ōnoki is coming soon and wants to meet us in person."
"Let him wait." Aoba responded impatiently, and then directly pressed Tsunade to the floor.
(End of Volume 2)