The Strength of the Entire Clan

Dodai had come prepared to be fleeced. Right now, the Cloud Shinobi were the ones asking for help.

The Rock Shinobi and Sand Shinobi had both turned their sights on the Cloud Shinobi the moment the Third Raikage died in battle.

Then there were the Mist Ninja, who traveled by water. Who knew whether they might suddenly launch an attack?

The Cloud Shinobi had only held out this long thanks to their perfect jinchuriki.

It was fair to say that whether it was the Rock Shinobi, the Sand Shinobi, or even the Mist Ninja...

The Cloud Shinobi had nothing to fear from any of them.

What they feared was Konoha—or, more precisely, Kazan!

The Two-Tails had been beaten within an inch of death, and the Third Raikage had met a violent end.

Those memories were still vivid in the Cloud Shinobi's minds.

Dodai couldn't take a hard line with Kazan. His opponent's record was simply too impressive.

The youth before him was unlike Hiruzen Sarutobi. He was far more domineering in how he did things.

Dodai had also received word that Kazan had stormed the Sand Shinobi Position alone and emerged unscathed.

He had no doubt whatsoever that if they refused, Kazan would head to the Land of Lightning the very next day and throw a few punches their way.

"Even so, these terms are still far too harsh for the Cloud Shinobi!"

Dodai understood that both he and the Cloud Shinobi were at a disadvantage in these negotiations.

Konoha held the initiative. They had no standing to set terms, and not even a chance to take their enemies down with them.

Still, he couldn't give in so easily. He steeled himself and kept negotiating.

That was how negotiations worked.

You named a price, and I countered.

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