"It's my fault, I will pay for it myself."
Mifune looked extremely solemn.
"Tell Sir Daimyō."
"Mifune, I apologize."
The words just fell.
Mifune drew the short knife without hesitation.
Hold the handle of the knife with both hands behind your back.
He took a long breath, made up his mind, and then pushed hard towards his abdomen.
Poof!
The sharp blade pierced the abdomen instantly.
The severe pain made Mifune's cheek twitch violently.
As a samurai, Mifune's perseverance is amazing.
He gritted his teeth tightly and did not let out a scream.
Use both hands.
The short knife sliced hard across the abdomen.
Blood spurted out like a fountain, instantly dyeing the white prison uniform red.
Soon.
Mifune's breathing became rapid and his eyes began to turn black.
But Mifune still maintained a kneeling posture, holding the handle of the knife tightly with both hands.
A samurai's death must be dignified.
Finally.
Exhausted of strength.
After a while.
Mifune His hands hung down helplessly.
This general who was once famous in Shinobi World and represented the highest glory of Land of Iron warriors has completely lost his life.
Matsudaira Sōken took a long sigh and bowed deeply to Mifune's body.
"Sir Mifune, your sacrifice will be remembered by Land of Iron."
"This is not only the end of you, but also the end of the entire samurai era."
Matsudaira Sōken straightened up and turned to look at the shivering jailer outside the door.
"Here comes someone."
"Take Master Mifune's body and move gently. Be sure to keep the body clean and tidy."
Soon, Matsudaira Sōken returned to Daimyo's Residence again.
"How is it!"
"Mifune, is he willing to apologize?"
Daimyō saw Matsudaira Sōken coming in and quickly stood up to ask.
Matsudaira Sōken bent his knees and knelt on the ground.
"Report to Your Highness."
"Master Mifune, I have committed seppuku."
Hearing this, the expression on Daimyō's face changed unpredictably, and in the end he was stunned in place.
General Mifune, the pillar of Land of Iron, is really dead.
At this time, Daimyō lost the mentality he had when he complained about Mifune before. Instead, he was filled with emotion and confusion about his future.
Matsudaira Sōken straightened up and looked at Daimyō who was a little dazed.
"Mifune-sama walked with dignity."
"He used his own life in exchange for Konoha's forgiveness for Land of Iron."
Daimyō sat down, put his hands on the ground, and sighed.
"Zong Xian."
"Is there really no other way?"
"This is how our Land of Iron can merge into Konoha? Is this how I can only abdicate?"
Daimyō beat the tatami hard.
"I'm not willing to give in!"
Matsudaira Sōken looked at the unwilling Daimyō and sighed.
"Your Highness."
"My subordinates are also very helpless."
"However, the trend cannot be violated."
"The power represented by Konoha has surpassed everyone's imagination."
"The unification of Shinobi World is already a certainty."
"This is an inevitable trend."
"Anyone who tries to use the mantis as a chariot is bound to die."
Daimyō covered her face and cried bitterly.
"But, I am Daimyō from Land of Iron!"
"My ancestors have been here for generations!"
Matsudaira Sōken shook his head.
"Your Highness, times have changed."
Matsudaira Sōken The tone became much softer.
"Actually, if you think about it from another angle, letting go of this Daimyō position may not be a dead end."
Daimyō raised his head and looked at Matsudaira Sōken blankly.
"Isn't it a dead end?"
"I'm not even Daimyō anymore, what else can I do?"
Matsudaira Sōken smiled slightly and patiently enlightened.
"Your Highness, please think about the fate of Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and Daimyo of the Land of Earth."
"Because they can't see the situation clearly, they cling to the power in their hands and try to resist."
"What's the result?"
"Konoha's ninja showed no mercy and directly beheaded them in public!"
Hearing this, Land of Iron Daimyō shuddered and his neck shrank subconsciously.
Although he is also greedy for power, he is more afraid of death.
Matsudaira Sōken continued.
"In comparison, the conditions Konoha gave us are already generous."
"Your Highness, please think carefully."
"What Konoha wants is Land of Iron's land and warriors."
"They're not talking about confiscating your personal property."
"Keep this wealth."
"Even if you abdicate, you will still be the richest man in the world."
Matsudaira Sōken The tone softened.
"No more worries about government affairs, no more threats of war."
"You can buy a few big houses, keep some servants, and live a leisurely life."
"This is better than Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and the others, who have different heads and body parts, right?"
Daimyō's eyes moved rapidly.
Thinking quickly in my mind.
The wealth in the treasury is enough for him to squander for several lifetimes.
If you resist desperately, not only your wealth will not be saved, but your life will also be lost.
If Daimyō leaves office, although he will lose power, at least he will still be a rich man.
Be a rich man.
It seems pretty good too.
Daimyō The tense body relaxed little by little.
Breathing has also become much smoother.
"You... you're right."
"As long as a person is alive, he is better than anything else."
Having said this, Land of Iron Daimyō looked at Matsudaira Sōken, his eyes changing.
"Zong Xian."
Daimyō walked up to Matsudaira Sōken.
"After I abdicated the throne, I became just an ordinary person."
"What about you?"
Daimyō stared into Matsudaira Sōken's eyes.
"You are a capable person. Konoha will definitely reuse you after taking over Land of Iron."
"Will you continue to follow me?"
This is the issue that Daimyō is most concerned about right now.
Facing the inquiry from Daimyō, Matsudaira Sōken did not hesitate at all.
"Daimyō Sir, please rest assured."
"Whether you are Daimyō from Land of Iron, or a rich man who is as rich as a millionaire."
"Matsudaira Sōken, I will continue to serve you in the future."
"I am willing to be your most capable housekeeper, taking care of all your property and protecting you."
After hearing Matsudaira Sōken's statement, the last stone in Daimyō's heart finally fell to the ground.
With Matsudaira Sōken, a shrewd and capable minister, who continues to assist me, my future life as a wealthy man will definitely be good!
"Okay! Okay!"
"With your words, I feel relieved!"
"Now that the situation is clear, we can no longer delay."
"Lest you have long nights and lots of dreams, and make Konoha unhappy."
Daimyō had a glimmer of light in his eyes.
"Bring someone with you immediately to collect Mifune's body."
"Put it in a good coffin."
"You lead the team yourself."
"Take Mifune's body and go to Konoha!"
"Apologise to Fifth Hokage Uchiha Yao!"
"At the same time, on behalf of me, we will make follow-up contacts."
"Tell Konoha."
"I am willing to abdicate unconditionally."
"Land of Iron, willing to merge into Konoha!"
Matsudaira Sōken bowed down and took orders.
"I obey my orders."
"My subordinates will take care of it now. We will handle this matter properly and we will not let Konoha find any faults."
Daimyō nodded with satisfaction.
"Go ahead."
Matsudaira Sōken turned around and exited the hall.