The following day, in Kirigakure.
The thick fog lingered year-round, and the moisture and humidity in the air kept Huayue awake all night.
He clashed with Kirigakure on the battlefield several times, and countless Kirigakure Ninja died at his hands. Even among the Hidden Mist Anbu, who were known for their cold-blooded ruthlessness, some could not help but reveal a hint of murderous intent.
Even though the Anbu are human, and even though they are ninjas and can control their emotions, they still cannot avoid showing their emotions when they see the enemy who killed their relatives, friends, or even lovers standing in front of them.
A gentle knock sounded, and a delicate hand opened the door, Mei Terumi with a broad smile.
Are you getting used to it?
"Not good, it's too strong, whether it's the moisture or the killing intent."
Mei Terumi was slightly taken aback by the straightforward answer, but then she put on that gentle smile again.
" The Land of Water is such a country, an island nation composed of many archipelagos, which inevitably has a high humidity level and cannot compare to the environment of Konoha."
They subtly avoided the topic of killing intent and chatted idly until the hazy sunlight shone through the window, at which point the Fourth Mizukage appeared with several Kirigakure.
As for Suikazan Fuguki and Juzo Biwa, if they were to feign compliance with the enemy who stole the Ninja Blade, it would probably turn into a declaration of war.
"Ceasement agreement, return the Ninja Blade to us."
Decisive and straightforward, Karatachi Yagura directly presented the ceasefire agreement to Huayue, showing no desire to get involved with this Konoha peace ambassador.
"And so, the Third Great Ninja War ended with Konoha and Kirigakure declaring a ceasefire, and the Ninja Blade are returned to you."
As the plain white scroll unfurled, White Mist swirled around it, and seven Ninja Blade fell to the ground with a series of clanging sounds, as if they were being tossed aside by Huayue as if they were trash.
"Well then, mission accomplished. Let's talk again sometime."
Her figure vanished, leaving only the faint fragrance of grass and trees. Mei Terumi and sighed, gritting her teeth.
"What do you mean 'we'll talk another time'? He didn't even exchange contact information! Damn it, even looking closely, he's actually a good man, and quite handsome too..."
"But, but, at least give them your contact information before you leave!"
The Fourth Mizukage's lips twitched, realizing that this guy was acting crazy again, so he simply ignored Mei Terumi and turned around to give the order.
"Initiate the selection ceremony for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Hand over the Kubikiribōchō and Samehada to Juzo Biwa and Suikazan Fuguki, and convey a message to them..."
His eyes flashed coldly, and the terrifying killing intent emanating from that baby face sent chills Kirigakure behind him.
"If there's a second time, don't come back alive."
Inheriting the will of the Third Mizukage, and intimidating the Bloody Mist in one fell swoop, Karatachi Yagura's strength is not as simple as his harmless baby face suggests.
A Jinchuriki who became a Jinchūriki later in life and could subdue Tailed Beast without communicating with the Three-Tails, would have had very few rivals in the entire Shinobi World if he hadn't encountered the Mangekyō Sharingan, which is his natural counter.
Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.
Inside the Hokage Office Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned, put down the ceasefire treaty in his hand, and sighed heavily.
What's the story behind trespassing on the Kirigakure Jonin meeting?
"That's because Kirigakure was dragging their feet and lacked sincerity. In order to speed up the mission, I used the Flying Thunder God Technique directly, and just destroyed a wall along the way."
"If no response is given within 24 hours, it will be considered a declaration of war against Konoha again?"
"Every second of delay means that a Konoha ninja is likely to lose their life on the battlefield. I am doing this for the lives of my comrades."
"What about forcing the female Kirigakure from Kirigakure to stay up until the wee hours of the morning?"
"Nonsense! There's no coercion involved. Mei Terumi did it voluntarily!"
Uchiha Huayue - self-righteous. jpg.
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep drag of his cigarette, barely managing to calm himself down before letting out a sigh, his eyes filled with resentment.
"Enough already, really. Even if you're popular with the opposite sex, you should be mindful of the occasion and the impact. Your words and actions represent the dignity of Konoha and the Land of Fire..."
"Also, how did you do that?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen asked furtively, Huayue, looking bewildered, suddenly realized what he meant.
"Oh! This is very simple. Just take off your mask, casually talk about your hobbies and interests, and then wait for the other person to take the initiative, right?"
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen even more. What's wrong with young people these days? He remembered how much effort he put into pursuing Biwako when he was young...
Before the Third Hokage could even reminisce about the past, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. When the person entered, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes upon seeing the familiar black cloak and the Fire Fan.
" Third Hokage, this is my leave request. I'm sorry to be here at this crucial time..."
Turning his head to the side, Nara Shikaku, who was always known for his intellect, surprisingly asked the Third Hokage for leave. Huayue's eyes flickered, and all sorts of dark thoughts flashed through his mind.
However, the next second, Sarutobi Hiruzen's words instantly made Kagetsu, who thought Orochimaru's secret experiment had been exposed and was preparing to send Nara Shikaku to investigate, twitch at the corner of Huayue mouth.
"As the head of the Nara Clan, getting married now that the war is over can be seen as a way to dispel the shadow of war and contribute to the village's recovery as quickly as possible, hahahaha!"
"No jokes please, just wishing you a happy marriage in advance..."
Nara Shikaku also had a big smile on his face, which reminded Huayue that the baby boom in Konoha was probably in the last few years. Thanks to Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression, he thought that the Third Hokage had finally decided to kill Orochimaru.
"Speaking of which, we were in the midst of war back then, so there was no time to express our gratitude. If we have time, let's have a drink together. It just so happens that Inoichi also wants to have a chat with you."
At this moment, seemingly remembering Huayue was practically invisible, or rather, who had deliberately concealed his presence, Nara Shikaku extended an invitation, but was immediately rejected.
"I decline. I'll invite you again when you're old enough to go to an izakaya. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
The door was tightly shut, Sarutobi Hiruzen his head repeatedly.
"Just like Orochimaru, always acting mysterious and secretive, completely lacking the energy of a young person..."
His gaze swept over the letter, recalling Huayue's earlier self-righteousness. Sarutobi Hiruzen's lips twitched, and he silently put the letter away.
"After all, they are geniuses. Only by having more geniuses can the village be more stable, and new shoots will grow along with them."
Shikaku's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen feel dazed, and he couldn't help but think of his young disciple holding a snake's molt in front of the martyrs' tombstone.
"A genius..."
On the other hand, in the Land of Wind, in the Sunagakure.
"Is this the condition offered by Kirigakure?"
Rasa closed his eyes to rest, various thoughts flashing through his mind, and finally nodded slightly.
"There was no other way. The village can no longer withstand large-scale warfare. For the sake of the village's peace, we had to sacrifice her."
In the hands of many Sand Ninja councilors, Pakura, Scorch Release ninja hailed as a hero of Sunagakure, was quietly marked with the mark of death.
So-called heroes are merely tools that can be discarded when needed.