Escape From Konoha Chapter 672

  Chapter 672 Negotiation

   "This is the information from Kisame... Akatsuki's leader, no accident, will probably set the next target as our Kirigakure's Mitsuo and Rokuo."

  Holding the information that Kisame risked his life to send back, Terumi Mei frowned slightly as he looked at the content on the scroll.

   Obviously, the content on the intelligence scroll made him feel extremely embarrassed.

  According to this information, Akatsuki attaches great importance to Kirigakure's two-tailed beast.

   and the rest of the village, Kirigakure's predecessor, Mizukage, is the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.

  Because of this relationship, the relationship between ninjas and Jinchuriki in Kirigakure Village is not as tense as in other villages. On the contrary, the protection for Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts is also more sufficient.

   To put it simply, if General Akatsuki dispatches troops to arrest Ichio and use them on Sanwei and Liuwei as well, Kirigakure will have the confidence to wipe out the enemy before they break into Kirigakure's gate.

   But it was obvious that Akatsuki's arrangement was more than that.

   "In other words, did their leader do it himself?"

  Yakura sat on the sofa opposite Terumi Mei, with his hands folded in front of him, his back leaning against the sofa, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

  Because of his immature appearance, even after so many years, Yagura's appearance has not changed significantly.

   In the lounge, there were only him and Terumi Mei, and no third person was present.

  But Ao with white eyes, and several Kirigakure Anbe, who are proficient in sensory ninjutsu, are scattered outside the lounge to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on the conversation between the two, and maintain strict defense.

   "Nine times out of ten. The Kingdom of Oni's recent message seems to be worried about this too. If Akatsuki's leader did it himself, Kirigakure may lose Sanwei and Liuwei."

  Although they are dissatisfied with the worries of the ghost country, in fact, it is not a lie that the comprehensive strength of Wuyin Village is not as good as that of the ghost country.

  Akatsuki's leader, Nagato, has very little information about his strength.

  The number of times he made frontal shots can be counted on the fingers, and the only clear record is that he easily razed the daimyo's mansion in the land of the rain to the ground, but did not destroy the buildings around the daimyo's mansion... It is conceivable that the opponent's ninjutsu is extremely destructive, and his control over chakra has also reached the peak.

   Although Kisame used to test the leader's strength in the name of itchy hands in the past... But he was quickly defeated by the opponent, and the opponent only used one move from the beginning to the end, and he couldn't test the strength of the opponent.

   This is also Terumi Mei's headache. Kisame is already one of the most powerful ninjas in Kirigakure. Even a ninja like him is easily defeated. It is conceivable how dangerous the leader is.

   This is by no means a terrifying existence that conventional ninjas can deal with.

   What's more, the opponent still has four tailed beasts in his hand.

   "It's really what that guy said, but it's also true that he's stronger than me."

  Yakura nodded, pointing to Shiraishi.

  Once Akatsuki's leader makes a move, it must come from Shiraishi's mouth that he thinks that Kirigakure can't hold back Mitsuo and Liuwei's straightforward words.

   Regarding this, Yagura was not angry either.

  In the past, because he was curious about Shiraishi's true strength, he had a brief contest with the opponent, but the final result was not ideal for this Mizukage.

  If Akatsuki's leader is still above Shiraishi, then no matter how serious such a ninja is, it cannot be overstated.

   "So, what should we do specifically? Although we can use crowd tactics to contain the opponent, but in that case, the village will definitely be severely damaged, and the opponent may not be able to stay."

   Terumi Mei was worried about this.

  In the battle of top ninjas, it cannot be said that ordinary ninjas have no effect on the battlefield, but the effect is definitely minimal.

   "About this matter, I will personally make arrangements. If a battle breaks out at that time, it must not be carried out in the village. Anyway, the bottom line we agreed with the Kingdom of Ghosts is that the tailed beasts captured by the Akatsuki organization cannot exceed six."

  Yakura sighed.

  If Akatsuki first targets Kumogakure's Hachio, and then goes after Kirigakure, then the implementation of Kirigakure and Oni's Country's plan will go smoothly without any obstacles.

  However, Akatsuki's deployment was not transferred according to the will of Kirigakure and Oni Nation.

   Although Kisame is an important nail, Akatsuki's action deployment is basically in the hands of the leader, Nagato. At most, Kisame can only click some key information from the side, but cannot change the content of the decision.

  In every meeting, the leader Nagato also gave orders directly, instead of acting in a negotiating tone.

   Therefore, the opponent has a strong sense of action and purpose, and has absolute control over Akatsuki.

   "It's good to have a plan. By the way, how will Konoha respond? It seems that they have joined forces with Sand Yin and want to hold a meeting with Five Kages and launch operations against Akatsuki."

   Probably Kazuo was arrested, which made Konoha and Sagakure feel a sense of crisis.

  Although Konoha's Nine Tails haven't been lost yet, it is an indisputable fact that Akatsuki is targeting her. In addition, Yan Yin and Yun Yin's tailed beasts also had accidents. Konoha and Sand Yin hoped to take this opportunity to recover the lost tailed beasts and restore the stability of the great country.

   "This kind of thing, you can decide on your own. Akatsuki's next target is us. I need to make some arrangements recently, and I can't take care of Kirigakure for the time being."

  Yakura didn't care much about the Five Kage talks.

  Although the frequent theft of tailed beasts caused anxiety in villages like Konoha.

  But these villages may not have the intention of guarding against each other.

  Before they unify their ideas and wills, no matter how many times the five shadow talks are held, it will not be very meaningful.

   This was the case in the Fourth Ninja World War. It only takes a small crisis of trust to disintegrate the alliance between ninja villages. When it comes to sensitive existences like tail beasts, it is even more difficult to unite.

   Seeing Yagura standing up from the sofa indifferently, Terumi Mei smiled slightly and looked out the window.

   "Then let's reject their proposal for the time being. Now is not the best time to have a meeting with the Five Kages."

   "Five Kages Talk? Hmph, are Sand Gakushi and Konoha engaging in these silly tricks again?"

  In the Raikage building in Yunyin, the fourth generation of Raikage naturally also saw the joint letter of Konoha and Sand Yin, saying that they would hold a five-kage meeting to talk about the capture of tailed beasts by a certain organization, and form an alliance with the villages with tailed beasts to recapture the tailed beasts.

  Facing such a statement, Raikage Fourth made a muffled snort with a disdainful expression on his face.

   Throwing the letter on the ground casually, only read half of it, and stopped reading.

   Obviously, he didn't pay much attention to the joint letter between Konoha and Sand Yin.

  Secretary Azabui sighed, walked aside, and picked up the letter that Fourth Raikage had lost.

   "Master Raikage, no matter how irritable you are, don't get angry with other people's letters. Such an approach will damage Raikage's face and leave an impression of impoliteness."

  Although Yun Yin is not keen on this, but as a secretary, Ma Buyi still needs to remind the other party.

   "Don't talk nonsense, it's been so long, is there still no news from Erwei? What does Anbu do?"

  Fourth Raikage hit the table in front of him with his fist. The table seemed to be unable to support it, making a buzzing and trembling sound, and it might collapse to the ground at any time.

  Azabuyi glanced at the table worriedly, she didn't want to change another table today.

   "Master Raikage, Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas, is not so easy to find. The other party has left strongholds in various countries in the ninja world. Although Anbu who went out has wiped out a lot, there may be more strongholds that have not been wiped out."

   Azabu said so while holding the document in his arms.

  Yunyin hoped that through Orochimaru, he could follow the vines and find the handle of the organization that captured Erwei, and then use all his strength to destroy it and take back the lost Erwei.

   "It's just a rebellion, and I wasted a few years without making any achievements."

  Fourth Raikage raised his eyebrows.

   "Don't worry, Raikage-sama, Konoha has not been able to capture Orochimaru for more than ten years, and the third Hokage Hiruzen was assassinated by the opponent instead... From this point of view, Yun Yin does not need to worry yet."

  Fourth Raikage's mouth twitched, he didn't need the comfort of this comparison.

   And compared with the declining Konoha, isn't this pulling Yunyin's evaluation, and it also decreases along with it?

  For Yun Yin today, surpassing Konoha is no longer the goal, chasing after the army of the ghost country is the number one problem Yun Yin faces.

   Surpassing a declining village is not worthy of the Fourth Raikage's joy.

  No matter how powerful Konoha is, it is still stuck in the glory of the past.

   "Besides, if Raikage-sama really wants to find Erwei quickly... it would be better to agree to the five-kage meeting this time. Gathering the strength of multiple villages is better than fighting alone."

  Although compared to the other ninja villages, Yunyin, who has not experienced the Fourth Ninja World War, has the best preserved strength, but the scope of influence is actually only in the surrounding small countries. Once this distance is exceeded, the influence will decline rapidly.

   And if you unite with the rest of the villages, you can search the whole ninja world and share information, which will be of great help in finding Erwei.

  However, the Fourth Raikage who heard Azabui's words was rarely quiet. He put his hands on the desk and clenched them tightly, as if he was thinking about something.

   "Master Raikage, what's wrong?"

  Fourth Raikage shook his head and replied:

   "No, we can't cooperate with other villages yet. The origin of this organization is a bit strange. It gathers dangerous rebellious ninjas from the four villages of Konoha, Sand Yin, Yanyin, and Wuyin... It can be said that this organization is completely composed of the rebellious ninjas of these four villages. Especially Konoha, there are the most rebellious ninjas in it."

   "Master Raikage, what do you mean..."

  Azabu moved according to his mind.

   "To be honest, I don't trust the kages of these four villages. Maybe they have colluded with this organization behind the scenes. What if the Five Kages meeting is a trap for us, Yunyin, to take away the eight tails in Hibi... In short, we must proceed carefully."

   Not only this organization of unknown origin, but even the village with the tailed beast is within the guard range of the Fourth Raikage.

  Although this possibility is very small, the Fourth Raikage did not dare to bet on his younger brother Kirabi.

   What's more, the four villages where many dangerous S-level rebels were born, more or less have fatal problems in management.

  Placing hope on these people made the Fourth Raikage feel uneasy.

   "Only in this way, the progress of our search will be as slow as before."

  Azabui talked about the current difficulty.

  In order to find Erwei's whereabouts, Yun Yin has dispatched hundreds of elite ninjas at least at the Chunin level, including an elite Anbu team. Such a configuration is more than enough to destroy a small country.

  However, it is no less difficult to disperse these forces to various parts of the ninja world to search and find Erwei.

   Even if there is a clue like Orochimaru, you have to find Orochimaru before you can take the next step.

   "In that case, try to make a deal with them."

   Fourth Raikage said so.

"trade?"

   "They teamed up with the Kingdom of Ghosts this time and successfully wiped out some members of this organization. They should have obtained a lot of useful information. We can start from this aspect."

  Fourth Raikage reminder.

   "So that's how it is." Mabui nodded and said approvingly, "This is a good idea. Does the Kingdom of Ghosts need to send someone?"

   "It's too troublesome to negotiate with that side. And there are no tailed beasts in the Oni Land. Although I don't know why they will join hands with Konoha and Sand Yin this time, it is more difficult to pry their mouths open than Konoha and Sand Yin."

  Furthermore, the military power of the ghost country is higher than that of Yun Yin. Compared with the weaker Konoha and Sand Yin, the success rate of Yun Yin's past transactions is too low.

  Instinctively, the Fourth Raikage directly ruled out the information exchange with Oni Nation.

   "I understand, then I will go to reply to the messengers of Konoha and Sand Yin, and send Jonin to visit Hokage and Kazekage by the way, and trade information from them."

  Azabui bowed to the Fourth Raikage, and walked out of the office.

   Three days later.

  The Konoha Messenger Group who visited Yunyin returned, and at the same time, following the Konoha Messenger Group came to Konoha, there was also the female Jōnin Messenger from Yunyin—Samui.

  The other party is visiting Konoha at the order of Kumoin Fourth Raikage.

  Due to the particularity of this matter, Tsunade, as Naruto, still took some free time from his busy schedule to meet this Jonin envoy from Yunyin.

  Different from the dark skin of most people from the Land of Thunder, Samuel Jonin has fair skin and short golden shoulder-length hair. Judging from his skin color, he doesn't look like a native of the Land of Thunder at all.

  Exquisite facial features, indifferent expression, just standing there, giving people a cold sense that strangers should not enter.

   "Your Excellency Hokage, I am Samui, a Jonin from Yunyin, and I came here on the order of Lord Raikage."

   "I've heard of your name. As Raikage's confidant, Jonnin, you came to visit Konoha in person. You must have important business to discuss. Then, let's directly explain the purpose of your visit."

   Tsunade didn't use words in a roundabout way, but directly asked Samui, who was visiting Konoha on behalf of the Fourth Raikage, what was the intention of visiting Konoha at this time.

  Although I feel a little uncomfortable with Yun Yin's refusal of Konoha and Sa Yin's joint invitation to the Five Kages to talk, but I also know that this kind of matter cannot be brought to the surface to negotiate with it.

   After all, the tail beast was designed, and the senior management of each village will inevitably be vigilant, and will not easily trust the ninjas from other villages.

  Especially not all of Yunyin's tailed beasts were lost, and they hoped to use their own strength to protect the remaining tailed beasts in the village.

  Samyi didn't expect this Hokage to speak so quickly, which saved her a lot of work.

   "It's like this, Lord Hokage, we, Raikage-sama of Cloud Hidden, hope to have some cooperation with Konoha in dealing with this organization that targets tailed beasts."

  When Samui said this, his expression was still indifferent.

   "Cooperation? I remember that Raikage-sama has clearly rejected the invitation of the Five Kages to talk."

   Tsunade frowned.

   "I don't know much about this matter." Samui won't get entangled in this matter: "However, I think the Five Kages talks are of great importance, and it is only right for Raikage-sama to be scruples about this."

   Tsunade stared at Samui's face without saying a word.

   "So, how do you want to trade?"

   Tsunade was silent for a long time before asking.

   "We heard that Konoha and Sand Yin participated in the operation to exterminate the members of this organization not long ago. Raikage-sama hopes that Konoha can open this intelligence to Yun Yin and exchange information."

  Samui replied.

   "In the previous operation, Konoha did learn an important piece of information. If it goes well, maybe he can directly find the opponent's lair."

   Tsunade thought of the information that Scorpion revealed before his death. If it can be used effectively, it will be a huge breakthrough.

  Sam was overjoyed, then calmed down, and asked, "Excuse me, what is Hokage-sama's request? We Yunyin bought this information."

  She learned from Tsunade's disclosure of this information that Konoha doesn't seem to be planning to hide anything.

  However, it is not practical to get information from Konoha for nothing.

  Therefore, Samui, who was granted a certain decision-making power by Raikage, immediately decided to buy this information.

   "It's hard to say about this matter, because this information was obtained through the cooperation of Konoha and Sand Yin. Even if Konoha wants to sell this information, it needs the consent of Sand Yin. In addition, your level is too low. Let Raikage, a boy with a higher level, come over and discuss."

   Tsunade shook his head, bluntly saying that Samuel was incapable of making decisions on this matter.

  The other party is only a member of the fourth generation of Raikage's cronies, such cronies are unknown in Yun Yin, and in Tsunade's view, they are not enough to participate in the next intelligence transaction.

  Samui was slightly taken aback, with a perplexed expression on his face.

   "That's the end of this matter. If Yun Yin really has this appeal, then it's best to let the jounin who can represent Raikage's will come over in person, Sam Yijoshin."

   After Tsunade finished speaking, he stopped paying attention to Samui and began to process the documents on the desk on his own, ignoring the existence of the other party.

   "I see, Hokage-dono, I'm really bothering you this time."

  Samui sighed, and knew that if she continued to pester her, there was still no result.

  The meaning of the other party is very simple, at least let a Jonin of the level of Raikage's left and right hands come in person, so that the two sides can continue to negotiate.

  Samui, the emissary of Yunyin Johannin, acted very quickly. After getting an accurate reply from Tsunade, he immediately sent a letter to the headquarters of Yunyin Village in the Land of Thunder, telling Konoha's request there, so that Jounin with sufficient qualifications can come to negotiate with Konoha.

  Here, Konoha also sent an invitation to Shayin Village based on Yunyin's request, so that those who can be in charge will come to participate in the three-village talks.

  About five days later, in mid-February, Sand Yin and Yun Yin, who can represent Kazekage and Raikage's will, came to Konoha Village at the invitation of Tsunade.

  The emissary sent by Sand Hidden is Hakura, the scorching escape ninja who possesses the limit of blood inheritance. Among Sand Hidden, apart from the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, there are only a handful of elite ninjas who are currently holding important positions in the top management of Sand Hidden. As the other party, it is enough to participate in such talks.

  The emissary sent by Yunyin is Mabui, secretary of the Fourth Raikage, who is the brain of Yunyin. He is calm and capable in dealing with things. He also masters Yunyin's advanced time and space technique—the art of heavenly sending, which can send any object to any place at the speed of light. It is a taboo technique with strong strategic significance.

   "Master Azabui."

  Samui came to the gate of Muye Village and personally greeted Mabuyi who came from Yunyin.

  Although the two are both Jnin in the ninja rank, compared with the status of a trusted aide, the identity of the other party Raikage's secretary came to Konoha to pay a visit in person, which is obviously more important.

  With silver-white hair, dark skin, and a tall but flexible body, Azabui has the style of an adult woman in the Land of Thunder in all aspects.

   "Thanks for your hard work, Samuel, leave the rest of the matter to me to negotiate."

  Azabuyi pursed her lips, confident in the next meeting with Konoha and Sagakure.

   Facing the army of the ghost country, they may appear to be at a disadvantage in negotiations, but facing Konoha and Sayin, who are already in a weak position, Mabuyi believes that the two villages will not offend them too much in this matter.

"yes."

  Samui nodded, then followed behind Mabui, heading towards the Hokage Building.

   Half an hour later, according to Tsunade's order, Shikahisa went to the small meeting room to meet the messengers of Sagakushi and Yunyin, and walked along the built-in corridor of the Hokage Building.

   "It's really troublesome. Why do I even have to come over to meet the envoys from other villages? Can't you go alone and get it done?"

  Shikamaru followed behind Shikaku, put his hands behind his head, and let out a soft pooh.

   "I see that you have been bored recently, and I want to cheer you up. Moreover, participating in such things more will benefit your future job arrangements. Don't be troublesome, this year is not a good time to be lazy."

   Lu Jiu said without looking back.

  Leading Shikamaru to the door of the conference room, there is a Konoha Anbe standing guard on both sides of the door.

  Shikahisa took a deep breath, twisted the doorknob, and walked into the house with Shikamaru.

"disturb…"

   Halfway through the conversation, Lu Jiu stopped immediately.

  Shikamaru followed in, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

  Representatives of Sagakushi and Yunyin are high-level Jominin Hakura and Raikage secretary Azabui. The two are sitting leisurely in their chairs, sipping tea.

  Behind the two of them, each also brought one person with him.

  Behind Hakura is Temari, the daughter of Sagakure Kazekage, and behind Azabui is Samui who visited Konoha not long ago.

  This means that in the next meeting, except for their father and son, all the rest are women.

   "Yo, I haven't seen that troublesome guy for a while. I really want to thank you, Konoha, for what happened to Gaara last time."

   Temari behind Hakura stretched out his hand and greeted Shikamaru with a smile, with honest kindness in his eyes.

  Woman, what a trouble. Looking at the four women in the conference room, the father and son of the Nara family came up with the same idea.

  (end of this chapter)

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