Tobirama sat in the main seat, his expression unchanged from beginning to end.
The tone was also very calm.
However……
His words set off an incredible storm in the hearts of several people.
Just a fifth generation Hokage and Kaze were enough to make them despair.
now……
All the previous Hokages of Konoha Hidden Village have been resurrected.
Once a war breaks out, no one can resist it.
This is true for every small country.
Qingshi from Yanyin Village also thinks so.
Even Tobirama's appearance as a reincarnated form of dirt proved that he was not lying.
Representatives of various small countries looked at each other.
I just felt a cold wind blowing from behind me.
They have all heard of the Red Sand Scorpion's deeds of destroying an entire country by one man.
And the Scorpion of Red Sand is, after all, just an S-class rebellious ninja from Hidden Sand Village.
In terms of strength, he is not comparable to the previous Hokage of Konoha Hidden Village.
In other words, if Konoha Hidden Village really has the idea of wiping out small countries like them.
There is no need to dispatch any ninja troops at all.
The five Hokage acted separately.
I'm afraid one person can destroy a country.
"how……"
"Aren't you even ready to speak?"
Looking at the silent environment, Tobirama's sharp eyes began to scan everyone.
In the end, it was Qingshi, the representative of Yanyin Village, who broke the oppressive atmosphere.
"if……"
"I mean if."
Of course, even Qingshi did not express his position on the spot.
Instead, he replied to Tobirama with an ambiguous statement.
"If our Iwagakure Village..."
"Be willing to accept surrender."
"What will be Konoha's attitude?"
Qingshi's voice was small and light, if the scene environment was not quiet enough.
His voice will definitely be drowned out by other people's voices.
However, it was precisely because the atmosphere at the scene was so weird that everyone could hear his words clearly.
Representatives sent by various small countries also felt inexplicably relieved.
It's just that they didn't express their stance along with Tobirama.
Still remaining silent, observing the situation.
Tobirama turned to look at Qingshi.
Look at this young man from Iwagakure Village.
From his body, Tobirama could not feel any courage.
Before the negotiations even started, they placed themselves on the weaker side.
It seems that Yanyin Village is now in a state of decline.
Actually...
After Tobirama was resurrected, he asked Orochimaru what happened after his death.
He knew something about the Second Ninja War and the Third Ninja War.
In order to occupy a dominant position in the Third Ninja War.
Even win the war.
Iwagakure Village did not hesitate to dispatch all ninjas.
As a result, it evolved into a two-front battle.
On the southern front, several attempts to invade Konoha failed.
It was even more so that the Yondaime Hokage, who was yet to become famous, was killed out of his psychological shadow.
There is a rule that once you encounter Konoha's golden flash on the battlefield, you can abandon the mission.
To Tobirama, this seemed like a joke.
The eastern front is also not optimistic.
Originally, Iwagakure Village had an overwhelming number of ninjas.
Once again, the key troops of Yunyin Village can be eliminated.
But who knows, facing a defeated army composed of dozens of people.
The pursuit of Iwagakure Village was stopped by the Sandaime Raikage single-handedly.
All the remaining people escaped.
That’s all.
In order to be able to kill the Third Raikage.
The ninja force composed of tens of thousands of people in Iwagakure Village actually fought with the opponent for three days and three nights.
More than half were killed or injured.
Had the Sandaime Raikage not been exhausted, he would have fallen first.
Maybe they can kill all the rock ninjas.
After such battles, Iwagakure Village collapsed.
Even the person who could have succeeded the Fourth Tsuchikage died on the battlefield.
So much so that more than ten years have passed since the Third Ninja War.
The Tsuchikage of Iwagakure Village is still the same boy as Ohnoki.
However……
Even Ohnoki was killed by Zephyr in the battle at Sand Hidden Village.
Most of the few elites left were eliminated.
It is no exaggeration to say that these changes have come about.
In Tobirama's heart, he couldn't help but feel that Iwagakure was already one of the five great ninja villages in name only.
No wonder Qingshi would take the initiative to propose the idea of surrender as soon as he came up.
Of course……
Although there is some sympathy for the development of Iwagakure, but for Konoha Hidden Village.
This situation is not a bad thing.
"Although with Konoha's strength, it is not difficult to take over Iwagakure Village."
"But this can reduce unnecessary casualties."
Tobirama thought to himself.
But he was not in a hurry to answer Qingshi's question.
He moved his eyes away from Qingshi and turned to look at the others.
"What about your attitude?"
"Decided to become the enemy of Konoha."
"Do you still have the same idea as Iwagakure Village and are willing to submit to our Konoha?"
Tobirama's tone couldn't help but have a hint of coldness.
The representative of Iwagakure Village might be able to catch his eye.
But he would not look at small countries like Taki Country and Grass Country with a straight eye.
In his opinion, these small countries were able to gain a foothold in the ninja world.
A large part of the reason is that there needs to be a balance between big countries.
Once a war breaks out, the territories of these small countries serve as a good buffer zone for war.
But now, the unification of the ninja world has become a foregone conclusion.
The existence value and role of these small countries will be gone.
The most critical thing is that these small countries not only have weak military strength.
Their economic strength is also not much better.
There was no capital to build a city wall.
If it were an enemy of a big country like Konoha.
Konoha's ninja troops can definitely march straight into it.
Even Tobirama deduced.
The reason why these small countries send representatives.
He must have gotten information that Iwagakure wanted to negotiate with Konoha.
Or maybe Iwagakure Village took the initiative to spread such information.
Get their attention.
They are said to be representatives, but in essence, they are just wallflowers.
I want to take Iwagakure Village as the leader.
Look at the attitude of Iwagakure and then decide your own attitude.
This kind of behavior was naturally despised by Tobirama.
Therefore, Tobirama would not give them a chance to stay out of the matter.
After Qingshi finished speaking, Tobirama spoke in a very tough tone.
Ask them to give you an answer.
It's war.
Or surrender.
There is no third option.
The room fell silent again.
Representatives of several small countries, you look at me, I look at you.
It's as if they are all just wallflowers without any opinion.
However, this time, their silence was not as long as before.
"Our attitude is the same as that of Iwagakure."
The first person to speak was the representative of Taki Country, Dou Sheng.
He first glanced at the bluestone and then stated his country's position.
And his answer seemed to have become a standard answer.
Being met by others, constantly responding.
"Our attitude is the same as that of Iwagakure."
"Same for us."
"Me too..."
In an instant, the entire negotiation situation developed in a one-sided direction.
Mifune sat opposite Tobirama.
In fact, as a general of the Iron Kingdom.
Mifune held discussions with representatives of these countries when they arrived in their countries.
From the beginning, he knew that these people did not have the courage to fight Konoha to the end.
Otherwise...
In the beginning, they would not sit still and wait for death, but chose to join the war.
In other words, when Konoha declared war on the Land of Thunder, it was their first and only chance.
Since then, they no longer have the qualifications to resist Konoha's ambitions.
Based on these relationships, Mifune became the calmest among these people.
but……
Tobirama still didn't let him go.
He had no idea what kind of friendship there was between Zephyr and Mifune.
He doesn't care about the bond between the two.
He only knew that he represented Konoha Hidden Village today.
Come and negotiate with representatives of these countries.
The only goal of Konoha Hidden Village is to unify the ninja world.
Turn all visible and invisible places in this world into one country.
In this case, then Mifune, and the country behind him.
Naturally, it is also a part of Konoha's great plan.
"Mifune, what do you think?"
Tobirama looked directly at Mifune, stared into his eyes, and spoke in a low voice.
but……
Different from Qingshi, Dou Sheng and others.
A long time ago, he knew that Zephyr was different.
He knew that Zephyr was a genius that would never appear in the ninja world for a hundred years.
After understanding Zefeng's dreams and ambitions.
He understood that in the entire ninja world, no one could exist with the wind.
Including today's situation, he had foreseen it a long time ago.
Therefore, his face was very calm.
More peaceful than anyone here.
"In my heart, I have always recognized Zephyr's dream."
"It was his appearance that improved the lives of the people in the Iron Kingdom."
"We have brought all kinds of supplies to this barren land."
"It brings wealth to this poor country."
"At this point, I sincerely thank Zephyr for everything he has done for our Iron Country."
Mifune spoke slowly.
In front of Tobirama, he expressed his gratitude to Zefeng.
"so……"
"Since Hefeng believes that a unified ninja world can bring true peace to this world."
"Then I will follow in his footsteps."
"Incorporate all the territory of the Iron Country into the territory of the Fire Country."
Mifune and Tobirama looked at each other.
His eyes are determined and his attitude is serious.
It seems that he is not ashamed of his avatar, but rather proud of it.
In fact, Mifune is happy to see such a future.
From time to time, he would think of his duel with Sansho Hanzo.
At that time, Sanshouyu Hanzo said that he would try his best to find the answer to peace for this world.
Unfortunately, Sanshouyu Hanzo not only failed to find the answer, but also gave up on himself in the end.
Every time he thought about it, he would feel sorry for the other person.
At the same time, I longed for the answer Sanshouyu Hanzo said to appear.
Now, Zephyr came with his answer.
And his own actions proved that the answer was correct.
So now, what can I refuse?
"but……"
Of course, Mifune did not choose to accept it unconditionally.
No matter what, this is a negotiation.
It is not them, the national representatives, who unilaterally declare anything to Konoha.
Since it is a negotiation.
As a general of the Iron Kingdom, he naturally wants to fight for the final interests of the people of this country.
"I have conditions."
Mifune said loudly.
Tobirama was not surprised by the sudden request.
Although the former Iron Kingdom was only a small country in the ninja world.
The land is barren and the country is poor.
Not even ninjas.
Only samurai exist.
But it is precisely because of the admiration for the samurai sword that the citizens of this country have a certain spirit.
Besides...
Mifune is also a weathered man.
When I was young, I had a fight with someone like Sansho Hanzo.
Now facing Tobirama, he didn't flinch.
It's also very normal.
"You tell me."
However, Tobirama did not ask what the conditions were, but asked Mifune to continue.
In saying this, it is actually to firmly seize the initiative in the negotiation.
It’s not that I couldn’t wait to ask Mifune’s conditions.
Instead, he allowed Mifune to put forward conditions.
Even though the subsequent results are the same, the attitudes are completely different.
You know, Mifune is not the only one who will put forward conditions here.
Representatives from other countries must have their own calculations.
Once you show weakness.
This will make the subsequent negotiations very passive.
certainly……
As for Mifune, he didn't mind Tobirama's thoughts.
"The Kingdom of Iron can be integrated into the territory of the Kingdom of Fire and become a city of the Kingdom of Fire."
"But the way trade existed in the past, I hope it can be preserved."
Mifune said seriously.
In any case, the ores from the Iron Kingdom are still their property.
Therefore, Konoha needs a transaction method to obtain it.
But……
Once you accept the matter of merging into the Country of Fire.
The ore that originally belonged to the Kingdom of Iron will be automatically upgraded to the ore of the Kingdom of Fire.
If Konoha refuses to trade on the grounds of mining the country's ore.
The country that finally became rich will definitely become poor again.
As a general of the Iron Kingdom, Mifune naturally did not want to see such a future.
Of course……
Based on his understanding of He Feng, he didn't think He Feng would do such a thing.
But there are exceptions to everything.
Instead of simply believing in Hefeng's character.
He hoped that there could be something more solid.
Such as signing an agreement.
"As long as you can agree to my condition."
"I will agree to join the Fire Nation."
As Mifune finished speaking, the whole room became quiet again.
Representatives of several countries could even hear their own heartbeats.
Tobirama stared at Mifune.
Although the two sides have different positions, he admires Mifune's character.
Besides, this condition seemed harmless to him.
Because according to Hefeng's idea, he originally wanted to make people in various regions happy.
And I also agree with this concept.
"I see."
After about a few breaths of silence, Tobirama responded slowly to Mifune.
It means that the conditions he proposed are not a problem.
But relatively...
"Since the Iron Country has put forward the conditions."
"And we accepted that."
"Then you should accept our conditions."
"Since the Iron Country is no longer a country, we should be responsible for the security of the city."
Tobirama said without giving in.
(End of chapter)
