Qingshi said he was a representative sent by Yanyin Village, but he was actually a tool man.
They are the pawns who came to compromise with Konoha Hidden Village in place of those elders.
After all, with the character and arrogance of those elders, there was no way they could surrender to another force.
When Qingshi faced Tobirama's questioning, he felt both aggrieved and angry.
If possible, he really wanted to stand up and declare war on the Hidden Leaf Village.
However……
The only trace of reason he had left prevented him from having an attack.
On the one hand, being an enemy of Konoha was not the idea of the elders. He himself knew very well that the current Iwagakure Village had no power to stop Konoha.
Once a war breaks out, countless people will die.
Among these people will be his family and his companions.
On the other hand, representatives of other small countries, including General Mifune of the Iron Kingdom, have already expressed their attitude.
They are willing to join Konoha and become part of the Fire Nation.
Moreover, conditions have been reached between the two parties.
Under this situation, it is obviously impossible to persuade them to resist with Iwagakure.
If I were here to declare war on Konoha on behalf of Iwagakure Village.
There is only one consequence, which is to be attacked from both sides.
Until it was completely eaten away by Konoha.
Maybe Konoha will take this opportunity to wipe out the entire Iwagakure Village.
The more he thought about it, the more subtle Qingshi's eyes became.
He suddenly had a feeling.
Could it be that Tobirama was trying to provoke him deliberately?
Guide yourself to declare war on Konoha?
"It's not impossible..."
Qingshi couldn't help but think about it in his heart.
Instead of just accepting the surrender of a weak country, use war to bloodbath your enemies and eradicate dissidents.
It is undoubtedly a better way.
certainly……
Tobirama himself didn't think much about it.
He was too lazy to dig a hole for Qingshi.
The reason why he showed such an attitude was because he felt that such a thing was harmless.
Regardless of whether Iwagakure took the initiative to surrender and submit to Konoha.
Or declare war on Konoha and then be swallowed by Konoha.
The final result is not any change.
Tobirama said nothing, looking at Qingshi quietly, waiting patiently for his answer.
Representatives from other small countries also focused their attention on Qingshi and swallowed nervously.
In this way, after the scene was quiet for more than a minute, Qingshi slowly spoke.
"I won't be fooled."
"It will not be good for our village to start a war with you now."
While speaking, Qingshi's tone suddenly rose, as if he was specifically emphasizing.
It's not because Iwagakure is afraid of Konoha, but it's not good for them.
That's why they don't want to declare war.
However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Qingshi's statement is just a comfort to deceive himself and others.
Even some representatives from small countries couldn't help but feel sorry for Qingshi in their hearts.
Although everyone surrendered to Konoha, small countries like them had no bargaining chips.
Now that I can get education, medical care, and financial assistance, I can actually earn something.
In the final analysis, they are just a force that is struggling to survive among the big countries.
If there is no protection from other big countries.
Not to mention the Kingdom of Fire, which is now at its peak.
Even any force among the original five major countries can trample them to death.
But Yanyin Village is different.
Since the end of the Warring States Period, Iwagakure has been one of the five great ninja villages.
And it's not the weakest one.
It is a truly powerful country.
But now, they are facing the same situation as small countries like ours.
It's just heartbreaking.
"Same as the Iron Kingdom."
At this moment, Tobirama started talking to himself regardless of Qingshi's reaction.
"Now that the Earth Kingdom is ready to join Konoha and become a whole, it naturally no longer needs a military force like Iwagakure."
"All ninjas in Iwagakure."
"Whether it's an elite jounin, chuunin, or genin."
"Everyone should go to Konoha and join the Konoha Anbu."
"And we will also establish a new police department in Iwagakure Village."
"It's just different from the samurai of the Iron Kingdom."
"The ninjas of Iwagakure Village must take Konoha's exam."
"And accept Konoha's assignment."
"To put it simply, even if a ninja from Iwagakure Village wants to work in the Iwagakure Village Guard Team, he cannot directly take the assessment."
"And you need to conduct an assessment and then apply for allocation."
Tobirama said righteously.
The purpose of this is actually very simple.
Iwagakure Village is not a military force of a small country.
It is not at the same level as the samurai group of the Iron Kingdom.
If the ninjas of Iwagakure Village were allowed to continue to stay in the village, it would be the same as before.
The most important thing is if these ninjas hug together and unite.
Maybe they will try all kinds of ways to prevent the implementation of Konoha's policy.
Based on this relationship, Tobirama felt that they should not be given any chance from the beginning.
Call all ninjas to Konoha.
Then distribute it to various areas of the ninja world through distribution.
thereby weakening their power.
In the future, even if they have any rebellious intentions, it will not be a problem.
The most important thing is that in a few decades, their descendants, and even themselves, will slowly fade away the demise of Iwagakure Village.
Mifune and others were not surprised at all by Tobirama's attitude.
No matter how you say it, Konoha is one family.
Unrivaled.
The meeting was more of a unilateral announcement than a negotiation.
From the beginning, they didn't have many chips in their hands.
Small countries are like this.
Iwagakure Village and Earth Country were not much better.
even……
After saying these words, Tobirama stood up from the chair on the spot.
He felt that there was no need to talk anymore between himself and Qingshi.
If Qingshi can represent Iwagakure Village, accept the conditions you offer.
Then after he returns, he should convince the real leaders of Iwagakure Village as soon as possible and let them send all ninjas to Konoha Hidden Village.
If Qingshi and the Yanyin Village behind him cannot accept such conditions.
Then they can only meet on the battlefield.
"Just wait until then, and the final outcome may not be so beautiful."
Tobirama said this coldly.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became worse.
It's just that Qingshi couldn't pretend to be confident in front of Tobirama.
He couldn't even do such a thing as bluffing.
So much so that the only atmosphere in the atmosphere at this time was the fierceness emanating from Tobirama.
There's no sense of tense tension.
Mifune began to sympathize with Qingshi sitting on the chair.
Then, Tobirama stopped looking at Qingshi, turned around on the spot, and walked straight out of the room.
Apparently...
In Tobirama's eyes, this meeting was completely over.
He would make pacts with others and send ninjas to take over their countries.
As for bluestone.
He will stay in the Iron Country for a while.
Let him think about it.
Of course, this time will not last long, maybe not even a day.
Because he has other things that need to be completed back to the village.
"Make a decision as soon as possible."
When he reached the door, Tobirama stopped and said lightly.
Then he disappeared into the room.
The bluestone is like a stone, sitting on the chair.
Not only were big beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, but his palms and back were also covered in sweat.
He never thought that Tobirama would make such a condition.
Such an approach would undoubtedly completely kill Elder Chiyan's ideas.
He felt that he could predict that within a few decades, Iwagakure Village and the Kingdom of Earth would be gone.
Some are just a city or a village in the Country of Fire.
Thinking of this, Qingshi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Can't even say a sentence.
What should I do?
Accept Tobirama's conditions?
Or should we return to Iwagakure Village with this news?
Is there really going to be a war with the Hidden Leaf Village?
"Now that the negotiations are over, everyone please go back and rest."
However, at this moment, General Mifune, as the host, turned to look at the representatives from various small countries and said softly.
The implication is that he wants them to leave temporarily.
Let yourself and Qingshi stay here alone for a while.
"I see."
Dou Sheng was the first to respond to Mifune, then stood up and left.
The other representatives imitated Dou Sheng's actions one by one.
After a while, only Mifune and Qingshi were left in the huge room.
Looking at the back of the person who came here from Iwagakure Village.
Mifune sighed helplessly.
He felt that he could understand Qingshi's mood.
After all, he is the general of the Iron Kingdom.
He was once a man who could sit at a table and work with Kages from various ninja villages.
"bluestone."
"I know that the conditions set by Mr. Tobirama are a bit too harsh."
"It's hard for you to accept."
"Even the elders of Yanyin Village may not agree."
"but……"
"Given the current situation of Iwagakure Village, it is indeed not suitable to bear the burden of another war."
Mifune confided in Qingshi.
"Moreover, thinking from another perspective, the unification of the ninja world is not entirely a bad thing."
"At least there will be no more wars in this world."
"Everyone can live happily."
"Besides, I've dealt with Zephyr a lot."
"He really has the people in his heart."
"If it were him, education, medical care, or other things would all be implemented one by one."
"Perhaps there will no longer be ninjas in Iwagakure Village in the future, but those residents will no longer have to live a hard life due to resource issues."
Mifune slowly enlightened Qingshi.
His attitude also successfully attracted Qingshi's attention.
The latter turned his head and met Mifune's gaze.
The two looked at each other.
"Mr. Mifune."
Although he was very dissatisfied and angry with Tobirama's attitude, he had a different attitude towards Mifune.
"Are you really worried?"
"In the past, you were a famous general of the Iron Kingdom."
"He is the only one who can lead the country and remain neutral in the ninja world."
"Even when the Kages of various ninja villages need to hold talks."
"They will all come to the Kingdom of Iron and sit down under your guidance."
"Now, the Iron Country is swallowed up by Konoha."
"The Iron Nation will cease to exist."
"You are no longer a general."
"Even the warriors you carefully trained will go elsewhere."
"Even so, can you willingly accept the conditions offered by Konoha?"
Qingshi looked at Mifune seriously.
He felt that he could not understand what Mifune was thinking.
It was clear that the Iron Country was facing the same fate as their Iwagakure Village.
But why could General Mifune accept Tobirama's conditions calmly?
This guy doesn't know what this means?
Not only was he not hysterical, but he came to comfort himself.
This guy……
What on earth were you thinking?
"It is naturally impossible to say that you are willing."
Mifune was silent for a moment before he began to answer the question.
"The establishment and development of the Iron Kingdom are not the efforts of my generation."
“It’s the result of many generations working together.”
"Before the ninja era, before the Warring States period, the Kingdom of Iron existed."
"Now it's my generation, it's completely over."
"There will no longer be a place like the Land of Iron in the world."
"Who can be willing to do this kind of thing?"
Mifune's eyes couldn't help but flash a hint of decline.
What he said was true.
"It can be said to be a helpless move, or it can be said to be the wheel of history, rolling in."
"To take a step back, even if I am the Iron Kingdom, I am not willing to accept Konoha's conditions."
"So what?"
"The previous Iron Kingdom's ability to remain neutral in the ninja world was not due to the strength of the samurai I trained."
"In fact, the combat effectiveness of the vast majority of samurai is not as good as that of the chuunin in each village."
"Even my bodyguard is only as strong as a jounin."
"Once you encounter an elite Jonin, there is basically no hope of winning."
"Not to mention the shadow in your mouth."
"The reason why we were able to be neutral before was partly because the Iron Country was poor and did not have the resources that every country coveted. It was also located between the three countries."
"In this way, it becomes an ideal buffer zone for war."
"Coupled with the game between big powers, this place can become a neutral existence."
Mifune paused for a moment, "However, the balance between the great powers no longer exists."
"Konoha Hidden Village will no longer have any scruples about gaming."
"With just a thought from Zefeng, Konoha's ninja troops can march straight in and conquer this place."
"Instead of waiting until then, this result now can be considered a good ending."
Mifune took a deep breath.
He didn't know whether Qingshi could understand what he said.
He just went on.
"Besides, if the ninja world truly becomes a whole, there will be no more wars."
"In a sense, isn't this a good thing?"
Mifune looked at Qingshi and expressed his thoughts in detail.
At the same time, he also hoped that Qingshi could play some positive role in persuading the elders of Yanyin Village.
Accept Konoha's conditions.
(End of chapter)
